Blender Foundations

Everything You Need To Get Started In Blender. Covering important topics most tutorials gloss over.

Note the course is Early Access at the moment - Full Release is schedule for the 1st Feb 2025.


Unleash Your Creativity with Blender 4 – Beginner-Friendly and Affordable

Are 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 Learn


SECTION 1: Setting Up Blender

  • Can 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 Help

  • Navigate 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 Blender

  • Master 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 Blender

  • Dive 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 Materials

  • Understand 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 Camera

  • Set 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: Rendering

  • Discover 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.

SECTION 8: Common Beginner Mistakes

  • Avoid pitfalls like upside-down orientations, hidden objects, and rendering bugs.
  • Learn the importance of naming conventions and applying transforms.

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.
  • Affordable Learning: At just $9.99 plus taxes, this course offers incredible value for aspiring 3D artists.
  • 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!


Your Instructor


Michael
Michael

Hi there, it is great to meet you!


I am a self-confessed technology geek and love teaching people new things.


It is a real shame that so many people carry such wonderfully capable devices yet do nothing but the basics on them. Computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones can do much more than most people know. I want to guide, reassure and educate people about using their technology to add to their lives.


I have been playing, yes playing, with technology for as long as I can remember and I still do that today! Admittedly, with other commitments, I have to watch what I spend as technology can burn a very deep hole and quickly.


I have always been inquisitive! even if it meant taking something apart to see how it worked. Of course, not knowing how to put it back together again. To this day I love learning new things and developing myself as a person.


Despite my tech background I remain firmly grounded and talk to people using everyday language, unnecessary techno-babble drives me bonkers. This allows me to chat with people with limited knowledge of a subject and help them understand more.


Course Curriculum


  Setting Up Blender
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  Getting Help
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  A Look Around Blender
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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