Blender Learning Resources
A curated collection of essential Blender 3D resources, making it easy to find what you need quickly and Easily.
Tutorials
- Blender Guru – A comprehensive resource for Blender tutorials, from beginner to advanced.
- Blender Cloud – Offers a wide range of tutorials and training courses by Blender experts.
- CG Cookie – Access tutorials covering modeling, texturing, animation, and more.
- BlenderDiplom – Provides in-depth tutorials and training for Blender users.
Books
- “Blender Foundations” by Roland Hess – A great starting point for beginners to learn Blender.
- “Blender 3D Basics” by Gordon C. Fisher – Ideal for those new to 3D modeling and Blender.
- “Blender 3D Printing Essentials” by Gordon C. Fisher – Focuses on 3D printing with Blender.
- “The Blender GameKit” by Tony Mullen – A resource for those interested in game development with Blender.
YouTube Channels
- Blender Guru – Blender tutorials, tips, and stunning art showcases.
- CG Cookie – Tutorials covering Blender, 3D modeling, texturing, and animation.
- Gleb Alexandrov – Tutorials, tips, and insights into 3D art and design.
- Blender Cloud – Tutorials, project updates, and behind-the-scenes content.
- YanSculpts – Character sculpting and modeling tutorials in Blender, along with time-lapse art creation.
- Zacharias Reinhardt – Blender tutorials, including character modeling, sculpting, and texturing.
- Blender Diplom – Blender and 3D graphics topics, with tutorials and reviews.
- Grant Abbitt – Grant Abbitt offers Blender tutorials, focusing on various aspects of 3D modeling, sculpting, and texturing.
- Ducky 3D – Ducky 3D’s channel features Blender tutorials, especially geared towards beginners.
Online Courses
- Blender Beginner Donut Tutorial – A free 6-hour course to learn Blender fundamentals.
- Complete Blender Creator – A 49-hour course for beginners to learn 3D modeling in Blender.
- Creating 3D Environments in Blender – A 56-hour course for beginners to create 3D environments.
- Learn Blender 3D: Become a 3D Illustrator – A 7-hour practice-based course for 3D modeling in Blender.
- Master Architectural Visualization – A 13-hour course for mastering architectural visualization in Blender.
- Blender 3.0 Vintage Car Creation – A 19-hour intermediate course to build a vintage car in Blender.
- Blender Character Creator for Video Games Design – A 17-hour project-based course for character creation.
- Mantaflow Fluid Simulation Guide in Blender – A 3-4-hour course on fluid simulation in Blender using Mantaflow.
- Blender for Complete and Total Beginners – A 6-hour course for beginners to learn 3D art in Blender.
- Blender Complete Beginner Tutorial Series – A free 6-hour tutorial series for Blender basics.
Blogs
- Blender Cloud Blog – The official blog of the Blender Cloud platform, offering behind-the-scenes insights, tutorials, and project updates.
- BlenderNation – A leading Blender community blog that covers news, tutorials, art showcases, and more related to Blender.
- Blender Guru Blog – The blog of Andrew Price, known for his Blender tutorials, where he shares tips, insights, and updates about Blender.
- Blender 3D Architect – A blog focused on architectural visualization with Blender, providing tutorials and resources for architects and designers.
- BlenderDiplom – A blog by Gottfried Hofmann, featuring tutorials, articles, and reviews related to Blender and 3D graphics.
- ArtisticRender.com – A blog focusing on artistic aspects of 3D rendering and Blender, offering tutorials and inspiration for artists.
- Blender Insight – A blog that explores advanced topics in Blender, including scripting, add-ons, and in-depth tutorials.
- Cgian.com – A website that offers tutorials, resources, and insights into various aspects of 3D graphics and Blender.
- Fotorealist.com – A blog specializing in photorealistic rendering techniques, including how to achieve realistic results with Blender.
- BrandonsDrawings.com – The personal website of Brandon, where he shares his Blender artwork, sketches, and creative process.
Other Learning Materials
- BlenderArt Magazine – A quarterly magazine filled with tutorials and articles.
- Blender Artists Forum – A community forum with a dedicated tutorials section.
- Blender Stack Exchange – A Q&A platform for Blender users where you can find answers to specific questions.
- Blender Cloud – Training – Offers a variety of training series on specific topics.