The pro tutorials you’ve never seen if you use Blender

[@robinsquares]

You guys give back! Man am I impressed with your suggestions. I'll look through all of these: Alex Nagy, who is featured in the video, recommends Kevin Parry's stop-motion animations. (@alexonstory) Color Correction Handbook (@amanchand-gi3wz) SpeedChar (@sebabatsomashego7988, @delko000) Michael Pavlovich (@Dmitry2184) The Animator's Survival Kit (@davidea.7424) - I second this VTS animation tutorial by Keith Lango (@legendboyAni) Corridor Crew (@KRAZZYWARMACHIENGaming) Tutorials on SpeedTree (@viswanathank8282) AMB Animation Academy (@andiroo42) Elementza (@gabe687) Dikko's rigging series (@amesmedia4447) Polyfjord (@th.e.nglish) Hokiroya (@asadghafoor7974) Framed Ink 2 (@FlameForgedSoul) Royal Skies (@ELECTROBOT-16) John Knowles, IntoAnimation (@pianoatthirty) unrealsensei (@metternich05) TheNormanInvasion (@isthis_henry) masterxeon (@AephVeyniker) TheNormanInvasion (@isthis_henry) masterxeon (@AephVeyniker) OnMars3D (@ftwgunnerpwns) Max hay (@MTOcreations) Save The Cat, book (@ModernTranquility) Obiwan likeness by Adam O'Donnell, Adamocg (@ThePizza28) Bridgeman's guide to anatomy (@Oakbeast) Pierrick Picaut on rigging (@thomasmann4536) Overwatch Character Creation Pipeline - Blizzard Entertainment Overwatch Team - 2023 ZBrush Summit (@sidney6582) PzThree (@Will_K.)

[@isthis_henry]

ben bolton @TheNormanInvasion should be on here

[@urod7149]

nikolai naydenov and speedchar are the same person. thank you for the video

[@alexvith]

Yes SpeeChar is GOAT for sculpting imo, he singlehandedly taught me human anatomy better than all the other tens of videos I watched on the subject by other people.

[@bee3D]

you have this in your list!! "TheNormanInvasion (@isthis_henry) masterxeon (@AephVeyniker) TheNormanInvasion (@isthis_henry) masterxeon (@AephVeyniker)" you mustve pasted it twice

[@Structed-2]

@ArijanRace Is a really good hardsurface modeler. He goes into depth aswell for how you can sell your models for cash.

[@forraizoltan]

120 Million videos, if we assume each is only 5 minutes long it would still take about 1 thousand years of non-stop watching. So what I wanna say is thank you for dedication.

[@мультифора]

ong bro stay strong, im so glad there are people like this in this dark age that spend thousands of years for us...

[@collinijou]

这些专业软件大部分都是非常大型的软件，用了其中一个模块的功能去深度学习，需要大量时间。有时候项目中往往只需要其中少数一个就可以完成。时间一长，学过的很多又会忘记，不管你当初学的多么深入。没有人需要长期的同时间使用6个以上的大型软件。学习成本太高

[@aradarvid1750]

228 years

[@aradarvid1750]

@@мультифора he has done a great job of course... but it's not fair if you assume it was just for us ... c,mooon .... It's a win-win situation...

[@th.e.nglish]

I think Polfjord really deserves a spot on this list, there are so many interesting insights and thoughts that come out of his videos.

[@th.e.nglish]

*@polyfjord

[@zacksv]

Definitely man

[@Babalous]

Agree 100%

[@abtix]

Exactly, I was expecting at least 1 Polyfjord video.

[@ForkRat]

I'm a woodworker by trade but got diagnosed with epilepsy and now i can't operate machines or vehicles for the upcoming 5 years. So I've decided to turn a simple hobby into a possible careerchange, this is exactly the kind of advice and insight into the different softwares and the industry itself, that i was looking for. Thank you.

[@zerozee14]

bro if we assume each video is only 5 minutes it will take 1141 years of non-stop watching thank u for giving me life long task

[@DerekElliott]

Great video and very valid points! I often find myself deep in old forum posts of software that is not Blender for those little tips and tricks you're not going to find in a video with millions of views!

[@otabwill709]

An ode to artists everywhere. Past present and future. Beautiful.

[@nagysamuel2575]

Can't thank you enough for this video, I already knew most of the channels here, but its so good to hear someone talking about how important it is to learn about art itself, be it from other software or even through different mediums. rather than limiting it to only know learning so it can be executed.

[@alexvith]

The main problem is the fact that there are way more professionals using other programs than Blender, so when you look for a tutorial in Blender most of the times it's from a hobbyist with some free time to make a guide on something, whereas there are a lot more established professionals using other tools that also make educational content with a focus on the industry.

[@Damian_DH]

U dont need to learn 100% a software to get good results. Recently i found out i like more blender curves than Z brush. So im adding it into my pool.

[@alexvith]

@@Damian_DH Of course, on the other side I have many years of experience with Blender and I am now starting to learn ZBrush. Learning ZBrush I am also getting to know a lof more things about anatomy and sculpting in general, which you can apply to Blender. The main difference is that there are a lot more professional 3D sculptors using Zbrush than Blender, and they all have very valuable knowledge to share given their years of experience.

[@space_mod_minis]

@@Damian_DH I agree with you. They are much more accurate

[@voradorhylden3410]

Yeah but why? Even a professional wont buy or spend more if they dont have to. I dont see how a free alternative wouldnt be the standard? Ya know, cause peaple are greedy. And those programs are insanely priced. Theres free or $300 a year. Gee i wonder which one someone would choose? Apparently people dont like keeping money in their wallets. I mean if i gave you a choice of a $60000 car or a free alternative that was just as good, would you really pick to pay for it?

[@Damian_DH]

@@voradorhylden3410 Bro is not about people is this and that Blender became more relevant after 2.8 but 20 years before 2.8 there was a well established workflow that works until today. Like they say if something is working properly dont change it. Most of the people that pay for those sofwares are companies that can afford it and feel like is worth. But for example little companies are pushing Blender i know because im looking for a job as 3d artist and they asked me on interview which software i usually use and which software they would mostly want me to use and Blender was in their list.

[@hybridphoenix7766]

A lot of channels usually pop up and regurgitate information that's obsolete, but this is one of the few refreshing and useful videos that I've come across. And your presentation was phenomenal. Definitely subbing, keep up the great work and thank you for sharing!

[@B-2-Z]

This is very interesting and well presented. I am a little over 2 years in on my Blender journey and hardly ever looked outside the Blender world (since I felt and still feel overwhelmed by all the possibilities it has and it seems like more than I could've asked for). So, I kinda feel this list is perfect for me to get a better look just to see where alternatives are at and what else is out there. Of course, watching pros at work and even have them let you in on their though process is always so rewarding and interesting. I never in my life regretted watching a real pro at what he does - no matter what it was. So, thanks for making the effort of creating that colorful collection full of goodies regarding knowledge and interesting people!

[@GANONdork123]

I think it's a good idea to watch tutorials in other software even if you don't plan to use other software and just want to stick to Blender. If you know your way around Blender well enough, most of the tools and features in other software have equivalents in Blender, and you should be able to follow along just fine. The techniques and skills shown at the advanced level are universal regardless of software. A professional Maya user could learn Blender in a day, and vice versa. The software is your canvas and brush, and your ability to paint is the same regardless of which you're using.

[@learningtodrawstudios4773]

totally agree just because because a video on topology is in Maya doesn't mean you can't use the information in blender!

[@QWERTYCommander]

Exactly. If you're just starting out then sticking to Blender tutorials is just fine, but once you get the hang of the software you should really try to follow tutorials for other software, it helps you be more familiar with your own tools.

[@sidney6582]

The video called "Overwatch Character Creation Pipeline - Blizzard Entertainment Overwatch Team - 2023 ZBrush Summit" is a must add

[@pixlbit-designs-vfx]

I am very impressed with your dedication to wade through tutorials. I usually bookmark tutorials and try to come back and watch them, but there are just so many out there. The only tutorials I care for are the no-nonsense, get-to-the-point kind that get to the point, but are easy to follow. Thank you for doing this, and sifting out the ones worthy of viewing.

[@janzhil]

I would recommend adding John Dickinson to this list. Guy is a veteran in sub d modelling and has amazing topology and sub d videos. Used to make cinema 4d tutorials and then transitioned to blender.

[@ThatsMySkill]

the majority of what i actually learned in blender came from discovering it on my own time. tutorials teach you how to do something and even tho a lot of videos tell you what each small adjustment does, it wont get stuck in your head. so, as i did, i learned blender from playing around with the software, googling if i really didnt know what something does. that way i made more progress than any tutorial ever did for me. you learn wich features to use for what and thats a skill you just cant learn through tutorials. ive been at this for 2 years on and off and im by no means good at it. but im getting there. improving bit by bit. if you have passion, you dont need tutorials. you only need yourself.

[@tacoma87x]

Absolutely incredible video for this kind of knowledge! Not only useful to beginner artists but also veterans who need to refresh their skills. Getting stuck in one part of the pipeline makes you forget everything you don't use. Share this with your fellow artists.

[@kelpfishes]

this is really, REALLY good!! thank my lucky stars for coming across such a well-edited, smooth, engaging guide that just goes smoothly down the hatch! I didn't even notice the video ending!! props on the editing and I am SO astonished by your visual library!!!

[@MonsterJuiced]

What even is this comment are you a bot?

[@varadparmar5178]

Nothing more to say. Just four words are enough. "Thank you so much." Heartly...

[@_Pawelski]

It's scary how much knowledge you need to have as a 3d designer. After learning modelling in Blender for few years I've failed at getting into industry. Also Junior's modeller pay is devastating in my country. It's really stressful to think that nowadays you need to know like Blender/Maya, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, ZBrush, Photoshop/Lightroom/Illustrator, Marvelous, Keyshot and Unreal. I mean I have to go to my day-to-day work in order to pay my rent. When should I learn all of that?

[@0xDin]

Dude, phenomenal video. This is what KZbin content should be.

[@maciejgolec3417]

I just found your profile and in my opinion you are the one person I needed. You manage to say what's on my mind in your subsequent material. It's nice to listen to the wise. As a professional 3D animator, I will be keenly watching for any further material

[@Matt_Senior_]

I feel like I owe you money for how good this list is, doing gods work and some day all of youtube will realise

[@souvikkarmakar4059]

Awesome man. I've been using blender for professional work for two years. I don't really find anything useful on youtube nowadays. Every they teach is what I already know and most of the time the videos are clickbaits. I'm really glad that this video was recommended to me. Keep up the good work.

[@candyman.5757]

bro you did such a great job , i forgot to drop a like.. in awe and processing where to start myself, then i came back , searched for your video in my search history for 5 minutes and then liked it intentionally so that I can improve my KZbin algorithm deliberately.❤

[@alanlavery]

Fantastic video man, the fact that you doubled your subscribers in the few hours I looked away from the video and looked back is testament to how good it is. Well deserved! Keeping an eye on your content moving forward!

[@ablt_tlba]

Man ! Thank you so much ! Your channel deserve billions of followers ! The quality is so good ! Many many thanks

[@VFX]

This is one of the best videos I've ever seen about 3D tutorials. Great job and definitely expecting the same quality videos in the future from you my man!

[@pauloschmidt8136]

As a blender-houdini artist who's been working in the industry for a few years, I did not expect this video to have so, SO many useful resources. Ordering Framed Ink right now!

[@lavatr8322]

Josh grambell isn't "King" of hard surface. He uses Box cutter.(ie booleans and that fcks up the mesh)

[@riggsmurtah2788]

0:46 "Finish your donut, come back in a year" applies to everything. Learn the basics, apply the basics, find advance workflows.

[@jadeneonsiren]

Thank you for this collection! I have been trying to teach myself Blender (and only Blender) for the past couple of years and I've really only been looking at Blender tuts. I can't wait to dig in and expand my skills!

[@Penguinz4LOLZ]

Vent, hva faen. Du er jo Norsk! Fint å se noen andre som er mega fan av Arrimus, han er den beste karen jeg noen gang har sett når det kommer til hard surface. Han pleide å ha en rå video på hvordan å lage en kukri machete back in the day som dessverre har forsvunnet.

[@robinsquares]

Fyren slettet jo nesten alt han hadde!

[@donnydarko7624]

Definitely a few in there I already follow like Flipped normals but lots of great suggestions.

[@SakigakeMechazawa]

Thanks dude! This looks like cheat sheet for me. Better than looking around by myself.

[@justpocoloco6446]

You, my friend, are getting ready to explode on KZbin!

[@pallenda]

Cool video! I have one anecdotal story relating to the "Sun hits from 3 directions". That works sometimes, but not every time. I know of an arch viz project where there was a follow-up lawsuit because the visualization didn't show how early sunlight was blocked on the other side of the street. Coffee shops, ect, on the other side of the street, was not happy, losing 1 hour of afternoon sun. The time period when people comming from work who really wanted to sit in the sun. I would bet having 3 sun lights could also cause problems on indoor arch viz images.

[@robinsquares]

That's a real concern. We were always very careful to work out where there would be actual sun when the sunlight was an important part of the image.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Personally, I've always watched tutorials from other programs and try to apply them to the tools in my 3D program of choice. Most everyone has a 3D program of choice. I don't consider Blender tutorials any less valuable than other tutorials I've seen. The key is to find tutorials on techniques you want to learn, regardless of the program used in the video.

[@Arithen]

3 years in blender wanting to do the full pipeline in it and I just discovered Substance Painter last week. I get it now… I need ALL these tutorials!

[@Xenozoology]

If you will try to make yourself into a pro, using all of these tools, it will not work. You'd be better off buying a professional course. That doesn't have to be Blender, simply because Blender is free. -> Check out this video. Creating a Raptor | Blender 3D Timelapse kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6SvpWmiiNFokK8

[@Outmind01]

Oh man, getting to work with layers and really good procgen must have been a revelation xD

[@MAGAMAN]

@@Xenozoology If you try to make yourself a pro using blender you are doomed to failure.

[@fx.palace]

The quality in this video and of this video is astonishing, thank you very much for this new point of view!

[@mugincoffe]

TOO underrated. Thanks, just in time for me to practice different softwares for working in the industry

[@arreshubham]

this man is hidden gem on youtube!❤

[@ObilloFitz]

The Chris Brejon plug? G.O.L.D.E.N Stumbling on this post from was the best way to begin the year. Thanks much for putting these together

[@NathanLaVictoire]

If you'd like to pull back another layer and add more to your book collection I would recommend Save the Cat for the fundamentals on what makes a story good. Not a good story in a book sense but for film specifically.

[@robinsquares]

Great suggestion. I think it even applies to single images. A picture is better when it tells a story. Thanks!

[@Kavukamari]

and so the era of the donut comes to an end, but in its wake, something amazing.

[@asadghafoor7974]

I learned creature sculpting from Hokiroya's speed sculpt and they helped me a lot, also your list is awesome. THANK YOU!!

[@zeketargaryen1440]

This video has made me appreciate the vast availability of softwares for different uses, now i can go HARD on my title Sequences, Thanks Robin🔥

[@4manvfx27]

Man!! What an amazing video, I've been watching tutorials since 2019 and I only know 2-3 of the guys you mentioned in the video. Thankyou So much for this video

[@hossameisa8731]

You are like a god's sent messenger in the most time of need ...sup and like from da bottom of my heart looking forward to your future videos

[@amruzaky4939]

Thanks for the list, man. Also, that Anatomy of Sculpture book, yeah I've industriously recommended it to my friends for a while now. Good pick.

[@binyaminbass]

Great playlist! I wholeheartedly support the mindset raising oneself up to a professional level. The basic premise of learning from artists outside of Blender was good advice I got from Blender Guru himself, in the anvil tutorial, published in 2017! As true now as it was then; in fact, more so.

[@reflect7559]

120 million videos at only 10 minutes each (which i think is a generously brief average video length for tutorials) is almost 42 centuries. That means you would have been nonstop watching tutorials since around the time of the writing of the Epic of Gilgamesh

[@MissMoffet19]

Wow that looks great! Thank you very much. I can't wait to jump into it. Arrimus is a legend!

[@endonerios]

This is liquid gold, well done! I can only hope to find the time to consume it all

[@alexonstory]

Robin, what an amazing video! It's packed with valuable information, and I really appreciate you sharing it. I'm beyond words to be included on your list. It's incredibly inspiring and motivates me to continue giving my best! Kevin Parry's stop motion animations is entertainment gold. I glean a lot from other forms of animation and story telling.

[@mpjstuff]

"Only small dogs in the neighborhood." Now THAT is storytelling!

[@DKNS_DSGN]

Thank you sir, I have only recently reached a point where I am able to look at videos from other softs and this is exactly what I have been looking for. Helpful! Cheers

[@davidea.7424]

I'm sure the great classic "The Animator's Survival Kit" was not mentioned because everybody bought it years ago. If you are reading this and don't know about it... GO GET A COPY!

[@robinsquares]

Oh my god, absolutely true. Thanks for adding that. Not only is it a great way to learn animation, but it's so enjoyable to read.

[@meatballbi4330]

As a beginner, this is perfect, thank you!

[@stzrm07]

Can't thank you enough Robin! Truly an great contribution for my future career!

[@Will_K.]

I really like @PzThree. His videos are all about blender and they're extremely practical. They're less structured around showcasing one feature or one process, they're more holistic workflow / project based. More just showing how to actually use blender at a project level.

[@georgb302]

Just wow! I forgot to breath sometines during watching this. Thank you so much.

[@timcameron9023]

Thanks for the fantastic list, and for thinking 'outside the blender box' - ordered the Framed Ink book last night

[@robinsquares]

Tell me how you like it

[@timcameron9023]

@@robinsquares It's a terrific book!

[@error13660]

I can't believe how good you are. You preach gold!

[@ramyissa20]

I think it was the case for a while but recently I've noticed that there are really good amount of professionals making blender tutorials that really teaches the concept behind some things not just click here and click there. Good playlist tho

[@robinsquares]

We're getting there!

[@kyrieisnardi]

This video is pure gold!

[@__N7]

Funny how Blender Guru became the starting point for Blender beginners

[@brianwilson7497]

bro this was a phenomenal list, excellent work. thanks for all the help.

[@enigmawstudios4130]

Houdini artists tend to think more cinematic and have pro experience. He's absolutely right!

[@SándorErdélyi-u6q]

In terms of topology i can recommend two channels, both are very precise maximalists. One of them is Aryan. He speaks very fast, but he says only the point, therefore everybody can learn a lot from him. The other youtuber is Ian McGlasham. He also shows how to make good topology and how to avoid amaterur-ish mistakes. Besides that, both of them are very good teachers, whose only goal is to give back the vast knowledge they has acquired over time. Unfortunately I cannot say all of this about Josh Gambell. Most of the time he is just trying to sell his own addons.

[@giftfromyoutube]

Yesu Christo. Do I need/have to learn all these softwares? I was planning on focusing on Blender only (at least for the meantime). Why do I already feel defeated/over-challenged??? You just blew my mind and cracked my spirit at thesame time... Thank you. I'm still grateful for taking out the time and for being honest. I guess the truth sometimes hurt just like how I feel now, but "what other way there is other than to pay the full price of doing the work". oh sh1t not gud... Just Wonderfulll

[@markzaikov456]

If you're here and still confused with all the softwares, it's not the software itself but what you could learn from them. And if you're only solely using Blender, you'll see it's limitations and give you a more in depth reason why you should try other softwares as well (not just following do this and do that). FUNDAMENTALS! e.g I can do motion graphics in Blender as well but it's more easier to do it in After Effects. You can do 3D as well in After Effects but it's easier to do it in Blender. Once you understand it'll help you even further with your decision making and discover more things that will improve your workflow.

[@PatoGramajo23]

What a video Robin! I loved it. This is really helpful for all people even the one who are just starting. Thank you!

[@PatoGramajo23]

Besides, the edition is awesome. Greetings

[@mercmorshed943]

Oh god , I feel like I found a treasure worth billions , thanks a lot 🔥💙

[@lime2226]

Cartesian Caramel is insane with them geometry nodes in blender!

[@FrancescoVFX]

You’re so good, I only discovered your channel today, you bring such valuable content. Keep it up 💪🏼🔥

[@lavatr8322]

Lmfao Josh grambell 😂😂😂😂 I stopped the video there...

[@am3sdigital]

I really appreciate this video, and the sentiments behind it. I was stuck as a fusion compositor, until I started watching tutorials for Nuke, and now I feel like I can’t switch back to Fusion, haha! I’ll throw in another resource that I really like for rigging, and that’s Dikko. He’s got rigging series for both Blender and Maya, and it’s seriously helped me get a handle of ik/fk switching!

[@radicant7283]

This is phenomenal

[@OttrPopAnimations]

This video is a TREASURE! Thank you!!

[@CompositingMentor]

what a great video, thanks for curating this playlist!

[@colbyr.adamson4427]

Total genius!

[@placedpixels]

That's such a great video for beginners as well as intermediate artists! Well done

[@kaameplays9784]

If I become something someday just know you will always be remembered and appreciated as the one who guided me in life ❤

[@justinjpagan]

Man I’m excited

[@mechaboy95]

wait so do you mean try to follow along with these tutorials in blender (even though they aren't made for it) or to learn each of these practices in there own respective software? e.g. should a tutorial for textures in substance painter be followed in sp or in blender? should I ditch the idea of following the tutorial and just try to pay attention and apply what is said to my own projects

[@robinsquares]

At an advanced level, tutorials aren't for following along; they're more to understand concepts and workflows. At that level, it doesn't matter what program you use. When, for instance, the Mari artists explains how he would texture a fire hydrant, that is equally applicable in Blender.

[@SolarFlairYT]

Yup. Uh huh. Yeah. Imma need more of this right into my veins

[@Arytokhyan]

Pure gold, thank you so much, man!

[@asbestosispoison]

Finally! A playlist that actually assumes you want to have a career in 3D, and does not teach you basic things like creating a styalised room or donut.

[@StarCourtesan]

This is exactly what i was looking for!!!

[@LouisBiddy]

This video is Amazing I expect the best from you in the future 💚

[@AlbertoBloch]

Some tutorials from this list are for After Effects, Maya and even for UE... But it was worth the effort

[@nikelombambo]

You sir. Have earned yourself a new and permanent subscriber for this awesome video!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@eucharistenjoyer]

Love these types of lists. These days we have A LOT of good free resources on 3D, which is awesome, but sometimes it gets eclipsed by the sheer amount of mediocre ones that focus on marketing to sell the idea of being greater than they're actually are (when you're looking from someone to learn something new from, you simply don't know better).

[@surfexcelll]

bro.. you saved us ❤

[@pudmusic7561]

im speechless but all i wanna say is thank you sir...

[@phoenix2gaming346]

lord playlist

[@Oakbeast]

Great VId! I'd like to add Bridgeman's guide to anatomy to that list

[@thomasmann4536]

Not sure if TechAnimation should be added here, but if it should, I would recommend Pierrick Picaut's channel on rigging in Blender.

[@Shka_maru]

Dunno how or why this got recommended but glad I took a watch😁 I prefer to use Blender but started doing how you recommend learning about 2 years ago. Learn from other program tutorials and apply the principles. I thought I was the only one but guess not 😂 glad more people are realizing this

[@Kidxkuma]

Amazing video, great tip to gather knowledge in general across programs, and u also gathered the best from all worlds(!!!) Thank you so much for this Robein 🙏🙏