Motion designer Remington Markham (a.k.a., SouthernShotty3D) has always been amazed how accessible the free, open source software Blender makes 3D illustration and animation. And yet, the program can be a bit overwhelming if it’s your first time opening it. In this class—recorded using Zoom and featuring participation from the Skillshare community—he takes it back to the basics and gives students an opportunity to learn the interface alongside him while creating a fun 3D scene.

Throughout the course of this 70-minute class, you’ll get to:

• Walk through the basics of the Blender interface, navigation, and shortcuts
• Learn the core modeling tools necessary for building your first character
• Troubleshoot common beginner issues in real time

If you’re curious about 3D, this class is a great place to start before diving into one of Remington’s other classes. Even if you have no experience at all, you’ll walk away with a new understanding of the skills and tools for working in 3D, and an impressive frog render to show off to all your friends. All you need to participate is the Blender software and a device capable of running Blender.