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Blender Essentials for 3D Plant and Vegetation Modeling
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Blender Essentials for 3D Plant and Vegetation Modeling

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand Blender's core tools and techniques essential for 3D plant modeling.

  • Apply UV unwrapping and texture painting to develop realistic plant textures.

  • Analyze and evaluate different modeling and texturing approaches to enhance realism.

  • Create diverse and natural-looking 3D vegetation clusters for detailed environments.

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October 2024

Assessments

5 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Blender to Unreal Engine - 3D Plants and Vegetation Specialization
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There are 10 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce the course and establish the groundwork by setting up Blender, exploring its basics, and configuring the environment for realistic lighting. These essential steps will prepare you for the 3D modeling tasks ahead.

What's included

4 videos2 readings

In this module, we will delve into the process of modeling 3D shrub plants, starting with creating 2D forms and then adding depth to bring the foliage to life. These foundational techniques are critical for achieving realism in your 3D vegetation models.

What's included

2 videos

In this module, we will focus on texturing your shrub models, from setting up UV maps to applying intricate details through texture painting. These skills will enable you to create visually compelling and realistic plant models.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore techniques for creating varied shrub clusters, enhancing the visual diversity and realism of your 3D environments. These methods are crucial for producing natural-looking foliage.

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1 video

In this module, we will guide you through the process of modeling grass foliage, starting from simple shapes and progressing to creating detailed grass variations. These skills will help you build intricate and realistic grassy environments.

What's included

2 videos

In this module, we will focus on adding texture details to your grass models, ensuring they are vibrant and lifelike. These texturing techniques are essential for creating realistic grassy landscapes in your 3D projects.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore how to refine your grass models by creating organic shapes and adjusting textures. These methods will help you achieve more natural and aesthetically pleasing foliage in your scenes.

What's included

3 videos

In this module, we will dive into the creation of wild grass foliage, focusing on building complex meshes and assembling them into cohesive clusters. These techniques are key to crafting detailed and realistic wild grass landscapes.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will concentrate on adding texture details and adjusting colors for your wild grass models, ensuring they have the vibrant and natural look needed for realistic vegetation.

What's included

2 videos

In this module, we will guide you through the process of creating 3D yellow flowers, from modeling the base mesh to applying detailed textures. These techniques will allow you to create vibrant and stylized floral elements in your 3D scenes.

What's included

5 videos1 reading2 assignments

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