Absolute Beginners 3D character in Blender course

Module 1: Getting Started in Blender

⏳ 30 minutes

• Topics: Blender installation, interface navigation, 3D viewport tools

• Hands-on: Set up your first Blender project and explore essential navigation tools

Module 2: Blocking the Character Model

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Base mesh creation, working with references, proportion planning

• Hands-on: Build the base shapes for the head, torso, and limbs using primitives

Module 3: Sculpting & Refining Shapes

⏳ 1.5 hours

• Topics: Sculpting brushes, smoothing, crease, grab, and inflate tools

• Hands-on: Refine the stylized shape of the character using sculpting techniques

Module 4: Retopology & Clean Modeling

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Retopology workflow, quad-based modeling, edge flow optimization

• Hands-on: Retopologize the sculpted mesh for clean, animation-ready topology

Module 5: UV Unwrapping & Texturing

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Creating UV maps, seams, unwrap techniques, material slots

• Hands-on: Unwrap your character and apply base colors and materials

Module 6: Rigging & Posing

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Armature setup, weight painting, inverse kinematics

• Hands-on: Rig your character and create simple poses for rendering

Module 7: Lighting, Rendering & Exporting

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Light setup, camera positioning, Eevee vs. Cycles rendering, exporting files

• Hands-on: Render your posed character and export for presentation or game use

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