6 Mistakes I'd Avoid (if i were to learn blender all over again)!
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In this video, i'll be talking about 6 mistakes i wish i had avoided on my journey of learning blender.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - 01:04 - My 8 Year Progression with Blender 3D
01:04 - 02:57 - Blender Tutorial Videos are Actually a Big Problem
02:57 - 04:05 - Your Impatience is the Second Problem
04:05 - 05:12 - Being a Beginner is Easy. Intermediate is where it gets HARD! (also SQSP)
05:12 - 07:00 - First Tip that turned me from an Intermediate Artist to a PRO
07:00 - 09:23 - Worst Things in Life come FREE to us.
09:23 - 10:45 - Blender is GREAT but...
10:45 - 12:09 - The Final Stage of Becoming a GOD at Blender
12:09 - 13:07 - The Real Tips are Actually in the Comments Section
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My biggest beginner mistake in Blender (coming from Maya): Do NOT use the "industry standard" control layout to try and ease this transition. Bad habits will result and it will cut you off from most of Blender's tools. Just take it on the chin and learn the new interface. It quickly gets less weird.
What add-ons do you think really helped you step-up in making your models more realistic or helped the most in your opinion?
ive been using blender for 3 weeks. Im 24 i never had a passion for school or have found something i want to do, i somehow came to the conclusion that 3D animation is that thing and i feel it so deeply in my core. I understand that the process will be an extremely, steep, uphill battle. But for once in my life that is okay. This video helped me understand the end goal, and i cant wait to watch it again 6 months later, 2 years later, 6 years, etc. Im here for it (and take my like :)
Happy to hear that man. Will see you in 2 yrs then 😅
Bro😳😳I read ur comment and felt like I wrote it my self, I am also have been using blender for 3 weeks and feel the same way as u do......I really hope that I get to a certain level of skill by the end of this year
I love this! Much luck to your journey, it will be a long one, but it will be worth it@@user-vt5qn5gt7u
same mate. i worked on photoshop, illustrator and other programms in school back in the day but i felt like it wasnt it, i liked doing some stuff on pc but school killed my "passion" if i can even say smth like that because that was pretty much only thing i liked to some degree. im glad i started working with blender and watching videos like these, i feel like its something i want to do for some time, i wish it will not be one month hobby
Same mate, I actually started learning Blender back in 2020 during the Covid lockdown as I had nothing else to do and wanted to be productive so finished Blender Guru's donut course but after that unfortunately didn't continue call it lack of interest or laziness I didn't touched blender in last 3 years now I' also 24 and feeling like I could've progressed way too much if I didn't give up at that time but it's never too late if I start again now I don't have to regret when I'm 28 or 32 so see you in few years.
This actually helps kick my ass in gear. I'm so busy watching tutorials that I don't actually make anything. I think that's the main step, just MAKE things. Doesn't matter how good or bad it is, just doing it will teach you more than just watching the tutorials. Thank you
Exactly
Best way to learn is give yourself projects, preferably an inspired one. Just dive right in and look for tutorials when you get stuck. Fastest and most practical way to learn
Don't understand this habit at all! I'm watching tutorials if i need something for my current project i don't know how to achieve..
How are you doing so far?
@@LockTheMage having kids definitely shortens up how much I'm able to jump into it. Wish I could say I was coming further along
Two years ago I tried to start learning Blender but I got stuck watching tutorial videos and would not practice everyday. I'm graduating from college for programming now and it's given me a new appreciation for learning a skill that you get better at by 1% everyday, no instant gratification. You must fall in love with the process. Here I go again. Good luck all!
Hell yeah. Slow and steady
"I'm talking to people who can spend the money, but still choose not to" This had me weak!💀😂😂😂😂
They exist in unimaginable numbers
As a beginner, I love the insights you provide, as always.
Also, as a beginner, I find knowing/deciding what techniques to focus on learning 1st is hard... so my approach, while it may seem a bit arse fae elbow(backwards for the non scottish), is this- I decide to make an actual project, short film for example. Then I just go try and make it... then I discover, shit I don't know how to do.. (whatever) and then I know what to learn 🤣 At least that way I'm learning a technique I will actually use, rather than spend weeks watching tutes, that while interesting, may only be useful in 1 or 2 specific cases... But yeah, thats my 2 cents worth, as a total noob
@sandy_the_hippy that's exactly what I do too. Rather waiting to learn new stuff. Why not try new stuff and learn everything along the way
@@sandy_the_hippyYeah thats what i've been thinking or doing becaus i'm procrastinating hard rn because doing courses after courses is boring and i give up quickly
@Sandy All I am asking in my project. I am about to write so.e scenes. Building them so they are good enough to add Real live action within the shot. I am in Las Vegas and I have an Office Studio. Granted I need to clean it. Looks like a mess. But I figure for my scenes. All I need is a angle. I build the room. I don't need a full world. Then Place the camera. This will help with the basics. Then soon will move to more complex. But if I had a nice team of like minded people. We can .ale some cool stuff. Most of my edits only need like 5 seconds. No more then 7 seconds per scene before making an edit or a cut. Namaste Dave Ross
@@gabrilapin if you get to the point of giving up, just remind yourself why you're learning in the first place... those reasons are usually enough to keep me going regardless....
You're wrong! i am spending 98% of watching tutorials and only 1-2% for actual modelling 😊
😂😂😂. Legend
True words. Especially about patience. I think the most misleading thing out there, particularly for beginners, are the "Create something in X amount of minutes" videos, which give the false impression that modelling and creating artworks is a quick thing and doesn't require many hours and days or weeks at all. I think that's a pitfall and grounds for frustration for many aspiring artists.
So relatable I think every Artist feels the way you elaborate here in this Video 😊
Glad to hear that man
On the impatience thing, It's less about making money and more about comparing myself to the pros that look like they spaz their cursors at their starting cube and scare it into something right out of Pixar, while I continue to stumble over the UI.
I know that's a huge problem too. Comparing yourself to other pros. That's a hard one to get out of. You get rid of that feeling too with experience tho. Js what I've experienced
You point about add-ons rings so true to me once a person crosses over from a hobbyist to a professional. The add-on is a fraction of what you should be charging, and could potentially save you days of work, or even be the reason a job is attainable in the first place. Same thing goes for asset libraries like specific plants and cars
Exactly man. The point of transitioning from a hobbyist to a professional is exactly when add-ons make a whole lot of difference
Man as as someone who got burnt out designing in the industry I cant explain how much of a renewed energy your videos have given me, also changing my perspective and enjoying just learning again, although I primarily use C4D I love your channel and what your provide for the community, actually moving to blender because of you. keep it up !!!!!
Im really glad to hear that
As a graphic designer at 36 with 9 years in ad industry what software should be my next step.. c4d or blender.. or houdini or after effects or maya? Please let me know..
@pshethia01 depends on what you wanna do. All of these tools are good at some things and horrible at others
As a Pro VFX/CG Generalist Using Blender and Other Softwares, this is what I strongly recommend for any one that is starting up in 3D/VFX world. Another advice is not only watch tutorial but read pdf files, learn each parameters and know what they do before or after watching tutorials because i will help you in understanding what the person is or was teaching. Make sure to write out topics from tutorials Base on what the teacher said that doesn't make sense to you and sometimes pro teacher on KZhead tend to say things that are very very important off topic from what they are teaching you at the moment and if you are really listing you will write and research about them later because topic being about more topics and then you will have millions of things to learn at hand and also practice, practice, practice off your comfort zone and use reference images while working because believe me, all pro artist works with reference images like a lot. Finally: Start from blender then transit to other software.
hello, can you guide me about vfx
My goal is to start in Blender and Grasshopper and then move to Houdini
I Just started learning around the half-way point of this year - and I quickly found that just finding videos on the basics pay a lot more, for me personally, than just following those tutorials you mentioned.
You are so humble. No one else would have made this video. Thank you a lot
This is what is helping me on my learning journey. Celebrate the small victories. Did you get an unwrap "Clean" looking on the first try, after having a history of "Messy" looking UVs? That's celebration worthy? Pat yourself on the back. You are tackling something huge. As for assets, if someone gives out a free asset, or a free plug in. *be thankful!* Let them know you are thankful. A simple "Thankyou" can go a long way.
Really enjoy your work. I've been using Blender off and on for about 2 years and have never tried animation. After watching Celsius a few months ago, I decided to try making a short film myself. I have been at it 8 -10 hrs a day for 2 months. Every day is a new set of problems and frustrations, but it is all part of improving.
That's great to hear man.
I love your narration here, so good. So wise. So on point.
Thank you so much. Love your list. Time to buckle down and get at it.
Love your work and your humility!
Definitely needed this video today, even though I’m fully aware of all this and it’s not the first video/ person pointing out the obvious, everyone needs to hear this once in a while, especially when you feel stuck
You’re the best and your so realistic clear and transparent! Thanks a lot I found this super helpful! As well as your other videos. I feel way more comfortable experimenting with different software and learning a procedure.
Thanks man. Means a lot
Not long ago graphic designers were worried that their job would be replaced by AI... and maybe some companies would prefer using AI as it might be cheaper than paying for a human being to do so... And here I am just starting to learn 😂 Well, my goal is to create arts, if no one is interested or no one pays me to do it then it's fine! I'm just thinking that it's better for me to learn new things instead of scrolling social media for hours and what I got from those random posts was just anger/disgusted/anxiety as the most viral posts are usually the worst kind...
I understand what you mean. And I think it's a great way to approach a new hobby
interesting pieces of advice. i simplified my problem with references by watching more interesting movies (in terms of cinematography and composition) and basically self-teach basic concepts of filmmaking and planning how to sequence shots. i personally find that it's a more holistic approach and the process keeps me engaged because there is no shortage of amazing movies and shows to learn from. occasionally, i would look at the body of artwork by one or two painters, but mostly, i try to learn from movies especially from the legendary auteurs.
Everything you said is 100% true. I'm new to game dev and 3d modelling. But I've decided to constantly push myself out of my comfort zone, and when possible, consider purchasing things instead of going for free assets only
Hell yeah man. More power to you
Great points. These are precisely all the reasons I can relate to!
Thank you. I see that in myself right now. Amen, buddy! Have a nice result!
I've been making and following exercises, learning since the beginning. Learning by yourself is tough, that's why I always take some time to watch videos like yours. Experienced users can always offer a new perspective, and I love your work! I have some ideas now for future mini projects...
Glad you found some use here 🙏🏻
This video's great for giving you a kick to get going. I definitely have been spending too much of my time watching tutorials but when I look at what I've made, I hardly have anything. Trial and error really teaches you so much more than any tutorial
I agree. My biggest time waster was watching tutorials tbh. And the moment I started making something instead of just watching, the game changed for me
Thank you! I wish you all the best in the new 2024!
Thank you bro ❤
Thank you for sharing helpful tips with us.Once again Thanks you for making this video.
so goodddd stache your approach to blender resonates so strongly with my experience teaching myself how to shoot videos. just starting with blender and glad i found your profile
Happy you found something useful here. Glad to get another new member in the blender community ✌️
This was so insightful and helpful😍 thank you for making such videos💙
happy to help my brother!
Tysm, subscribed!
love to hear your journey
Great video and I needed to hear this. Thanks!
Bro, you're so relatable, keep the good content up! I love the 3D community man!
Excellent notes here. Appreciate the effort you put into each of these videos.
Thanks David. Means a lot man
Thank you so so much for this video!! I've also been using blender since like 2016 or something and I also still feel like I've hardly progressed beyond intermediate skills. So it's great that someone who used to be in that same boat actually managed to articulate the reason, and even how to get past it! So yeah, thanks a bunch!!
Happy this could help man
Thanks Stache, amazing video and message
Thanks for this video bro, you're a true motivation.
This video was the kick in the pants I needed to take my first step into starting my channel. Thanks Stache. You do great work and you're absolutely entertaining. 👍
Happy to help
Thank you! great video, excellent narration
Appreciate it man
Very important advice: the "tutorial loop." With any subject. Doing is definitely different than watching. Hands on. Very helpful video and solid insights.
your work is so amazing
Thank you stache! This is the kind of information and experience sharing that can really make a significant difference for many open-minded people.
Glad it was helpful!
This was an AWESOME video. Reference and pushing yourself are the two reminders I needed today.
Glad it was helpful!
Your videos are the best! Im still learning blender but i realized most good artists use alot of short cuts or illusions to make creations look complete when sometimes they even add 2d and stuff. Thank you for your videos
You're right. A lot of cheating and a lot of shortcuts
@@stache_obj hey stache btw your videos n comedy are great! Keep it up.
Thanks!! Very inspirational!
Great video! It’s an act of generosity, with excellent & substantial insights! 👍🏼👍🏼
Glad you found it useful
The number 1 mistake in my opinion is people modeling everything from scratch always, this is what kept me away from learning so much more in early days. But again a great video. ❤👏
I know I'm making that mistake :( Although, I am actually using blender for 3d modelling more so than rendering. Cool renders are a side thing for me, whereas modelling should be the side thing for most renderers, I feel.
@@elliejohnson2786 I think someone who does blender tutorials said in one of his videos that "You should only model everything from scratch if you want to be a professional 3D modeling person". That struck me because modeling takes a lot of time and I am more of a lighting and composition kinda guy. So I do not model anymore until and unless there is something very particular I am not able to find or source from somewhere.
Amazing advice!!!
Amazing video! Super inspiring and motivating. Not only what you're saying, but also your evolution is wild. I had seen your short film, but I didn't know you were the guy that made that before watching this video. I can only congratulate you for your incredible work and your willing to learn and keep pushing forward. I'm at the intermediate part of the journey and oh my god it hurts sometimes, but there's something magic in there, I guess. Finding some gratification in a journey which, as you said, doesn't provide much, feels even better than a really pleasing ride. My man - you found a new suscriber. Thanks so much for this!
Thank you Tom. Means a lot brother. Especially being validated by an intermediate user who has been here for a while. So I'm delighted by the compliments. And yeah I totally agree with the gratification part. There's way too lil available here. So if and when you get it you feel unstoppable. Thanks for subscribing. More to come soon
As an intermediate artist this is exactly what I needed to hear! Have been using blender for 3 years and I’m super proud of what I have made but have also been feeling a bit stagnant for the last while. The past couple of days I have a renewed energy to dive back in and I’m ready for new challenges and to improve my quality 🚀
That's great to hear. Glad I could be of some help
first advice saved me.❤❤u bro
Thanks for the kickass videos. Real practical advice.
Great video! We all have room for growth as artists. Pushing our boundaries is key to improvement. Thank you for sharing!
Absolutely!
I just love this video. It made see some points I overlooked over years. It applies to a lot of software not just Blender
Galat you found it useful
I like this video and it highlights the realistic important parts, I would add to it: many things you will also have to learn outside the application, if you have no Art background in other mediums.
These tips may also be suitable for those who do not study the blender! Good luck to everyone in your niche :)
Very true!
Totally, I'm here as a programmer who knows how but it's very insightful , especially the tutorial hell. That is so relatable to every learner nowadays with so much content but just watchin won't take u to next level .
@rikrishshrestha5421 glad it's helping PPL outside the blender sphere too
great tips, thanks!
Thank you, brother! This is a so valuable and inspiring video!
love ur works, its really helpful and motivating , THX!
Happy to help my brother
Great insights you've shared.
Very well said 😊
Thanks for the great advice, it applies to any skill set.
A lot of PPL have been saying that. I'm glad it resonates on multiple levels
Thanks for your inspiration. I was close to give up but started learning Blender again after watching your video!
Hell yeahh. Lezzgo
Dude, was recommended this video by KZhead. This was all said really well. Thank you. Been learning Blender for about 3 months - wise words
Glad I could help!
Great video! Now that I've seen it, I've collected all the knowledge I need to make my own short film. Thanks!
Lezzzgo
Dude, I love your vibe. Thanks for the videos.
Glad you like them!
Brilliantly explained!
This honestly helped me as an Vegas editor, as if it were a clear reference from the start
This is the word of advice I really need!! Man, you touched my heart as an artist!!!!
Glad you found some use in it
I also think that the design of this force over the delays or setbacks and without losing hope you're having a chance
Lovely insights bro ✌️✌️
Amazing video, thanks for the motivation
Wholesome video.....I completely relate with the 'free can only get you so far' point....it's so true...as well as the comfort zone point.... Completely useful... Thanks a billion!!
Glad you found it relatable
True words. And they apply to other professions as well. Thanks for sharing.
A lot of PPL have been saying that. I'm glad this has grown to more niches other than blender.
Thanks! Despite the ads and your exhortations to spend money, I found this useful. I'm in my 60s, and got to a certain level in Blender back when it was 2 point something. I learned the basics such as how to make a donut or a teacup, and Nodes, Materials, and Mirroring, not to mention UV unwrapping. But then life interfered, and I also got Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from pushing too many vertices around with a mouse. When I got better and came back, they had changed the entire interface, and I had to learn everything over again. In the meantime my computing equipment wasn't getting any faster, though Evee was a blessing.
I feel so convicted after your mention of stepping out of your comfort zone and chasing what scares you. Great video! Thank you for your beautiful content, please keep it up!
Convicted?
@@stache_obj Indeed!
Man I need to start using notion. I love how you have everything so well organized in notion. I’ve been looking for an app where I can categorize all my favorite youtube channels based on the subjects they talk about. Notion may be a good bet for that. I love your notion board and wish I could take a peek at your clippings
It is a great tool to organise your inspiration. I'd highly recommend it
Super vid! I thought Celcius was great too :) Although the learning curve of Blender is tough, its more about thinking a certain way when approaching the dilemmas that pop up. I actually use it for interior design because I found other programs too much effort (would even do hand rendering as it was more visually appealing) and blender had a video for everything I needed to find out. I'm still a beginner but recently started to really pick things up, the main reason = starting to figure out the answers to problems on my own. I could agree enough that you need to spend more time 'doing' than watching, although this is daunting at first you just have to try and not be scared of wasting time (none of its wasted!). Now I rave about Blender. For interior design I think its more fluid to work with and I can use it with AutoCAD and Sketchup, some people think you cant make exact measurements but its just not true, you just have to do it a different way. And for the price (3DS Max is £246 a month or £1968 a year!) I think its mad more designers don't use Blender. With the amount of updates Blender are releasing, it's a bright future.
10:47 I've been doing calisthenics for about 5 years, the last year was when I understood that if I want to improve I have to train like a beast, always to muscle failure, and my progress increased like never before. The complete front lever is almost there, :), so yes, is exactly the same for everything in life, without suffering there is no progress.
As a beginner, this is the best video for me to watch. Thank you.
This video open my eyes ❤
thank you, this was very encouraging :)
Glad it was helpful!
Personally i think the thing that helped me the most was this handy little addon called node wrangler.
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i heard this from one Artist - Spend Money on Assets That you Can't Maintain, Like on Herbalism Items (grass - Trees - Mushrooms, etc), its a Perfect Purchase if it Check these 2 Boxes Getting Supported , and I don't have the time to maintain it. Treat it as a Base Mesh. as a Beginning not the End - incase your Asset doesn't Work in a Certain Enviroment Don't Be Scare of Molding the Work (Changing the Textures as the Example)... Remember its your Voice, Only you can see what you can see... Always try to Build UP and Focus on the things you love, cause People will know when they see your Joy in Your Craft..
Really helpful and kind! Thank you very much!
Also full of hope, one of the most important videos I've seen in a month. If I had the money I would sign up for your patreon just to say thank you. Likes and a subscription will have to do until I'm in a better place.
Glad it was helpful!
@stedbenj no worries my man. Your words are more than enough. Trust me!🫂
I only watch Tutorials while I am actually doing something to get some help for my active problems. There are so many things I overcomplicated and a simple short video helped me to simplify it and even reduce the poly count
That's the best way to do it.
Thanks for this video. I'm still a beginner, despite learning in Blender for two years. I mostly modelled disproportionate furniture and sculptures, but now I really stepped out of my comfort zone with a mechanical Christmas decoration, that, hopefully, will be 3D printed as well. I totally agree with the fact that you can only see the progress with patience, my first projects REALLY suck!
I know man. All the best for your Christmas project
Dude your videos are like XP points for me whenever I watch them there is some improvement in my work through your tips I have learnt so much from you thanks for opening a youtube channel thanks for existing love you and your work so much ❤. And ya it's damn true that we love blender so much that we don't wanna step out of it specifically me, I learnt Maya but I never made a single project in it.
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All of these tips are really helpful for me. I’m definitely gonna have to subscribe and save the video for when I forget
Glad it was helpful!
Great video bro!
Terrific video. Im brand new and this was great advice
Thanks bruh!
your videos are great man!!
Appreciate it brother
As someone who is familiar with Blender for about 10 years, I can say I really needed this video! Nothing I can disagree with in this video. Sometimes it's even hard to grasp for myself how I got a full-time job as a 3D artist at gamedev. While I'm incredibly thankful for it, I feel that I should be waaaay better. So, just after 10 years, I've bought a bunch of paid courses for Blender for the first time ever :D
That is incredibly gratifying to read. Being validated by an experienced user and being validated by the fact that you can have very similar struggles as a beginner sometimes too even with 10 years of experience is just refreshing to hear. So, thanks for dropping such an encouraging msg in the comments section. Appreciate it a lot
Can you advise some paid courses for a absolute beginner ?
@dicktempelaar have you tried Andrew price's beginner donut series. Or the CG cookie course for beginners?
@@stache_obj I was intending to but saw this video about paid version ( probably the best ? ) The donut is the best startingpoint i presume ?
@dicktempelaar start free. See how you like it. Meddle with blender for a few days or weeks. And then maybe you can go to skillshare or udemy. Look for any well reviewed paid courses there. Or try CGboost's paid beginner course. Or even CGcookie has some nice beginner courses. Even grant abitt has a few paid courses for beginners
Thank you