Additive Manufacturing Courses and Certifications

Dikko

Poly Modeling Faces Without Sculpting - Character Creation Techniques

Learn character modeling without sculpting, ideal for less powerful computers. Master mesh loops, facial features, and efficient techniques for creating detailed 3D faces using traditional polygon modeling.

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

Dikko

Modeling for Animation - Modeling Clothes Using Body Mesh

Learn to model clothes efficiently using body mesh as a base, covering shirt and shorts creation, arm realignment, and animation testing.

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

Dikko

Modeling for Animation - Retopologizing the Face

Learn to retopologize a 3D face model, from initial edge flow analysis to final details. Master techniques for creating realistic facial features and prepare your model for animation.

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

Dikko

Modeling for Animation - Building the Hands - Part 4

Learn to model realistic hands for animation, from palm and finger construction to thumb modeling and rigging. Includes testing with Rigify and integration with Mixamo.

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

Dikko

Modeling for Animation - Adding Volume to the Body

Enhance 3D character models by adding volume to key body parts, improving deformation for smoother animations. Learn techniques for shoulders, buttocks, elbows, knees, and breasts.

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

Dikko

Modeling for Animation: Planning and Blocking the Body and Limbs - Part 2

Learn to block and articulate 3D character models for animation, from planning and scaling to testing with Mixamo. Master key techniques for creating flexible, animation-ready character meshes.

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

Dikko

Modeling for Animation - Top 5 Features of Good Animation Models

Discover top 5 features for creating exceptional animation models, including modeling with intention, scale, flow, compression/elongation, and center line. Gain insights to enhance your 3D character design skills.

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

Dikko

How to Spiderversify Your Animations!

Learn a simple technique to transform smooth animations into a frame-by-frame style reminiscent of the popular Spider-Man animated film, adding a unique visual flair to your work.

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

Joey Carlino

Make Characters Fast With the Skin Modifier in Blender

Learn to quickly create characters in Blender using the Skin Modifier. Master techniques for hands, low-poly style, muscle definition, and armature setup for efficient character design and animation.

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

Ben Eater

World's Worst Video Card Gets Better - Improving DIY VGA Output

Explore improvements to a basic VGA card design, delving into digital circuitry and computer graphics principles for enhanced display capabilities.

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

CG Cookie

Studying Beeple: How to Create Stunning 3D Art Quickly

Explore techniques for creating stunning 3D art quickly by studying Beeple's work. Analyze his background, artistry, and daily creation process to improve your own skills and creative output.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Blender Guru

How to Learn 3D in 4 Weeks - Self-Taught Curriculum

Accelerated 3D art training plan for beginners, covering essential skills and techniques to prepare for a competition in just four weeks.

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

Stylized Station

Learning the Basics of 3D Handpainted Textures

Learn efficient techniques for creating handpainted 3D textures using Substance Painter and 3D Coat, focusing on base coat preparation and detailed painting for stylized game assets.

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

Max Novak

Turn Anyone into a AAA Quality 3D Character in 20 Mins

Learn to create custom 3D characters using Unreal Engine 5's Mesh to Metahuman plugin. Master face mesh creation, character design, lighting, texturing, and facial motion capture with a smartphone.

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

Max Novak

Create and Design 3D Characters Fast - My Workflow

Efficient 3D character creation workflow using Character Creator 3, Headshot plugin, Daz, Marvelous Designer, and Photoshop. Learn to design, customize, and animate realistic characters quickly.

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