BLENDER! - Manga Style Animation (BLAME! Edition)

This entire class has been uploaded completely free on my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@HarryHelps

This "product" contains all of the files you'll need to complete the class. It doesn't contain the video files though, so you'll need to watch the class on YouTube!

You can find the class here!: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzTk3rqxoNi27jr5IsDiUY4KH9b-IkFDc

Feel free to download the files and follow the class guilt free! If you find the class really fun or valuable though, you can add a small tip to help support further classes!

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Hello and welcome to this retro manga inspired Blender class! I'm Harry, a seasoned 3D artist with over a decade of professional experience and the privilege of being recognized as a Top Teacher on Skillshare, specializing in Blender tutorials.

In this class, we'll be creating an animation in Blender inspired by classic sci-fi manga series such as BLAME! Whether you’re brand new to stylized rendering, or you’ve followed some of my previous classes, there should be something for everyone to learn! You’ll find my classes are easy to follow due to my focus on relaxed pacing and crystal clear instructions. This has made them popular with both beginner and intermediate artists alike!

We’ll start the class with a pre-made starter file as the foundation for our simple animation. The starter file comes fully modeled and lit, so you won’t have to spend time on those aspects before you start creating textures, overlaying compositing effects and adding hand-drawn details.

Don’t let the term “hand-drawn details” scare you off! I promise I’ll make it really easy for you to follow and we’ll even be using our mouse to draw, so you won’t need a fancy drawing tablet either! Grease Pencil is a really fun and easy tool, and I promise you’ll love how it transforms your renders!

In this class, you'll learn:

• Manga style material creation
• Grease Pencil basics like the difference between drawing modes and tips for each
• Complex compositing techniques featuring multiple overlays and effects all done within Blender
• Simple animation tips to add life to your scene

By the end of the class, you'll create:

This subtle looping animation of a manga inspired world!

By the end of this class, you'll be amazed how easy it is to create stunning retro manga animations in Blender!

So, if you're ready, I invite you to join me in class! Let's jump into our first lesson together!

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Please note that Blender version 4.4 or later is required to access the provided files and follow along. You can download the latest version of Blender for free from their website!