Blender

Exporting your SketchUp Models + Final Render in Blender

Blender Teaching Resources

1. Blender Fundamentals (Blender Official YouTube Channel)

   • Overview: The Blender Foundation's official YouTube channel offers a series of tutorials that cover the basics and fundamental tools within Blender. These videos are well-structured and beginner-friendly.

   • Link: Blender Fundamentals

2. Blender Guru

   • Overview: Blender Guru's website features tutorials that are particularly great for beginners, including well-known series like "Donut Tutorial," which walks students through creating a complete 3D model from start to finish.

   • Link: Blender Guru Tutorials

3. CG Cookie

   • Overview: CG Cookie offers a variety of courses specifically for teaching Blender, including beginner and advanced topics. While some content is paid, there are free tutorials available that can be very helpful.

   • Link: CG Cookie - Blender Courses

4. BlenderNation

   • Overview: BlenderNation is a community-driven site that shares tutorials, articles, and news about Blender. It’s a great resource for finding a wide range of tutorials catered to different skill levels.

   • Link: BlenderNation

5. YouTube Channels for Blender Learning

   • Ducky 3D: Focuses on creating stylized art and unique designs using Blender.

   • CG Geek: Offers a mix of beginner and advanced tutorials covering various aspects of Blender, from modeling to animation.

   • Link: Ducky 3D | CG Geek

6. Blender Manual

   • Overview: The official Blender manual is an extensive resource that provides detailed information on all features of Blender. It can be particularly useful for students looking to deepen their understanding of specific tools and functions.

   • Link: Blender Manual