Blender Foundations - Fundamental Blender Knowledge

Everything you need to get starts wityh your first models in Blender

What you'll learn

A fundament understanding of what Blender is and hoew to use it.

A fantastic grounding in Blender making future learning much easier.

Deep knowledge of the basic systems in Blender.

confidence in continuing your Blender journey.

Requirements

You should have a basic PC capable of running Blender.

Recommended: a 3 button scroll wheel mouse.

Description

Unleash Your Creativity with Blender 4 – Beginner-FocusedAre you ready to step into the world of 3D design, materials, and rendering? This foundational course on Blender 4 is crafted just for beginners, offering you everything you need to confidently start your 3D journey. You’ll gain access to clear, concise lessons designed to simplify your experience with this powerful software.What You’ll LearnSECTION 1: Setting Up BlenderCan your computer handle Blender 4? Find out!Step-by-step installation guides for Windows, MacOS, and Linux.Explore Blender preferences, from interface tweaks to navigation changes, and how to reset to defaults.SECTION 2: Getting HelpNavigate the Blender Manual like a pro.Use “Save Points” to rescue your work.Discover where to ask good questions and adopt active learning techniques.SECTION 3: A Look Around BlenderMaster Blender’s user interface and workspaces.Save time with shortcuts and multi-monitor setups.Learn screencast keys to create tutorial-ready videos.SECTION 4: Box Modelling in BlenderDive into 3D modelling basics: transforms, snapping, duplication, and more.Organise your projects with collections and relationships.Take on exciting challenges like creating a barrel, rocket, or even a mech!SECTION 5: Basic MaterialsUnderstand 3D shading options and how to add colour to your models.Learn about PBR materials and the shading workspace.Get a sneak peek at working with textures.SECTION 6: Lighting and CameraSet the mood with basic and environmental lighting techniques.Understand focal lengths, perspective, and orthographic views.Master camera setups and safe zones for polished renders.SECTION 7: RenderingDiscover the “why” behind rendering and the different rendering models.Learn to render with Eevee, Cycles, and Workbench.Share your work and tackle extra challenges to showcase your skills.Why Choose This Course?Perfect for Beginners: Start with the basics and build your skills step-by-step.Clear and Practical: Each section focuses on actionable learning with real-world challenges.No Overwhelm: A foundational course that doesn’t try to teach you everything—just the essentials to get started.Take the First Step Today!Don’t wait to unlock your creative potential. Start your journey with Blender 4 and bring your 3D ideas to life.Ready to create? Enroll now!

Overview

Section 1: Setting Up Blender

Lecture 1 Welcome To Blender Foundations

Lecture 2 Installing Blender - Windows

Lecture 3 Installing Blender - MacOS

Lecture 4 Installing Blender - Linux

Lecture 5 Stable, LTS and Daily Builds

Lecture 6 Blender Preferences Overview

Lecture 7 Prefs - Interface Changes

Lecture 8 Prefs - Add-Ons & Extensions

Lecture 9 Prefs - Themes

Lecture 10 Prefs - Input Changes

Lecture 11 Prefs - Navigation Changes

Lecture 12 Prefs - System Changes

Lecture 13 Prefs - Save & Load Settings Changes

Lecture 14 Prefs - File Paths Changes

Lecture 15 Prefs - Reverting Blender Back To Default

Section 2: Getting Help

Lecture 16 The Blender Manual

Lecture 17 Are You Lost-Repos

Lecture 18 Are You Lost-Save Points

Lecture 19 Good Questions & Where To Get Help

Section 3: A Look Around Blender

Lecture 20 User Interface Overview

Lecture 21 Workspaces

Lecture 22 Keyboard Shortcuts

Lecture 23 Managing Areas

Lecture 24 Saving A Default Startup File

Lecture 25 MultiMontior Workflow

Section 4: Box Modelling In Blender

Lecture 26 Welcome To Box Modelling

Lecture 27 Viewport Control- Orbit, Pan & Zoom

Lecture 28 Disruptive Apps

Lecture 29 Transforming Objects

Lecture 30 Adding New Objects

Lecture 31 Naming Objects

Lecture 32 Applying Transforms

Lecture 33 The Origin

Lecture 34 The 3D Cursor

Lecture 35 Pivot Points

Lecture 36 Snapping

Lecture 37 Duplication

Lecture 38 Linked Data

Lecture 39 Batch Renaming

Lecture 40 Organising Objects - Collections

Lecture 41 Organising Objects - Relationships

Lecture 42 Repeat Last

Lecture 43 Randomising Tranforms

Lecture 44 Joining Objects

Lecture 45 Edit Mode

Lecture 46 Shade Smooth

Lecture 47 Modifiers Introduction

Lecture 48 Array Modifier

Lecture 49 Bevel Modifier

Lecture 50 Boolean Modifier

Lecture 51 Mirror Modifier

Section 5: Mid Course Modelling Challenges

Lecture 52 Challenges

Lecture 53 Ringed Planet

Lecture 54 Barrel

Lecture 55 Rocket

Lecture 56 Rocket 2

Lecture 57 Dungeon Stairs

Lecture 58 Box Cathedral

Lecture 59 Church

Lecture 60 Wooden Bridge

Lecture 61 Mech

Lecture 62 Sea Mine

Section 6: Basic Materials

Lecture 63 3D Viewport Control And Shading Options

Lecture 64 Adding Colour To Your Models

Lecture 65 What Is A PBR Material?

Lecture 66 Applying Multiple Materials

Lecture 67 The Shading Workspace

Lecture 68 A Sneak Peak At Textures

Section 7: Lighting and Camera

Lecture 69 Setting Up A Camera

Lecture 70 Adding Lights

Lecture 71 Organising Lighting

Lecture 72 Setting Up An Environment

Lecture 73 Controlling Shadows & Light Linking

Lecture 74 Environment & World Lighting

Lecture 75 HDRI

Lecture 76 Camera Settings

Section 8: Rendering

Lecture 77 Why & What Are You Rendering?

Lecture 78 Render Output Settings

Lecture 79 Rendering With Eevee

Lecture 80 Rendering With Cycles

Lecture 81 Rendering With Workbench

Lecture 82 Share Your Work Challenge

Complete beginners to Blender,Students wanting to gain a deeper, fundamental understanding of how Blender works.