The BEST Way to Learn Blender in 2025

[@RyanKingArt]

Thanks for the shout-out!

[@ItsWesSmithYo]

RK for Vice President 😂

[@pranavchaudhari5828]

You Sir, you are the one from my top 3 blender learning channels. Thank you for the tutorials, I'm truly grateful. 🙌🏻

[@RyanKingArt]

@@pranavchaudhari5828 You're welcome!

[@PeterHeiri]

I also give You the "One of the Best" Award.

[@RyanKingArt]

@@PeterHeiri Thanks : )

[@KaizenTutorials]

Thanks for the mention bud!

[@polygonrunway]

Thanks man, you rock!

[@CGFastTrack]

Thanks for the mention! Keep up the great work!

[@bamm-02]

Please make a videos tutorial again man i love your work!

[@Xan3D]

Wow!! Thank you very much for your support Ducky, It truly means a lot to me ❤ I wish you a fulfilling year! and the same for everyone who wants to be part of this Blender journey and community 💪

[@jreidl1]

i found you a few weeks ago, your channel is super underrated

[@Devon686]

Joey Carlino's 'Modeling in Blender for complete beginners' is the most underrated video for people starting out in blender. I've done several beginnger projects and this one has been my favorite.

[@leonstone3443]

totally agree! he really jumpstarted my learning

[@CGPython]

Great list!! I didn't know a couple of these! Thanks for taking the time to create this overview!!

[@PolyCrafted]

That was a great list! I decided to learn Blender in August, started with CGFastrack Sword Tutorial and Polygon Runway videos. They teached me the fundamentals of modeling and a few months down the line i started creating my own KZbin modeling videos! Thank you all for posting this stuff for free!

[@1989johno]

remember ... support the software!! a donation or bronze membership really helps !

[@bUildYT]

i love how much more comfortable u got in front of the camera:) I watch u since over 2 years, excellent work!

[@cwgochris71]

Thanks for this. It's always welcome to find a quick way to cut through all of the Blender "How To" courses!

[@PeterHeiri]

Awesome. This is exactly what I, as a beginner, have been creating for months and you come up with it in a very professional way. I didn't know some of the names, and I share many of the same sources. Thank you. I would add CG Essentials and Brandon 3D, as Brandons Tutorials are always perfect on point. Important work you did, as in various areas, many people forget to create a large, super rough overall overview. Something very useful for disoriented beginners. This video is extremely helpful. Big Thanks to you and all the helpfull Channels. You Guys are amazing! oh, and all of us. Let's donate to Blender to keep it growing. it just took me 1 minute to do and it feels great. :)

[@Brandon-3D]

Thank you so much! I admit I was scrolling to see if I was mentioned in a comment and you made my day!! This is a very good list though.

[@PeterHeiri]

@@Brandon-3D As he mentioned, there are a lot of very good Blender channels, but he chose a few that are good to mention just for a specific topic. Impossible to name all the good ones. I had to ad you, as you are very good and more specialized in making all different tutorials extremely short, clear and well structured in a great logical way. I would be happy if my comment helps a few more people to find your channel, because it is extremely good. Thank you for your great work. Unfortunately, I don't have the financial means to give you guys a tip at the moment. But at least now I've donated something to Blender. Blender and the Community around it is amazing !

[@redcrowtv]

Purchased the Car series on your recommendation. There are some great modeling tutorials out there but this is by far the best. I wish I had taken the plunge sooner with this course. I would be much further along with my Blender journey than I am now. Thanks Ducky!

[@KevinMerinoCreations]

I second your list of top shelf creators! I have appreciated their content over the years! 👏👏👏

[@househikephotography]

This is a FANTASTIC breakdown. Really appreciate it. I just subscribed to all of them. I had 3 previously 😂

[@Luxflux777]

Super useful, im building a new rig and will be purchasing your course. Curating all these channels alone is a valuable service. Thank you!

[@TheDucky3D]

Good luck man!

[@kushanisiwara4058]

I saved this video in my watch list and I just realized that I had saved your 2024 video also. But I did not start on blender until pretty recently. So glad that finally I will make use if what I learnt in this video atleast😊

[@chiaramarker]

Thanks for all the recommendations! As a beginner I didn't know many of the channels/courses yet :D Looking forward to checking them out! ^-^

[@maxhayart]

Great list

[@CGMatter]

thank ya :)

[@ibtesamriasat2583]

Was a fan... Still a fan... Love from Bangladesh and... Happy New Year!!!

[@DrNO0]

Stop genocide to Hindus

[@malonsocasa]

Many thanks for this amazing summary and happy 2025 to all blender users. Without your help, learning blender would be an impossible mission.

[@Loopify3D]

Happy new year and thank you for all you are doing in your channel. You are the best.

[@ocilozue9741]

Thank you so much, this is exactly what i needed. I've been on and off blender for years

[@drumgostudio8286]

I definitely want to get into blender. I’m a college student learning Maya but I feel like I’ll have more fun with Blender. I’m nervous finding a job so hopefully things will work out 🥲

[@thefakepac9621]

How do you render?

[@dougieladd]

I would say Zach at CG Boost is another one that is absolutely excellent.

[@kennethkam9747]

thanks Ducky, also great geometry node course, from you, as well!!

[@thomas7726]

I personally don't find Josh's channel ideal for beginners. He often uses complicated and paid add-ons, which I think can be a bit overwhelming for those just starting out. Many of the tasks these add-ons handle can actually be done directly within Blender itself. Plus, his videos are generally not beginner-friendly, so it's better to focus on learning the basics of Blender first before investing in any add-ons. The 3D Cars course by CG Masters is absolutely AMAZING! It’s the only paid course I’ve taken, and it was worth every dollar-highly recommended! I like all the channels mentioned here, but I miss Aryan for hard-surface modeling... and Joey Carlino for geometry node and other stuff. By the way, Xan3D is a real gem-such an incredible channel! One thing I feel is missing, though, is a category focused more on 2D within Blender, especially videos for anime-style work. And another good category would be archviz... I really like hbitproject channel. Personally, seeing him model totally changed my workflow.

[@Wyntrfang]

I know I'm blanking on some recommendations doing this on the fly, but Dikko, LewizArt, FlyCat and DannyMac has some pretty great character modeling, SpeedChar for sculpting, and Robin Squares and Christopher 3D both are great for getting into the weeds with how basic things like materials and lighting work, Mr Forke, ComfeeMug(?), Stylized Station and Dillon Goo for non-photorealistic concepts Also not directly Blender but J Hill's neat for general char creation process, and I'm def blanking on a few channels that had solid stuff, just love that there is so much talent to pull from

[@Tsukunaa]

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND THANKS FOR THE INFO REALLY NEEDED THAT

[@mabastwrya2790]

this was really great thanks for sharing these channels, keep it up

[@XxCaptHowdy11xX]

1:05 I love "notion graphics"

[@Kevin_Zed]

Lost me immediately.

[@chriswilliams8989]

And “enviornments”

[@XxCaptHowdy11xX]

​@@chriswilliams8989😂I gave up after notion graphics

[@lorensims4846]

Thank you so much for the recommendations. My primary interests are Grease Pencil and Compositing (what you refer to as VFX). VFX is why I became interested in Blender, and for that matter, computers, many, many, many years ago. And I don't feel the capabilities of Grease Pencil have been deeply explored yet. Maybe I should start a channel.

[@AnthonyRose]

This is excellent timing. I launched into freelance video creation in 2024. Most of my work is editing and AE motion graphics. I’m ready to invest time and money into expanding my motion graphics into blender.

[@Jadebones]

Well shit, if you're investing money.... Don't forget to donate to Blender! It may be free, but it still needs funding in order to keep getting better.

[@AnthonyRose]

@@Jadebones oh for sure!! Blender deserves it.

[@imbatmanireallyam9122]

The best way to learn Blender is that u have got to treat it like your friend. Friendship is free yet you do something for each other. Don't forget to donate every once in a while.. Happy 2025

[@PrismoeLive]

I am also a fan of “Notion Graphics” 1:10

[@proxd3980]

Yea 😂

[@3polygons]

And Free and "payd" ! 0:15 :) (I think these are jokes, but not sure)

[@ALSAHAFI13]

Probably doing it for engagement.

[@cspan7]

@@ALSAHAFI13and “ENVIORNMENTS”

[@Infinity_3D_N1]

Happy new year 🎉

[@madjepjep]

i agree your the best in motion graphics hands down bro

[@VotechsDigital]

Happy new year everyone, and I wish all the best to those getting into 3D ♥️♥️

[@sudaisluks]

Thanks for the advice U are my best

[@GaryParris]

all excellent choices!

[@ZahirShah-j5d]

Happy New Year , sir

[@The_Orgin]

Blender Made Easy - Mainly focused on simulations but also general topics

[@MohseenLala]

Wonderful video, super informative. You might want to spell check your titles, though, there are a few typos.

[@dodolee8621]

love every channel that allows people to learn and develop their imagination.🎉

[@AnActualSunfish]

cg fast track has a great beginner series, i highly reccomend that one

[@CGFastTrack]

🙏

[@DenisGerasimenkoUA]

Thanks. Very good video. Subscribed

[@knipsdings]

frohes neues jahr. 🖖🏻 🎉🇩🇪

[@OreziOmokiti]

Thank you! This is the year I learn blender

[@Ryusakiiii]

theres a small youtuber who does environment art - that3dguy really underrated

[@yokipop9467]

the best advices is don't giveup until you finish.. its like a marathon.. just finish the run..

[@copewitascope]

Great video!

[@hanstemu4676]

Thank you very much..God Bless you for this Golden gift

[@horasan_gaming]

Thank you. This was very useful

[@biker6600]

Once you feel in a intermediate level id recommend watch other softwares tutorial, like modeling in maya or c4d, not to learn that software but to learn the workflow

[@clyntonmann1725]

i really want to learn motion graphics in blender, but this channel is way too advanced for me and yes i even bought your course

[@jeremypajot-art]

"Blender secret" must be on the top too

[@AmarjeetKumar-yh2sp]

I have subscribed all of them thanks to all happy new year 2025❤

[@rewatchonepiece]

Still cant believe its been a year since ive watched the ,2024 version of this

[@metternich05]

Is NOTION graphics intentional or just a typo? I love Notion but it's a different story. Anyways, thanks much for your continued effort to bring us quality Blender content and massive tutorials. Best of luck in 2025.

[@YM-sz7ft]

"Thanks, bro! Now I have a lot of advice for this new path in 2025."

[@buildit3d_mk]

Looks Great

[@Mr_Optimist_UZ]

I love these series...

[@bananaear23]

No Sweeper3D mention is criminal!

[@blenderlover4884]

happy new year

[@hermannmea77]

Thanks much 🙏

[@Hartley94]

Mapema ndo best, lets go! 🥳

[@DesignBrooo]

Thank you soooo much

[@iu.sundew4165]

Waaaa thank you so much

[@osasart]

No way!! my channel wasn't mentioned 😂😅

[@Illstay_unknown]

4 hours ago is still crazy

[@WhoLetsBludCook]

The official blender documentation...

[@moseskamotho4371]

i too enjoy "notion graphics" 1:10

[@IslemAbbou-ty6eq]

Perfect timing

[@apollovfx2569]

I love Notion Graphics

[@The_Enigma_File]

Just a small suggestion, when you say things like "geometry nodes", please add a small clip or image to explain what those are for a few seconds. I'm new to blender, so I clicked this video. I'm not at all clear as to some of the terms used here. Nevertheless, thanks, I will venture out with this info in mind.

[@1creatorstudios]

Thank you

[@andrzejniezgoda7647]

Dziękuję, spróbuję się nauczyć w tym roku.

[@thomasbrockfeld5919]

Thanks for this video 👍, what do you thonk about CG Boost?

[@arianhoorn]

Bro, no way u didn't Mention Ian Hubert He is definitely the GOAT of Blender

[@Deva-Jufan]

I was waiting to hear his name mentioned too!

[@anatoliyperetc824]

Thank you very much

[@اييس-ط7ط]

thank you

[@BennieHFX]

Thank you.

[@NNllI]

Damn, Ducky it's still 2024. You're just too fast heh. HNY

[@KrishanPal-b8g]

RESPECTED SIR, CAN YOU MAKE A SERIES FOR ALL OPTIONS IN GEOMTRY NODES

[@nathanielthe3rd354]

NIce i'll keep those tips in mind, by the way do you have any good options (websites) to where people can make great portfolios ?

[@eugeniahusti1728]

What kind of order would you guys recommend for a COMPLETE beginner? How would you organise everything? Thank you in advance for your advice ❤

[@marcuskoch39]

maybe i'm having an insane dejavu moment, is this a re-upload of a video you did a few days ago? i swear i watched this last week, even the top comment being ryan king thanking you for the shout out.....

[@m3tr0id86]

1:05 I didn't know we call it Notion Graphics now. 😂 Jokes aside, I do want to learn 3D animation so I am gonna save this for later.

[@SuperSunshine321]

Don't forget about CG Boost.

[@Muhammad-A-S]

1:08 Motion not Notion. Little typo😊

[@blenderkani]

Thanx!!!

[@R3DBLAZE]

Hey Nathan, what do you think about AI taking over? Can we still get jobs?

[@Md.GolamTazbi]

Nice !

[@matthewallington7661]

Do a Sci-Fi Audio Visualizer Tutorial!!!

[@zhaptor]

not "payd", it's paid 0:15 anything else is perfect: i luv u

[@bUildYT]

one of the Gs .

[@rajendrameena150]

Actually all Blender people already discovered best channel for their domain. Because Blender people are self taught artist.

[@scaryoldstories]

Great list thanks! I’m pretty new to blender but I’d add @harryblends - his geometry nodes explainer was the moment it finally all made make sense for me

[@DaaDucktator]

4 hrs in to 2025 it's guide timeeeee