CG Cookie Courses

Fish Scales in Blender - How to Cover Any Object With Scales

Learn to create procedural fish scales on any mesh using Blender's geometry nodes. Master attribute swapping, complex selections, and unlock advanced techniques for realistic scale coverage on various 3D models.

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

Pots and Vases Made in Blender - Geometry Nodes - Procedural

Create a procedural pottery system in Blender using geometry nodes. Learn to model, add thickness, smooth, and create customizable shapes. Develop a realistic pottery material with textures and color variations.

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

Realistic Portrait Creation - Live Q&A

Live Q&A session addressing common queries about realistic portrait creation in Blender, offering insights, advice, and answering viewer questions on techniques, course details, and learning strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Essential Blender Tips for UV Unwrapping Subdivision Surfaces

Accelerate UV unwrapping in Blender with 26 essential tips, covering techniques like seam placement, pinning, stitching, and packing for efficient texture mapping on subdivision surfaces.

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

PBR Texture Bombing for Blender - Procedural Effects for Image Textures with the Scattershot Addon

Learn advanced texture techniques using the Scattershot addon in Blender. Master texture bombing, various scatter methods, and PBR texture set manipulation for realistic and diverse surface effects in 3D modeling.

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

How I Made This Render in Blender - Starting With a Sketch - Useful Tools and Lazy Hacks

Explore the process of translating an art idea into Blender, from initial sketch to final render. Learn useful tools, techniques, and creative hacks for improving your 3D artwork and artistic skills.

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

How Euler Rotations Work in Blender - Fixing Rotations and Gimbal Lock Pt 2

Mastering Euler rotations in Blender: Fix common issues, improve animation skills, and learn advanced techniques for smoother 3D object manipulation and rotation control.

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

Modeling a Sci-Fi Motorcycle in Blender - How to Build Complex Assets

Learn to create a detailed sci-fi motorcycle in Blender, from basic shapes to final detailing. Gain insights on problem-solving, workflow optimization, and balancing technical accuracy with creativity in 3D modeling.

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

The Ultimate Intro to Geometry Nodes - Blender Tutorial

Comprehensive introduction to Geometry Nodes in Blender 2.93, covering key concepts and practical applications for beginners to gain a solid foundation in this powerful tool.

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

Instant Procedural Image Scattering & Randomization in Blender with Voronoi Vector Coordinates

Learn advanced image scattering techniques in Blender using voronoi vector coordinates. Master procedural texturing, randomization, and mapping for realistic 3D models.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creating Realistic Environments with Blender

Learn to create photorealistic industrial environments in Blender using Eevee, covering modeling, materials, lighting, and post-processing techniques for efficient and visually impressive results.

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

Model & Texture a Character in Blender

Create a cute character in Blender from a cube, learning modeling, texturing, and vertex painting techniques in this quick tutorial for beginners.

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

Creating Textures and Materials in Blender - Tutorial

Comprehensive guide to texturing in Blender, covering image handling, color theory, procedural textures, UV mapping, texture painting, and advanced techniques. Includes hands-on challenges for skill application.

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

Blender Tutorial - Animating With Python, Unlock the Power

Unlock Python animation in Blender: step-by-step guide for beginners to create custom scripts and achieve unique effects. Learn arrays, loops, and context handling for powerful animations.

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

Create Simple Clouds with Blender and Eevee

Learn to create realistic cloud volumes in Blender using Eevee's real-time rendering, exploring shader nodes, volumetric shapes, and efficient rendering techniques for stunning atmospheric effects.

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