An Accidental Blender Animation Studio - Creating Collaborative Projects
Kent Trammell shares CG Cookie's "COLLAB" format, combining students and instructors to create animated short films using Blender. Learn how this evolved into an accidental animation studio for Blender enthusiasts.
Industry Pipeline and Real World Projects Using Blender
Explore Blender's role in award-winning commercials and music videos. Learn industry pipeline approaches and gain insights from real-world projects, including the development of an episodic series.
Previs and Postvis: Elevating Filmmaking with Blender
Learn to enhance filmmaking with previs and postvis techniques using Blender. Discover how CG tools can improve shot design, staging, and editing, elevating indie productions beyond resource limitations.
Photorealistic NPR: Replicating 90's Cel Animation
Explore techniques to replicate 90's cel animation using Grease Pencil, CG modeling, 2D animation, motion tracking, and Eevee's real-time compositor for a convincing photorealistic non-photorealistic rendering.
3D Applications in Construction - Blender's Role in Building Efficiency
Explore innovative applications of 3D and Blender in construction management, from project planning to execution, and discover how these tools are revolutionizing the building industry's efficiency and effectiveness.
Weaving Art and Code Together - Enhancing Creativity and Productivity
Explore how programming enhances artistic creativity and productivity, with insights on integrating code into artwork for more effective storytelling and efficient creation.
Skyscrapers Are Easy - 3D Modeling and Shader Tutorial
Learn to create realistic skyscrapers in 3D, from modeling windows to applying shaders and finishing touches. Master techniques for bent glass and efficient building design.
By The Window - 3D Illustration Process
Step-by-step 3D illustration process for creating a captivating window scene, showcasing advanced techniques and artistic insights from talented artist Yao Chan.
Character Creator GoZ Plus - One-Button Baking for Bodies, Clothing, Accessories, and Props
Learn to seamlessly transfer assets between Character Creator and ZBrush using GoZ PLUS. Master techniques for sculpting, texturing, and posing characters, props, and accessories for 3D printing and game development.
ZBrush 2024 - Cosmo Armor 3D Printing Preparation Tutorial
Explore ZBrush 2024 techniques for 3D printing cosplay armor with Ian Robinson. Learn about model preparation, detailing, and optimization for successful costume creation.
Rigify Course: Ogre Rig Deformation Test - Part 2
Learn advanced Rigify techniques for creating a two-headed ogre rig, including weight painting, custom bones, automation, and face rigging. Practice with extreme poses to identify and fix rig issues.
Rookie Blender Mistakes We All Make
Avoid common technical and creative mistakes in Blender with insights from experienced instructors, helping you learn faster and improve your 3D modeling skills.
Weight Painting 101 - Rigify Course for Two-Headed Ogre Rig - Part 4
Learn essential weight painting techniques for 3D character rigging in Blender, covering version-specific changes from 2.90 to 4.0 and key steps for effective weight distribution and bone influence.
CC GoZ Plus Tutorial - Baking Bodies, Clothing, Accessories, and Props in ZBrush
Master CC GoZ Plus: Seamlessly transfer assets between Character Creator and ZBrush. Enhance 3D models with detailed sculpting, texturing, and posing for character creation and 3D printing.
Afterglow for Blender - Comprehensive Crash Course
Comprehensive tutorial on Afterglow for Blender, covering studio environments, lighting techniques, materials, and advanced features for creating professional 3D renders and animations.
Drawing 5 Animals in Procreate from One Shape
Learn to draw 5 cute animals from a single shape in Procreate. Master coloring techniques, explore various styles, and enhance your digital art skills with easy-to-follow steps and creative tips.
Rigify Course: Weight Painting the Upper Body - Ogre Rig Part 5
Learn advanced weight painting techniques for an ogre character's upper body, focusing on fingers, forearms, elbows, and torso in Blender's Rigify system.
Blender vs. the VFX Industry - Exploring Its Place in Professional Visual Effects
Explore Blender's potential in the VFX industry with insights from CG Cookie experts and visual effects professionals, discussing its capabilities for creating movies, games, and shows.
How to Rig Any Car in 10 Minutes - Blender 3D Tutorial
Learn efficient car rigging techniques in Blender without addons. Master essential movements like turns and acceleration, applicable to any vehicle model for quick and effective 3D animations.
Vroid Studio to iClone 8 and Character Creator 4 - Viseme, Lip Sync, and Morph Animation Tutorial
Learn to import Vroid cartoon avatars into iClone 8 and Character Creator 4, complete with facial morphs and lip sync. Master the workflow for creating and animating manga-style 3D characters.
Player and NPC Setup - 3D Avatar Tutorial for Blender 4.1 to Unreal Engine 5.1
Learn to create and import 3D player avatars and NPCs from Blender 4.1 to Unreal Engine 5.1, including rigging, facial morphs, and animation blueprint setup for game development.