Who is this course for?

This course is designed for 3D artists, game developers, and Blender users who want to enhance their skills by learning procedural generation techniques. It is ideal for those looking to speed up asset creation workflows, add variation to their models, and automate repetitive tasks in their 3D design process.

How long does it take to complete the course?

The course takes approximately 7 hours to complete, with a combination of theory, demonstration, and hands-on exercises. You can complete it at your own pace, with each section focusing on specific aspects of procedural weapon generation and automation.

Can I preview a course before enrolling?

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.

What will I get when I enroll?

Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.

When will I receive my Course Certificate?

If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Course Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Course Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Why can’t I audit this course?

This course is currently available only to learners who have paid or received financial aid, when available.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Procedural Weapon Generation with Blender 4.4

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Procedural Weapon Generation with Blender 4.4

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9 heures à compléter

Planning flexible

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Ce que vous apprendrez

Create dynamic, customizable weapons using Blender’s Geometry Nodes system.
Use Python scripting to automate modeling, modification, and export processes.
Develop flexible systems for instancing components with randomness and control.
Integrate design references and attachment logic for modular asset creation.

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you’ll dive into procedural weapon generation with Blender 4.4. Starting with setting up your project goals and gathering reference material, you’ll learn how to model weapon components using Blender’s powerful tools. As you progress, you’ll master Geometry Nodes to assemble and manipulate parts, adding randomness to designs, and automating the process with Python scripting. You will explore every stage of the workflow, from building the initial components to refining your procedural setup. This course is perfect for game designers and 3D modelers who want to learn efficient, automated workflows for weapon creation. Whether you're new to Blender or want to enhance your skills, this course will equip you with the knowledge to create complex procedural weapon models. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to generate procedural weapons, apply randomness, automate workflows with Python, and export models for use in games or other projects.

In this module, we will lay the groundwork for procedural weapon generation by understanding its use cases, defining project goals, and gathering inspiration through reference material. You'll get hands-on with initial modeling tasks, explore material management, and prepare assets for export. This section builds a strong foundation for the procedural systems we'll construct in later modules.

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12 vidéos1 lecture

12 vidéosTotal 86 minutes

Welcome To The Course1 minute
Suitability Of Procedural Generation6 minutes
Setting Project Goals3 minutes
Outlining Our First Specification1 minute
Gather Reference Material5 minutes
Use PureRef For Images5 minutes
Modelling Your First Components12 minutes
3 Axe Challenge10 minutes
Materials and Material Slots14 minutes
Preparing Your Models For Export12 minutes
Export Your Models and Testing17 minutes
Section Wrap Up1 minute

1 lectureTotal 10 minutes

Full Course Resources10 minutes

In this module, we will dive deep into Blender 4.4's Geometry Nodes to procedurally assemble our weapon components. You'll learn to use instancing, randomness, and custom inputs to create varied designs. The focus will be on building a flexible, organized node network that supports efficient iteration and export.

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15 vidéos1 devoir

15 vidéosTotal 126 minutes

Welcome To Section 21 minute
Origin Manipulation11 minutes
Geometry Nodes Overview15 minutes
Instancing On Points9 minutes
Collection Info10 minutes
Random Values5 minutes
Managing External Input Values3 minutes
Using A Grid For Displaying Models9 minutes
A Random Seed Using Time5 minutes
A Random Seed Using Position6 minutes
Organising Nodes16 minutes
Fake Users13 minutes
A Random Seed Using Scripting14 minutes
Exporting Random Axes7 minutes
Section Wrap Up2 minutes

1 devoirTotal 15 minutes

Assembling Using Geometry Nodes - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will harness the power of Python to automate various aspects of our procedural workflow in Blender 4.4. From object manipulation to custom export scripts, you’ll learn how to write efficient code, loop through asset collections, and create reusable logic for scaling your pipeline. This section bridges creative and technical execution for maximum efficiency.

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19 vidéos1 devoir

19 vidéosTotal 142 minutes

Welcome To Section 31 minute
The Sections Journey4 minutes
Finding Code - References6 minutes
Finding Code - In Blender11 minutes
Pseudo Coding8 minutes
Importing Modules5 minutes
Clearing The Console6 minutes
Finding An Object Using Python8 minutes
Selecting An Object By Name10 minutes
Applying A Modifier5 minutes
Making A Single Point5 minutes
A Quick Code Check And Tidy5 minutes
Save and Revert6 minutes
Adding a Modifier In Python11 minutes
Exporting As A Glft In Python11 minutes
Creating An Export Folder9 minutes
Creating A For Range Loop7 minutes
Refactoring Our Code & Functions22 minutes
Section Wrap Up1 minute

1 devoirTotal 15 minutes

Automation With Python - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will expand our procedural weapons with new components and functionalities, focusing on precision and modular design. You’ll explore advanced placement techniques, set up targeted instancing, and create new export scripts for structured asset delivery. By the end, your procedural system will be robust, modular, and production-ready.

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12 vidéos3 devoirs

12 vidéosTotal 86 minutes

Section Introduction1 minute
What Problem Are We Solving3 minutes
Using A Bounding Box14 minutes
Creating Vertex Groups6 minutes
Instancing On A Vertex Group14 minutes
Exportable Attachment Points6 minutes
Setting Up A New Export Script5 minutes
Selecting Objects In A Collection11 minutes
Selecting Children Of An Object6 minutes
Exporting Individual Weapon Components14 minutes
Exporting Components - Using A List (EXTRA)5 minutes
Section Wrap Up1 minute

3 devoirsTotal 90 minutes

Full Course Practice Assessment15 minutes
Adding More Elements - Assessment15 minutes
Full Course Assessment60 minutes

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Procedural weapon generation is a method of creating weapons using algorithms and predefined rules, rather than manually designing each element. This approach allows for dynamic and random variations, which is highly relevant in game development and 3D modeling, where large quantities of diverse, unique assets are often required, such as in weapon design for video games or simulations.

This course teaches you how to create weapons procedurally using Blender 4.4. You will learn the fundamentals of modeling, assembling, and automating weapon generation through the use of Geometry Nodes and Python scripting. The course includes practical examples of procedural workflows, from basic design setup to advanced automation and exporting techniques, tailored for game developers and 3D artists.

After completing this course, you will be able to generate diverse weapon models procedurally, implement design variations with Geometry Nodes, automate processes with Python scripting, and export modular assets for use in other applications or game engines. You will have the skills to create a streamlined and efficient weapon generation pipeline.

This course assumes basic familiarity with Blender and 3D modeling concepts. While no prior knowledge of procedural generation or Python is required, a general understanding of Blender’s interface and 3D asset creation will help you get the most out of the course. Beginners in Blender may need to review the basics of modeling and UI navigation.