2D to 3D in Blender

This course covers the entire process of translating a 2D character into 3D, all in Blender, an amazing free open-source software.

 

First we’ll model the character step by step, with tips and tricks along the way and including theory to apply to your characters.

To achieve a uniquely crafted feeling, we'll show you how to use our exclusive Patata School brush set for colour and texturing.

Finally, you’ll learn how to rig the character so you can create your own animations.

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Cartoon character with orange hair, wearing sunglasses, a teal winter hat, teal jacket, orange gloves, and orange boots, standing against a light blue background.

This course will cover the following:

- Modelling the character

- Sculpting in Blender

- Learn about UV unwrapping, Texture Painting and using different brushes in Blender

- Rigging the character

Balloon sculpture of a cartoon boy wearing a blue beanie, yellow glasses, and a blue jacket, holding a flower.
A monochrome blue 3D cartoon figure of a girl wearing glasses, a hat, and a scarf, standing against a plain blue background.

As always, we explain the theory behind each process so you'll fully understand the steps to create your own characters.

  • A playful illustration of a cartoon girl wearing a beanie, sunglasses, earrings, and striped clothing, with a light blue background.
  • A digital illustration of a cartoon character with large round glasses, curly hair, and a bow tie, displayed on a computer screen with Blender software visible at the top. The character has a simplified, stylized body with exaggerated features, in a 3D modeling environment.
  • A digital 3D model of a character wearing a scarf and glasses, with the words 'Patata School' and 'Sculpting the head & scarf' on the screen, and the subtitle '2D to 3D in Blender' beneath.
  • A split screen showing a presentation slide on the left that reads 'Part 3: Painting the Character' with a subtitle '2D to 3D in Blender,' and on the right, a 3D wireframe model of a character's face, with some red axes indicating rotation.
  • Digital presentation slide titled 'Parts 3 Materials & Render' with a subtitle '2D to 3D in Blender' on the left. On the right, a 3D animated character of a cartoon girl with glasses, wearing a beanie and colorful clothing, stands against a neutral background in a 3D environment.
  • Cover slide of a presentation titled 'Part 4 Rigging the Character' with a subtitle '2D to 3D in Blender', featuring a 3D model of a stylized character with visible rigging and skeleton on the right side.
 

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