free resources I used to become a self taught 3D Artist 𧡠[thread] π
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free resources I used to become a self taught 3D Artist
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π€ I started creating 3D artwork at the end of 2020. I did not have a good enough PC to do much at first but with blood, sweat and a whole lotta tears mixed with sleepless nights, I learned a ton.
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π€ In 2021, I managed to buy an HP Workstation by saving money from little graphic design comms. I did these comms on a very old Lenovo Laptop. Connected with folks in the community as much as I could and made a name for myself.
Anyway, do check out these resources
Anyway, do check out these resources
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π€ I couldnβt really afford C4D so I stumbled upon this tutorial by intranetgirl for Blender 3D
youtu.be/HsnzMZve_NU?siβ¦
youtu.be/HsnzMZve_NU?siβ¦
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π€ I have a couple of free resources and tutorials available on my Patreon as well!
patreon.com/archfiendco
patreon.com/archfiendco
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π€ Here are a couple of sites where you can find free HDRIs licensed as CC0 and can be downloaded instantly
cgchannel.com/tag/hdr-labs/
hdri-haven.com
polyhaven.com/hdris
cgchannel.com/tag/hdr-labs/
hdri-haven.com
polyhaven.com/hdris
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π€ A lot of people don't know this but Octane for Blender is free (for c4d it isn't) I had followed a guide back in the day and I reworked it to be easier to understand
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how to install octane render engine for blender β°ββΊ
for better render outputs!
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for better render outputs!
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π€ I make most of my human models using DAZ3D
I watched WP Guru religiously to learn it!
youtube.com/@WPguru
I watched WP Guru religiously to learn it!
youtube.com/@WPguru
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Here is a thread I made on additional Blender plugins!
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free plugins for Blender that I use to make my workflow easier as a 3D Artist
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π€ 1 Polygon With Me has uploaded an insane playlist
"Blender Octane 101: Your Ultimate Beginner's Guide"
youtube.com/playlist?list=β¦
"Blender Octane 101: Your Ultimate Beginner's Guide"
youtube.com/playlist?list=β¦
