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Introducing: 'Blender 4: The Ultimate Environment Artist's Guide' on Skillshare!

We've been preparing something truly exceptional, and now it's time to share it with you! Are you prepared to embark on a design journey through cobblestone alleys of creativity?

Our most extensive and utterly fantastic 40-hour Skillshare class of the year is ready to begin.

Imagine an old city quarter, where each building tells a story steeped in Victorian lore, and every brick is a testament to your growing skills. We're not just creating models; we're breathing life into the streets of the past.

'Blender 4: The Ultimate Environment Artist's Guide' will take you back to an era where Victorian elegance blends seamlessly with stylized graphics. Join us for an immersive journey into 3D modelling that will empower you to create your very own historical narratives.

This advanced Skillshare class is crafted for artists at all levels, focusing on the art of 3D environmental creation in Blender, with a special emphasis on Victorian-era scenes.

Top Highlights of 'Blender 4: The Ultimate Environment Artist's Guide':

Storytelling through 3D Modelling: Design and tell a story of a Victorian street corner with intelligent colour management and signage
Entirely Blender-Created Scene: From Models to Shaders
Master Stylized Victorian Renders: In-Depth Compositor Setup Tutorial - Gain expert knowledge in producing stylized Victorian-style renders with a thorough breakdown of the full compositor setup
Enhance 3D Scenes with Realistic Window Displays: Simple Yet Effective Texture Techniques - Learn to enhance your 3D visuals, using straightforward plain textures to create captivating window displays that add depth and realism to your scenes
From Beginner to Pro: Progressive, Easy-to-Follow modelling section in a well-structured course about 3D modelling sections that gradually increase in complexity
Vertex Painting Mastery: Texturing Any Terrain Effectively - Discover the secrets to texturing any terrain convincingly and artistically using vertex painting

Key features of ‘Blender 4: The Ultimate Environment Artist's Guide’ include:

Victorian Era Scene Creation: Learn to craft detailed Victorian streetscapes, including elements like vintage trucks and streetlights, balancing historical accuracy and creativity.
Extensive Resource Pack: Access a variety of resources including geometry nodes, trees, shaders, and texture maps, and learn how to effectively incorporate these into your scenes. This massive resource pack comes with around 50 shaders, 3 custom geometry nodes you won't find anywhere else, and of course our trusted human scaled model, providing an unparalleled toolkit for your creations.
Progressive Learning Curve: ‘Blender 4: The Ultimate Environment Artist's Guide’ is structured to guide learners from basic 3D modelling to complex, professional techniques.
Reference Art, Greyboxing, and Edgewear Techniques: Master the art of referencing and greyboxing, and learn to apply edgewear and realistic textures to your models. A fully comprehensive guide to referencing is included, guiding you through traditional methods like using Pinterest and Google but also innovative approaches utilizing AI tools such as ChatGPT and Midjourney for inspiration and accuracy in design.
Shader, Texture, and Compositing Mastery: Dive deep into the creation and application of shaders and textures and learn comprehensive compositing skills using Blender's render engines.

Working with the Blender compositor to turn any scene into a professional piece is part of this course too! ‘Blender 4: The Ultimate Environment Artist's Guide’ will introduce you to techniques like layering with AO and emission node setups, as well as enhancing the environment and warmth of your scene, all through the Blender 4 compositor.

Advanced Camera Techniques: Become proficient with Blender’s camera settings and learn how to effectively set up multiple camera setups to enhance composition.

A complete camera turntable guide ensures you'll never be stuck again on rendering turntables, understanding what makes for good composition.

Lighting Mastery: Learn advanced lighting techniques for adding mood and realism to your scenes. Using the Blender Sky Texture node setup, you will gain control over your lighting within your projects, all done in Blender without the need for outside resources. Vertex Painting Mastery: Discover the secrets to texturing any terrain convincingly and artistically using vertex painting, empowering you to create more dynamic and engaging 3D environments.

Imagine quaint bookshops, cozy inns, and mysterious alleyways, all crafted by your hands. Your stylized Victorian scene will include a range of captivating elements, from a perfume shop with an ornate façade to a bustling coffee shop and a traditional butcher shop, each element telling its own story.

'Blender 4: The Ultimate Environment Artist's Guide' is not just about building models; it's about creating stories and setting scenes that resonate with the soul of the Victorian era, packed with tips, tricks, and detailed walkthroughs to elevate your portfolio to new heights entirely within Blender 4.

Prepare for an adventure in modelling, pushing the boundaries of your imagination and setting your creativity ablaze in the enchanting and complex world of Victorian-era design.

Join us on Skillshare, and let's start this journey together.

Until next time, happy modelling everyone!

Neil – 3D Tudor

Chrissy Stone

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