Want to learn Blender but don’t know where to start? In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I’ll walk you through the fundamentals of Blender while we create something sweet—a 3D chocolate chip cookie straight from the ovens of the Kevin Cookie Company.
You'll learn:
– How to download and set up Blender
– Essential navigation and interface tips
– Adding and manipulating objects
– Using object and edit modes
– Applying materials and colors
– Setting up lighting and cameras
– Rendering your first 3D image
This project is perfect for first-time Blender users. By the end, you’ll have a rendered cookie you can be proud of!
Host: Kevin Stratvert
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⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Start the project u0026 introduce the cookie
00:36 – Download and install Blender
00:56 – Change key preferences
02:28 – Navigate the 3D viewport
03:11 – Use the Gizmo for orientation
04:26 – Open the toolbar and learn shortcuts
05:51 – Switch between Object and Edit mode
07:16 – Manage objects in the Outliner
08:09 – Adjust object properties
08:47 – Open the sidebar
09:33 – Add and manipulate objects, move, rotate u0026 scale
14:46 – Delete test objects
15:17 – Add the cookie base
17:21 – Add chocolate chips
19:25 – Build the tray
22:03 – Position the tray under the cookie
22:50 – Apply materials
26:58 – Light the scene
29:26 – Frame the cookie with the camera
31:44 – Choose render settings
32:17 – Render and save the final image
32:45 – Wrap up and celebrate
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