CG Cookie Courses

Grease Pencil - Mastering Brush Settings in Blender

Explore Grease Pencil brush settings in Blender, learn troubleshooting techniques, and discover how to customize brushes for optimal results in this informative livestream.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

New Build Modifier in Blender - Grease Pencil Natural Drawing Speed

Explore Blender 3.5's new Build modifier for Grease Pencil, creating dynamic draw-on effects with Natural Drawing Speed mode. Learn to animate a speed-drawn Melvin monster character.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Converting Mesh to Grease Pencil in Blender - Livestream Tutorial

Learn to convert existing geometry to Grease Pencil objects in Blender. Discover key functions and surprising tips to maximize this feature's potential in your 3D projects.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creating a Halftone Gradient Shader in Blender - Part 2

Learn advanced techniques for creating halftone gradients in Blender shaders. Explore node groups, customize settings, and achieve a comic-style effect in this in-depth tutorial.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creating a Halftone Gradient Shader in Blender - 2023 Livestream

Learn to create a halftone shader in Blender, simulating color gradients using node-based math techniques. Gain insights into procedural shading and expand your 3D graphics skills.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Importing SVG as a Grease Pencil Object in Blender

Learn to import and manipulate SVG files as Grease Pencil objects in Blender, exploring vector file workflows, curve editing techniques, and essential tips for effective integration.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Create Custom Brushes for Grease Pencil in Blender

Learn to create and implement custom brushes in Blender's Grease Pencil, expanding your artistic possibilities. Paul demonstrates simple techniques to enhance your 2D animation and illustration workflow.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Converting Scanned Sketches to Grease Pencil in Blender - Challenges and Best Practices

Explore challenges and best practices for converting scanned sketches to Grease Pencil in Blender, including when to use the "Trace Image to Grease Pencil" function and alternative approaches for optimal results.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Create 8-Bit Pixel Art with Grease Pencil in Blender

Learn to create nostalgic 8-bit pixel art using Blender's Grease Pencil tool. Explore techniques for crafting retro-style graphics and bring your pixelated visions to life in this unique digital art tutorial.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Compositing Lineart with Grease Pencil in Blender

Learn to enhance anime-style backgrounds using Blender's Grease Pencil for lineart and compositing effects, transforming a cubicity scene into a visually stunning backdrop.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Line Art Modifier in Grease Pencil - Blender Tutorial

Discover the power of Grease Pencil's Line Art Modifier in Blender. Learn to apply and utilize this tool for enhancing your 3D artwork with stylized line drawings and comic book effects.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Simple Blender Animation: Matrix-style Chess Fight - 2022

Learn to create a Matrix-style time-freeze attack animation between two chess pawns in Blender. Explore animation basics, graph editor, and timeline techniques for impactful visual effects.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Make-a-Monster with Blender's Grease Pencil - Live 2D Illustration

Create original 2D creatures using Blender's Grease Pencil in real-time. Learn character design techniques, rapid iteration, and final selection process in this interactive live stream.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Simple Blender Model for Beginners - Creating a Photo-Real Chess Pawn

Learn to create a photorealistic chess pawn in Blender, covering modeling, materials, and lighting. Perfect for beginners to practice essential 3D skills and tools.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Edit Mode and Object Origins in Blender - Blender Basics Part 8

Learn essential Blender 3D modeling techniques: Edit Mode for mesh manipulation and Object Origins for precise transformations. Master these fundamental tools to enhance your 3D creation skills.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video