Switching to Blender

Level: Beginner
Duration: 10 hours 9 minutes
Software Version: Blender 2.92
Released: 2021

Straight to the Point

A Blender course that doesn't explain what a vertex is. We're getting straight to the point, teaching you exactly what you need to make the switch to Blender.

We cover everything from learning the UI and navigation to using the modeling tools, shading and texturing, sculpting, retopology and rendering with cycles and much more!

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Learn Blender Fast

Learn how to work around the Blender-quirks and how to embrace the Blender-way of working. We'll take you through all the oddities like the navigation, using the camera and generally how to get stuff done in Blender.

Mix of Theory & Projects

  • Part 1: Quick Start: High-speed, no-fluff videos covering Blender’s essential tools and workflow.
  • Part 2: Project - The Battle Axe: A complete end-to-end workflow: poly modeling, UV mapping, sculpting, shading, and final rendering.

For Experienced Artists

Bridge Every Gap: We cover the entire workflow - modeling, sculpting, UV mapping, and final rendering - without treating you like a beginner to 3D.

Unlock the Power of Blender

Learning Blender Made Easy for Pros

In Switching to Blender for Experienced Artists, you'll be able to take the leap and finally switch to Blender!

DETAILS

What You'll Learn

Learn the professional Blender pipeline by translating your existing 3D skills into its unique workflow. You’ll fast-track through UI navigation, modeling, and sculpting before completing a full project: a high-quality battle axe. By the end, you’ll have full control of 3D modeling, UV mapping, rendering, and ZBrush-to-Blender workflows - among many other skills.

What You Get

  • 54 Videos Available for Streaming
  • Source files
  • Course Overview PDF

Requirements

No Blender knowledge needed. As long as you know your way around another 3D software, you’re ready to start!

Skill Level

Intermediate at 3D, Complete Beginner at Blender

Your Instructor

An industry veteran with credits on Pirates of the Caribbean, Batman v Superman, and Alien Covenant, Henning has spent years mastering the pipelines of Maya, ZBrush, and Blender. Through hundreds of FlippedNormals tutorials and YouTube videos, he has helped thousands of artists bridge the gap between complex software and professional results.

Course Contents

How Blender is Different

1 video · 13m

  • 1.1 How Is Blender Different 13:35

UI, Selection, Modeling and More

7 videos · 1h 30m

  • 2.1 UI Overview and Navigation 17:37
  • 2.2 Changing Defaults 11:30
  • 2.3 Best Addons 7:04
  • 2.4 Adding Objects and Manipulation 12:28
  • 2.5 Object Mode Vs Edit Mode 2:52
  • 2.6 Selection Visibility 13:47
  • 2.7 Direct Modeling Tools 25:26

3D Cursor, Pivot Points, Modifiers and More

9 videos · 2h 6m

  • 3.1 Using the 3D Cursor 6:04
  • 3.2 Origin Point 10:23
  • 3.3 Transform Orientations and Pivots 8:39
  • 3.4 Snapping 8:02
  • 3.5 Modifiers 27:36
  • 3.6 Retopology 11:41
  • 3.7 UV Mapping 31:51
  • 3.8 Image Planes 3:36
  • 3.9 Sculpting 18:34

Organization and Managing the Pipeline

7 videos · 55m

  • 4.1 Outliner 11:20
  • 4.2 Groups 5:01
  • 4.3 Dealing With Data 8:09
  • 4.4 Cleaning Your Scenes 10:29
  • 4.5 Import, Export, Link and Append 8:06
  • 4.6 Exporting To Maya 2:30
  • 4.7 ZBrush To Blender 9:45

Animation Basics

3 videos · 14m

  • 5.1 Animation Basics 7:14
  • 5.2 Animation Cogs 3:07
  • 5.3 Shape Keys 4:10

Rendering and Shading

9 videos · 49m

  • 6.1 Render Tab Setup 3:20
  • 6.2 Render Overview 7:36
  • 6.3 Material Basics 8:01
  • 6.4 Shader Editor 8:01
  • 6.5 Rendering Tips 4:08
  • 6.6 Lighting 5:37
  • 6.7 HDRI 4:26
  • 6.8 Render Passes 4:20
  • 6.9 Image Planes 3:45

Axe: Modeling & UV Mapping

8 videos · 1h 50m

  • 7.1 Axe: Handle Blockout 11:33
  • 7.2 Axe: Blade Blockout 19:46
  • 7.3 Axe: Straps Blockout 23:01
  • 7.4 Axe: Handle Refinement 12:29
  • 7.5 Axe: Blade Refinement 8:41
  • 7.6 Axe: Straps Refinement 9:43
  • 7.7 Axe: UV Mapping 9:17
  • 7.8 Axe: Blade Sculpting 16:14

Axe: Surfacing the Model

3 videos · 43m

  • 8.1 Axe: Surfacing the Handle 15:09
  • 8.2 Axe: Surfacing the Blade 21:23
  • 8.3 Axe: Surfacing the Straps 7:05

Axe: Making the Rock

4 videos · 1h 14m

  • 9.1 Rock Topology 21:07
  • 9.2 Axe: Rock UVs 4:29
  • 9.3 Axe: Rock Sculpting 38:28
  • 9.4 Axe: Rock Shading 10:04

Axe: Camera, Lighting and Rendering

2 videos · 30m

  • 10.1 Axe: Camera Setup 14:21
  • 10.2 Lighting Render 16:37

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Price

Individual Price: $79.00 USD