Curtis Holt Courses

8+ Blender Lighting Tips to Improve Your Renders

Discover 8+ expert lighting techniques to enhance Blender renders. Learn creative workflows, experiment with angles, and master atmospheric effects for stunning 3D visuals.

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

Afterglow Node - Game-Changing Material Creation in Blender

Explore a game-changing node for Blender materials, enhancing creative freedom through innovative blending techniques and endless customization possibilities.

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

Improvising an Architectural Scene in Blender

Master architectural visualization by improvising a container home scene in Blender, exploring creative workflows and asset development techniques for realistic 3D environments.

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

Getting Biological with Blender - Non-Realistic Microbial Visualization

Explore non-realistic microbial visualization techniques in Blender, creating stunning biological renderings through playful experimentation.

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

My New Favorite Shading Technique in Blender

Master an innovative shading technique in Blender through Curtis Holt's alien lifestyle test project, perfect for enhancing your 3D rendering skills.

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

Something I Learned While Working in Blender

Discover valuable insights and lessons from a Blender user's experience in this short, informative video.

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

Turning a Fossil into Environment Art in Blender

Discover how to scan a fossil and transform it into stunning environment art using Blender, with techniques applicable to future creative projects.

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

Turning a Blender Scene into a Lighting Showcase

Discover how to transform a Blender scene with advanced lighting techniques to create a visually stunning showcase.

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

Improving Art Ideas with Visual References - Art Analysis and Design

Discover effective techniques for enhancing artistic concepts through reference analysis, using Indiana Jones and the Great Circle as a practical case study for visual development.

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

Improving My Startup File in Blender

Discover how to enhance your Blender startup file with improved world nodes, compositor settings for denoising and bloom effects, custom materials, and optimized lighting objects.

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

The Value of Reference Books in 3D Art and Design

Discover how physical reference books remain invaluable tools for 3D artists, exploring their unique benefits for concept art, historical accuracy, and natural elements in digital creation.

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

My New Favorite Blender Material - Physical Definition Material Setup

Discover how to add a versatile physical definition material to your Blender startup file for enhanced 3D modeling workflows and realistic rendering results.

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

Playing with Proteins in Blender!

Explore protein visualization and rendering techniques in Blender through hands-on experimentation and creative 3D modeling approaches.

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

Why Don't I Use a Blender Launcher - Managing Blender Versions

Discover why avoiding Blender launchers might be the better approach for managing multiple Blender versions and maintaining workflow efficiency.

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

Prehistoric Lighting in Blender - Afterglow

Master Afterglow lighting techniques in Blender by illuminating a prehistoric dolphin fossil with advanced rendering methods.

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