Tutorials

video reel TutorialsNext to the paid training that Montage Studio offers, we also provide a large number of video tutorials on modeling, texturing, rendering, and more in Blender. We were all newbies at one time or another and there’s nothing better than a good video tutorial in the eyes of a new user to give them that extra, little boost. For this reason we are dedicated to providing some of the best, free Blender tutorials around to pass on the skills we have gained and to give back to the community that has taught us so much.

prayingmantis_screenshotThis video tutorial for Blender demonstrates how to use the retopology (retopo) tools in Blender to create a lowpoly model from a highpoly original. This is particularly useful for creating normal maps of high-res, sculpted models.

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prayingmantis_screenshotIn this written tutorial we go through the complete process of modeling a character heading from a concept sketch. The tutorial covers everything from setting up your background image, adding a mirror modifier, laying out the edgeloops, adding details, refining the mesh, and more.

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prayingmantis_screenshotIn this follow-up video tutorial to the Lightbulb Modeling tutorial, we look at how to take our model and a basic scene and apply various materials in order to get a semi-realistic effect. This tutorial covers the creation of materials for plastic, glass, metal, and a lit-up bulb!

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prayingmantis screenshot Creating a Praying Mantis in BlenderIn this video tutorial we will look at modeling a cartoon style praying mantis in Blender. This tutorial covers the entire modeling process, based from a sketch, and then goes to look at some basic materials and rendering.

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geartrain screenshot Animating a Gear Train in BlenderIn this video tutorial we are going to look at how to animate a gear train in Blender with constraints, such that all the gears follow the lead of a single empty. This technique offers a much cleaner system with less margin for error.

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lightbulb screenshot Modeling a Light Bulb in BlenderIn part 1 of this two part tutorial series we are going to look at modeling a light bulb within Blender. This tutorial covers everything from modeling the bulb, the threads, inside of the bulb and more.

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woodbarrel_screenshotThis tutorial introduces you to how to setup a three-point (+) lighting rig within Blender. It also gives a few tips on evening out your lighting, using negative lamps, and a trick that gives you more control of your lights and camera.

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woodbarrel screenshot Modeling and Texturing an Old Barrel in BlenderMaking use of multiple modifiers and projection painting this tutorial covers the entire process of modeling and texturing an old, wooden barrel in Blender.

Textures used in this tutorial may also be downloaded at http://www.cgtextures.com

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lowpolycharacter screenshot Modeling a Lowpoly CharacterThis video tutorial covers how to model a lowpoly character in Blender. The tutorial focuses on low poly counts, good edgeloops and general concepts of lowpoly modeling.


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eye screenshot Modeling a Human EyeThis video tutorial makes clear the process of modeling a human eye in Blender. The tutorial focuses on good edgeloops, modeling techniques and accurate anatomy.


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