Architectural Design & Animation in Blender

On July 27, 2018

Release date:2018, July

Duration:05 h 34 m

Author:Thomas McDonald

Skill level:Intermediate

Language:English

Exercise files:Yes

Design & Create Architectural Animations in Blender – 3D Graphics in Blender – Full project – 3D Modeling in Blender

What Will I Learn?

Create 3D Models & layouts in Blender and Animate the Scene
Light your scene with Environment textures in Blender & achieve real world lighting conditions
Use the Archipack add-on and quickly create architectural elements inside Blender
Develop your design abilities inside Blender and complete projects fast and efficiently

Requirements

Computer capable of running Blender 2.79 or above
You should be able to use a PC at beginner level

Description
Do you want to learn how to create architectural animations in Blender.
By the end of this course you will be able to use the methods and techniques demonstrated in this course to design, model and create an animation inside this amazing software..
Learn the basic concepts, discover the amazing tools and efficient processes to design photo realistic 3D models and interior scenes in the free software Blender.

This course project based and will allow you to develop the skills of 3D modeling while also seeing the result of our progress in real time. Learn the process of 3D modeling in Blender and discover useful add-ons to speed up your workflow.

Content and Overview
Archipack: Learn to create 3D parametric Architectural elements
Archimesh: Learn to quickly create large window elements for your scene
Sun position: Create Sun animations with this great add-on for Blender
MeasureIt: Create, Dimension and Render your Layouts using this amazing add-on for Blender 3D.
3D Model Grass and use Blender’s particle system to add it throughout the scene.
Creating Trees using the Sapling add-on in Blender
Using Blender’s PBR shader Create custom Material for your 3D models.
Rendering
Setup Render layers in Blender
Explore Blender’s Compositor for post processing and much more!

Blender is an amazing program that enables your creative side while constantly challenging you to improve.

Learn how to design in this amazingly powerful 3D production suite and start designing architectural 3D models, design for 3D games, design unique 3D assets, design for 3D printed objects, or create amazing art work.

Architectural visualization in Blender will allow you to impress your clients with photo realistic animations and images of their proposed designs.

The course is designed for practical learning and will walk you step by step through the process of creating 2D drawings to creating custom 3D models. Discover the Archipack add-on in Blender, try the new PBR capabilities as we add materials, lighting, and cameras to the scene .When you complete this course you will be able to use Blender as the complete drafting and 3D visualization package. With the latest release of Blender there has never been a better time to get your creativity flowing.

The lessons are taught with practical examples and aimed at completing the architectural design project. Learning Blender doesn’t need to be difficult and you should enjoy the journey as you create some amazing architectural renders and 3D models.

Unleash your Creative side

Open Blender and be amazed at the possibilities. Discover a new world of creativity. Blender is free, and constantly improving to deliver industry standard tools. It has a strong online community just waiting to be discovered.

So jump in and start creating today!

Who is the target audience?

Students who wants to be capable adding Animation to Architectural visualization projects
Students who want to learn a free design package for their own professional use
Interior designers and 3D visualization students

Table of Contents

Introduction 21:56
Introduction 01:13
Getting your copy of Blender 00:51
Enabling Addons 08:40
Units of Measurement 03:51
Height Maps 07:21
Creating the Outlines 01:25:31
Base of House 07:41
Dimensions 06:06
Camera Setups 04:31
Building Outline 03:36
Internal Walls 05:10
Internal Doorways 04:26
Window Positions 05:59
Doorways 05:10
Stairs Outline 01:53
Rendering Outline using Measurelt 12:08
First Floor Layout 09:21
First Floor Position 02:34
Front Elevation Preview 08:25
Elevation Detail 03:37
Detailing Elevation 04:54
3D Modeling & Add-ons 01:28:10
Introduction to ArchiPack 06:37
Creating External Doors with Archipack 06:18
Creating Internal Walls with Archipack 02:59
Internal Doorways 06:57
Creating Ground Floor Windows using Archipack 05:14
Creating Large Windows using Archimesh 08:00
Creating First Floor Walls using Archipack 03:08
Balcony Area 05:45
First Floor Doors using Archipack 01:40
Creating First Floor Windows 06:15
Creating a Stair Case using Archipack 04:15
Creating Floors using Archipack in Blender 07:31
Create a Balcony Railing using Archipack 03:43
Creating a Roof 01:53
First Floor Door 02:16
Tiding Up 04:29
Lighting using HDRI’s 04:10
Introduction to Sun Position 07:00
Material 01:33:28
Introduction to Material 07:44
Glass Material 04:23
Window Material 02:48
Railing Material 04:19
Door Material 05:21
Glass Door Material using the principled PBR shader in Blender 02:53
Concrete Base 03:13
Creating a PBR Roof Material 05:20
External Wall Render using procedural textures 03:14
Creating a Lanscape 04:46
External Wall & Door 06:35
Stone Particles 11:37
Modelling Entrance Stone & Tiles 06:24
Using the particle system in Blender to create Grass 10:55
Creating External Paving 04:53
Using the Sapling Add-on to Create Trees 06:41
Rendering an Image 02:22
Setting Up for Animation 44:34
Preparing Walls 06:32
Combining Doors
Using Boolean Modifiers to create an Animation in Blender 06:03
Adding an Image for Animation 09:42
Setting Up the Camera 09:36
Render Layers in Blender 05:47
Compositing Layers in Blender 04:09
Bonus Section 01:25
Bonus Lectures 01:25