Stylized Character Modeling in Blender

Blender 5 Complete Beginners Guide - FREE COURSE - Part 1 - The Interface

#blender3d #gamedev #3danimation Are you an absolute beginner to 3D? This is the free, complete course designed to teach you Blender 5 from scratch. By the end of this methodical series, you will create the entire fun 3D scene shown in the thumbnail! In this video (Part 1), we look at the interface, covering the absolute fundamentals: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Downloading and Opening Blender 5 00:01:35 - The Blender Interface 00:02:12 - Navigating the Interface 00:03:24 - Camera, Perspective, and Orthographic view 00:04:00 - The Cartesian Coordinates and Different Views 00:04:41 - Selecting and Adding Objects to the 3D Viewport 00:06:14 - Moving Objects in Blender (G) 00:06:50 - Constraining the Move Tool to an Axis 00:07:48 - The Rotate (R) and Scale (S) Tool 00:08:19 - The Tool Bar 00:09:06 - Challenge (Add and Position Objects) Download Blender 5 Free Here: www.Blender.org Blender 5 - Complete Beginners Guide Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vv9_e-htADGsPX9TMaQpHV8 MY COURSES My Complete Blender Creator single course https://www.gamedev.tv/courses/complete-blender-creator?ref=ywqzmjc My Mega Pathway Course - build your own asset packs https://www.gamedev.tv/bundles/blender-pathway?ref=ywqzmjc My 10 - week 3d artist program starts 8th March 2026 - Now open to purchase https://gamedev.tv/courses/ultimate-3d-artist-q1-26?ref=ywqzmjc SOCIALS: Substack for Articles & Written Tutorials: https://grantabbitt.substack.com/ Gumroad For Free Beginners Booklet: https://grantabbitt.gumroad.com/ My Website: http://www.gabbitt.co.uk Discord: https://discord.gg/uwF2fcm Buy Me a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/M4M21GGIWE OTHER USEFUL YOUTUBE TUTORIALS: Get good at Blender series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvv3ZpWJYvV5Tmvo7ISO-NN Learn Sculpting playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvJM7tvjet4PP-LVjJx13oB

Blender 5 Complete Beginners Guide - FREE COURSE - Part 2 Materials

#blender3d #gamedev #3danimation Welcome to Part 2 of the free, complete course designed to teach you Blender 5 from scratch! In this video, we move beyond basic geometry and dive into the exciting world of materials, shaders, and adding color to our objects. We will learn how to make our 3D models look metallic, shiny, rough, or even make them glow! By the end of this series, you'll have created the entire fun 3D scene shown in the thumbnail. In Part 2, you will learn: How to access the powerful Shader Editor. The core functions of the Principled BSDF shader. How to make materials shiny, metallic, or matte. How to reuse materials across multiple objects. Blender 5 Complete Beginner Course Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:18 - Setting Up and Navigating the Shading Workspace 00:01:40 - Changing the Colour of an Object 00:02:13 - Creating a New Material 00:02:47 - Understanding the Principled BSDF 00:04:30 - Rendering and Setting Up the Camera View 00:05:42 - Different Viewports (Material Preview Mode and Rendered View) 00:06:45 - Adding Lights and Light Properties 00:07:51 - Render Properties and Render Engines 00:09:33 - Rendering an Image The Series Roadmap: ➡️ Previous Video (Part 1: The Interface): [Link to Part 1] ➡️ Next Video (Part 3: Lighting & Rendering): [Link will go here] Don't forget to subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss Part 3! Download Blender 5 Free Here: www.Blender.org Blender 5 - Complete Beginners Guide Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vv9_e-htADGsPX9TMaQpHV8 MY COURSES My Complete Blender Creator single course https://www.gamedev.tv/courses/complete-blender-creator?ref=ywqzmjc My Mega Pathway Course - build your own asset packs https://www.gamedev.tv/bundles/blender-pathway?ref=ywqzmjc My 10 - week 3d artist program starts 8th March 2026 - Now open to purchase https://gamedev.tv/courses/ultimate-3d-artist-q1-26?ref=ywqzmjc SOCIALS: Substack for Articles & Written Tutorials: https://grantabbitt.substack.com/ Gumroad For Free Beginners Booklet: https://grantabbitt.gumroad.com/ My Website: http://www.gabbitt.co.uk Discord: https://discord.gg/uwF2fcm Buy Me a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/M4M21GGIWE OTHER USEFUL YOUTUBE TUTORIALS: Get good at Blender series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvv3ZpWJYvV5Tmvo7ISO-NN Learn Sculpting playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvJM7tvjet4PP-LVjJx13oB

Blender 5 Complete Beginners Guide - FREE COURSE - Part 3 - The Old Man

#blender3d #gamedev #3danimation Are you an absolute beginner to 3D? This is the free, complete course designed to teach you Blender 5 from scratch. By the end of this methodical series, you will create the entire fun 3D scene shown in the thumbnail! In this video (Part 3), we make the old man character Blender 5 - Complete Beginners Guide Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vv9_e-htADGsPX9TMaQpHV8 MY COURSES: My Complete Blender Creator single course $18 https://www.gamedev.tv/courses/complete-blender-creator?ref=ywqzmjc My Mega Pathway Course Bundle - build your own asset packs $40: https://www.gamedev.tv/bundles/blender-pathway?ref=ywqzmjc Join my next 3D Art Program - 10 weeks of intense learning https://gamedev.tv/p/grants-ultimate-artist SOCIALS: Substack for Articles & Written Tutorials: https://grantabbitt.substack.com/ Gumroad For Free Beginners Booklet: https://grantabbitt.gumroad.com/ My Website: http://www.gabbitt.co.uk Discord: https://discord.gg/uwF2fcm Buy Me a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/M4M21GGIWE OTHER USEFUL YOUTUBE TUTORIALS: Get good at Blender series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvv3ZpWJYvV5Tmvo7ISO-NN Learn Sculpting playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvJM7tvjet4PP-LVjJx13oB 00:00:00 - Intro to Pt. 3 00:00:18 - Starting a New File in Blender 00:00:34 - Scaling the Torso from the Default Cube 00:01:09 - Modelling the Head (Duplicate Objects) 00:02:14 - Creating the Arm and the Hand 00:03:45 - Challenge - Create the Leg 00:04:00 - Challenge Solution 00:05:18 - The Mirror Modifier and Mirror Objects 00:08:08 - Challenge - Mirror the Hand 00:08:14 - Challenge Solution 00:09:51 - Active Objects and Copying Modifiers 00:10:35 - Moving Mirrored Objects 00:10:55 - Conclusion

Blender 5 Complete Beginners Guide - FREE COURSE - Part 4 - Old Man Details

#blender3d #gamedev #3danimation Are you an absolute beginner to 3D? This is the free, complete course designed to teach you Blender 5 from scratch. By the end of this methodical series, you will create the entire fun 3D scene shown in the thumbnail! In this video (Part 4), we finish the old man character Blender 5 - Complete Beginners Guide Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vv9_e-htADGsPX9TMaQpHV8 MY COURSES My Complete Blender Creator single course only $58 https://www.gamedev.tv/courses/complete-blender-creator?ref=ywqzmjc My Mega Pathway Course - build your own asset packs $60: https://www.gamedev.tv/bundles/blender-pathway?ref=ywqzmjc Join my next 3D Art Program - 10 weeks of intense learning https://gamedev.tv/p/grants-ultimate-artist SOCIALS: Substack for Articles & Written Tutorials: https://grantabbitt.substack.com/ Gumroad For Free Beginners Booklet: https://grantabbitt.gumroad.com/ My Website: http://www.gabbitt.co.uk Discord: https://discord.gg/uwF2fcm Buy Me a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/M4M21GGIWE OTHER USEFUL YOUTUBE TUTORIALS: Get good at Blender series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvv3ZpWJYvV5Tmvo7ISO-NN Learn Sculpting playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvJM7tvjet4PP-LVjJx13oB 00:00:00 - Intro to Pt. 4 00:00:20 - Creating the Hair 00:01:31 - Introducing Edit Mode 00:01:40 - Local View (Isolating Objects) 00:02:00 - Vertex, Edge, and Face Modes 00:02:38 - Extrusion Tool 00:04:20 - Excluding an Axis when Scaling an Object 00:04:47 - Modelling the Face - Adding the Nose ( Adding Objects in Edit Mode) 00:06:00 - The Loop Cut Tool ( Ctrl + R) 00:07:00 - Challenge - Move the Top Face of the Nose 00:07:20 - Challenge Solution 00:07:40 - Modelling the Mouth - The Inset Tool 00:09:19 - Deleting Faces 00:09:50 - Bridge Edge Loops 00:10:15 - Adding the Eyes 00:11:35 - Adding the Torch 00:12:50 - Selecting Face Loops 00:13:25 - Conclusion

Blender 5 Complete Beginners Guide - FREE COURSE - Part 5 - Monsters body

#blender3d #gamedev #3danimation Are you an absolute beginner to 3D? This is the free, complete course designed to teach you Blender 5 from scratch. By the end of this methodical series, you will create the entire fun 3D scene shown in the thumbnail! In this video (Part 5), we Make the monster characters body Blender 5 - Complete Beginners Guide Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vv9_e-htADGsPX9TMaQpHV8 MY COURSES: My Complete Blender Creator single course $18 https://www.gamedev.tv/courses/complete-blender-creator?ref=ywqzmjc My Mega Pathway Course Bundle - build your own asset packs $40: https://www.gamedev.tv/bundles/blender-pathway?ref=ywqzmjc Join my next 3D Art Program - 10 weeks of intense learning https://gamedev.tv/p/grants-ultimate-artist SOCIALS: Substack for Articles & Written Tutorials: https://grantabbitt.substack.com/ Gumroad For Free Beginners Booklet: https://grantabbitt.gumroad.com/ My Website: http://www.gabbitt.co.uk Discord: https://discord.gg/uwF2fcm Buy Me a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/M4M21GGIWE OTHER USEFUL YOUTUBE TUTORIALS: Get good at Blender series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvv3ZpWJYvV5Tmvo7ISO-NN Learn Sculpting playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvJM7tvjet4PP-LVjJx13oB 00:00:00 - Intro to Pt. 5 00:00:20 - Moving Objects into Collections and Hiding Collections 00:01:15 - Moving the 3D Cursor to the Centre (Shift + S Command) 00:01:45 - Creating the Trunk and the Leg 00:03:20 - Rescaling Overlapping Objects 00:03:30 - Challenge - Mirror the Leg 00:03:50 - Challenge Solution 00:04:38 - Modelling the Torso with the Mirror Modifier 00:06:25 - Selecting Faces in Wireframe and X-Ray Mode 00:07:38 - Object Mirroring on X Axis 00:08:29 - Mirror Clipping 00:09:11 - Adapting the Torso Shape in Edit Mode 00:09:58 - Understanding Local Axes 00:11:00 - Final Adjustments to the Body 00:11:25 - Challenge - Edit the Trunk Without the Mirror Modifier 00:11:38 - Challenge Solution 00:12:00 - Adjusting the Shape of the Legs 00:14:00 - Conclusion

Blender 5 Complete Beginners Guide - FREE COURSE - Part 6 - Monsters Arms

#blender3d #gamedev #3danimation Are you an absolute beginner to 3D? This is the free, complete course designed to teach you Blender 5 from scratch. By the end of this methodical series, you will create the entire fun 3D scene shown in the thumbnail! In this video (Part 6), we finish the Monster character Blender 5 - Complete Beginners Guide Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vv9_e-htADGsPX9TMaQpHV8 MY COURSES: My Complete Blender Creator single course $18 https://www.gamedev.tv/courses/complete-blender-creator?ref=ywqzmjc My Mega Pathway Course Bundle - build your own asset packs $40: https://www.gamedev.tv/bundles/blender-pathway?ref=ywqzmjc Join my next 3D Art Program - 10 weeks of intense learning https://gamedev.tv/p/grants-ultimate-artist SOCIALS: Substack for Articles & Written Tutorials: https://grantabbitt.substack.com/ Gumroad For Free Beginners Booklet: https://grantabbitt.gumroad.com/ My Website: http://www.gabbitt.co.uk Discord: https://discord.gg/uwF2fcm Buy Me a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/M4M21GGIWE OTHER USEFUL YOUTUBE TUTORIALS: Get good at Blender series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvv3ZpWJYvV5Tmvo7ISO-NN Learn Sculpting playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvJM7tvjet4PP-LVjJx13oB 00:00:00 - Intro to Pt. 6 00:00:48 - Creating the Shoulders, the Arms, and the Fingers 00:02:21 - Rotating and Positioning the Hand and Fingers 00:02:57 - Rotating and Positioning the Arm - Transform Pivot Points 00:07:26 - Mirroring the Arm to the Other Side 00:08:00 - Adding the Head 00:08:32 - Adding the Eyes 00:09:39 - Adjusting the Shape of the Eye, the Head and the Body 00:11:25 - Moving Objects to a New Collection 00:12:16 - Conclusion

Blender 5 Complete Beginners Guide FREE COURSE Part 7 the street

#blender3d #gamedev #3danimation Are you an absolute beginner to 3D? This is the free, complete course designed to teach you Blender 5 from scratch. By the end of this methodical series, you will create the entire fun 3D scene shown in the thumbnail! In this video (Part 5), we make the street scene Blender 5 - Complete Beginners Guide Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vv9_e-htADGsPX9TMaQpHV8 MY COURSES: My Complete Blender Creator single course $18 https://www.gamedev.tv/courses/complete-blender-creator?ref=ywqzmjc My Mega Pathway Course Bundle - build your own asset packs $40: https://www.gamedev.tv/bundles/blender-pathway?ref=ywqzmjc Join my next 3D Art Program - 10 weeks of intense learning https://gamedev.tv/p/grants-ultimate-artist SOCIALS: Substack for Articles & Written Tutorials: https://grantabbitt.substack.com/ Gumroad For Free Beginners Booklet: https://grantabbitt.gumroad.com/ My Website: http://www.gabbitt.co.uk Discord: https://discord.gg/uwF2fcm Buy Me a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/M4M21GGIWE OTHER USEFUL YOUTUBE TUTORIALS: Get good at Blender series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvv3ZpWJYvV5Tmvo7ISO-NN Learn Sculpting playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvJM7tvjet4PP-LVjJx13oB 00:00:00 - Intro to Pt. 7 00:00:16 - Positioning the Characters 00:01:46 - Adding a Street 00:02:45 - Adding a Pavement 00:03:20 - Challenge - Create a Street Lamp 00:03:30 - Challenge Solution 00:04:52 - Linked Duplicates (Alt+D) 00:05:53 - Adding Materials 00:06:40 - Principled BSDF - Roughness and Metallic 00:07:15 - Raytracing 00:08:10 - Linking Materials 00:09:20 - Texturing the Eyes - Emission 00:10:11 - Texturing the Lights - Adding Slots 00:12:03 - Texturing the Rest of the Scene 00:14:00 - Conclusion

Blender 5 Complete Beginners Guide - FREE COURSE - Part 8 - Lights & Composit

#blender3d #gamedev #3danimation Are you an absolute beginner to 3D? This is the free, complete course designed to teach you Blender 5 from scratch. By the end of this methodical series, you will create the entire fun 3D scene shown in the thumbnail! In this video (Part 5), we finish the scene with lights and render out the results, then finally composit Blender 5 - Complete Beginners Guide Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vv9_e-htADGsPX9TMaQpHV8 MY COURSES My Complete Blender Creator single course https://www.gamedev.tv/courses/complete-blender-creator?ref=ywqzmjc My Mega Pathway Course - build your own asset packs https://www.gamedev.tv/bundles/blender-pathway?ref=ywqzmjc Join my next 3D Art Program - 10 weeks of intense learning https://gamedev.tv/p/grants-ultimate-artist SOCIALS: Substack for Articles & Written Tutorials: https://grantabbitt.substack.com/ Gumroad For Free Beginners Booklet: https://grantabbitt.gumroad.com/ My Website: http://www.gabbitt.co.uk Discord: https://discord.gg/uwF2fcm Buy Me a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/M4M21GGIWE OTHER USEFUL YOUTUBE TUTORIALS: Get good at Blender series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvv3ZpWJYvV5Tmvo7ISO-NN Learn Sculpting playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvJM7tvjet4PP-LVjJx13oB 00:00:00 - Intro to Pt. 8 00:01:44 - Adding the Fog Material 00:03:27 - Setting up the Torch Light 00:05:24 - Creating the Street Lights 00:06:30 - World Shader 00:07:25 - Adding an Area Light 00:09:15 - Compositing 00:11:56 - The Glare Filter 00:13:37 - Conclusion

How to - Orbit & Rotate Your Camera Around an Object : Blender 4.5

#blender3d #gamedev #3danimationsoftware Learn how to create a perfect camera orbit and rotation around an object in Blender! This easy-to-follow tutorial covers using a circle path, parenting, and adding a track-to constraint to keep your camera focused. You'll also learn how to use a shadow catcher and render with a transparent background to show off your renders. 0:00 - Intro: What is a Camera Orbit? 0:11 - Setting Up the Scene 0:31 - Positioning the Camera 1:01 - Creating the Orbit Path 1:14 - Parenting the Camera to the Path 1:41 - Animating the Camera 2:25 - Setting Up a Target Constraint 3:07 - Bonus: Shadow Catcher & Transparent Background 3:36 - Final Thoughts & Outro My Complete Blender Creator single course only $15 https://www.gamedev.tv/courses/complete-blender-creator?ref=ywqzmjc My Mega Pathway Course - build your own asset packs $60: https://www.gamedev.tv/bundles/blender-pathway?ref=ywqzmjc SOCIALS: Substack for Articles & Written Tutorials: https://grantabbitt.substack.com/ Gumroad For Free Beginners Booklet: https://grantabbitt.gumroad.com/ My Website: http://www.gabbitt.co.uk Discord: https://discord.gg/uwF2fcm Buy Me a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/M4M21GGIWE OTHER USEFUL YOUTUBE TUTORIALS: Learn the basics of Blender 4: https://youtu.be/lLqep5Q4MiI Get good at Blender series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvv3ZpWJYvV5Tmvo7ISO-NN Learn Sculpting playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvJM7tvjet4PP-LVjJx13oB

Make a Cute Easter Chick in Blender 5 - Beginner Tutorial

#blender3d #gamedev #3danimation Blender 5 beginner tutorial: create a cute Easter chick step-by-step. Great for learning simple modelling techniques in Blender. Perfect for beginners with a basic grasp of the Blender interface, but want to start building their first character. If you are an absolute beginner to the program, check out my Complete Beginner’s Guide here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vv9_e-htADGsPX9TMaQpHV8 In this tutorial, we cover: Basic mesh modeling & shaping Using Modifiers (Solidify & Subdivision Surface) Adding simple materials and colors Setting up a basic render 🐣 SPRING SALE IS ON! Ready to take your skills to the next level? All of my courses and the entire GameDev.tv library are currently just $12 each in our massive Spring Sale! Sale ends 1st April New to Blender start with this course - My Complete Blender Creator : https://www.gamedev.tv/courses/complete-blender-creator?ref=ywqzmjc Other Great Blender courses : https://gamedev.tv/products?page=1&types=Course&categories=8%2C12&ref=ywqzmjc SOCIALS: Substack for Articles & Written Tutorials: https://grantabbitt.substack.com/ Gumroad For Free Beginners Booklet: https://grantabbitt.gumroad.com/ My Website: http://www.gabbitt.co.uk Discord: https://discord.gg/uwF2fcm Buy Me a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/M4M21GGIWE OTHER USEFUL YOUTUBE TUTORIALS: Learn the basics of Blender 5: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vv9_e-htADGsPX9TMaQpHV8 Get good at Blender series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvv3ZpWJYvV5Tmvo7ISO-NN Learn Sculpting playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvJM7tvjet4PP-LVjJx13oB #Blender3D #BlenderTutorial #EasterChick #3DModeling #GameDev #BlenderBeginner #StylizedArt

Polygon Modeling Basics

Understand vertices, edges, faces, and proper topology flow for creating clean character models.

Proportional Editing and Modifiers

Master proportional editing tools and essential modifiers like Mirror and Subdivision Surface for symmetrical character work.

How to Use Reference Images in Blender

How to Add Reference Images in Blender (Perfect for 3D Modeling)

How I make reference images for Characters I make in Blender

Stylized vs Realistic Proportions

Understand the principles of exaggeration, simplification, and appealing shapes in stylized character design.

Blocking Out Character Forms

Learn to create simple primitive-based blockouts to establish character proportions and silhouette.

Head and Face Construction

Model stylized heads with appealing proportions, focusing on shapes that read well in animation.

Body Base Mesh Creation

Build a clean, animation-ready body base with proper edge flow and deformation zones.

Limbs and Extremities

Create stylized limbs with simplified anatomy that maintains appeal and functionality.

Facial Features Modeling

Model expressive facial features including eyes, nose, and mouth with stylized appeal.

Hair Modeling Techniques

Create stylized hair using polygon modeling techniques for cartoon and anime aesthetics.

Clothing and Accessories

Model character clothing with proper layering, folds, and stylized simplification.

Hard Surface Details

Add belts, buttons, armor pieces, and other hard surface accessories to enhance character design.

Clean Topology Principles

Learn proper edge loop placement for facial animation, joint deformation, and clean subdivision.

Retopology Techniques

Master retopology workflows to optimize high-poly sculpts into clean, animation-ready meshes.

N-gons, Triangles, and Quad Flow

Learn when to use quads versus triangles and how to avoid problematic n-gons in character meshes.

Sculpting for Stylized Details

Use sculpting tools to add organic details, wrinkles, and surface variation to stylized models.

Shape Keys for Expressions

Create shape keys for facial expressions and corrective morphs to enhance character appeal.

Stylized Shading and Materials

Set up appealing stylized materials using cel-shading, gradient ramps, and custom shader nodes.

UV Unwrapping for Characters

Learn efficient UV unwrapping strategies for character models with minimal seams and optimal texture space.

Final Polish and Presentation

Prepare your character for portfolio presentation with proper lighting, camera setup, and turntable renders.

Complete Stylized Character From Scratch

Follow a complete character creation process from concept to final model in one comprehensive workflow.

Anime Character Modeling

Learn specific techniques for creating anime-style characters with distinctive aesthetic features.

Chibi and Super Deformed Characters

Master extreme stylization for chibi and super-deformed character proportions and features.

Game-Ready Character Pipeline

Optimize and export stylized characters for game engines with proper LODs and texture baking.