

A handy search tool can help you navigate to just what you need – or tackle the materials section by section to uncover new techniques and hidden tools. While you are working your way through ever more challenging goals, make use of the extensive reference guides, which cover in detail every aspect of the tools, and their uses.

Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day – so you shouldn’t expect to be able to model it in one either! The goal is to challenge yourself to learn incrementally while not getting overwhelmed in the process. Otherwise, youll end up with a mush of digital geometry that makes no sense at all. Of course, that power needs to be wielded by a controlled hand. Start simple, like creating simple geometric objects using new materials and textures, and grow into creating your own 3D rigged character. Blender is a complex piece of software that is capable of producing extremely high-quality visuals for all manner of visual art purposes, from video games to product visualization. The best way to reinforce what you are learning is to set up small challenges as you learn new skills. Don’t forget to finish with the quick and entertaining tutorial where you turn a simple cube into a cute owl – great fun and great practice for your new skills. If your time or interests are limited, you can pick and choose your way through the subject areas that are the most relevant for you now, and go back later to learn additional topics.
