Model, Rig & Animate

Your Hero in Blender

Build your own 2D-style Hero in Blender,
starting from a cube!

We're collaborating with Patata School member and illustrator, Taraneh Karimi to bring all the energy from her beautiful 2D illustration into 3D and explore the benefits it can bring us:

  • Effortless perspective to enjoy our character and scene from multiple views

  • Dynamic camera movements in animation

  • Flexible lighting and colour

  • Non-destructive editing to adjust the composition/scale up to final render

  • Use of Grease Pencil for a hybrid 2D/3D workflow

What You Will Master:

  • 3D Modelling: Sculpting and building your unique hero character.

  • Rigging & Animation: Giving your hero joints and breath with professional rigging and dynamic animation principles.

  • Incorporate Grease Pencil into your rig with weight painting.

  • Scene Creation: Crafting immersive scenes and environmental elements using both 2D and 3D methodologies.

  • Compositing & Final Render: Achieving a cinematic look with advanced rendering techniques.

This course is designed for beginners and pro Blender users alike.

We cover every process step-by-step, explaining the foundational knowledge behind each technique.

We’ll unlock the power of Blender's node systems:

  • Geometry Nodes

  • Material Nodes

  • Compositing Nodes

These tools are essential for producing unique and custom results. For example, you’ll learn how to leverage Geometry Nodes to create powerful tools, such as a dynamic weapon selector for your hero!

 

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