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Friendly Blender - [LV.3] Character Animation

Learn modeling, rigging, painting, and animation for a cute cat character, and create an animation of the cat walking through a village! :)

(4.9) 33 reviews

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Blender
Blender
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3d
3d-modelling
3d-modelling
3d-rendering
3d-rendering
Blender
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3d-modelling
3d-modelling
3d-rendering
3d-rendering

Reviews from Early Learners

4.9

5.0

영영영준

21% enrolled

I highly recommend this as the best course for beginners I've only completed 1/3 of the course so far, but I was so impressed while listening that I'm leaving this review. It was great to have additional explanations about version 4.0 and subsequent updated versions, I've also taken other famous paid courses like 101, Coloso, etc. but it's rare to find a place that explains from a beginner's perspective like this one does Other courses use terms only they know, and without explaining what functions do, they just say "follow along" and are busy proceeding on their own but here they explain the theory and each function, which was so educational I plan to recommend this to acquaintances who are studying Blender as well Thank you for the great course, teacher

5.0

연준호

18% enrolled

I've tried learning character modeling with other tools before, but back then it was too difficult and I remember messing it up. Feeling afraid of modeling limited my ability to create works, but while taking this lecture series, I'm doing the modeling step-by-step and seem to be gaining confidence. I think it was a good decision to switch to a tool called Blender, and starting with this lecture series feels like an excellent choice.

5.0

김태윤

73% enrolled

This is truly the best. Blender is explained in really great detail, covering all the conceptual principles. I purchased many different courses while transitioning from C4D to Blender, and this course is definitely the best among them. Some instructors explain things too casually with just words, or their lecture voice tone is so boring it makes you fall asleep, making it hard to watch until the end. But this course has an instructor with a great voice who explains things in a pleasant tone that's enjoyable to listen to. Also, explanations and concepts are often presented with neatly organized reference screens. I purchased this as a one-point lesson because I needed it, but it turned out to build a solid foundation better than expected, and now I see I've completed over 70 percent of it. It would be worth purchasing all of this instructor's courses. It has been really helpful. Thank you!

What you will gain after the course

  • Character modeling

  • Character rigging (focusing primarily on the armature)

  • Basic painting (vertex paint, texture paint, weight paint)

  • Animation (walking with a sense of rhythm)

Twice as cute when they move! Fall in love with the charm of 3D animation!

Let's create an animation together in Blender featuring a cute moving character.
You can build a solid foundation in modeling, rigging, painting, and animation.

This is the final result you’ll create! (Sections 1–6)

Delivering Donuts (Section 7)

Playing at the Playground (Section 7)

Creating basic movements makes it easy to apply what you learn!
Let's create a 3D animation!

You can easily understand the concepts with visual materials!

Learn modeling, rigging, painting, and animation step by step!

Section 1: Modeling
3d-modelling

Understanding character modeling
Character head modeling
Character torso modeling
Character tail modeling


Learn useful tips for character modeling and model a character.

Section 2: Rigging Rigging

Understanding Rigging
Rigging Octopus Legs and Robot Arms
Character Generig
Character Weight Painting


Learn about the different types of rigging and study Armature in detail.

Using octopus tentacles and robot arms as examples, this section helps you understand rigging.

Add a rig to the character and use weight painting to achieve natural movement.

Section 3: Clothing

Hoodie modeling
Pants and shoe modeling


Model the character’s clothes so they can connect naturally with the rigging.

Section 4: Face (Painting)

Vertex Paint and Texture Paint
Drawing patterns on the character
Drawing facial expressions on the character


Learn the concepts of the two painting methods and UV mapping.

Learn how to add patterns to the character and create facial expressions.

Create multiple facial expressions so they can be switched for animation.

Section 5: Animation
3D animation

Understanding animation
Walking in place
Moving forward
Compositing the character into the background


Learn about the basic principles of animation.

Learn how to make a character walk in place and move forward, then combine it with a background to complete a walking animation along a desired path.

✔️ You can view the course curriculum in more detail in the ‘Course Introduction,’ which is available for preview.

✔️ This course may be difficult to follow if you lack the prerequisite knowledge.
We strongly recommend taking the level test via the link below before enrolling.

https://inf.run/zFMpY

December 2024: Section 7, the Applied Animation Movements episode, has been uploaded. Thank you! :)

Section 7: Applied Animation Movements

<street section>
Running
NLA & Waving
Delivering donuts

<Concept Explanation>
View Layer & Scene

<playground edition>
Climbing a ladder
Vaulting over a wall
Jumping & throwing a ball

Learn how to create animations using character rigging while learning additional basic movements.


By utilizing NLA (Nonlinear Animation), you can group and layer movements to make editing a little easier.


With the concepts of view layers and scenes, you can create multiple scenes and compositions within a single file.

Build a solid foundation in animation by trying both methods!

The Street episode created using NLA.

Playground episode made by manually adding all keyframes without using NLA

An explanation of the concepts of view layers and scenes

Conceptual explanation of the space between two keyframes

✨ Friendly Blender Series ✨

Kind Blender helps you build a strong foundation based on reasons and principles and develop the ability to think for yourself. Without understanding the principles, you won't know why something is wrong or where to make corrections when your modeling goes awry. You may also feel at a loss when you want to create your own work and don't know how to make it. You need to develop the ability to think for yourself about how to create something. We'll help you truly enjoy Blender. Let's study Blender together!

Friendly Blender = Concept-focused

Those who want to clearly organize the concepts
Those who want to learn modeling step by step

Fun Blender = example-focused

Those who enjoy learning through hands-on trial and error while creating examples
Those who want to quickly get a taste of everything from physics to animation

Recommended Roadmap

  • Standard (concept-focused): Friendly 0 - Friendly 1 - Friendly 2 - Friendly 3 (Friendly 2, which focuses on practice, can be skipped)

  • Efficiency (as many features as possible): Friendly 0 - Friendly 1 - Fun House - Friendly 3

  • Practical (learn through examples from the beginning): Joyful House - Friendly 3

[Beginner] Friendly Blender LV.0

Target audience: Beginners who are new to 3D tools
Key focus: Learning basic concepts and practicing combining basic shapes

[Basics] Friendly Blender LV.1

For those who need a solid foundation in modeling
Key points: Learn modeling features and create a donut house example

[Practice] Fun Blender Isometric House

Target audience: Those who want to learn features through examples (difficulty: Friendly 1+2+α)
Key focus: Includes physics and animation in addition to modeling

[Practice] Friendly Blender LV.2

Target audience: Those who want to solidify what they’ve learned and create a substantial project
Key focus: Strengthen your skills through a magic shop example

[Advanced] Friendly Blender LV.3

For those who want an in-depth understanding of animation and rigging
Key topics: character modeling, rigging, and animation practice (advanced difficulty)

Q&A 💬

Q. Why should I learn Blender Blender 3D?

Blender is a program equipped with a truly wide range of features, and it’s free! It’s a great program to try when you’re wondering whether you can really become good at 3D. It’s also great to learn as a hobby, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to create their own animations or videos.

If you’re learning for employment, it may be a good idea to learn the programs that are widely used in that field. It’s true that Blender is still relatively less well-known in Korea and isn’t widely used by companies. That’s probably understandable, since they already have programs they’ve been using, right? However, more and more companies are starting to use Blender, and it’s widely used overseas. Blender’s presence will grow in Korea as well!

Q. Can non-majors take this course?

Yes, it’s possible even if you haven’t majored in video or design. The most difficult parts of drawing three-dimensional images are perspective and shading. In Blender, placing an object close to or far from the camera naturally creates perspective, and adding light automatically creates shadows, so you can make beautiful images even if you can’t draw.

Of course, there are some exceptions when it comes to sculpting or texture painting, but the modeling and rendering taught in this video are at a basic level, so anyone can do them as long as they’re willing to follow along and make the effort!

Q. What materials do I need to take this course?

  • Computer
    Desktop computer is recommended. Please check the link below for detailed recommended specifications. A laptop is also possible, but rendering work in 3D tends to require significant graphics card performance, and since you will use the numpad (the number pad to the right of the arrow keys) frequently in Blender, it may be inconvenient.
    Check the computer specifications for Blender

  • You need a mouse
    with a scroll wheel.

  • We recommend a keyboard
    with a numeric keypad.

  • (Optional) Tablet PC or dual monitors
    Since there are many features and the instructional videos often require pausing midway to follow along, having a tablet PC or dual monitors is useful for watching the videos while practicing.

Q. What should I do if I get stuck?

When you get stuck partway through, it can be difficult to move on to the next step. I understand how frustrating that can be, so questions are always welcome. For inquiries about Inflearn service operations, please use the 1:1 inquiry form.

Recommended for
these people

Who is this course right for?

  • Those who want to learn character animation with a solid foundation

  • People who think rigging is difficult

  • Those who could imitate others but failed to create their own characters.

Need to know before starting?

  • Basic knowledge of Blender, roughly at a friendly LV.1 level

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    21% enrolled

    I highly recommend this as the best course for beginners I've only completed 1/3 of the course so far, but I was so impressed while listening that I'm leaving this review. It was great to have additional explanations about version 4.0 and subsequent updated versions, I've also taken other famous paid courses like 101, Coloso, etc. but it's rare to find a place that explains from a beginner's perspective like this one does Other courses use terms only they know, and without explaining what functions do, they just say "follow along" and are busy proceeding on their own but here they explain the theory and each function, which was so educational I plan to recommend this to acquaintances who are studying Blender as well Thank you for the great course, teacher

    • codemod
      Instructor

      I'm proud my belief that application needs theory and concepts has been conveyed! Happy you find the lecture enjoyable and useful. And thanks for the heartfelt review and even recommending it to friends. I'll support your future Blender studies! :)

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    zkunsang4453

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    5

    33% enrolled

    I'm in a job completely unrelated to modeling, but I'm really enjoying watching because you explain so incredibly well. It's amazing that I can do this, starting Blender completely for the first time with no prior knowledge. You also answer questions well, even those I don't know much about. I've purchased and am taking courses 0, 1, 2, and 3, and I'm doing course 2 concurrently, and I'm having so much fun!

    • codemod
      Instructor

      I'm happy you're enjoying the lecture. I tried my best to design the lecture so that even those new to Blender modeling or not skilled in drawing or art can gradually understand and learn, and it's rewarding and fulfilling to know you appreciate that. I hope you get a lot out of it and have fun with Blender! Thank you! :)

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    jgyeyang03305041

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    This lecture was also very kind and explained in detail, so I learned it with enjoyment! It was great that I could follow along and learn slowly without getting bored at all, and I feel like I upgraded myself through this lecture, so I'm proud. Thank you!

    • codemod
      Instructor

      I'm glad and proud that you've had fun leveling up. Thank you for your great feedback! :) There will be more animations in the future, so please enjoy it again when we give you more news!!

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    9% enrolled

    I moved over here because the government-funded training I was taking had too little time and lacked sufficient materials, and I feel so relieved now. You explain everything so thoroughly that my blood pressure, which had spiked because of the government-funded course, is finally returning to normal. You're the best, instructor!

    • codemod
      Instructor

      The animation part can be quite difficult with many new terms when you first encounter it. Haha. I'm glad you recognize the effort I put into preparing this lecture. Please enjoy the rest of the course until the end. You can do it!! :)

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    73% enrolled

    This is truly the best. Blender is explained in really great detail, covering all the conceptual principles. I purchased many different courses while transitioning from C4D to Blender, and this course is definitely the best among them. Some instructors explain things too casually with just words, or their lecture voice tone is so boring it makes you fall asleep, making it hard to watch until the end. But this course has an instructor with a great voice who explains things in a pleasant tone that's enjoyable to listen to. Also, explanations and concepts are often presented with neatly organized reference screens. I purchased this as a one-point lesson because I needed it, but it turned out to build a solid foundation better than expected, and now I see I've completed over 70 percent of it. It would be worth purchasing all of this instructor's courses. It has been really helpful. Thank you!

    • codemod
      Instructor

      This lecture was diligently prepared with the conviction that truly understanding the concepts is key to being able to apply them freely and create, and seeing it recognized truly makes me proud and gives me strength. Thank you for saying it's the best! I also feel good knowing that you seem to be learning enjoyably and usefully. I'll be cheering you on with your future Blender studies! :)

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