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Introduction

• Blender vs Autodesk 3ds Max vs Cinema 4D
• Overview of Blender features and benefits

Getting Started

• Installing Blender
• Basic modeling concepts
• Navigating the UI

Editing Basics

• Types of editors
• Switching between edit and object modes
• Vertices, edges, and faces
• Editing mesh data and objects

Modeling Meshes

• Modeling modes
• Structuring meshes
• Adding primitives
• Selecting and editing meshes
• Object data, vertex groups, and custom data
• UV maps and unwrapping
• Mesh analysis and retopology

Curves and Surfaces

• Tools and structure
• Bézier and NURBS
• Transforming objects
• Shapes and splines

Metaballs and Hair Particles

• Tools and structure
• Adding and editing meta objects
• Using grease pencil
• Modifying particles

Sculpting and Painting

• Enabling selection masking
• Using the brush tool
• Shaping models in sculpt mode
• Adaptive sculpting methods
• Editing UV textures and images

Animation and Rigging

• Keyframes and keying sets
• Using armature for rigging
• Applying the lattice
• Constraints, actions, and drivers
• Markers, shape keys, and motion paths

Rendering 3D Scenes

• Render engines in Blender
• Eevee, cycles, and workbench
• Using cameras, light objects, and materials
• Shading nodes and color management
• Freestyle non-photorealistic (NPR) rendering
• Using layers and passes
• Rendering and previewing animations

Exporting Files

• Supported media formats
• Exporting files to Alembic
• Using the Collada module
• Exporting files as USD, SVG, and PDF

Troubleshooting

Summary and Next Steps