What will you learn in Low Poly Characters: Blender Bitesize Course
The fundamentals of the Blender interface and navigation
Basic low-poly character modeling techniques
How to follow and interpret character reference art
Methods to create stylized characters with varied hair and clothing
Texturing workflows for low-poly characters
Program Overview
Module 1: Interface Foundations
⏳ 20 minutes
Topics: Blender 3.0 interface layout, viewport controls, workspace customization
Hands-on: Configure your workspace and import a reference image
Module 2: Low-Poly Modeling Basics
⏳ 45 minutes
Topics: Primitive manipulation, edge-loop modeling, silhouette design
Hands-on: Build a simple low-poly character base mesh
Module 3: Stylized Variations
⏳ 30 minutes
Topics: Following reference art, blocking out hair and clothing forms
Hands-on: Create multiple character styles by extruding and shaping meshes
Module 4: Texturing Workflow
⏳ 30 minutes
Topics: UV unwrapping essentials, texture grid application, basic material setup
Hands-on: Unwrap your model and apply low-poly textures
Module 5: Rigging & Animation Intro
⏳ 35 minutes
Topics: Basic bone setup, weight painting, simple animation cycles
Hands-on: Rig your character and create a basic idle animation
Module 6: Asset Pack Adaptation
⏳ 20 minutes
Topics: Importing asset packs, mesh swapping, modifying existing rigs
Hands-on: Customize a downloaded character pack to create a new variant
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Job Outlook
Employment of multimedia artists and animators is projected to grow 4% through 2028
Blender low-poly skills are in high demand for game development, indie studios, and film VFX
Freelance opportunities abound for rapid asset creation and customization projects
Specification: Low Poly Characters: Blender Bitesize Course
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FAQs
- Designed for beginners to intermediate users.
- Covers Blender interface navigation and modeling basics.
- Teaches stylized character creation with varied hair and clothing.
- Includes texturing workflows for low-poly characters.
- Introduces basic rigging and animation techniques.
- Module 1: Interface Foundations (20 minutes)
- Module 2: Low-Poly Modeling Basics (45 minutes)
- Module 3: Stylized Variations (30 minutes)
- Module 4: Texturing Workflow (30 minutes)
- Module 5: Rigging & Animation Intro (35 minutes)
- Module 6: Asset Pack Adaptation (20 minutes)
- Proficiency in Blender 3.0 interface and navigation.
- Ability to model low-poly characters using basic techniques.
- Skills to create stylized characters with diverse features.
- Understanding of texturing workflows for low-poly models.
- Knowledge of basic rigging and animation for character movement.
- No prior experience in Blender is required.
- Step-by-step instructions guide learners through each module.
- Emphasis on hands-on exercises to reinforce learning.
- Access to a supportive community for assistance.
- Suitable for those interested in game development or animation.
- Employment of multimedia artists and animators is projected to grow 4% through 2028.
- Blender low-poly skills are in high demand for game development, indie studios, and film VFX.
- Freelance opportunities abound for rapid asset creation and customization projects.
- Skills acquired can be applied to various industries, including gaming and animation.
- A certificate of completion adds value to your professional portfolio.
