CG Cookie Courses

Node Recipes to Get You Started in Blender Geometry Nodes

Learn three quick Geometry Nodes recipes in Blender 3.0: extruding curves, distorting mesh surfaces with noise, and making instances point to moving objects. Enhance your 3D modeling skills with these powerful techniques.

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

Digital Sculpting in Blender

Learn digital sculpting in Blender 3x with this beginner-friendly guide. Explore drawing techniques, apple sculpting, falloffs, wireframe shading, and topology basics to kickstart your 3D modeling journey.

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

Blender Basics: Materials and Lighting

Learn to create realistic materials and lighting in Blender 3D. Master metallic values, HDRI environments, and essential techniques to enhance your 3D scenes with professional-looking textures and illumination.

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

Blender Basics - Bevel, Insert Edge Loop, and Edge Slide

Learn essential Blender modeling techniques: bevel for smooth edges, insert edge loops for precise control, and edge slide for quick adjustments. Enhance your 3D modeling skills with these powerful tools.

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

Intro to Cloth Sims & Softbody Dynamics in Blender 2.93 - 2021

Learn to simulate soft objects in Blender 2.93, including cloth folding, bouncing balls, and draping curtains. Master soft body dynamics and cloth simulations for realistic, deformable objects.

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

Blender Geometry Node Basics in Blender 2.92 - Tutorial

Learn to create environments using Geometry nodes in Blender 2.92. Explore rock and grass creation, attributes, randomization, and essential techniques for building realistic scenes with this powerful tool.

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

Blender 2.8 Basics Tutorial - Interface & Navigation for Beginners

Learn Blender 2.8's interface and navigation basics, including installation, 3D viewport controls, and options for both 3-button mouse and trackpad users. Perfect for beginners starting their 3D journey.

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

Baker Character Animation Pt. 1 - Intro to the Rig - Blender Tutorial

Explore Baker character animation in Blender 2.6, covering rig construction, mesh topology, and control techniques. Learn essential skills for creating expressive 3D characters.

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

Smarter 3D Modeling with Edge Loops, Poles, and Edge Rings - Blender Beginner Tutorial

Learn efficient 3D modeling techniques using edge loops, poles, and edge rings in Blender. Master mesh editing tools and create good topology for versatile, animation-ready models.

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

Using Blender's Most Powerful Selection Tools - Blender Beginner Tutorial

Learn powerful selection techniques in Blender for efficient 3D modeling, including extrude, attribute-based selection, and shortest path tools to create optimal mesh topology.

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

Sculpting Scales with a Custom Alpha Map

Learn to create realistic reptilian scales in Blender using custom alpha maps and Photoshop. Master sculpting techniques and brush customization for detailed 3D textures.

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

Realistic Wetting Rain in Blender!

Create realistic rain-wetting effects in Blender using dynamic paint and wetmaps. Learn to simulate rain particles, droplets, and material interactions for enhanced visual realism.

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

Realistic Particle Dirt in Blender!

Create realistic dirt textures using Blender's particle system for macro-level detail. Learn setup, texturing, and material techniques for authentic dirt surfaces.

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

Creating Realistic Wetmaps in Blender

Explore techniques for creating realistic wetmaps in Blender, enhancing 3D scenes with fluid effects. Learn to integrate wetmaps into PBR materials for added realism.

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

CGC Classic - Creating a Pumpkin - Modeling

Learn to model a simple pumpkin in Blender 2.4, covering shaping techniques, stem creation, and using the lattice tool in this Halloween-themed tutorial.

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