Complete Beginners Guide to Blender 3D

Hi, my name is 'Harry Helps'! In this class, we’ll learn everything we need to know to get up and running in Blender! > This class has been updated for the release of Blender 4.1! < We’ll be going through the entire process of learning Blender from a complete beginner’s perspective to avoid as much confusion as possible. Every topic covered builds upon previous lessons to form a solid foundation as we progress through the class. I designed this entire class to follow a premade starter file. You’ll have access to every single model that I’m using in class, so you’ll never need to worry about missing out on an important feature or tool! Please note, Blender 4.1 or newer is required to use this starter file! I’ve also included a handy cheat sheet filled with important keyboard shortcuts, that you can reference during the class and in the future! This class is meant to teach you the basics of Blender, and as such won’t focus heavily on version specific features. That means, even if you watch this class and the current version is Blender 4.0, 4.5 or even higher, you can still gain a solid foundation! Throughout this class, we'll get a basic understanding of almost every important aspect of 3d artwork during your time with me. You'll learn topics like: - Downloading and Installing Blender - Interface Navigation - Editing Objects - Organizing Your File - Common Modeling Tools - Materials - Modifiers - Lighting - Animation Basics - Camera Placement and Settings - Saving Your Final Image And much more! You'll create: After we've set up a solid foundation, I'll lead you through our class project, where you'll assemble and customize your very own cozy campsite utilizing a premade project file! I hope you'll join me on this exploration of the wonderful world of Blender! See ya in the first lesson! Instructor bio: 'Harry Helps' is a 3D artist and educator with over a decade of professional experience in modeling, texturing, animation, and post-production. Throughout his career, he has worked across diverse industries—from MMORPG game studios and video production companies to award-winning architectural visualization firms—holding roles such as Studio Director, Lead 3D Artist, and Greenscreen Editor. His work has been featured in 3D Artist magazine, where he also contributed tutorial content. With extensive expertise in Blender, 3ds Max, V-Ray, and Photoshop, Harry is passionate about sharing his knowledge and inspiring the next generation of 3D creators

• Download and install Blender and navigate its interface
• Edit objects and organize files effectively
• Apply common modeling tools, materials, and modifiers
• Perform basic lighting, animation, and camera placement

• No deep prior experience required but basic computer and internet skills are helpful
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities