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

Blender Freestyle Rendering - Unleash Your Creativity

Explore Blender's Freestyle rendering engine to create stylized 2D images from 3D scenes. Learn essential settings and techniques for artistic control over lines and strokes in this live demonstration.

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

How to Use Key Interpolation with Blender's Grease Pencil

Explore key interpolation in Blender's Grease Pencil for smooth animation transitions. Learn techniques for realistic object movement between keyframes in this 39-minute tutorial.

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

Using Keyframes for Concept Work in Blender

Learn to organize concept sketches efficiently using Blender's grease pencil and keyframes. Discover techniques for fast workflow, tracking concept changes, and quick rendering of separate pages.

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

Artwork from Photo in Blender - Drawing with Grease Pencil and Modifiers

Transform photos into captivating art using Blender's Grease Pencil and modifiers. Learn simple techniques to enhance drawing and create unique artwork with non-destructive tools in this livestream tutorial.

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

Fish Scales in Blender - How to Cover Any Object With Scales

Learn to create procedural fish scales on any mesh using Blender's geometry nodes. Master attribute swapping, complex selections, and unlock advanced techniques for realistic scale coverage on various 3D models.

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

Pots and Vases Made in Blender - Geometry Nodes - Procedural

Create a procedural pottery system in Blender using geometry nodes. Learn to model, add thickness, smooth, and create customizable shapes. Develop a realistic pottery material with textures and color variations.

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

Realistic Portrait Creation - Live Q&A

Live Q&A session addressing common queries about realistic portrait creation in Blender, offering insights, advice, and answering viewer questions on techniques, course details, and learning strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Essential Blender Tips for UV Unwrapping Subdivision Surfaces

Accelerate UV unwrapping in Blender with 26 essential tips, covering techniques like seam placement, pinning, stitching, and packing for efficient texture mapping on subdivision surfaces.

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

PBR Texture Bombing for Blender - Procedural Effects for Image Textures with the Scattershot Addon

Learn advanced texture techniques using the Scattershot addon in Blender. Master texture bombing, various scatter methods, and PBR texture set manipulation for realistic and diverse surface effects in 3D modeling.

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

How I Made This Render in Blender - Starting With a Sketch - Useful Tools and Lazy Hacks

Explore the process of translating an art idea into Blender, from initial sketch to final render. Learn useful tools, techniques, and creative hacks for improving your 3D artwork and artistic skills.

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

How Euler Rotations Work in Blender - Fixing Rotations and Gimbal Lock Pt 2

Mastering Euler rotations in Blender: Fix common issues, improve animation skills, and learn advanced techniques for smoother 3D object manipulation and rotation control.

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

Modeling a Sci-Fi Motorcycle in Blender - How to Build Complex Assets

Learn to create a detailed sci-fi motorcycle in Blender, from basic shapes to final detailing. Gain insights on problem-solving, workflow optimization, and balancing technical accuracy with creativity in 3D modeling.

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

The Ultimate Intro to Geometry Nodes - Blender Tutorial

Comprehensive introduction to Geometry Nodes in Blender 2.93, covering key concepts and practical applications for beginners to gain a solid foundation in this powerful tool.

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