Shape Keys Courses and Certifications

SouthernShotty

Blender Character Animation: Shape Keys

Learn to enhance character animations using shape keys in Blender 2.8. This tutorial covers techniques for creating dynamic facial expressions and body deformations to bring your 3D characters to life.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Combining Facial Shape Keys and Armature Animation in Blender with Auto-Rig Pro - Part 4

Learn to combine facial shape keys and armature animation in Blender using Auto-Rig Pro. This tutorial covers exporting, importing, rigging with Auto-Rig Pro, merging armatures, and applying motions for efficient character animation.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Freedom Arts - 3D Animation & Game Developer

Vroid Studio to Blender - Facial Shape Keys and Animation Tutorial

Learn to import Vroid Studio manga avatars into Blender, create facial expressions with shape keys, and animate characters. Step-by-step guide for 3D animation and game development using free tools.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CG Cookie

Non-Destructive Modeling with Shape Keys in Blender

Explore non-destructive modeling techniques using shape keys in Blender to enhance your workflow and create flexible 3D designs with greater efficiency and control.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dikko

Character Rigging in Blender - Creating Shape Keys for the Face

Learn to create expressive facial animations using shape keys in Blender, covering head and jaw controls, shape key creation, and efficient duplication and mirroring techniques for cartoony characters.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CG Cookie

Creating a Stylized Dragon - Part 6: Baking, Shape Keys, and Texture Cleanup

Learn advanced baking techniques, create a jaw-open shape key, and clean up textures in Photoshop for a stylized dragon model in Blender 2.6.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

PIXXO 3D

Blender 4.2 - Shape Keys for Beginners Tutorial

Discover facial shape key creation in Blender 4.2. Master expressive 3D character poses with this beginner-friendly guide to enhancing your character design skills.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Freedom Arts - 3D Animation & Game Developer

Mixamo Fuse to Blender 3.6 - Rigging, Facial Shape Keys, and Lip Sync Tutorial

Learn to import Mixamo Fuse avatars into Blender 3.6, perform auto-rigging with Auto-Rig Pro, and create facial expressions and lip sync shape keys for 3D character animation.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Freedom Arts - 3D Animation & Game Developer

Character Creator 4 Charming Doll Tutorial - Material Setup and Facial Shape Keys in Blender

Learn how to set up materials and facial shape keys for CC4 Charming Dolls in Blender with step-by-step guidance on transferring and customizing 3D character models.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Ultimate Guide to Blender 3D Rigging & Animation

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Tank tracks to characters Learn how to 3D animate and rig anything in this massive 17 part Ultimate Blender guide.

• Udemy
• 7 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Packt

3D Character Rigging in Blender

Master professional character rigging in Blender through hands-on techniques covering bones, weight painting, IK/FK controls, and shape keys for realistic 3D animation workflows.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Packt

The Ultimate Guide to Blender 3D Rigging and Animation

Master Blender 3D rigging and animation from basics to advanced techniques including character walk cycles, particle systems, and complex bone rigs for realistic 3D animations.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Packt

Advanced Machinery Details & Shading Techniques

Master advanced Blender machinery modeling, realistic shading, and dynamic animation to create professional factory scenes with intricate details and lifelike textures.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Freedom Arts - 3D Animation & Game Developer

Picture to 3D Human in Blender with Facial Shape Keys and Skeleton Using Character Creator 5 Headshot 2

Transform photos into rigged 3D characters using Character Creator 5 Headshot 2 and Blender with facial shape keys and skeleton setup.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Freedom Arts - 3D Animation & Game Developer

How to Generate Lip Sync for Mouth Shape Keys with Audio Voice - Blender 3.6 Tutorial

Generate realistic lip sync for 3D models in Blender using audio voice input. Learn to create mouth shape keys and animate facial expressions for compelling character animations.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video