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).
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
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