CG Cookie Courses

The Complete Guide to Retopology with RetopoFlow in Blender

Learn to use RetopoFlow in Blender for efficient 3D model retopology. Master sketch-based tools, symmetry, and advanced techniques to streamline your workflow and create clean topology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Draw from a 3D Reference Directly Inside Blender

Learn to create custom 3D references in Blender and use Grease Pencil for drawing, enhancing your digital art workflow with in-scene references and efficient composition techniques.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Outlining Grease Pencil Strokes in Blender

Explore Blender's new Stroke Outline Feature for Grease Pencil, enhancing your digital drawings with advanced outlining techniques and creative possibilities.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Create 2D Kirby Krackle with Blender's Grease Pencil

Learn to create the iconic Kirby Krackle effect in Blender using Grease Pencil modifiers and default brushes. Master this seemingly complex technique in a simple, efficient way.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Create a 3D Blast Effect with Blender's Grease Pencil

Learn to create stylized 3D blast effects using Blender's Grease Pencil, combining 2D and 3D techniques for dynamic animations. Master merging hand-drawn elements with 3D models in this engaging tutorial.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating Anime-Style Laser Blast Effects with Blender Grease Pencil

Learn to create anime-style laser blast effects using Blender's Grease Pencil tool. Easy-to-follow tutorial suitable for mouse users, no stylus required.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Blender Grease Pencil - Mastering Brush Settings Part II

Explore advanced Grease Pencil brush customization in Blender. Learn to refine settings, create new brushes, and optimize your workflow through practical application on a test piece.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Grease Pencil - Mastering Brush Settings in Blender

Explore Grease Pencil brush settings in Blender, learn troubleshooting techniques, and discover how to customize brushes for optimal results in this informative livestream.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

New Build Modifier in Blender - Grease Pencil Natural Drawing Speed

Explore Blender 3.5's new Build modifier for Grease Pencil, creating dynamic draw-on effects with Natural Drawing Speed mode. Learn to animate a speed-drawn Melvin monster character.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Converting Mesh to Grease Pencil in Blender - Livestream Tutorial

Learn to convert existing geometry to Grease Pencil objects in Blender. Discover key functions and surprising tips to maximize this feature's potential in your 3D projects.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating a Halftone Gradient Shader in Blender - Part 2

Learn advanced techniques for creating halftone gradients in Blender shaders. Explore node groups, customize settings, and achieve a comic-style effect in this in-depth tutorial.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating a Halftone Gradient Shader in Blender - 2023 Livestream

Learn to create a halftone shader in Blender, simulating color gradients using node-based math techniques. Gain insights into procedural shading and expand your 3D graphics skills.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Importing SVG as a Grease Pencil Object in Blender

Learn to import and manipulate SVG files as Grease Pencil objects in Blender, exploring vector file workflows, curve editing techniques, and essential tips for effective integration.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Create Custom Brushes for Grease Pencil in Blender

Learn to create and implement custom brushes in Blender's Grease Pencil, expanding your artistic possibilities. Paul demonstrates simple techniques to enhance your 2D animation and illustration workflow.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Converting Scanned Sketches to Grease Pencil in Blender - Challenges and Best Practices

Explore challenges and best practices for converting scanned sketches to Grease Pencil in Blender, including when to use the "Trace Image to Grease Pencil" function and alternative approaches for optimal results.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video