What will you learn in Learn 3D Animation – The Ultimate Blender 4.3+ A-Z Guide Course
Navigate Blender’s interface: 3D Viewport, Outliner, Properties, and workspace layouts
Model low- and high-poly assets using box modeling, edge looping, and sculpting techniques
UV-unwrap models, create PBR textures in Blender’s shader editor, and bake maps (normal, AO)
Rig characters and mechanical models with armatures, weight painting, and inverse kinematics
Animate objects and characters using keyframes, the Graph Editor, and NLA tracks
Render photorealistic images and animations with Cycles and Eevee, including lighting and compositing
Program Overview
Module 1: Blender Basics & Navigation
⏳ 1 hour
Topics: Interface overview, viewport navigation, selection modes, workspaces
Hands-on: Customize your startup file and navigate a sample scene
Module 2: Polygon Modeling Techniques
⏳ 2 hours
Topics: Extrude, bevel, loop cuts, modifiers (Mirror, Subdivision Surface)
Hands-on: Model a stylized prop (e.g., vase or stylus) with clean topology
Module 3: Sculpting & Retopology
⏳ 1.5 hours
Topics: Sculpt brushes, dynamic topology, multiresolution modifier, retopology tools
Hands-on: Sculpt organic details on a base mesh and retopologize for animation
Module 4: UV Unwrapping & Texturing
⏳ 2 hours
Topics: Mark seams, unwrap workflow, node-based material creation, PBR shader setup
Hands-on: UV-unwrap a complex model and build a principled BSDF material with image textures
Module 5: Rigging & Skinning
⏳ 1.5 hours
Topics: Armature creation, bone hierarchy, weight painting, IK/FK switching
Hands-on: Rig a simple character or mechanical limb and test deformations
Module 6: Animation Workflow
⏳ 2 hours
Topics: Keyframing, Graph Editor, Dope Sheet, NLA strips, shape-key animation
Hands-on: Animate a walk cycle or mechanical movement loop
Module 7: Lighting, Rendering & Compositing
⏳ 2 hours
Topics: HDRI vs. area lights, Cycles/Eevee settings, render layers, compositor nodes
Hands-on: Light a product shot, render in Cycles, and apply color grading in the compositor
Module 8: Final Project – Short Animated Scene
⏳ 3 hours
Topics: Project planning, scene layout, asset integration, final render settings
Hands-on: Create a brief animated sequence combining modeling, texturing, rigging, and lighting
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Job Outlook
Blender proficiency is increasingly valued for roles in indie game development, animation studios, and freelance visualization
Positions include 3D Modeler, Character Animator, Environment Artist, and Motion Designer
Freelancers charge $30–$100+ per asset or $250–$800+ per finished animation; studio salaries range $50,000–$90,000+ annually
Specification: Learn 3D Animation – The Ultimate Blender 4.3+ A-Z Guide
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