Follow these tutorials for a quick crash course in modelling in blender. It covers navigation, basic modelling, lighting and rendering.
Your first model - Robot
What do I do?
Follow the video
Learn to move around the 3D space
Add a number of objects
Get them lined up
What do these keyboard shortcuts do?
G
Shift + A
Numpad numbers
Shift + Right Click
What do I do?
Follow the video
Learn to rotate and resize objects
Experiment with moving, rotating and resizing objects
Use the skills learned to make a model, keep it simple!
What do these keyboard shortcuts do?
G
R
S
What do I do?
Follow the video
Learn to duplicate objects
Learn to resize, rotate and move objects along Z,Y and X constraints
Use wireframe mode
Make your robot
What do these keyboard shortcuts do
Numpad fullstop .
S then Z, Y or X
G then Z, Y or X
R then Z, Y or X
Shift + D
What do I do?
Follow the video
Learn to move objects around different points
Learn how to move multiple items at once
Build a base for your robot
What do I do?
Follow the video
Learn how to change colour
Learn how to add textures
Colour your robot and base
What do I do?
What do I do?
Follow the video
Learn how to add lights
Learn how to adjust light settings
Get your robot looking nice.
What do I do?
Follow the video
Learn the difference between Eevee and Cycles
Learn how to adjust settings for things like shadows
Adjust the settings to what looks good
What do I do?
Follow the video
Learn how to render image
Learn how to lock camera to view
Export your robot from multiple angles
You should have now completed your model! Well done. If you want to learn how to manipulate objects further, brilliant! Follow this video to learn how to cut into your objects and extend panels. With this you'll have everything you need to create fantastic low poly models.
What do I do?
Follow the video
Learn the difference between Object and Edit mode
Familiarise yourself with loop cuts and extruding
Experiment with selecting points and panels
What do these keyboard shortcuts do?
Tab
1,2,3
CTRL+R (in Edit Mode)