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Blender 3D Beginner Course - Create Cinematic Scenes

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Overview

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In this 12+ hour-long course, we will be doing our realistic take on one of the iconic scenes from Spirited Away. This tutorial is ideal for Blender beginners who have watched a video or two already and are now looking to expand their knowledge. Split into 56 videos, each between 10-20 minutes on average, this course is designed for ease of learning and flexibility, allowing you to progress at your own pace. I divided it into three main sections: Modeling, Texturing, and Animation.

  • Modeling: Here, I'll guide you through the process of installing free plugins and integrating useful shortcuts into your workflow. You'll delve into various modeling techniques, including hard surface modeling, mesh cleanup, and basic geometry node setups.

  • Texturing: Next, we will explore a variety of texturing methods. You'll learn how to find and utilize image textures, create your own procedural textures, and learn texture painting to bring depth and realism to your renders.

  • Animation: In the final phase, you’ll learn how to animate your scene and use dynamic paint to create a wavelike animation.

For accessibility, all of the compositing will also be done in Blender, but of course, if you are proficient in After Effects, I am more than happy to encourage you to do just that. I look forward to your results!

Resources folder: google drive link

Syllabus

  • Course Introduction
  • Getting Started
  • Adding Reference Images
  • Modeling The Front Part of The Train
  • Modeling The Sides and Top
  • Modeling the Smoothing Mesh - Front Part
  • Cleaning Up the Front Mesh & Adding Details
  • Extending the Smoothing Mesh
  • Cleaning Up the Smoothing Mesh
  • Building the Front
  • Cleaning the Front & Building the Top
  • Building the Side - Part 1
  • Building the Side - Part 2
  • Cleaning up the Side Mesh
  • Building the Side - Part 3
  • Adding Windows & Cleaning Up
  • Adding Modifiers, Cleaning Windows & Building Sides
  • Building the Lower Part
  • Reducing the Mesh Topology
  • Making the Doors
  • Adding Rails Using Curves
  • Cleaning Up
  • Modeling the Top Objects
  • Modeling the Top Light
  • Modeling the Front Lights
  • Modeling the Front Connectors
  • Modeling the Wheels
  • Cleaning Up the Topology
  • Modeling the Middle Connectors
  • Modeling the Station
  • Modeling the Wooden Planks
  • Scattering the Planks Using Geometry Nodes
  • Modeling the Entrance
  • Modeling the Station Sign
  • Texturing the Train Planks
  • Texturing the Front Metal Element
  • Making a Procedural Metal Texture
  • Texturing Metal Objects
  • Texturing the Top and Bottom Parts
  • Texturing the Windows
  • Texturing the Lights and Front Sign
  • Texturing the Fence Part 1
  • Texturing the Fence Part 2
  • Texturing the Sign
  • Texturing the Entrance
  • Texturing the Pole
  • Texturing the Station
  • Texturing the Sky and Water
  • Texture Painting the Station
  • Texture Painting the Wet Planks
  • Texture Painting Algae Part 1
  • Texture Painting Algae Part 2
  • Texturing Edgewear
  • Cleaning Up the Scene
  • Animating the Train
  • Setting up Compositing Effects
  • Animating the Water & Rendering

Taught by

Daren Perincic

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