Blender: 3D Modeling Fundamentals Training Course

Blender is an open-source 3D computer graphics software tool set for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, interactive 3D applications and video games.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at artists, game developers, or complete beginners who wish to use Blender to create 3D models for interactive applications, video games, animated films, etc.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles and core concepts of 3D modeling.
Explore a variety of modes and tools for modeling and editing 3D meshes.
Learn how to create animations and visual effects with Blender.
Add curves, surfaces, metaballs, and hair particles to simulate realistic 3D motions.
Use the tools for UV mapping/unwrapping, sculpting, and painting 3D models.
Export 3D models and assets to a game engine, 3D printer, or other software.

Format of the Course

Interactive lecture and discussion.
Lots of exercises and practice.
Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

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Course Outline

Introduction

Blender vs Autodesk 3ds Max vs Cinema 4D
Overview of Blender features and benefits

Getting Started

Installing Blender
Basic modeling concepts
Navigating the UI

Editing Basics

Types of editors
Switching between edit and object modes
Vertices, edges, and faces
Editing mesh data and objects

Modeling Meshes

Modeling modes
Structuring meshes
Adding primitives
Selecting and editing meshes
Object data, vertex groups, and custom data
UV maps and unwrapping
Mesh analysis and retopology

Curves and Surfaces

Tools and structure
Bézier and NURBS
Transforming objects
Shapes and splines

Metaballs and Hair Particles

Tools and structure
Adding and editing meta objects
Using grease pencil
Modifying particles

Sculpting and Painting

Enabling selection masking
Using the brush tool
Shaping models in sculpt mode
Adaptive sculpting methods
Editing UV textures and images

Animation and Rigging

Keyframes and keying sets
Using armature for rigging
Applying the lattice
Constraints, actions, and drivers
Markers, shape keys, and motion paths

Rendering 3D Scenes

Render engines in Blender
Eevee, cycles, and workbench
Using cameras, light objects, and materials
Shading nodes and color management
Freestyle non-photorealistic (NPR) rendering
Using layers and passes
Rendering and previewing animations

Exporting Files

Supported media formats
Exporting files to Alembic
Using the Collada module
Exporting files as USD, SVG, and PDF

Troubleshooting

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

Basic computer usage experience
Familiarity with 3D modeling

Audience

Artists
Game developers
Complete beginners

35 Hours

Delivery Options

Private Group Training

Our identity is rooted in delivering exactly what our clients need.

Pre-course call with your trainer
Customisation of the learning experience to achieve your goals -

Bespoke outlines
Practical hands-on exercises containing data / scenarios recognisable to the learners

Training scheduled on a date of your choice
Delivered online, onsite/classroom or hybrid by experts sharing real world experience

Private Group Prices RRP from €11400 online delivery, based on a group of 2 delegates, €3600 per additional delegate (excludes any certification / exam costs). We recommend a maximum group size of 12 for most learning events.

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the point that Huba took the time to sit with me as the lesser knowledgeable of the application and go through each part and explain where i had gone wrong and how to correct the issue

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Course - Blender: 3D Modeling Fundamentals

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Course - Blender: 3D Modeling Fundamentals

I liked the flexibility, Andre tailored it more to what we needed. He taught things very succinctly. He was very patient! I appreciated him especially as he was doing something he’d never done before (timeline wise).