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Introduction to 3D Animation using Blender
VR Voom
  • Start Date: 27 Jun, 2022
  • 10 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Discover the basics of 3D modelling and bring your imagination to life by animating your creations with Blender.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

Unleash your creativity with 3D modelling and animation


3D animation is everywhere; in games, movies, commercials, and the industry is growing exponentially. It’s also more accessible now, with tools and training available to everyone, like the free 3D computer graphics software Blender.


This course from VR Voom will introduce you to 3D modelling and animation using Blender. Whether you’re looking to use animation for personal projects or to move into a creative professional career, this course will teach you the skills to start your animation journey.


Create your first 3D animation using Blender


As you progress through the course, you’ll build and animate different 3D models on their own, such as a bouncing ball and a simple character. This will prepare you to take your skills to the next level.


For your final project, you’ll let your imagination run wild by creating your own 3D environment with full character models for you to animate, bringing your masterpiece to life.


Explore the key differences between 3D and 2D animation


You’ll start by understanding how 3D animation differs from 2D animation, looking at the benefits and limitations of both.


You’ll then dive into the basics of 3D animation, from what it is and where it’s used to 3D models and rigs. This will lay the groundwork for creating your own 3D animations


Learn the basics of 3D modelling in Blender


This practical course will take you through how to use Blender to create 3D models. You’ll learn the basics of 3D modelling, from what a 3D mesh is to how polygons affect the detail of a 3D object.


Once you have the basics, you’ll move on to creating your own models in Blender. To begin with, you’ll create a simple house, step-by-step, moulding objects into the required shapes and moving them into place, before tackling more complex creations.


This course is designed as a complete introduction to 3D modelling and 3D animation. You don’t need to have any previous experience in either field as the course will take you through each step of the process.


For this course, you’ll need a laptop or desktop computer with the capabilities to run Blender. The software is free so there are no additional charges.


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