Blender 4.1 Beginner Tutorial - Part 3: Stone (New)

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Blender Tutorial series for 100% absolute beginners, teaching how to use the most common tools. Learn the fundamentals while building a Fantasy Sword in the Stone project.

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Tested and compatible with Blender 4.0 and Blender 4.1. Check out the pinned comments with any video related updates.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Part 3 Overview
00:01:08 - Sword Quality Check
00:02:36 - Outliner
00:05:45 - Parent and Child
00:07:57 - Animation Tab
00:10:23 - Camera Composition
00:12:57 - Downloads
00:13:22 - Rock Kit
00:15:13 - Rock Layout
00:17:23 - Background Mesh
00:20:32 - Geometry Nodes Panel
00:23:03 - Geometry Nodes How To Use
00:25:49 - Geometry Nodes Network
00:29:47 - Geometry Nodes Rocks
00:33:26 - Geometry Nodes Ground
00:37:10 - Lighting Point A to Point B
00:38:29 - Render Preview
00:39:48 - Most Important Light Properties
00:43:36 - Rim Light
00:44:29 - Key Light
00:46:58 - Volumetrics
00:50:18 - Light Rays
00:53:29 - HDRI
00:56:25 - Exterior Lighting
00:59:33 - Compositor
01:03:54 - Compositing Network
01:08:10 - Quality Settings
01:11:34 - Lazy Nodes
01:13:39 - Lightning Emitter Objects
01:16:52 - Guard Emitter Object
01:18:33 - Emitter Objects Network
01:23:39 - Lightning Settings
01:29:43 - Lightning Pommel
01:33:00 - Camera Animation
01:37:16 - Render Animation
01:41:34 - Mixamo
01:43:13 - Character Import
01:46:23 - Camera Animation 2
01:47:59 - Render Animation 2
01:49:13 - Final Tip

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All Comments (21)
  • @CGFastTrack
    Looking for the “Random Value” node? Try the add menu, then start typing “random value” while the add menu is active. Then drop it into your network and make the connections.
  • @Colesia_EMA
    This man could be the author of Blender for Dummies. I've gotten so frustrated following along other tutorials trying to figure out the maze that is Blender. You articulate the program so well that I've literally never once gotten frustrated working on this project. You go through EVERY SINGLE STEP, and that saves a LOT of time for people. I appreciate that more than you can imagine. Black Belt level teaching skills here
  • @grimm3973
    There was a small bug when trying to find the random value when adding the node through rotation, this can be fixed by adding the node through scale and then disconnecting it and reconnecting it with rotation, love the tutorials btw
  • The truth is that I have nothing but words of gratitude for the incredible tutorial you did, spectacular!!!
  • @YinxGaming
    The donut teaches you things to but you taught me so much I even stay up past my bedtime getting to it thank you🙏
  • @pandoraslove840
    This was the best tutorial of my life, Ive been doing Blender for a year and half now, so Ive gained enough experience to breeze through most beginer tutorials but not enough to do my own thing.Thats when I found you! I've learned how to use blender in ways I didn't even know before! I cant wait to see more videos of yours and hopefully I can save enough money to do your courses. 10/10 I'll definitely do again
  • @felixxiong3527
    One of the best Blender Tutorial its relaxing and you are always fixing the small issues we run across
  • @Nova5005able
    Amazing instruction from start to finish! There was never a time when the directions weren't completely clear on what to do or what is important to pay attention to. 10/10
  • @Eddy98552
    Had a problem with this section: 00:29:47 I couldn't find the randomizer from the rotate section of the geometry nodes. Until I pulled from the scale section. Then I could disconnect it from scale and attach it to rotation. Problem solved.
  • @mindthecorner
    I've made it this far because you are such a fantastic and patient teacher. A heartfelt thank you from this absolute beginner. <3
  • @user-fu5og6pg2k
    Bro your tutorial are the best, it took me like 6 hours to made this 3 seconds animation but i’m so happy of the results! The best part is that i dowloaded blender yesterday
  • @Jon1Jo
    The best teacher for real! Everything is organized to chapters, you get reminders and tips. Thank you so much :D *If I had the money I would buy the Premium for sure, cuz your really know how to explain so its sinks.
  • @Scotrox
    I've never touched blender in my life and I followed this tutorial all the way through. My mind is blown!! Your instructions are clear and easy to follow. This was really addicting. Can't wait to make more.
  • @MuhammadFauzaan
    i gave up Blendergurus Donut series on part 10, i got so confused on Geometry Nodes but you made it amazingly simple. Good work! I made it through your entire series! I love your teaching style
  • I cannot express just how amazing this tutorial was for me I finally was able to start and finish a project that i could be proud of, immediately sent it to all of my friends and family to brag, i am SO HAPPY. Thank you!!
  • @Jest7869
    @CGFastTrack just wanted to say thankyou for creating this tutorial, its both comprehensive and covers a wide area of knowledge for beginners like myself, appreciate your work alot man, youre a great teacher
  • @CGFastTrack
    Tag @cgfasttack on social media so we can see your results!
  • @jennamariearts
    Grateful for your tutorials. I was able to create this awesome sword and played around with different lighting, etc. Thank you so much for kickstarting my blender journey!!
  • I just finished this tutorial. I've been working on it over the past three days, and I'm amazed at how engaging and easy to follow it was! I could follow along in real time without having to do a lot of pausing and backtracking. I've looked into the full course, and I'm definitely getting it! I am a graphic designer and product photographer, and I've been using Blender to build product models for my clients. I enjoy it and want to bring my skills to the next level. Based on what I experienced with this tutorial and what I saw in the trailers in the course, I believe I will jump to several levels ahead. I'm really excited to learn more, and I want to thank CG Fast Track for making this one available for free!
  • @davidburder2466
    Excellent tutorial for someone like myself who needs to fast track to the latest version of Blender after years of little use. The scope of topics and the learning of new methods and revision is just right. Converting from right click to left click selection makes the use of Blender easier, such as the use of a right c!ick context menu. Very much appreciated tutorial. Thank you!