Master Blender Basics! Build Your Own Mini Bot.
Learn Blender as a complete beginner who has never touched the program before. The course will focus on modeling robots and split into two parts: a 90-minute free class and a six-week paid class.
We are creating a mini cleaning robot based on reference, modeling, and texturing. Only using Blender and basic reference-gathering programs. No Blender Add ons (keep it as basic as possible).
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Registration Period
Oct 14, 2024 -
Jan 27, 2025
Course Start
Jan 18, 2025
Course Format
Standard
Skills Level
Beginner
Duration
6 Weeks
Q&A
Weekly Live Session
Feedback
Individually Recorded
Lecture Type
Pre-recorded Videos
Assignment
Due each week. Expect to spend 10-20 hrs/wk viewing lectures, Q&A, and time on assignments.
PREREQUISITES
Recommended course prerequisites: Interest in 3D. Basic 3D knowledge is a plus, but it is not required to take the class.
MATERIALS
Blender, PureRef
THE MORE YOU KNOW, THE BETTER.
Week #1
How to design your robot
- Intro
- Reference Gathering
- Design robots with simple shapes
- Selecting a final design
- Recap, Takeaways & Homework
Week #2
Refining your design further (body & cleaning section)
- Recap
- Refine shapes of the body
- Cleaning Brushes
- Adding details e.g. panel lines, screw bolts
- Recap, Takeaways & Homework
Week #3
Detailing the head and arms
- Recap
- Arm Sockets
- Final Arm Design
- Model Shape of head
- Cutaway and mechanics in head
- Add details, e.g., lights, panel lines, and screws
- Recap, Takeaways & Homework
Week #4
Work on the Jetpack for the robot
- Recap
- The final design of the Jetpack
- Add connections and pipes
- Adding details, e.g., panel lines, vents, and screws
- Recap, Takeaways & Homework
Week #5
Adding materials and textures to the robot
- Recap
- Adding textures to the materials
- Procedural edgeware and dirt
- Grunge maps
- Story details - stickers/decals
- Recap, Takeaways & Homework
Week #6
Final render and presentation
- Recap
- Setting up render scene
- Add HDR, lights and cameras
- Rendering screenshots
- Turntable animation
- Recap, Takeaways & Homework
LECTURES BY
Ben Keeling
Course Start: Jan 18, 2025
Ben is currently working as a Senior Environment Artist at Rocksteady Studios in London, UK. He has worked on numerous environments on various AAA productions and projects for over 6-years. He's worked on titles such as EA's Need for Speed franchise, Sony's VR worlds with PlayStation VR, and on Halo Wars 2. His work has been featured on the Algorithmic homepage, Polycount, and CryEngine forums.
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