Blender Animation: Learn the Basics of Character and Object Animation

Unlock the secrets of Blender animation with this comprehensive course! Learn to create captivating character animation using Blender, even if you're a complete beginner.

In this engaging class, I'll guide you through the process of animating a fun UFO animation featuring a rigged character. I'm Harry, a 3D artist with over 10 years of experience and a Top Teacher on Skillshare, specializing in clear and easy-to-follow Blender tutorials.

This course is designed for all skill levels – whether you're new to character animation or looking to expand your Blender skills. We'll use a step-by-step approach to master the fundamentals and explore advanced techniques.

What you'll learn:

• Object animation basics: Understand the core principles of moving objects in 3D space.
• Rigged character animation: Learn how to animate characters with rigs for more natural and expressive movements.
• Animation modifiers: Utilize modifiers to streamline your animation workflow and achieve complex results.
• Manual keyframing: Master the art of setting keyframes for precise control over your animation.
• Auto Keying: Explore the efficiency of auto-keying for faster animation creation.
• Principles of timing and animation: Discover the secrets to creating dynamic and engaging animations.
• Essential Blender Keyboard Shortcuts: Reference a handy cheat sheet of important shortcuts for efficient workflow.

What you'll create:

• A looping UFO animation where a UFO picks up a cow character!

This course provides a hands-on experience, starting with a pre-made starter file (modeled, textured, and lit) so you can focus solely on animation.

Prerequisites:

• Blender version 4.2 or later is required. Download the latest version for free from the official Blender website!

Get ready for an animated adventure! Join me and discover how fun and easy it can be to create charming character animations in Blender. Let's start animating!