CGCookie – BLENDER BASICS: An Introduction to Blender 3D 4.5 LTS

CGCookie – BLENDER BASICS: An Introduction to Blender 3D 4.5 LTS

• Whether you want to create 3D models, animate your own short films, explore lighting and rendering, or build visual effects, this course gives you the foundation to start bringing your ideas to life in Blender 4.5.
• Whether you’re brand new to 3D, coming from another program like Maya or Max, or returning to Blender after a long break (hello 2.5 veterans!), this free Blender Basics course is designed to get you comfortable and confident in Blender 4.5 LTS.
• We’ll walk you through the essentials—navigating the 3D Viewport, selecting and transforming objects, editing mesh components, and more—everything you need to create your first 3D model in Blender.
• Why Blender?
• Blender is the fastest-growing 3D software in the world, downloaded over 17 million times in a single year. It’s completely free and open source, and now supported by industry giants like Adobe, Meta, and Epic Games.
• It’s not just a powerful alternative to expensive software—it’s a thriving creative ecosystem used by hobbyists, freelancers, game devs, and studios alike.

Chapter 1

Intro to 3D Space

We’ll start you off with a brief overview of Blender and introduce you to the world of 3D by demonstrating how to navigate and work with objects.

Chapter 2

Editing Objects

Things will start to really take off as you learn numerous ways to edit objects, many of them easier than you might expect! We’ll tackle instancing, advanced transforms, basic modeling tools, and much MUCH more!

Chapter 3

The Blender Way

Lastly, you’ll learn the basics of each of the main areas of Blender, from animation to sculpting, as well as how to set yourself up for success going forward.