CG Cookie Courses

When NOT to Use the Principled Shader in Blender

Explore limitations of Blender's Principled shader, understanding its functionality, optimal use cases, and scenarios where alternative shaders may be more suitable for achieving desired results.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

UV Unwrapping a Full Stylized Character in Blender 2.6 - CGC Classic

Learn UV unwrapping techniques for stylized characters in Blender, covering seams, pinning, and reducing stretching. Master essential skills for 3D character texturing and mapping.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Generating Clouds in Blender Using Cloud Generator Addon - Blender 2.6

Learn to create realistic volumetric clouds effortlessly in Blender using the Cloud Generator addon, without complex materials or particle systems. Perfect for enhancing 3D scenes with atmospheric elements.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DIY Renderfarm Building Tutorial for Distributed Blender Rendering

Learn to build and set up a DIY render farm for faster Blender rendering. Covers custom farm construction, networking multiple machines, and using Blender's Network Render addon to manage distributed rendering jobs.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Making the Mesh Game Ready - Creating Mini Tanks for Mobile Games in Blender 2.8 - Part 3

Learn to texture and export mini tanks for mobile games using Blender 2.8, combining procedural and hand-painted techniques for optimal game-ready assets.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling Tank Accessories - Creating Mini Tanks for Mobile Games in Blender 2.8 - Part 2

Learn to model and texture mini tanks for mobile games using Blender 2.8, including painting techniques, working with Photoshop files, and combining procedural and hand-painted textures.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Blocking Out the Tank - Creating Mini Tanks for Mobile Games in Blender 2.8 - Part 1

Learn to model and texture mini tanks for mobile games using Blender 2.8, covering techniques like layer painting, Photoshop integration, and combining procedural and hand-painted textures.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating a Forest Pond Background in Blender - Bonus Tutorial

Create a serene forest pond scene in Blender with this tutorial. Learn modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering techniques to bring your animated backgrounds to life.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating a Present in Blender 2.6 - Holiday Modeling Tutorial

Learn to model, texture, light, and render a holiday present in Blender 2.6. This tutorial covers various techniques to create a polished final image in just 56 minutes.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rigging Fingers - Blender 2.6

Learn efficient finger rigging techniques for human hands in Blender 2.5, using minimal bones and constraints. Create easily animatable and controllable fingers without complex IKs or drivers.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Retopologizing and Normal Mapping a Creature Head Sculpt in Blender 2.6

Learn to retopologize a high-res sculpt and create a game-ready asset by baking normal maps in Blender 2.6. Master essential techniques for optimizing 3D models for games.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating a Take Away Coffee Cup in Blender - Part 1

Learn to model a branded coffee cup in Blender 2.5 using mesh tools and modifiers. This tutorial covers the complete modeling process for creating a realistic take-away cup design.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Lighting Characters with Blender 2.8 - Week 3

Learn techniques for striking character renders, simple materials, and "painting" with light to create surreal effects in Blender 2.8, enhancing your 3D character lighting skills.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating a House Elf from Harry Potter - Part 4: Texturing in Blender 2.6

Learn to texture a House Elf character in Blender 2.6, part of a comprehensive tutorial series covering modeling, sculpting, baking, UV unwrapping, and texture painting techniques.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating a House Elf from Harry Potter - UV Unwrapping - Part 2

Learn UV unwrapping techniques for a Harry Potter-inspired House Elf model in Blender 2.6. Part of a comprehensive character creation series covering modeling, sculpting, baking, and texture painting.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video