Blender Course

Lesson 1 • Working with Objects and Modes

Introduces Object Mode vs. Edit Mode and basic object operations. Students gain control over selecting, moving, rotating, and scaling objects.

Lesson 2 • Navigating the 3D Viewport

Teaches orbit, pan, zoom, and numpad shortcuts for viewport control. Fluent navigation is prerequisite to all modeling and scene work.

Lesson 3 • Understanding the Blender Interface

Maps every major UI region: menus, headers, editors, and status bar. Gives students a mental model of how panels and workspaces relate.

Lesson 4 • Installing and Configuring Blender

Covers downloading, installing, and setting up Blender preferences for an efficient workspace. Establishes the technical baseline every subsequent chapter depends on.

Lesson 1 • Modifiers for Non-Destructive Modeling

Teaches the modifier stack to apply procedural changes without altering base geometry. Non-destructive workflows enable rapid iteration.

Lesson 2 • Topology and Edge Flow Principles

Explains why clean topology matters for deformation, subdivision, and export. Students learn to plan and correct edge loops strategically.

Lesson 3 • Mesh Primitives and Basic Shapes

Introduces mesh primitives as starting points for all models. Students learn to add, position, and adjust primitives to match design intent.

Lesson 4 • Modeling a Complete Practice Asset

Applies all Edit Mode skills to build a finished low-poly prop from scratch. Consolidates chapter techniques into a single cohesive project.

Lesson 1 • Texture Mapping and UV Unwrapping

Teaches UV unwrapping to correctly project image textures onto 3D surfaces. Proper UVs prevent stretching and enable accurate texture placement.

Lesson 2 • Principled BSDF Shader Deep Dive

Explores every major parameter of the Principled BSDF to simulate real-world surfaces. Students replicate metal, plastic, glass, and fabric looks.

Lesson 3 • Introduction to the Shader Editor

Orients students in the node graph interface and explains data flow between nodes. Understanding node logic is essential before building any shader.

Lesson 4 • Procedural Textures and Node Groups

Builds complex surface detail using Blender's built-in procedural texture nodes. Node groups promote reusability and keep shader graphs organized.

Lesson 1 • Three-Point Lighting Technique

Applies the classic key, fill, and rim light arrangement to 3D scenes. This industry-standard setup is the foundation of professional lighting.

Lesson 2 • Blender Light Types and Properties

Introduces Point, Sun, Spot, and Area lights with their key parameters. Choosing the right light type is the first decision in any lighting plan.

Lesson 3 • HDRI and World Lighting

Uses high-dynamic-range images to provide realistic ambient and reflective lighting. HDRI world lighting complements or replaces manual light placement.

Lesson 4 • Lighting a Complete Scene

Integrates all lighting and camera skills into a polished scene setup. Students diagnose and fix common lighting problems through iterative review.

Lesson 1 • Optimizing Render Performance

Applies practical techniques to reduce render times without sacrificing visual quality. Performance optimization is critical for production deadlines.

Lesson 2 • Render Output Settings

Configures resolution, frame rate, file format, and output path for final renders. Correct output settings prevent costly re-renders and format errors.

Lesson 3 • Compositing Render Passes

Uses render passes and the Compositor to enhance images non-destructively post-render. Pass-based compositing gives fine control over every visual element.

Lesson 4 • EEVEE Real-Time Render Engine

Covers EEVEE's rasterization approach and its unique settings for fast, stylized renders. Students leverage EEVEE for previews and stylized final output.

Lesson 1 • Dynamic Topology and Remeshing

Covers Dyntopo for adaptive mesh resolution and voxel remeshing for clean base meshes. These tools free sculptors from manual polygon management.

Lesson 2 • Sculpt Mode Interface and Brushes

Orients students in Sculpt Mode and introduces the primary brush types and settings. Brush mastery is the entry point to all sculpting workflows.

Lesson 3 • Masking and Face Sets

Uses masks and face sets to isolate regions during sculpting for precise control. Isolation tools prevent unintended changes to finished areas.

Lesson 4 • Sculpting Facial Features and Forms

Applies sculpting techniques to build believable facial anatomy and surface detail. Facial sculpting demands understanding of underlying bone and muscle structure.

Lesson 1 • Armature Creation and Bone Hierarchy

Introduces armatures, bone parenting, and naming conventions for clean rigs. A well-structured hierarchy is the foundation of any animatable character.

Lesson 2 • Graph Editor and Motion Refinement

Uses F-curve handles in the Graph Editor to polish timing and easing. Refined curves transform mechanical motion into natural, expressive animation.

Lesson 3 • Inverse Kinematics and Constraints

Applies IK solvers and bone constraints to simplify complex limb animation. Constraints reduce animator workload and enforce realistic motion limits.

Lesson 4 • Keyframing and the Timeline

Teaches inserting, editing, and managing keyframes across the Timeline and Dope Sheet. Keyframe control is the core skill of all animation work.

Lesson 1 • Particle Systems and Simulations

Configures hair particle systems and basic physics simulations for dynamic effects. Simulations add realism that static geometry cannot achieve.

Lesson 2 • Geometry Nodes Fundamentals

Introduces the Geometry Nodes editor for procedural object generation and distribution. Procedural workflows enable scalable, non-destructive scene building.

Lesson 3 • Scene Organization and Asset Management

Applies collections, linked libraries, and asset catalogs to manage complex projects. Organized files reduce errors and speed up team collaboration.

Lesson 4 • Exporting for External Pipelines

Covers FBX, OBJ, glTF, and Alembic export settings for game engines and DCC tools. Correct export settings preserve materials, rigs, and animations.