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Course Description
In these lessons, you’ll learn to construct a 3D character with the help of Blender’s object modifiers. Starting with a low-polygon default cube, we’ll go over the basics of character modeling. Then you’ll begin creating a character with more detail by adding ears and antennae. Once the character is constructed, you’ll learn how to assign a pivot point to the left arm using the 3D cursor to make the character wave.
With that basic understanding of character modeling down, you’ll go on to model a baby alien creature, beginning with its body. Using the Inset and Extrude tools, you’ll add arms, hands, legs, and feet; then you’ll apply the Subdivision Surface modifier to create geometry and a smooth appearance. You’ll also learn how activating On Cage provides better representation of the geometry of the vertices, edges, and faces.
What You'll Learn
- Model a basic low-polygon character starting from a default cube
- Add defining details to characters such as ears and antennae
- Assign a pivot point to the left arm using the 3D cursor to make the character wave
- Model a baby alien creature using the Inset and Extrude tools to add arms, hands, legs, and feet
- Apply the Subdivision Surface modifier to create geometry and a smooth appearance
- Use On Cage to better represent the geometry of vertices, edges, and faces
Key Takeaways
- The course builds a 3D character from a low-polygon default cube using Blender's object modifiers.
- Detail is added to characters through features like ears and antennae.
- A pivot point can be assigned to the left arm using the 3D cursor so the character can wave.
- The Inset and Extrude tools are used to add arms, hands, legs, and feet to a baby alien creature.
- The Subdivision Surface modifier creates geometry and a smooth appearance, while On Cage gives a better representation of vertices, edges, and faces.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn to build in this course?
You will learn to construct a 3D character in Blender using object modifiers, starting from a low-polygon default cube and progressing to modeling a detailed baby alien creature.
Which Blender tools and modifiers does this course cover?
It covers object modifiers, the 3D cursor for assigning a pivot point, the Inset and Extrude tools for adding arms, hands, legs, and feet, the Subdivision Surface modifier, and the On Cage option for better geometry representation.
What topics do the lessons include?
The lessons include Low-Polygon Character Modeling, Detailed Character Modeling of a Baby Alien, Modeling the Head, and Adding Ears and Antennas.
What skills does this course help develop?
It helps develop skills in 3D Modeling, Blender 3D, Character Animation, Character Rigging, Character Studio, and Solid Modeling.
Is this course for beginners or more advanced learners?
This is an intermediate Blender course focused on character workflow, building on basic character modeling toward more detailed modeling such as a baby alien creature.
