Answer 3 quick questions and we'll build a custom learning sequence from CG Cookie's course library — tailored to where you are and where you want to go.
Step 1 of 3
Where are you starting from?
Be honest — there's a great path for every level.
Complete Beginner
I've never used Blender, or only opened it once or twice. Start me at the very beginning.
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Some Experience
I know my way around the interface but want to go deeper in specific areas.
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Step 2 of 3
What do you want to create?
Pick the topic that excites you most right now.
Animation
Animation
Bring objects or characters to life with motion
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Modeling
3D Modeling
Hard surfaces, props, and precision mesh work
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Sculpting
Sculpting
Organic shapes, creatures, and characters
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Rigging
Rigging
Bones, armatures, and preparing models to move
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Materials
Materials & Shading
Textures, shaders, PBR workflows
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Rendering
Lighting & Rendering
Illuminate scenes and produce stunning final images
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VFX
VFX & Simulations
Fire, smoke, fluid, cloth, particles
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Game Art
Game Art
Assets, low poly, game engine pipelines
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Character
Full Character Pipeline
Model → sculpt → rig → animate a character
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Grease Pencil
2D / Grease Pencil
Illustration and 2D animation inside Blender
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Scripting
Python Scripting
Automate and extend Blender with code
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Compositing
Compositing
Post-processing, render passes, and node compositing
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Step 3 of 3
How do you learn best?
Pick whichever feels most like you — there's no wrong answer.
Foundation
Build a solid foundation
Prioritize the building blocks before jumping into projects