Geometry Nodes in Blender 4 Online Course

Geometry Nodes in Blender 4 Online Course

This course introduces you to stylized 3D environment design in Blender 4, with a strong focus on Geometry Nodes. You’ll start by learning Blender’s core tools, modeling workflows, and resource packs, then move into techniques like greyboxing, cavity shading, and UV mapping to build efficient scene foundations. The course emphasizes procedural geometry, covering architectural structures, terrain sculpting, and vegetation placement, while also guiding you through creating detailed assets such as stone textures, wooden frameworks, tiled roofs, and lanterns. You’ll refine your work with advanced shading and materials to achieve realistic light and texture interactions.

Finally, you’ll explore rendering and post-production, including composition, lighting, camera setups, color grading, and final adjustments. By the end, you’ll be able to design and render professional-quality stylized environments suitable for games, animations, or portfolio projects.

Who should take this Course?

The Geometry Nodes in Blender 4 Online Course is ideal for 3D artists, motion designers, game developers, and visual effects professionals who want to harness the power of Blender’s geometry nodes system to create procedural models, animations, and effects. It’s also suitable for beginners interested in learning node-based workflows, as well as experienced Blender users aiming to expand their skills in procedural content creation. Basic familiarity with Blender’s interface and 3D concepts is recommended for effective learning.

What you will learn

• Procedurally create stylized 3D environments in Blender 4
• Apply advanced UV mapping and efficient texturing techniques
• Utilize Geometry Nodes for architectural and terrain design
• Enhance realism with shading, lighting, and material nodes
• Optimize scenes for high-quality rendering and composition
• Develop dynamic landscapes with vegetation and structural details

Course Outline

Introduction

• Introduction

Blender Basics and [Resource Pack]

• Navigating Blender's Viewport: A Beginner's Guide
• Unlocking Blender's Resource Pack for Stylized Design
• Blender Modeling Basics for Enchanting Environments
• The Art of Greyboxing in Blender for Efficient Design
• Advanced Cavity Shading Techniques in Blender

Brick Geometry and Structural Support Mastery

• Mastering Brick Textures with Blender's Geometry Nodes
• Constructing Detailed 3D Wells with Blender Geometry Nodes
• Adding Structural Integrity with Stone Supports in Blender
• Crafting Stone Slabs in Blender for Stylized Environments

Advanced Texturing and UV Mapping Strategies

• Refining Stone Tile Textures in Blender for Enhanced Realism
• Seamless Seams and Sharp Edges: Texturing in Blender
• Efficient UV Unwrapping for Complex Environmental Designs in Blender

Material and Shader Application for Dynamic Environments

• Material Shaders in Blender: Bringing Environments to Life
• Applying Realistic Materials to 3D Models in Blender

Wood Detailing and Roofing Techniques with Geometry Nodes

• Crafting Wooden Planks and Tiles for Roofs in Blender
• Perfecting Roof Tile Details with Geometry Nodes in Blender
• Modeling and Deforming Tiles for Dynamic Roofs in Blender

Advanced Modeling Techniques for Environmental Elements

• Sculpting the Top of Roofs in Blender for Enhanced Realism
• Texturing Wood Frames for Stylized Environments in Blender
• Constructing Wooden Frameworks for Roof Tiles in Blender

Enhancing Structural Details and Realism

• Creating Supportive Roof Frameworks and Well Mechanisms in Blender
• Modeling the Base of Stylized Roofs in Blender
• Organizing and Refining Greybox Sets for Roofs in Blender

Advanced Environmental Sculpting and Texturing

• Utilizing Skin Modifiers for Realistic Wood Supports in Blender
• Crafting Curved Frames with Skin Modifiers in Blender

Creating Dynamic Landscapes and Vegetation

• Designing Side Walls for Stylized Wells in Blender
• Dynamic Terrain Sculpting for Stylized Environments in Blender
• Integrating Staircases into Stylized Environments in Blender

Advanced Techniques for Environmental Enhancement

• Adapting Staircases for Dynamic Environments in Blender
• Implementing Lush Grass with Geometry Nodes in Blender
• Advanced Grass Application Techniques in Blender for Realistic Environments

Enhancing Terrain and Vegetation

• Optimizing Terrain with Grass Modifiers in Blender
• Finalizing the Terrain with Detailed Touches in Blender

Detailed Environmental Decorations

• Crafting Decorative Elements for Stylized Environments in Blender
• Modeling Support Structures for Lanterns in Blender
• Creating Stylized Lanterns in Blender for Atmospheric Lighting

Advanced UV Mapping and Texturing

• Utilizing the Magic UV Addon in Blender for Efficient Texturing
• Attaching Lanterns to Chains with Realism in Blender

Constructing Functional Elements and Mechanisms

• Designing Turning Wheels for Wells in Blender
• Adjusting and Refining Cog Wheels in Blender for Dynamic Interaction
• Creating Realistic Buckets with Geometry Nodes and Modifiers

Detailed Modeling and Scene Finalization

• Adding Intricate Details to Buckets in Blender for Enhanced Realism
• Integrating Buckets into Stylized Wells in Blender

Rendering and Post-Production Techniques

• Setting Up Cameras and Skies in Blender for Dynamic Renders
• Enhancing Environments with Ivy Geometry Nodes in Blender

Rendering and Post-Production Mastery

• Fundamentals of Rendering in Blender for Stylized Scenes
• Advanced Compositing Techniques in Blender for Dynamic Scenes
• Fine-Tuning Your Renders with Glare and Background Adjustments
• Applying Color Correction and Contrast Controls in Blender
• The Final Touches: Rendering Adjustments for Perfect Presentation