Pierrick Picaut Courses

Rigging Switchable Parents and Equipment Slots in Blender

Learn to rig switchable parents and equipment slots for fight scenes and game characters in Blender 3D. Master robust mechanisms for character weapon handling and asset manipulation.

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

Landing a Job as an Animator, Digital or 3D Artist in 2024

Expert insights on starting a career in animation or digital art, covering skill development, networking, portfolio building, and job search strategies for 2024.

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

Behind the Scenes of AAA Animation in Blender - Part 2: Detailed Blocking

Delve into the detailed blocking phase of AAA animation in Blender with this second part of Pierrick Picaut's Kibabli intro creation process, exploring professional animation techniques.

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

Behind the Scenes of AAA Animation in Blender - Part 1: Blocking Stage

Dive into the first stage of AAA animation creation in Blender, exploring the blocking process behind the Kibabli intro animation with professional techniques and workflow insights.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Animation Splining Stage in Blender - AAA Animation Polishing Techniques

Dive into the final animation stage of the Kibali intro, exploring AAA-quality splining techniques in Blender with professional animator Pierrick Picaut.

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

Blender Weights Painting and Skinning Trick for Non-Symmetrical Characters

Discover a secret Blender trick for weight painting non-symmetrical characters, fixing mesh issues, and using Data Transfer modifiers to efficiently skin complex characters and cloth.

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

How to Create an Environment for Character Animation in Blender

Discover how to create a detailed 3D environment in Blender through this step-by-step timelapse tutorial covering building construction, lighting, terrain sculpting, and prop placement for character animation.

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

How to Create Stylised 2D VFX for Character Animation

Discover how to create stylized 2D visual effects for character animation using Blender's Grease Pencil, from wind dust and staff waves to shockwaves and impact effects.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Make Two-Handed Weapons Work Perfectly in Your Blender Rig

Master the technique of rigging two-handed weapons in Blender with switchable parent controls, allowing seamless transitions between hands and precise control of both hands through the prop itself.

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

Using Blender's NLA Editor for Animation Blending

Master the NLA tool in Blender to seamlessly blend and combine character animations, enhancing your workflow with advanced blending modes and track behaviors.

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

How to Make Animation Faster With Blender Pose Library

Master Blender's asset browser and pose library system to dramatically accelerate your animation workflow and boost productivity in commercial projects.

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

Transformator Animation Add-on Guide for Blender - Essential Features and Usage

Master essential animation tools in Blender with the Transformator addon - from copying poses and world coordinates to creating root motion and pinning controllers for more efficient character animation workflows.

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

Creating an Epic Gun Shooting Scene in Blender - 40-Minute Tutorial

Create an epic gun shooting scene in Blender, covering animation, VFX, lighting, and compositing. Learn effective techniques to prioritize pose and framing for impactful results in just 40 minutes.

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

Exporting Rigged Characters from Blender to Unreal and Unity - Extensive Guide

Comprehensive guide on exporting rigged characters from Blender to game engines, covering proper rigging, scaling, animation fixes, and export processes for Unreal Engine and Unity.

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

This Blender Trick Makes Weight Painting Easy

Master a simple trick to achieve perfect weight painting on complex meshes in Blender, making character rigging effortless for detailed surfaces.

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