Course - Blender + Cycles - Creating a single-family home visualization from scratch

Blender + Cycles Course: Single-Family House Visualization from Scratch - Scope and Course Description

The “Blender + Cycles – single-family building visualization for beginners from scratch” course is dedicated to presenting the workflow for a single-family house project. In this course you will learn the essential basics of navigating the software and how to create a visualization from scratch.

What are the goals of the online Blender + Cycles course for beginners?

In the online Blender + Cycles from-scratch training you will learn to use the software for creating 3D visualizations. After completing the course, you will know the basic tools and functions of the program and be able to use them efficiently. The course was designed for beginners who have no prior experience with graphic software.

What will you learn during our Blender course?

The “Blender + Cycles single-family house visualization course for beginners from scratch” is a comprehensive online training in which we will teach you how to work in the software. Read the detailed course description for architects and designers and see that in our online Blender training we guide you from the first program launch to independently creating a visualization and post-production.

In the Blender + Cycles from-scratch course for beginners, you will learn 3D modeling techniques

Currently, a lot of free 3D models in really good quality are available on the Internet. However, some elements are unique and dependent on a specific project, so the ability to model quickly and correctly is still essential. We will start by modeling the building's mass with all its details, then model the surrounding elements. Most elements we will model based on DWG references. We will create, among others, models such as windows, doors, and chimneys. Using these objects as examples, I will show you useful techniques and explain the basic principles of correct modeling.

In our Blender from-scratch online training you will learn to import models

From the course, you will learn how to import models into Blender in a very simple way. Many models already come in .blend format with ready-made materials, but sometimes you need to use universal formats such as .obj and .fbx. This, too, is not a problem for Blender.

During the online Blender for beginners from scratch course, you will gain knowledge about materials and their creation

I will discuss different types of materials and methods for creating them. You will learn what PBR materials are and how to create them, how to easily handle plastic, metal, and glass materials, as well as how to create materials using alpha textures, which allow you to quickly “cut out” various shapes, such as a leaf. You will also learn how to import and quickly set up a realistic plaster material. From the course, you will also learn where to find high-quality, free textures.

You will learn about lighting options in Blender

One of the most important, if not the most important aspects is scene lighting. Even the best models and materials will not produce a satisfying result if the scene lighting is poorly done. In the course, I will show you how to easily create very good, natural lighting. We will set up daytime, afternoon, and nighttime lighting.

Visualization Post-Production

Post-production is the finishing touch of our visualization. It brings out extra details and makes the result even better. You will learn a simple and effective post-production method in Affinity Photo.

Why is it worth completing this online Blender + Cycles basics training?

Blender is an open-source program. In practice, this means it is completely free. You can use it in your professional work as a graphic artist or designer, or as a student in class. Blender can handle all tasks related to 3D graphics.

Course level of Blender + Cycles - for beginners

Our online computer graphics training is intended for people who have not previously been in contact with Blender. Don't worry if you have no experience with 3D visualizations. We will teach you to use Blender efficiently and effectively so that you can independently create photorealistic visualizations.

Who is the Blender + Cycles online training for? For designers, architects, and more!

Blender is free software widely used in the creative industry. The portfolios of interior designers, architects, and computer graphic artists will definitely benefit from the additional skill of working in Blender.

When is it worth completing a Blender + Cycles software course?

If you are tying your professional future to computer graphics, or want to create photorealistic visualizations for fun, it is worth learning Blender. The software's open license makes it widely used in both commercial and private projects. Unfortunately, the rather high entry barrier and unfriendly interface can discourage potential users. All the more reason to take advantage of a professional trainer's help and complete an online training.

Is it worth taking the Blender + Cycles training for graphic artists?

Yes, the Blender single-family building visualization course is a good choice if you want to learn proven methods of working in Blender + Cycles. You can learn the working methods of an experienced professional and not have to discover them on your own. Participating in our online training will save you a lot of time.

On the other hand, if you prefer to work alone and use trial and error to find the most efficient way to work, do not buy our Blender course for computer graphic artists.

Personally, I recommend relying on an experienced trainer and more effective learning.

Online Blender Course - Single-Family House Visualization from Scratch - Course Program

In our Blender + Cycles online training, the following topics are covered:

• First launch and program setup
• Navigating the program and essential tools for creating visualizations
• Efficient modeling techniques
• Creating realistic models
• Importing models
• Creating your own materials
• Cameras – adding and configuration
• Depth of Field (DOF)
• Overview of the Cycles rendering engine
• Overview of scene lighting methods
• Creating realistic types of lighting: daytime, afternoon, nighttime
• Render time optimization – using a denoiser
• Post-production using Affinity Photo

How long does the beginners Blender course last?

The recordings in our single-family house visualization training last as much as 16 hours. However, remember that aside from watching the recordings, you also need time for independent practice and learning to work in the program.