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[@athinasdesigns]

Hi, is there any chance the frank green animation will be turned into a course in the future? I think it was available on your website subscription but I wasn't part of the newsletter receivers back then. I'd buy it even if it was on udemy to be honest. I love your animation style 😊😊😊

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[@RedFren-pi3kn]

Watched this video 2 hours ago and now i`m working at Pixar. Thanks!

[@AymsPassion]

actually?

[@ConnieGMK]

This should be a pinned post hahaha

[@LeHonks]

@@AymsPassion -_-

[@thekingscrown8931]

@@AymsPassion Yeah, bro I I'm the one who hired this guy after watching the video 3 hours ago.

[@DavidMKyalo-it1ok]

Lol!!!🤣

[@rosamy2017]

this feels like a Rick and Morty episode where Rick keeps having simple 3 step plans but the third step always contains 3 more simple steps

[@Stickersnpaint]

Something I made in my notes people might like 1:45 W.A.Y 5:15 The pinnacle of despair 6:55 Domain/ choosing you niche 10:45 The lighthouse method 14:04 Consistency/ The stacking method 15:50 LVL 2, Enhance 18:42 Gamification/ Habits, taste, goals, rewards 20:42 Advance. No shortcuts. Rushing the process=Burnout or Quit 23:00 Side quest 26:36 skill stacking (different from Stacking method) 29:28 LVL 3 Thrive (building a name for yourself) 30:02 Echo chamber 31:25 Portfolio 32:05 What do you do when you don't know what to do? The forge system 35:05 Real. The roundup

[@Dustygoodz]

WOW thanks

[@CeeJay322]

I love people making those summary comments 🎉 we need you 😂

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Your a hero ✌️✌️

[@sassylla7947]

Thanks 🎉

[@EhabSubahi]

5:18 impact frame

[@roadrunnerplaying]

How dare you tell us we must put effort in learning to get good at something?! This video is a gem.

[@SouthernShotty]

So. What I'm hearing. Is the Blender KZbinrs need to have a chess tournament

[@Smeaf]

👀

[@athyrius]

check your ears dude

[@KaizenTutorials]

Who's this Animator #2 guy? Seems like a pro!

[@streetlegend5905]

Not you for sure

[@Smeaf]

A certified PRO! P - Probably R - Really O - Okay

[@KaizenTutorials]

@@Smeaf that’s me! Strive for mediocrity 💪🏻💪🏻

[@astralgg_]

@@streetlegend5905 literally it is

[@khanra17]

Promote him and fire the audio guy 😮‍💨

[@kunemann]

I cannot emphasize enough how right you are. Above all, find the niche. I started freelancing almost two years ago and even though I wanted to sell myself as a 3D artist, I had tons of other things on my website like film, photography, UXD and even more... the result: little to no orders. Then I focused on creating 3D characters, but especially realistic animals, more specifically insects. Now the jobs just keep coming and I had the pleasure of working for Disney+, National Geographic, and various ads for TV. I don't want to brag about this... ok, maybe a little because I'm so proud of it, but most of all I want to give new freelancers hope that if you have good skills and a niche, it really is possible to make a good living out of it! Best of luck to all of you!

[@emobondingexperience]

I'm trying to become a freelancer, how did you market yourself and how well did it work? Congrats on the success btw!

[@kunemann]

@@emobondingexperience hey man, thank you! :) I put some projects on my website and then contacted people through email, LinkedIn and/or Instagram. Some paid jobs didn’t come about until half a year after I got in touch… so be patient :D But I’d say what brought me the most work was posting consistently on instagram and LinkedIn. LinkedIn is the place where HRs are looking for good people to work with. Hope this helps

[@johabermuor]

Just curious... Why insects? Can we see them? 🤩

[@aboutmadness8922]

Hi! do you know if it is possible to work remotely in small studios while living in another country?

[@DerekElliott]

Learning Blender is the best thing I ever did! Thanks for the shoutout, too!

[@Amirmansour539]

I am only 3 mins into the video and I had to come to comments to say that your editing is literally on another level the amount of time and work you put on the videos to get to this result are highly appreciated ✨❤️

[@DemNikoArt]

After 4 years of blender journey, I approve this message 👍

[@CGMatter]

just watch ducky3d until you pass out

[@drukcg]

😂😂

[@vatsalgaur3550]

nah watching you till I have a phd in geometry nodes

[@stedbenj]

Solid stuff, man, this info applies to life outside 3d just as well.

[@Smeaf]

Thanks, good point!

[@GlowingComics]

Had to stop the lesson to say - killer material here. You're actually sharing practical, actionable steps. Real tools we can apply. This is pure gold, thanks mate!

[@HerrDoktorWeberMD]

The Trap is EXACTLY what ive been struggling with in making my own game. And changing my goals from outcome to activity is exactly how I'm dealing with it.

[@radognar]

You can't imagine how much I needed this video. Thank you so much

[@MumuMundo]

I came for Blender, ended up playing Skyrim.

[@Gomi_Hako_27]

I just wanted to say, THANK YOU. I just started blender recently, and your videos helps SO MUCH with where i should go on my blender journey! Ive tried learning other stuff before, but ive always been overwhelmed by not knowing what to even do. Now im close to making my first human model in blender. It doesn't look that good, but its smth i never thought id achieve. Youre a lifesaver for me and so many new blender beginners :D

[@eledesign0923]

What a great approach with the videogame analogy, Smeaf! I used to play a lot of World of Warcraft, but I never thought about how the quests and leveling up really work to dive into the world of not just Blender but 3D in general and even any other skill anyone should dare to learn! Great video, as always! 🔥🙌

[@EPIC_ART_STUD]

Thank you! I've been learning Blender for almost a year and a half. I've succeeded in downloading over 400+ GB worth of tutorials and am extremely overwhelmed by everything. I've found myself drowning in confusion and losing track of my progress due to watching too many tutorials. it was amazing getting to hear all of this, I'll be happy if I could get a printout of this road maps and try implementing it more practically

[@Sabrett420]

Had me dieing of laughter at the bandicam tutorial part lol, your videos are top tier, im glad im subbed.

[@kedieria]

What an amazing video! The graphics supporting your explanation was rlly well done and so fun to watch. And comedy amd jokes were top tier😂😂 I need to watch this again and take notes. Thanks so much for sharing this wisdom👏

[@natniszakov_]

Dude, THANK YOU! the amount of effort you puto into this video is INSANE. I'm a fashion and still life photographer and it's been so long since I wanted to learn Blender but for years I felt I didn't know where to start. I wrote down the whole map and I now believe I have much more clear idea thanks to you! Thank you again! Hugs from Italy

[@inquizitive1]

I have strong fundamentals in drawing, animating and found my niche when I was still a teen and it sustained me for 20 years. I’ve never been into 3d and even vector but seeing the move in the animation industry to make things look more traditional I’ve felt like learning 3d over the past few years but always got stuck and took breaks. Specifically blender grease pencil I just can’t get my head around it but I’m definitely glad you put this road map out I’m gonna give it a go cheers bro!

[@shunpillay]

The most valuable video I’ve watched in years. I’m actually closer to the music side of things, but I can see how what you’re describing also applies to music making, or any art form for that matter. Thank you for all the effort you put into this video. It shows.

[@Bitbiscuit]

Amazing video, an in depth guide on how to get started in blender, the amount of detail in those few seconds animation clips put all throughout the video, it so engaging and it slowly allows the viewer to visualize it so well! Keep up the great work.

[@Bitbiscuit]

Thanks for the like and keep up the great work!

[@KINGxxfunstudiosx]

I’m still confused Edit:So confuse you just told me about a bunch of games basically an advertisement how people get in a loop trying to use blender

[@TheDeanmoz]

Not only was this video genuinely useful, it reminded me of a long lost childhood game I forgot the name of! Blinx the time sweeper was amazing and i've always wondered where some of the oddly familiar music you use in your videos came from. Thank you so much 😭

[@nicesuuue]

Watched this video for learning blender but stayed for the sound design and animation. This is a well scripted and edited video. Thank you!

[@lucasjose9119]

Thanks for this wonderful video, friend! We often forget why we do what we do and most of the time it is what keeps us moving forward. To learn Blender or anything else. Thank you and I hope I can start learning Bender soon.

[@samaluh]

I enjoyed this video. It was helpful. PS. The transitions into other videos are insane!

[@Lep578]

I loved the edit, thanks for this information

[@Utarish]

aw perfect for me! im going to start learn blender today! thank you so much!

[@samjansen3250]

Best video ever, can also be applied to any skill!! From drawing to dancing.

[@Prince7G]

This is quality content, I mean so much work and effort has been put into this video

[@cuppacuddles2058]

In an amazing twist of fate I stumbled upon this in the middle of absolute frustration trying to model a snail and I'm glad I did. Still fighting this snail, but I have the drive to keep going as well as adding in what I learned from this video. The biggest hurdle for me at the moment is sharing my work, I've always been that person that doesn't show a painting until it's perfect (and now learning 3d my ass is getting kicked repeatedly...every day 😅) but I also know I need to share to grow, so going to start sharing my pieces as I go along knowing full well they are super amateurish and one day I can look back and cringe and be so thankful for how far I made it. Sorry for the absolute ramble, I just wanted to thank you even though I now have an insane urge to play skyrim

[@RamiKhoury]

Hey love your videos! I also studied in SAE in Jordan, and started 3d with blender in 2017, learned Blender in my extra time and I fell in love with it... my method of learning it was just random, I've spent time doing sculpting, texturing, modeling, etc. I applied what I learned into actual work, like I used After effects to create videos and then I started slowly combin my Blender knowlige to video, VFX, products and more.

[@conorrennard8628]

This is how I have been learning blender for films trust me it works smeef knows what he is talking about.

[@foxar12]

Wow bro, crazy video! Thank you so much!

[@mels287]

Thank you so much i just saved this on a new playlist for learning. Well. Anything i guess? And its so well explained! I really needed this :)

[@fvsh2018]

This is what i have done, but on different's softwares, now i could understand why it was easy for me and thanks for re explaining it to me. Nice room by the way.🤘

[@zachmichaliska]

This was such a great video thank you!

[@ingenarelitems]

i got into blender because i tried to create jiggle mods for skyrim, i've been using it for a few weeks and and damn using and learning blender is my fav pastime now.. i really appreciate the stuff you upload. keep up the good work bro!

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[@isky5536]

Thank you. From the bottom of my heart, you have opened my eyes

[@user-iz6vy3de7x]

Awsome video, truly a gem! I will apply these principles for my art journey. I hope its going to help me to evolve. Thank you)

[@gabrielvanwesemael9310]

This is such an informative and comforting approach to how to learn Blender. Thank you for sharing your experience, I definitely think this going to help many people, including myself! Keep up the good work💪💯

[@darkelder3735]

Thank you so much, This was an amazing video!

[@Peas3D]

This video is great. Despite my 5k hours in blender, I can always start using these ideas in my learning. Cleanest editing NA. Have a diddily good one Sminth

[@AceAnimations]

This is one of THE videos Thank you for making 🎉🎉

[@RedPianist]

thanks so much smeaf this is amazing

[@captn-hype6926]

Amazing video man, thank you

[@The_mind_of_Mitch]

Smeaf, I remember watching some of your videos last year when I was getting into Blender, I enjoyed them but believe that this is your best one by far! Couldn't be more right with the "pit of dispare" as that's where I am at the moment, really wanting to get back into it again so after this video I will jump back down the rabbit hole 😅

This is an amazing content, a very in-depth explanation of a very concrete way of learning Blender! I recognize myself in those steps

[@burd7455]

the amount of effort put into this video is insane!

[@Dilithium1]

congrats on 200k!

[@darteixalbinjoby]

Even when I'm getting lots of new information from your video , the way you present it makes it super engaging.... especially the joke/meme part 😂❤

[@wouddragoonia1861]

Wow! That is helpful, thanks! Now I can really start off!

[@Garfield_Minecraft]

i know everything after finished donut tutorial, and everyone else still figuring out

[@kirannaikmuli4923]

one of the best video you have made!!

[@matthewsmith400]

Hey Smeaf, Really been appreciating your videos .. i know what you mean about rushing to the end. Ive been using blender on and off for some time for arch viz...( its easy to just download models and place in a scene and call it done) but this year i decided to take the learning seriously. I'd say I tried to run ahead and try to make a quick buck...as you said "it doesnt end well". I started really learning this year and..big surprise ....like john snow i knew nothing lmao....all this to say what you said resonated and ill be following this method. Keep up the good work . I actually started posting my finished tutorials on an instagram page. i didnt do it for likes or comments just for saying to myself this task is done and somewhere to save it.

[@stop-no-motion1098]

I love this video!!! Mostly because the first step is so general. You can use it for anything you want to do. Thank you

[@stop-no-motion1098]

Ps.: Love your Skyrim links

[@nytr]

I love the Wii music, soundeffects and the hand :D nostalgia is hitting me

[@MartKart8]

3D for game dev was the reason for me when first learning Blender, fun thing was some of the things I leant in Blender is way easier than game dev. I modelled a character a few weeks ago, today I gave her a armature and a idle animation today, she is a dog character, first time I modelled a dog from Animal Crossing and a dog in general.

[@TheHugoMartin]

I feel so seen. Thank you for making this video

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Thank you for your work!

[@EdwinSchaap]

Love your videos, even I'm a ''Mayan'' myself lol. Always a satisfying and fun watch!

[@ZTRCTGuy]

A big problem with this system is you don't know what the milestones are on your map, the things you need to learn in order to reach your goal. If you did, you probably already know it and are already there. If I want to model characters but know very little about the concepts regarding this then I cannot plan out a path for myself to reach it. They only thing I know is that I want to model and texture characters. Now figuring out the first steps isn't really that hard, you get yourself familiarized with the program, it's UI etc but beyond that, no friggin clue. I've followed blender guru's donut tutorial and I've modeled a donut and a plate which was doable with step by step instruction, but I have no idea what to tackle next. I don't even know what my daily practise is supposed to be. What am I supposed to model next? Or do I even need to start with modeling something else, maybe there are others things that are more important? I don't know any of this which leaves me stuck. BTW That is not what a habit stack means, that's just being consistent. A habit stack is when you have an activity (something you always need to do) and saying to yourself that you're always going to do X after this activity for a certain amount of time. Since you always need to do the initial activity you should always do X and progress towards your goals. For example: If i have eaten breakfast I will always go for a walk for 20 minutes after. The cue of ''breakfast'' is now connected with ''walking''. Saying to yourself instead: ''I'm going to work on this every day'' then... well you're just lying to yourself, lol.

[@reyzor3744]

the editing in this is insane

[@xSteelyx]

Thank you for this video, I'm trying to learn 3d animation using blender, this is helping a lot!

[@race_]

I just wanted to give you a shout out and huge thank you for all of your videos. I’ve started watching your videos a month ago, and I die every time I hear an OSRS song or reference. Same goes for the Oblivion soundtrack 😂 Thanks for creating such quality content!

[@lebronthegoat3509]

Great timing on this video lmao. I just spent a week doing the things you just called me out for. I did learn quite a bit in that week but i hit a wall.. This is maybe my 4th cycle.

[@edwardfcp]

Excellent for blender and and game dev! thanks Smeaf!!

[@benwills7343]

Thank you for this video! I think it’ll be the perfect template for me to work off of. I plan to go the full nine yards and build out a game for Blender, similarly to your video. Once it’s done I’ll post it to r/blender and go into more details there. I think it’ll be a very useful tool for me.

[@faizahmohammedaruwa]

It was REALLY nice of Smeaf to take time out of his day to sprinkle in an in-depth Blender learning guide in his "What is Skyrim" video 😂 Never really knew what the game was or why people love it more than actual family members/friends, now I get it 🤣 Seems like a fun game I might one day pick up and play! 💝👍🏽

[@fabesworld_]

Thanks man, this was the video I was looking for after finishing the donut tutorial.

[@cameronphillips789]

Honestly, this roadmap could be applied to so many aspects of life. Its really good. I'm definitely going to give this a go.

[@Shalvagranate]

Thanks a lot for this video! Please also do a complete breakdown how you edit videos like this, that‘d be amazing!

[@FunnyRatsKing]

this helped so much ngl ty!

[@hiilovecars2402]

great work man nice explanation

[@asadplatypus3940]

not gonna lie this is the advice I needed, thanks man

[@Smeaf]

Glad I could help with my silly little video 🫡

[@Stock_Lak]

Great Vid man! U did confuse me little bit on stepps numbering but overall pretty solid explantion, heck I might calling u Sensei Smeaf haha ;)

[@jonagreyphoto]

Thank you for this man 🙌

[@werewolfpreyan]

Honestly, this framework is true for learning anything! :D

[@cforth2725]

This vid is fantastic. Thank you

[@Jasonart.1]

Amazing video as usual. Took me a hell of a lot longer than 1 hour to navigate the UI though, more like a month.

[@Emmie_C.]

Hey dude., before I lose time on this, I would just like to thank you for posting this video. I would. love to dip my toe into Blender. As you described, I started by watching tutorials, and copying the projects as best I could in order to learn. I put aside my own ideas, goals, and passions (briefly) to grasp techniques and concepts that I knew that I would later use. Then I hit "the WALL". I had watched so many different videos with artists teaching differently, or skipping important basics, that I became overwhelmed and defeated before I really even started one project of my own. Like you, I'm a gamer, so I began with Blender there but FROZE with a head full of confusing technical JUNK. Much love, Smeaf, for showing me that that is kinda NORMAL and a pattern that can be broken, for me or anyone.

[@ramizbaloch8775]

awesome, please make more long videos like that it will help both of us.❤❤

[@jadenharland4612]

The Skyrim references actually spoke to me on another level, this video has helped more than my degree lol

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Was expecting a video about blender. Still waiting.

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[@harshvardhansingh2204]

comic timming ........... nailed it brother

[@itssquishy3364]

I was in the pit of despair or whatever, I could do THINGS but I couldn’t build myself up from it so this video is nice to reevaluate my reasoning and use that as a way to figure out what I have to work on from now I’m at the stage where I’m following tutorials but when I try to do it myself I feel so inefficient

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[@Scarlett_Darling]

I've been watching and have been really impressed with your graphics quality and wanted to ask where you source a lot of your textures and effects for your vdeos if you're open to sharing! thank you for the tutorial it's both inspiring and helpful! :D

[@unbiasedbios00]

Thank you SMEAF

[@Kaiming_Tao]

Good explanation of how we learn things, not just for blender, but can apply to many things.

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that this video is free is outrageous