Blender 4 Creator Course Stylized 3D Models by Neil Bettison (3D Tudor)

Welcome to the ‘Blender 4 Creator Course Stylized 3D Models’ at Libel Academy! This course is your ultimate pathway to mastering stylized 3D modeling using Blender, whether you’re a novice to 3D modeling or new to the Blender software itself.

Highlights of the Course:

• Blender Navigation Mastery: Start with the basics and progress through to advanced techniques for effective asset management.
• Real-Time Rendering (Eevee Next): Dive into Eevee Next, the cutting-edge renderer of Blender 4, enriching your 3D environments.
• Sophisticated Geometry Node Setups: Learn to create stylized elements such as rooftops, wood boards, and more, optimizing your modeling workflow.
• Innovative Foliage Creation: Craft lifelike foliage using curvature drawing for natural and detailed scenes.
• Professional Stylized Textures: Develop personalized textures and shaders, offering ultimate control and enhancement for your models.
• Detailed Vertex Painting & Sculpting: Incorporate detailed realism into your models using painting techniques and introductory sculpting.

Overview of Course Modules:

• Generating Ideas & Greyboxing: Conceptualize designs, gather references, and create initial 3D models in Blender 4.
• Asset Manager: Explore asset management techniques, optimize workflows, and create customized assets.
• Modeling Techniques: Learn fundamental to advanced modeling strategies, including curve usage and time-saving techniques.
• Texture and Shader Mastery: Develop expertise in PBR shaders, manipulate textures, and add depth and personality to models.
• Dynamic Modeling with Geometry Nodes: Explore the versatility of Geometry Nodes, creating intricate and customizable structures.
• Crafting Engaging Environments: Use sky textures and master lighting to create immersive environments, enhancing your models.
• Rendering with Cycles and Eevee: Utilize Blender’s rendering engines to create professional, stylized medieval scenes.
• Vertex Painting & Sculpting Techniques: Enhance textures and add depth with advanced painting and introductory sculpting techniques.

Upon course completion, you’ll create a stylized medieval building featuring intricate details like flower boxes, crates, wooden beams, and barrels, complete with AAA game art quality lighting and textures.

This comprehensive curriculum transforms your creative visions into stunning 3D realities, equipping you with versatile skills and real-world insights.