Blender: 3D Modeling Fundamentals - Part 2

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:

• Learn how to create animations and visual effects with Blender.
• Add curves, surfaces, metaballs, and hair particles to simulate realistic 3D motions.
• Introduction to non-destructive modelling and animation.
• 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

•  To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

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

Animation and Rigging

• Keyframes and keying sets
• Using armature for rigging
• Applying the lattice
• Constraints, actions, and drivers

Markers, shape keys, and motion paths

Non-destructive modelling

• Introduction to geometry nodes
• Introduction to animation nodes

Rendering 3D Scenes

Render engines in Blender for animation

• 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