CG Cookie Courses

Animate a 2D Bouncing Ball with Grease Pencil in Blender - 2020 Tutorial

Learn to create a springy 2D bouncing ball animation in Blender using Grease Pencil. No drawing skills required - perfect for beginners looking to explore 2D animation techniques in a 3D software environment.

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

Blender 2.8 Workflow for Shading and Lighting an Underwater Shark Scene - 2020

Learn to create a stunning underwater shark scene in Blender 2.8, mastering shading, lighting, and rendering techniques using Eevee, procedural textures, volumetrics, and particle systems.

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

Creating a Procedural Eyeball with Blender 2.8

Model and texture a realistic human eye using simple techniques and nodal building blocks in Blender 2.8. Learn to create a fully-procedural eyeball with ease.

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

Creating Procedural Volumetric Clouds with Blender Eevee

Learn to create realistic volumetric clouds using Blender Eevee's fast rendering capabilities. Explore techniques for crafting simple cloud chunks and expansive cloudscapes with efficient workflows and procedural methods.

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

Create an Animated Procedural Fire Shader in Blender 2.8 Eevee

Learn to craft a dynamic, particle-free fire shader using Blender 2.8 Eevee, mastering node-based techniques to simulate both gentle candle flames and intense infernos.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Exploring RetopoFlow 3.0 for Fast Blender 2.8 Retopology

Discover RetopoFlow 3.0's enhancements for efficient retopology in Blender 2.8. Learn from developers about upgrades, features, and techniques to streamline your 3D modeling workflow.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Modeling and Rendering an Autumn Lantern - Blender 2.8 Beginner Tutorial

Learn efficient modeling with modifiers and realistic rendering in Cycles as you create a detailed autumn lantern in Blender 2.8. Perfect for beginners seeking to enhance their 3D modeling skills.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Top Blender Shader Tricks from Nodevember 2019

Explore advanced Blender shader techniques inspired by Nodevember 2019, featuring expert insights from Simon Thommes on creating stunning procedural materials and animations.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What's New in Blender 2.81 - Major Changes and Updates Overview

Comprehensive overview of Blender 2.81's major updates, highlighting key improvements and workflow changes for 3D artists and designers.

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

Sculpting a Spooky Gravestone with Blender 2.8

Sculpt a realistic, weathered gravestone using Blender 2.8's powerful tools. Learn booleans, text incorporation, and advanced sculpting techniques to create spooky, detailed 3D models.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Lighting with Blender 2.8 and Eevee - Recreating Expert Lighting Techniques

Learn to recreate striking lighting in Blender 2.8 using Eevee. Master lamp-only rendering, volumetric fog accents, and procedural sparks through expert analysis and imitation of impressive lighting styles.

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

Project Critiques and Final Tips - Get Started Building Stuff with Blender 2.8 - Week 4

Concluding stream with project critiques, reflections, and advanced tips for Blender 2.8, including procedural texturing and rendering techniques for improved 3D creations.

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

Moving from Blender 2.7 to 2.8 - Modeling and Texturing Tips

Learn essential tips for transitioning from Blender 2.7 to 2.8, focusing on modeling and texturing. Discover UI changes, new tools, and workflow improvements to enhance your 3D creation process.

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

Shading, Lighting and Rendering with Eevee in Blender 2.8 - Week 3

Explore texturing, materials, and Eevee engine in Blender 2.8. Learn to create realistic surfaces and utilize real-time workflow for efficient 3D modeling and rendering.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Interface Tips - Moving from Blender 2.7 to 2.8 - Hurdles and Roadblocks

Concise guide to transitioning from Blender 2.7 to 2.8, highlighting key changes in interface, modeling, animation, and rendering. Addresses common issues and provides quick solutions for experienced users.

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