CG Cookie Courses

Baker Character Animation - Hand Gestures and Walk Cycle in Blender 2.6

Learn to animate hand gestures and create a walk cycle in Blender 2.6, then combine them using the NLA editor to make a character walk and talk simultaneously.

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

Create a Howling Wolf Ice Sculpture with Blender 2.8 and Eevee - Beginner Tutorial

Sculpt a majestic howling wolf and craft a stylistic ice material using Blender 2.8 and Eevee. Perfect for beginners looking to enhance their 3D modeling and rendering skills.

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

Texturing and Shading a Snow Sled with Blender 2.8

Master procedural texturing and material creation for realistic 3D renders in Blender 2.8, focusing on wood, painted metal, and grime effects for a snow sled model.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling a Snow Sled with Blender 2.8

Create a classic snow sled in Blender 2.8 through hard surface modeling techniques. Learn to source references, generate modeling sheets, and master the entire 3D modeling process from scratch.

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

Modeling an M4 Rifle in Blender - Part 1

Learn to model a detailed M4 assault rifle in Blender 2.6 through this hard-surface modeling tutorial. Part 1 of a 15-part series covering reference images, basic shapes, and initial modeling techniques.

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

Creating a Wintry Lakescape with Blender 2.8

Create a stunning wintry lake environment in Blender 2.8. Learn efficient techniques for modeling trees, terrain, lake surface, and volumetric fog while maintaining visual fidelity in a time-constrained project.

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

Creating Realistic Icicles with Blender 2.8

Master the art of crafting lifelike icicles in Blender 2.8, focusing on realistic lighting, shading, and macro photography techniques for stunning close-up renders with depth.

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

Game Ready Fire Hydrant - High Poly Modeling in Blender - Part 1

Learn high-poly subdivision surface modeling in Blender 2.6 to create a game-ready fire hydrant. Part 1 of a series covering modeling, texturing, and exporting for game engines.

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

When NOT to Use the Principled Shader in Blender

Explore limitations of Blender's Principled shader, understanding its functionality, optimal use cases, and scenarios where alternative shaders may be more suitable for achieving desired results.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

UV Unwrapping a Full Stylized Character in Blender 2.6 - CGC Classic

Learn UV unwrapping techniques for stylized characters in Blender, covering seams, pinning, and reducing stretching. Master essential skills for 3D character texturing and mapping.

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

Generating Clouds in Blender Using Cloud Generator Addon - Blender 2.6

Learn to create realistic volumetric clouds effortlessly in Blender using the Cloud Generator addon, without complex materials or particle systems. Perfect for enhancing 3D scenes with atmospheric elements.

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

DIY Renderfarm Building Tutorial for Distributed Blender Rendering

Learn to build and set up a DIY render farm for faster Blender rendering. Covers custom farm construction, networking multiple machines, and using Blender's Network Render addon to manage distributed rendering jobs.

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

Making the Mesh Game Ready - Creating Mini Tanks for Mobile Games in Blender 2.8 - Part 3

Learn to texture and export mini tanks for mobile games using Blender 2.8, combining procedural and hand-painted techniques for optimal game-ready assets.

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

Modeling Tank Accessories - Creating Mini Tanks for Mobile Games in Blender 2.8 - Part 2

Learn to model and texture mini tanks for mobile games using Blender 2.8, including painting techniques, working with Photoshop files, and combining procedural and hand-painted textures.

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

Blocking Out the Tank - Creating Mini Tanks for Mobile Games in Blender 2.8 - Part 1

Learn to model and texture mini tanks for mobile games using Blender 2.8, covering techniques like layer painting, Photoshop integration, and combining procedural and hand-painted textures.

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