Polyfjord Courses

Turning Myself Into a Smoke Dude

Learn to create a smoke character using EmberGen and Blender, from motion capture to final rendering. Explore realistic smoke simulation, shading, and environment creation techniques.

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

Morphing Vector Icons Using Particles in Blender

Learn to create mesmerizing morphing effects between vector icons using Blender's particle system. Master techniques for simulating transitions, adding turbulence, and crafting procedural shaders for stunning visual results.

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

Making a Spaceship in 1 Hour vs 10 Hours vs 100 Hours

Explore 3D spaceship modeling in Blender at three time scales, from basic shapes to intricate details and advanced techniques like 3D tracking and compositing.

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

Mechanical Sound Design for 3D Artists

Learn mechanical sound design techniques for 3D animations using Davinci Resolve and Soundly. Create realistic audio for a mechanical swan, from planning to final composition, including ambient sounds.

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

Rendering Glass in Blender Using Cycles X

Learn advanced glass rendering techniques in Blender using Cycles X, including displacement, animation, dynamic paint, and upscaling with chaiNNer. Perfect for 3D artists seeking to enhance their glass visualization skills.

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

Transforming a Phone into a Robot in Blender

Learn to model and animate a phone transforming into a robot using Blender. Covers 3D modeling, rigging, animation, materials, lighting, and rigid body simulation techniques.

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

Making a Mechanical Walking Creature in Blender

Learn to model, rig, animate, and render a mechanical walking creature in Blender, covering the entire process from basic modeling to final cinematics in under an hour.

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

Simulating Handwriting in Blender

Transform handwriting into physics simulations using Blender. Learn to create, animate, and render realistic handwritten text with glow effects, and explore advanced applications like motion capture integration.

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

Art Prompt Challenge - Creating a Luxurious Robot

Learn to model, texture, light, and render a luxurious diamond-shaped robot in Blender. Follow along as the artist designs, animates, and creates a detailed scene, exploring creative constraints and advanced rendering techniques.

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

Animating Robotic Arms in Blender - Part 2

Learn to animate robotic arms in Blender using procedural motion. Covers mesh fixing, noise application, arm duplication, motion capture replacement, and Eevee rendering for cinematic results.

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

How to Create Robotic Arms in Blender

Learn to model, rig, and animate Doc Ock-inspired robotic arms in Blender, from joint segments to inverse kinematics, and attach them to motion capture animations for cinematic results.

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

Modeling a Chess Set That Works in 2D and 3D

Learn to create a unique chess set that functions in both 2D and 3D using Blender. Explore boolean modifiers, forced perspective, and innovative design techniques to merge two chess designs seamlessly.

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

Creating a Fireball in Blender

Learn to create a realistic fireball in Blender 3.0, from simulation setup to custom shaders and rendering with Cycles X. Includes advanced tips for enhancing your 3D fire effects.

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

Animating Individual Letters in Blender - Live Questions

Discover techniques for animating individual letters in Blender, from text separation to rotation animation. Learn to add life, color, and texture for visually appealing results.

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

Animating Arrays and Shapes in Eevee

Learn to animate arrays and shapes in Blender's Eevee renderer. Explore modeling, lighting, camera work, and rigid body simulations in this comprehensive tutorial stream.

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