I agree. I use Maya, but I'm more passionate about drawing and lately, my passion hasn't been used properly because I kept putting it off for instant gratification. I need to be tough on myself and this video is amazing.
I am currently doing a project, which includes blender, but is not exclusive to, and i completely relate to what Andrew says, i have a very big struggle starting to work on it, but as soon as i start, i can't stop, i will carry on for hours on end. When he said that you get 4x "more happiness" from doing your hobby than instant gratification, i have realized I have been a lot happier lately.
You're goddamn right everyone should watch it. Very good video. Heck, I'm a concept artist working mainly in 2d, so nothing to do here, yet I find this video very useful and motivational. If you're wondering, I'm watching these series because I'd like to pump more 3d into my workflow to be faster and better.
@RealTimeX Lol same here, i take 2 projects, one with Blender and another with PHP, and sometimes i take all my time to finish one of those instead of finishing them at the same time
I focus on scripting for Roblox games. I've started learning scripting about 2 years ago, but then I stopped. I came back recently and have been really active. I started learning how to use blender 2 days ago. This is my third day of Blender.
These are actually amazing life tips to any kind of action you want to perform (a task/ hobby/ exercise)! 1) Deadline 2) Do the task in small spare time windows 3) Decide and begin the task by just doing one simple action (to get started) 4) Recognize the happiness gained from finishing the task (or from learning from the task)
When I started learning 3d modeling I used to work on way to easy one's to learn all the basic at first and so many types on RUclips. I spent 3 weeks on Andrew's donuts tutorial by spend an hour a day before bed. From last month I let my friends know that I'm working on a project and releasing in the weekend. That makes me make time to spend on blender everyday 2 hours an hour before bed and an hour in morning during coffee time. I don't force myself only doing big projects every week sometimes things get complicated and drives you nuts. So, I do one small and big projects every other week. Thanks for great tutorials Andrew
He posted this 4 years ago, and i am watching this for the first time. Still so relevant, as i am coming across this exact problem with blender, you are a legend sir, thank you so much for the priceless content that you put out for us! God bless.
The biggest hurdle for me is always this: When i become intrested in something, than thats because i want my idea immediatly put up in reality. It doesent mean that im not willing to spend time, but it means that i first have to learn stuff i dont want to do until im ready to get to the stuff i want to do. Imagine a simple example: I want to play guitar and of course my fantasy is to play some cool songs. The problem is, you first need to learn the very basics of fingerpositioning. Yes, you have to start somewhere, but its still so hard to overcome the stuff you dont want to do, in order to do the stuff you wanna do. Programs like blender have infinite possibilties and whatever comes up into your mind you can create. But because it has infinite options for you, you also get hit by a truck by all the different functions.
Holy smokes, this video is worth pure gold. I really thought Iam kind of alone with this, great to hear that other creative people or generally people who always want to learn something new and improve "suffer" of this aswell. Great video, Iam not even interested in Blender but the general meaning of this video is quite good. Was your only resource to get to those tips the first book you mentioned or do you have any other resources about this aswell? Really want to sharpen my mind about this topic! Best Regards!
As someone that decided to make my final IB film an animation, that looming deadline over my shoulder helped me learn in five months, more than I ever learned in two years in any other program.
7:48 I agree with this, I am currently 16 years old intentionally trying to learn blender3D to just kill my gaming addiction and replace it to blender instead, I've spent almost 7 months learning blender3D, and yes now I love watching Blender3D tutorials and apply it in my project or create something I've learnt so far from Blender community, it's been a journey and I am not done yet! 👍
Hi guys. So I have been using blender for 2 years. I once asked a person on Instagram whether he jot notes for learning a 3D software. He says he doesn't and reply me, "Who learns driving a car by making notes (or even with pen and paper)?" That really bugs me. I tried different methods to learn Blender. Last year, I got Creative Shrimp's hard surface modeling course. I tried watching the tutorial for every minute, pause the video and then try the action myself on Blender. "After you try it out, you will easily remember it." Without making any note, I believe I can memorize what I did. But it did not work out at all. Due to my busy schedule, I am not able to assign a big chunk of time to watch that course. Sometimes there might be a 2 week interval before I went back to where I stopped. And I totally forgot what I learnt last time. So I have to re-watch the same material again and again, just to forget again and again. It gives me a very hard feeling that I mis-spent my time. That is where another method comes in. I will watch the video course and pause it from time to time to make notes. For example, I will use Adobe illustrator or Powerpoint to make a step by step note for that particular video course. Simply speaking, there will be a "note equivalent" for every clip in the video course. To exaggerate, even when he presses a ctrl + Shift + E and then "mark sharp", I will pause the video and record every action he does. After I have made a myself-friendly and step by step all cleared note, I will start looking at the notes and replicate what the tutor does. I find this method hugely advantageous. Here is why. I do not have to revisit to the video and trying to find out a particular step. Because I made a powerpoint version, I have an at-a-glance note so I can easily find out the steps on my notes. Also, that at-a-glance note experience makes it very clear about the step by step instruction. I do not have to hopscotch here and there in the video to jump between time lines, which gives me a feel of straying. Another hugely beneficial point is that I am making something of my own. Even if I return after a 2 week interval, I do not remember any of the video but I am acquainted with the notes I made. It gives me a feeling of consistency. An embodiment and evidence of me making some progress. A huge contrast to the "watch and try --> forget = no progress" experience. But it has its short-coming. A 10 minute clip may consume me another 30-40 minutes to make it into a powerpoint note because I need to pause the video from time to time, use the screen saver, paste the image on the powerpoint and make an annotation of what has been done in the video and the shortcut for it. Only after such process will I start practicing according to the note. Also, during this 30-40 minute, I feel like I am a copy and paste machine without learning anything. I can only start learning by doing it after the note is complete and has a clear procedure. Do you guys face a similar predicament? Do you use that watch it/ try it method? Or you use watch it/make note and categorize it/try it method?
babydolll I can’t say I have a similar problem, but I do understand. Tutorial videos pack in a lot of information. It’s the whole Flowers for Algernon concept, where you may learn something quickly, but you can easily lose that knowledge just as fast. I’d say you found a good method that works for you. We all learn differently, and if those notes are helping you retain information than I’d say keep doing what you’re doing. I’ve only been using Blender for a few months, but something that’s been helping me retain information is simply screwing up... like... a LOT. When I watch a tutorial, I try to do something similar, but not exact. I feel I don’t exactly learn best when it’s like following a recipe. So I try to do something else that covers the same topics. For example, if I’m watching a tutorial on how to build and texture an anvil, I’ll try to build something completely different and shade that instead. Another thing I try to do is focus my learning. There’s SO much to blender, so I’ll try to think of projects that are focused on what I want to learn. Last week, I wanted to get better at sculpting, so that’s all I did. I didn’t spend time on UV unwrapping it, or really do any advanced shading to my character. All I wanted to do is sculpt. Focusing that learning has helped me actually finish some projects, rather than just scrapping them moments later. The only downside of this is that since you’re not following along, many mistakes will come your way. But that’s just how I learn: by screwing up so much until I eventually get it right. It takes longer, but at least once the mistake is resolved, it sticks with me better.
Great video. I particularly hate you for making that one click comment because now I have no excuse. But I do think the deadline would help very much. Thank you kindly for the video.
grgbpm basically everyone is thrightened to start. It usually seems like the big leap thing. once u start it gets much easier. So instead of beginning let's say an essay while thinking that you have a whole big essay to write, make a objective for yourself just to write one word, then when u do same thing for ex. every morning, it starts getting easier
basically, if you start with just one thing, you will not stop just at that, but continue longer (15min or 3 hours) and even finish what you wanted to do... maybe.
I agree. The beginning is the hardest. Before I sit down to draw I'm filled with self loathing (for not turning off my distractions sooner) and doubt that my work will ever look like those I admire; but when I do manage to get something down, even just a copy, I tend to forget some of that and just work... ...till my attention drifts I'm back to being distracted for another week or three. (I wish he'd made a point of perseverance)
I just finished a long conversation with my wife expressing frustrations over never having the time to make progress in Blender. I sat down and watched this video. You directly addressed every single problem I've been struggling with. This was exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you, man!
bro this video was deep, thanks for these tips of motivation man! you're one of the best! keep it up, to say that i really appreciate it is an understatement!!!
I can tell you right now that listing to educational videos like this instead of news and political drama while at work is making me 500% happier already.
I think your happiness cannot be 0 and I can prof it by contradiction. Lets assume that a hobby like Blender makes your 4 times more happier. Now assum you have a happiness of 0. (I assume that the scala of happiness is defined by a field of real numbers) The normal way to increse a value 4 times would by multiplying by 4. But if we do this with 0 it is not working. 0 * 4 = 0 As we kann see the value of happiness can't imporved if 0 is a valid value therfore 0 is no valid value. q.e.d.
I thought my answer was funny. But if you dont't agree with that, I will be sorry. Of course I have to improve my english. But without trying there is no chance of improving. Thaks for your feedback.
Your videos are always really motivating. I have been watching them for a long time and am actually starting an animation club at my school where I am teaching blender to other students. I will be sharing this video to my group. Thank you for all you do!
Man, this is something that I've been battling for a while now. Its good to hear someone voice this and lay it out on the table, and I can share this with people who I think it might benefit. Good work! Thanks and love your videos and assistance with blender.
For all those trying to break into RUclips, Starting a business or changing a lifestyle, watch this Gentleman's videos. Every aspect from positioning, editing, delivery, knowledge and integrity has been brought to a top-shelf level. ( I'm not kissing arse, it's obvious this is one of the handful on RUclips you want to observe and learn from). Blender seems secondary to what he is teaching, I feel bad for you if you "don't get it".
Thanks for this one. It's something I've been struggling with for a while now. I got into Blender a while back when I was ill and since getting back to "normal" life have struggled to find the time. I'll give your suggestions a try.
Ozagras Unfortunately I don't even get time to watch TV, so there's nothing to replace. My time is taken up watching my sick son and working. Still haven't managed to work Blender into my schedule, even after this post.
I think these tips can, of course, be applied for whatever you wish to learn. I'm actually a game developer but also I want to get better with 3d modeling and rendering because I really like it and someday be as good as you.
Does anyone realize how good and useful this video really is? These tips can be used for *ANY* endeavor, especially in pursuing interests, hobbies and career goals. It ought to be entitled "Too busy to learn _______."
Paul, some youtubers take RUclips like a full time work, they need the money so I understand them, and I think you should understand them too. I mean if I had the opportunity to make more money for the price of 15 seconds, I would obviously do it.
then you need see him cry about open source stopping him form making money and how he has polygon that texture palce and how epic gives stuff out free for unreal users and note if hes not for money show how you do that i call bullshit where i see it if not for jim koroovey youd be also paying for rigging shit
Another idea is if anybody is too busy to learn Blender, then try another software. That's what I did. I now use Wings 3D and Anim8tor and both software programs are great, they're free too, they're more intuitive and they got me to building what I needed within a few minutes. I found those two programs and haven't looked back since.
Honestly THE best motivational tips I've yet heard. Most others I've heard are harder to apply or stick to, but these are actually doable. Thanks, man.
"Scorpion Tank" Work in progress: facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1436973002996155&set=picfp.100000504069421.1411275222232600&type=3&theater "Scorpin Tank Top View" facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1689833591043427&set=p.1689833591043427&type=3&theater
Great tips, thank you. As you say, this applies to many different disciplines. I've had many problems learning 3D software just because I'm saying I'm too busy. I'm glad I found your video
Amazing tips. I love how your videos are well organized and very informative. Your references and metaphors are on point too! Great videos, the amount of likes don't represent just how useful your work is! Thank you!
Yes, this is a great format. Here is a question that you might use in the future. A big thing I get caught up in is how to do things in an exact way. I learned SketchUp first, and it was easy to feel comfortable that I was putting an object EXACTLY on the ground. or making something EXACTLY the right size, and rotated just right, making sure no surface is hidden and snaps to other objects. While this is good in engineering (my day job), it prevents me from being creative, exploring, or getting things done. Any suggestions?
I use Blender and Sketchup too, and finally those tools are oriented for 2 different uses. I personally prefer modeling in Sketchup because of its EXACT way of modeling. But Blender is much more flexible when it comes to organic modeling. Finally, it's like comparing 2 hammers. One is light and can be used at the top of a scale in one hand just for small ties. The second is much more heavy, with a long handle and can be used to drive a pole into the ground. You would not try to use one in place of the other, no? So is the same for software. It's just a matter of using the right tool for the right task.
Just started with the Donut tutorial last weekend (after moving away from Source Film Maker) and I'm addicted to the style and personality of your videos. You have such a refreshing and motivating aura that makes learning new things a lot of fun. This video right here in particular is a true gem. There's so much wisdom in these 10 minutes that you just casually drop. Thank you so much for your channel and for sharing your knowledge and passion with us all.
Hey Andrew, I know you've written about this subject on your site but I was wondering if you could make a video about render times. Not only what you can do to reduce the time taken to render one frame but specifically what contributes to a longer render time. And will you ever make a video focused on the Blender Internal engine and it's pros and cons? Good advice in this video mate.
All observations, tips and citations were awesome; another thing to consider when hitting a block that I've noted is all the ideas that flood your mind when you're in a position where you aren't able to use something --"I could be doing this right now, or I could have done that..." kind of thing, sort of pointing out the fact that we tend to take things for granted. Fool yourself into deprivation where that creative flood hits you as best as possible. Another thought orbits your childhood fascination with an object like a toy or device --try to look at what it is you want to do right now and visualize how that object might fit into what you're doing as it could stimulate or outright trigger some creative process. Anyway, awesome video as usual.
Don't install it, run the portable version. 🤔 I don't even remember if there is such a thing as an installer for Windows anymore, but I'm sure there is a portable version that doesn't need installation. Simply unzip and create an appropriate shortcut. 🤷🏾♂️
Or, switch to Linux. 😁 On Linux, you don't have to install blender. You can simply get the zipped format and extract and then run the executable from within each time. Saves time launching.
The 10-minute slot thing is so true. I get 30 minutes lunch break at work. I spend 15 to 20 minutes eating my lunch and the remaining time doing research for my Blender projects, or experimenting with Blender etc. Works a treat and usually gets me fired up enough to put in an hour or two in the evening.
I was trained on Maya but eventually got sick of it and switched to Blender. Never looked back. Its a learning curve for sure but definitely worth it in my opinion. Thank you for being awesome, Andrew!
Probably the best YT video I have watched. Every pointer had me going "yes that's me! That's exactly my problem engaging my creative work!" Wish I could give you more than 1 like!
You are a very inspiring guy and I don't tend to begin liking random people on the internet but I did your Donut-Blender-Tutorial and now I can't stop watching your videos. I hate you for making me like a random youtube-dude so much :D Keep up the greatness.
this is a great video. please keep making them. I put a sticky on the desktop reminding me of Blender tutorials I haven't tried. I find myself more motivated when I am working on a project. If I want a park with a water fountain. I now "have to" learn how to make a fountain, and that leads to learning particle systems and fluids and all sorts of wonderful things to finish a project. I get "instant" gratification every day I get just one flower right, or learn what a Bezier curve will do. I find that information from all you fantastic selfless people who take time to post the tutorials and encouragement. so...thanks man. you don't suck.
Sidowse that makes no sense. I take the same time learning Blender as Solidworks. Thats not the reason you use expensive programs. You dont learn Houdini or Cinema 4D over the night, even over a year
Extremely fantastic points that you make in this video. Nice unique video on the subject of learning something new. I have been dealing with this hurdle for awhile, but not exactly with learning some new, but with learning many new things at once. Just needed to remember to take one thing at a time. Outstanding job, keep up the great work.
do you recommend to learn two or more programs simultaneously? for example, 30 minutes of Blender, 30 minutes of After Effects and 30 minutes of Photoshop everyday day.
UltraGaivalas sure why not! Provided you're not getting confused about which shortcuts are for which, I've found no problem learning Zbrush and Fusion while using blender.
Blender Guru I often get confused because I use paint tool sai in which you zoom in by scrolling inwards and zoom out by scrolling outwards, which is the complete opposite of blender. I always find myself zooming in by scrolling outwards in blender and moving stuff in paint tool sai with G :(
Very helpful and inspiring talks, Andrew! Thank you! I esp like the idea of choosing your hobby like Blender over watching TV or going to the movies. Excellent.
You should add a little window in the corner with the Blender UI, just like a joke haha/ Also I started learning Blender(FINALLY!) with your videos I have a list with other channels that offer like low poly stuff, cycles rendering,etc etc and I'm finally lerning because I want to make a game this year(even if it's crap!(I will say is abandoned art!!)). I even tried to model myself a karambit knife and wasn't perfect but at least was close to it, even tried some textures from poliigon for the steel.
Hi Bojan Babic, Just read your comment and im like"This girl shares my dream...." I would loke to work with you if you do not mind. I'm a blender artist as well
Bojan Babic Congratulations! I have a similar goal. This channel is particularly helpful for learning because he gives you the knowledge you'll need to do something on your own. I've learned that with most other tutorials, they walk you through what to do without explaining why or what details may need special attention. I'm usually left clueless on how to apply that knowledge to my own renders in the future. Good luck with your video game!
Kuma Suna Yeah it's basically that, most of tutorials repeat themselves sure but repeating something doesn't explain it. Even if he fails or forgets something in this channel there's always someone in the comments adding that info so you can learn, for example with the donuts model I had a problem with changin sizes and someone in the comments already gave the answer to that. Good luck with your goal too!
Man... And I thought I had a strange behavior regarding my work habits. This is priceless informations to me thank you very much for this. I'm kind of happy to see other people struggling with this. Not because I am happy to see people struggling but because I feel relieved knowing is not just me and knowing there is methods and mindsets to correct this. Again thanks a lot.
Something fantastic about this video is that the tips apply, to any artistic process, and its, absolutely fantastic, i feel really lucky that I stumbled across this, thank you for making this.
From the bottom of my heart, Thank you sooooo much! I came here for Blender-related content but ended up inspired me to solve some problems I've been facing lately. Thank you :')
you know i was sure i'd dislike this as i generally do talks, but since you're always so encouraging and rational about your approaches i thought i'd try it and to my surprise i found a lot of gems you said here. Thank you for always being so positive! PS: yeayy, you're learning Zbrush! Zbrush+Blender for rendering has been my thing in the past years and I'm loving it.
Thanks BG, good advice, and it's really good for me to hear this kind of stuff on occasion. I'm on the harrowing path of trying to teach myself programming and Unity from scratch, and have been watching your videos for about a year or so while I pick up and practice some Blender basics. I'll probably end up specializing more in game development or something rather than animation, but your advice is helpful for all of this stuff and is a good reminder that I'm not alone in this struggle. Cheers!
Nobody is that dumb. Some people just become frustated about what is normal. At the beggining nobody knows nothing, so be ok with feeling dumb. Blender guru also was like that
This was a really good find, the last point especially struck a chord with me, it makes a lot of sense and it's very applicable to me lately as I've been doing a lot more instant gratification activities instead of my hobby.
Give and take, in the long run you'll learn more and feel better about learning better, no one is telling you to give up the good stuff, just, pick up something else, if you're looking in to trying to do something else, every once in a while.
Games are no hobby, you achieve nothing. I discovered to my delight that I'm crap at games, so I learnt photography, programming, music, luthiery, electronics, animation, drawing and writing. Games are the same as soap operas - you are taken on an emotional journey with people who don't exist, doing things that never happened in a place that doesn't exist. Now get off that chair and go and do something with your life - remember the worst two words in the world are 'If only...'
@@PrinceWesterburg If that was supposed to be inspiring it failed... Next time remember that to convince someone : 1- dont fully reject their points, video games can be useful to an extent 2- dont go into details about yourself as it takes the person away from your point 3- end it with a compromise solution instead of a saying, its better to help the person. What you did basically looked like braging which discredits your point because if you feel the need to brag about something you aren't comfortable about it :p Just killing time by writing this before going for an exam wish me luck x)
thank you for this video :) i am an aspiring cartoonist & illustrator, and i've been trying to keep up with daily art practice, while dipping my toes in different mediums. I found out about Blender today, and i've never been comfortable with using computer programs, but this one is completely free and i found your beginner tutorial videos, so i decided that i will give it my best shot!
Hey, i'm trying to sell my 3D models on a few different sites, I've lowered the prices a lot but they still aren't selling :( could you give me some tips for selling my models?
Great content man! Of course it applies to any given hobby. But I think it's valuable to hear it from someone engaged in a totally different field than myself. I do music and listening to other musicians, I become deaf. But hearing you say equal stuff makes me have to apply it to music for myself. And that makes it 10 times more powerful. Also, you're just the right amount of talkative, not to little, not to much. Keep it up!
My Question: I learned the basics of Blender, however, I can not design anything better than cups or tables. Every time I design something, I mess it up and I give up. Should I give up, start something else and be happy that maybe I can do that one or keep trying and feel bad that I can't do it? Because you know motivation is important. Thanks a lot if you answer my question?
I'm no guru in anything, but when you can't create yet, just keep following more tutorials! The reason you can't create well yet is because you don't have the core skills to do it. Let others take you by your hands and guide you.
Maybe if the Blender Foundation actually ... PAID ATTENTION TO YOUR PROPOSAL !!! people would be less intimidated and more inclined to learn more about Blender ... but then again ... Blender Is For Blender Artists ... right ... RIGHT !?!? smh
I straight up rage quit Blender because of managing the Windows drove me insane. I learned Maya and the UI in 2017 has everything organized and out of the way and it was a lot easier for me even tough Maya is considered to be way harder to learn
The thing that endears Blender to me is the fact that the UI is fully modular and you can modify it on the fly to optimize your workflow. That and you can script absolutely anything
NᴏᴠɪᴄᴇIɴDɪsɢᴜɪsᴇ I think Blender like Zbrush should try to make their UIs more standardized like Maya and Photoshop. Zbrush is easy for me because it was the first program I learned but I hear it is a nightmare for a lot of people. Blender has a similar problem.
Thanks!! I'm trying to learn Blender because as a kid, I loved to program in the warcraft 3 map editor. I used it to learn Photoshop for skinning, and it kept going from there until my parents took my computer away because I was on it too much. Now I'm constantly trying to get that motivation back so I can actually create instead of just visualizing all the time. This helps. It's tough to motivate myself to learn but this helps.
Couldn't agree more on the first two points. I was slowly learning blender for something else, but then I realized its potential for presentations. Of course, those presentations being for university, they obviously had a due date. Yeah, my first presentation was a disaster - but hey, I did it, and the second one was already a lot better. And that really gave me the kick start I needed to get into blender. Now I try to get around to it every couple of days, ideally every day, just for a half hour.
This is great advice and really speaks to why I can't do anything. I call it "the barrier." The last tip was great. I need to remember that the suffering is worth learning something new because the contentment will be four times greater than if I did nothing or just watched TV. Awesome!
I like this format. Now, with all these tips you basically left us with no excuses. Well done! We can come up with more excuses though... I'm sure;) nice video, thanks. Seriously!
I just spent 9 minutes and 44 seconds of my time productively. Thank you!My go-to TAFE guru said "It's not about finding time, it's about allocating time! Then, you don't have to waste the time finding the time!" Kind of works for me...some times
how to learn blender my 4 steps. 1. watch captain disillusion blender speech so you get immediately. intrigued 2. find this amazing guy Andrew and start watching the beginners series. He already know all your problems, he just walks in front of you and fix them for you 3.Do along. Dont be afraid to pause and watch again if you left behind. it also helps to work in 2.8 vs Andreew 2.79(i think) when recording the videos. This some times make you not find specific things and when fixing them gives you a big reward 4. watch this video or more advanced videos as fun when not learning so you can get even more inspired dude please continue to so this podcasty lovely webinar / videos, create from scratch whatever you want, is so pleasing to watch, if i can help editing or anything just let me know
This is something everyone should watch, not only aspiring Blender-artists.
I agree. I use Maya, but I'm more passionate about drawing and lately, my passion hasn't been used properly because I kept putting it off for instant gratification. I need to be tough on myself and this video is amazing.
Agree 100 %!
Totally agreed! This guy probably should start offering his "advice services" to a wider audience!
(coming from a project manager & TD!)
I am currently doing a project, which includes blender, but is not exclusive to, and i completely relate to what Andrew says, i have a very big struggle starting to work on it, but as soon as i start, i can't stop, i will carry on for hours on end. When he said that you get 4x "more happiness" from doing your hobby than instant gratification, i have realized I have been a lot happier lately.
You're goddamn right everyone should watch it. Very good video. Heck, I'm a concept artist working mainly in 2d, so nothing to do here, yet I find this video very useful and motivational. If you're wondering, I'm watching these series because I'd like to pump more 3d into my workflow to be faster and better.
This also applies 100% to programming.
RealTimeX what do you mean?
@@sifiso5055 I think he meant platform scripting using a non built-in programming language
This really applies to everything anyone could want to learn
@RealTimeX Lol same here, i take 2 projects, one with Blender and another with PHP, and sometimes i take all my time to finish one of those instead of finishing them at the same time
I focus on scripting for Roblox games. I've started learning scripting about 2 years ago, but then I stopped. I came back recently and have been really active. I started learning how to use blender 2 days ago. This is my third day of Blender.
These are actually amazing life tips to any kind of action you want to perform (a task/ hobby/ exercise)!
1) Deadline
2) Do the task in small spare time windows
3) Decide and begin the task by just doing one simple action (to get started)
4) Recognize the happiness gained from finishing the task (or from learning from the task)
I didn't see your post here until I had posted mine, but it's almost exactly like it lol You're 100% right!
Exactly mate cause we all want to improve ourselves and being productif ! Let's get new habbits every day ! ✊
When I started learning 3d modeling I used to work on way to easy one's to learn all the basic at first and so many types on RUclips. I spent 3 weeks on Andrew's donuts tutorial by spend an hour a day before bed. From last month I let my friends know that I'm working on a project and releasing in the weekend. That makes me make time to spend on blender everyday 2 hours an hour before bed and an hour in morning during coffee time. I don't force myself only doing big projects every week sometimes things get complicated and drives you nuts. So, I do one small and big projects every other week. Thanks for great tutorials Andrew
He posted this 4 years ago, and i am watching this for the first time. Still so relevant, as i am coming across this exact problem with blender, you are a legend sir, thank you so much for the priceless content that you put out for us! God bless.
"Art is never finished, it's abandoned"
~'They'
Lol
damn, those non binary folks are wise
Thanks Andrew, you really are a great speaker.
XD
@@MohakB Not really duuudee
The biggest hurdle for me is always this:
When i become intrested in something, than thats because i want my idea immediatly put up in reality.
It doesent mean that im not willing to spend time, but it means that i first have to learn stuff i dont want to do until im ready to get to the stuff i want to do.
Imagine a simple example: I want to play guitar and of course my fantasy is to play some cool songs.
The problem is, you first need to learn the very basics of fingerpositioning. Yes, you have to start somewhere, but its still so hard to overcome the stuff you dont want to do, in order to do the stuff you wanna do.
Programs like blender have infinite possibilties and whatever comes up into your mind you can create. But because it has infinite options for you, you also get hit by a truck by all the different functions.
Totally me!
Holy smokes, this video is worth pure gold. I really thought Iam kind of alone with this, great to hear that other creative people or generally people who always want to learn something new and improve "suffer" of this aswell. Great video, Iam not even interested in Blender but the general meaning of this video is quite good.
Was your only resource to get to those tips the first book you mentioned or do you have any other resources about this aswell? Really want to sharpen my mind about this topic!
Best Regards!
ArmaganVideos He also sad that he got one tip from a guy.
Which book he suggested for using blender? please answer
RUclips's algorithm is a curious beast. This is what I got recommended when I was trying to escape my maths exercises.
😂🤣😂
@@qtbrniis You have some very good oldies in your channel. You have good taste in music.!
As someone that decided to make my final IB film an animation, that looming deadline over my shoulder helped me learn in five months, more than I ever learned in two years in any other program.
7:48 I agree with this, I am currently 16 years old intentionally trying to learn blender3D to just kill my gaming addiction and replace it to blender instead, I've spent almost 7 months learning blender3D, and yes now I love watching Blender3D tutorials and apply it in my project or create something I've learnt so far from Blender community, it's been a journey and I am not done yet! 👍
This is not only great advice for blender, but for any hobby. And I really needed to hear it. Thanks
Rayth69 your pfp makes this comment even better
Hi guys. So I have been using blender for 2 years.
I once asked a person on Instagram whether he jot notes for learning a 3D software. He says he doesn't and reply me, "Who learns driving a car by making notes (or even with pen and paper)?"
That really bugs me. I tried different methods to learn Blender. Last year, I got Creative Shrimp's hard surface modeling course. I tried watching the tutorial for every minute, pause the video and then try the action myself on Blender. "After you try it out, you will easily remember it." Without making any note, I believe I can memorize what I did. But it did not work out at all. Due to my busy schedule, I am not able to assign a big chunk of time to watch that course. Sometimes there might be a 2 week interval before I went back to where I stopped. And I totally forgot what I learnt last time. So I have to re-watch the same material again and again, just to forget again and again. It gives me a very hard feeling that I mis-spent my time.
That is where another method comes in. I will watch the video course and pause it from time to time to make notes. For example, I will use Adobe illustrator or Powerpoint to make a step by step note for that particular video course. Simply speaking, there will be a "note equivalent" for every clip in the video course. To exaggerate, even when he presses a ctrl + Shift + E and then "mark sharp", I will pause the video and record every action he does. After I have made a myself-friendly and step by step all cleared note, I will start looking at the notes and replicate what the tutor does. I find this method hugely advantageous.
Here is why. I do not have to revisit to the video and trying to find out a particular step. Because I made a powerpoint version, I have an at-a-glance note so I can easily find out the steps on my notes. Also, that at-a-glance note experience makes it very clear about the step by step instruction. I do not have to hopscotch here and there in the video to jump between time lines, which gives me a feel of straying. Another hugely beneficial point is that I am making something of my own. Even if I return after a 2 week interval, I do not remember any of the video but I am acquainted with the notes I made. It gives me a feeling of consistency. An embodiment and evidence of me making some progress. A huge contrast to the "watch and try --> forget = no progress" experience.
But it has its short-coming. A 10 minute clip may consume me another 30-40 minutes to make it into a powerpoint note because I need to pause the video from time to time, use the screen saver, paste the image on the powerpoint and make an annotation of what has been done in the video and the shortcut for it. Only after such process will I start practicing according to the note. Also, during this 30-40 minute, I feel like I am a copy and paste machine without learning anything. I can only start learning by doing it after the note is complete and has a clear procedure.
Do you guys face a similar predicament?
Do you use that watch it/ try it method? Or you use watch it/make note and categorize it/try it method?
babydolll I can’t say I have a similar problem, but I do understand. Tutorial videos pack in a lot of information. It’s the whole Flowers for Algernon concept, where you may learn something quickly, but you can easily lose that knowledge just as fast. I’d say you found a good method that works for you. We all learn differently, and if those notes are helping you retain information than I’d say keep doing what you’re doing. I’ve only been using Blender for a few months, but something that’s been helping me retain information is simply screwing up... like... a LOT. When I watch a tutorial, I try to do something similar, but not exact. I feel I don’t exactly learn best when it’s like following a recipe. So I try to do something else that covers the same topics. For example, if I’m watching a tutorial on how to build and texture an anvil, I’ll try to build something completely different and shade that instead. Another thing I try to do is focus my learning. There’s SO much to blender, so I’ll try to think of projects that are focused on what I want to learn. Last week, I wanted to get better at sculpting, so that’s all I did. I didn’t spend time on UV unwrapping it, or really do any advanced shading to my character. All I wanted to do is sculpt. Focusing that learning has helped me actually finish some projects, rather than just scrapping them moments later. The only downside of this is that since you’re not following along, many mistakes will come your way. But that’s just how I learn: by screwing up so much until I eventually get it right. It takes longer, but at least once the mistake is resolved, it sticks with me better.
that was very helpful, thank you !!!
I do Blender if i can,but it is 2-5 h a day ,maybe 2 months..I want to send my projecta to someone to say is it good or bad..
+Blender Guru 7:02 "it's 11 Pm and time to bed"
Me: (looks at clock) 3:30AM... Sigh....
vignesh sivakumar 4:14 here
@@guidorussoheck2100 oh
@@guidorussoheck2100 bruh, others wake up at that time
Great video. I particularly hate you for making that one click comment because now I have no excuse. But I do think the deadline would help very much. Thank you kindly for the video.
haha. Yeah it's odd, coz once you start, you wonder why you didn't do it earlier :P
i am not sure to understand that #3 tips mean :)
grgbpm basically everyone is thrightened to start. It usually seems like the big leap thing. once u start it gets much easier. So instead of beginning let's say an essay while thinking that you have a whole big essay to write, make a objective for yourself just to write one word, then when u do same thing for ex. every morning, it starts getting easier
basically, if you start with just one thing, you will not stop just at that, but continue longer (15min or 3 hours) and even finish what you wanted to do... maybe.
I agree. The beginning is the hardest. Before I sit down to draw I'm filled with self loathing (for not turning off my distractions sooner) and doubt that my work will ever look like those I admire; but when I do manage to get something down, even just a copy, I tend to forget some of that and just work...
...till my attention drifts I'm back to being distracted for another week or three. (I wish he'd made a point of perseverance)
I just finished a long conversation with my wife expressing frustrations over never having the time to make progress in Blender. I sat down and watched this video. You directly addressed every single problem I've been struggling with. This was exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you, man!
bro this video was deep, thanks for these tips of motivation man! you're one of the best! keep it up, to say that i really appreciate it is an understatement!!!
Thanks mate :)
omg you replied!!! you're so welcome!!! i'm seriously fangirling right now even though i'm a guy lol
I keep coming back to this video, long after I left the digital art industry. You are a great speaker and this is some sage advice. Thanks for it.
Go ahead and make more of these! It's well thought-out and quite insightful.
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I can tell you right now that listing to educational videos like this instead of news and political drama while at work is making me 500% happier already.
This aged well. i am so sick of politics.
Do Hobbys; Now with 4x more happiness 😄
You're doing good as a motivation coach 🙃
Valle Marx but if your happiness is 0, it doesnt matter ecs dee
I think your happiness cannot be 0 and I can prof it by contradiction.
Lets assume that a hobby like Blender makes your 4 times more happier.
Now assum you have a happiness of 0.
(I assume that the scala of happiness is defined by a field of real numbers)
The normal way to increse a value 4 times would by multiplying by 4.
But if we do this with 0 it is not working.
0 * 4 = 0
As we kann see the value of happiness can't imporved if 0 is a valid value therfore 0 is no valid value.
q.e.d.
janmoritzz lol it was a joke, maybe work on your grammar instead
I thought my answer was funny.
But if you dont't agree with that, I will be sorry.
Of course I have to improve my english. But without trying there is no chance of improving.
Thaks for your feedback.
+jammoritzz I did like your comment! :P
Your videos are always really motivating. I have been watching them for a long time and am actually starting an animation club at my school where I am teaching blender to other students. I will be sharing this video to my group. Thank you for all you do!
Man, this is something that I've been battling for a while now. Its good to hear someone voice this and lay it out on the table, and I can share this with people who I think it might benefit. Good work! Thanks and love your videos and assistance with blender.
For all those trying to break into RUclips, Starting a business or changing a lifestyle, watch this Gentleman's videos. Every aspect from positioning, editing, delivery, knowledge and integrity has been brought to a top-shelf level. ( I'm not kissing arse, it's obvious this is one of the handful on RUclips you want to observe and learn from). Blender seems secondary to what he is teaching, I feel bad for you if you "don't get it".
4:52 _Maybe the kid was Rowling around_
Handsome Aangward WOULD say something like that...
One click also works for Netflix series “I’m gonna watch just one episode”... then half a season later at 2am.
That and Pringles.
Thanks for this one. It's something I've been struggling with for a while now. I got into Blender a while back when I was ill and since getting back to "normal" life have struggled to find the time. I'll give your suggestions a try.
Cool! If you find any that work, please return later and respond.
Danial Carroll I would also try your suggestions and would come back again with the brilliant results I'm expecting now
Basically you'd have to replace watching television.
Ozagras Unfortunately I don't even get time to watch TV, so there's nothing to replace. My time is taken up watching my sick son and working. Still haven't managed to work Blender into my schedule, even after this post.
I think these tips can, of course, be applied for whatever you wish to learn. I'm actually a game developer but also I want to get better with 3d modeling and rendering because I really like it and someday be as good as you.
"Click one thing"
[clicks pause button] What now?......Andrew why arent you answering me?
ChurchofEpsilon loooooool.. this comment made my day XD
You deserve a medal!:) LOL!
*mission failed, we'll get him next time!*
U made my day
You'll never succeed buddy, you're missing the bigger picture
Does anyone realize how good and useful this video really is? These tips can be used for *ANY* endeavor, especially in pursuing interests, hobbies and career goals. It ought to be entitled "Too busy to learn _______."
The video lasts 9:45 min, i've finally found a RUclipsr not interested in money 😂😂
First of all he is a good teacher
@@r.k.b2055 a very good teacher
Idubbz has many vids what are like 9:53, he is also the type not really interested in money
Paul, some youtubers take RUclips like a full time work, they need the money so I understand them, and I think you should understand them too. I mean if I had the opportunity to make more money for the price of 15 seconds, I would obviously do it.
then you need see him cry about open source stopping him form making money and how he has polygon that texture palce and how epic gives stuff out free for unreal users and note if hes not for money show how you do that
i call bullshit where i see it
if not for jim koroovey youd be also paying for rigging shit
That was 100% worth watching. A lesson learned. Thank you! You're more than just a teacher.
Another idea is if anybody is too busy to learn Blender, then try another software. That's what I did. I now use Wings 3D and Anim8tor and both software programs are great, they're free too, they're more intuitive and they got me to building what I needed within a few minutes. I found those two programs and haven't looked back since.
Honestly THE best motivational tips I've yet heard. Most others I've heard are harder to apply or stick to, but these are actually doable. Thanks, man.
Andrew Price is my favorite person! Been watching Blender Guru for at least 3 years, and I'm starting to get kinda pro, thanks mainly to Andrew. :D
Chris Pridemore I'd love to see some of your renders!
"Scorpion Tank" Work in progress: facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1436973002996155&set=picfp.100000504069421.1411275222232600&type=3&theater
"Scorpin Tank Top View" facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1689833591043427&set=p.1689833591043427&type=3&theater
My skills in 3D almost all came from Andrew and his RUclips Channel. . . :D He's such an awesome guy!
A bunch of works in progress
Rail Gun Tank I am working on: facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1713412772018842&set=a.100507383309397.966.100000504069421&type=3&theater
Great tips, thank you. As you say, this applies to many different disciplines. I've had many problems learning 3D software just because I'm saying I'm too busy. I'm glad I found your video
The guru: look for ~10minute windows
The video: _is 10 minutes_
Me: 🤯
Amazing tips. I love how your videos are well organized and very informative. Your references and metaphors are on point too! Great videos, the amount of likes don't represent just how useful your work is! Thank you!
Yes, this is a great format. Here is a question that you might use in the future. A big thing I get caught up in is how to do things in an exact way. I learned SketchUp first, and it was easy to feel comfortable that I was putting an object EXACTLY on the ground. or making something EXACTLY the right size, and rotated just right, making sure no surface is hidden and snaps to other objects. While this is good in engineering (my day job), it prevents me from being creative, exploring, or getting things done. Any suggestions?
I use Blender and Sketchup too, and finally those tools are oriented for 2 different uses. I personally prefer modeling in Sketchup because of its EXACT way of modeling. But Blender is much more flexible when it comes to organic modeling. Finally, it's like comparing 2 hammers. One is light and can be used at the top of a scale in one hand just for small ties. The second is much more heavy, with a long handle and can be used to drive a pole into the ground. You would not try to use one in place of the other, no? So is the same for software.
It's just a matter of using the right tool for the right task.
Peter Lieber Turn off object snap, be arbitrary on purpose!
Just started with the Donut tutorial last weekend (after moving away from Source Film Maker) and I'm addicted to the style and personality of your videos. You have such a refreshing and motivating aura that makes learning new things a lot of fun.
This video right here in particular is a true gem. There's so much wisdom in these 10 minutes that you just casually drop. Thank you so much for your channel and for sharing your knowledge and passion with us all.
Hey Andrew, I know you've written about this subject on your site but I was wondering if you could make a video about render times. Not only what you can do to reduce the time taken to render one frame but specifically what contributes to a longer render time.
And will you ever make a video focused on the Blender Internal engine and it's pros and cons? Good advice in this video mate.
All observations, tips and citations were awesome; another thing to consider when hitting a block that I've noted is all the ideas that flood your mind when you're in a position where you aren't able to use something --"I could be doing this right now, or I could have done that..." kind of thing, sort of pointing out the fact that we tend to take things for granted. Fool yourself into deprivation where that creative flood hits you as best as possible. Another thought orbits your childhood fascination with an object like a toy or device --try to look at what it is you want to do right now and visualize how that object might fit into what you're doing as it could stimulate or outright trigger some creative process.
Anyway, awesome video as usual.
"90% of the work is starting the project"
Me: *still waiting for Blender to load*
I think you should use Linux, it starts in like 3 secs
Don't install it, run the portable version. 🤔
I don't even remember if there is such a thing as an installer for Windows anymore, but I'm sure there is a portable version that doesn't need installation. Simply unzip and create an appropriate shortcut. 🤷🏾♂️
Or, switch to Linux. 😁
On Linux, you don't have to install blender. You can simply get the zipped format and extract and then run the executable from within each time. Saves time launching.
The 10-minute slot thing is so true. I get 30 minutes lunch break at work. I spend 15 to 20 minutes eating my lunch and the remaining time doing research for my Blender projects, or experimenting with Blender etc. Works a treat and usually gets me fired up enough to put in an hour or two in the evening.
That's so true, I learnt python programming like that. It took me 4 years though but now I am an advanced programmer now.
You just pushed me to re-open Blender and force myself to learn it, It's rare to find good talkers like you. Thank you.
I learned Blender to a basic degree back in Nov 2015. I'm starting it again. Hope this time I'll make it all the way :)
I was trained on Maya but eventually got sick of it and switched to Blender. Never looked back. Its a learning curve for sure but definitely worth it in my opinion. Thank you for being awesome, Andrew!
Thanks Andrew, great video!
(.....although the 10 minutes I was gonna spend on learning Blender today are up now.) :)
Edwin Vening lol😂😂😂😂....you still have 15 seconds!
It worked! ONe hour later and still at it.
Edwin Vening awesome dude!!!
Is pretty cool when you find people that really give good advices. Seems very wise and can be applied to many things.
*Lockdown*: Now, you have that large block of time.
Your videos comfort me. I suffer from clinical depression and for some reason watching your videos and applying them makes me feel so much better.
6:10 "And Lo and Behold: " and the add starts
Probably the best YT video I have watched. Every pointer had me going "yes that's me! That's exactly my problem engaging my creative work!" Wish I could give you more than 1 like!
4:53 the kid was Rowling around, yeah.
You are a very inspiring guy and I don't tend to begin liking random people on the internet but I did your Donut-Blender-Tutorial and now I can't stop watching your videos.
I hate you for making me like a random youtube-dude so much :D
Keep up the greatness.
I learned a lot of blender from having a lot of time with nothing better to do over holidays.
this is a great video. please keep making them. I put a sticky on the desktop reminding me of Blender tutorials I haven't tried. I find myself more motivated when I am working on a project. If I want a park with a water fountain. I now "have to" learn how to make a fountain, and that leads to learning particle systems and fluids and all sorts of wonderful things to finish a project. I get "instant" gratification every day I get just one flower right, or learn what a Bezier curve will do. I find that information from all you fantastic selfless people who take time to post the tutorials and encouragement. so...thanks man. you don't suck.
I'm still learning it. Been 11 years now. I find at least 30 min a week to learn/experiment.
Well it makes sense why it's taking so long to learn.
Sidowse that makes no sense. I take the same time learning Blender as Solidworks. Thats not the reason you use expensive programs. You dont learn Houdini or Cinema 4D over the night, even over a year
@@Sidowse awkward != hard
Extremely fantastic points that you make in this video. Nice unique video on the subject of learning something new. I have been dealing with this hurdle for awhile, but not exactly with learning some new, but with learning many new things at once. Just needed to remember to take one thing at a time. Outstanding job, keep up the great work.
do you recommend to learn two or more programs simultaneously? for example, 30 minutes of Blender, 30 minutes of After Effects and 30 minutes of Photoshop everyday day.
UltraGaivalas no
UltraGaivalas sure why not! Provided you're not getting confused about which shortcuts are for which, I've found no problem learning Zbrush and Fusion while using blender.
Blender Guru I often get confused because I use paint tool sai in which you zoom in by scrolling inwards and zoom out by scrolling outwards, which is the complete opposite of blender. I always find myself zooming in by scrolling outwards in blender and moving stuff in paint tool sai with G :(
Pentox I think you can reverse those settings in blender.
Sometimes I try to delete objects in Illustrator with the X button, and then I realize how dumb I am
Very helpful and inspiring talks, Andrew! Thank you! I esp like the idea of choosing your hobby like Blender over watching TV or going to the movies. Excellent.
You should add a little window in the corner with the Blender UI, just like a joke haha/ Also I started learning Blender(FINALLY!) with your videos I have a list with other channels that offer like low poly stuff, cycles rendering,etc etc and I'm finally lerning because I want to make a game this year(even if it's crap!(I will say is abandoned art!!)). I even tried to model myself a karambit knife and wasn't perfect but at least was close to it, even tried some textures from poliigon for the steel.
Hi Bojan Babic, Just read your comment and im like"This girl shares my dream...." I would loke to work with you if you do not mind.
I'm a blender artist as well
Bojan Babic Congratulations! I have a similar goal. This channel is particularly helpful for learning because he gives you the knowledge you'll need to do something on your own. I've learned that with most other tutorials, they walk you through what to do without explaining why or what details may need special attention. I'm usually left clueless on how to apply that knowledge to my own renders in the future. Good luck with your video game!
Temmy T lmao sorry to dissapoint you but Bojan is a male name lol
RemA012
Finally someone with brains, you deserve an award, seriously.
Kuma Suna
Yeah it's basically that, most of tutorials repeat themselves sure but repeating something doesn't explain it. Even if he fails or forgets something in this channel there's always someone in the comments adding that info so you can learn, for example with the donuts model I had a problem with changin sizes and someone in the comments already gave the answer to that. Good luck with your goal too!
Man... And I thought I had a strange behavior regarding my work habits. This is priceless informations to me thank you very much for this. I'm kind of happy to see other people struggling with this. Not because I am happy to see people struggling but because I feel relieved knowing is not just me and knowing there is methods and mindsets to correct this.
Again thanks a lot.
"10 minutes windows."
Tough if you're learning 3dsmax. By the time Max has completely loaded and is asking for license, the time is already up.
Something fantastic about this video is that the tips apply, to any artistic process, and its, absolutely fantastic, i feel really lucky that I stumbled across this, thank you for making this.
I made it halfway through and started playing Overwatch.
Me too
was playing a online game while listening xD
I listened while playing overwatch
8:04
From the bottom of my heart, Thank you sooooo much! I came here for Blender-related content but ended up inspired me to solve some problems I've been facing lately. Thank you :')
Someone: "I'm too busy."
Yeah, right. Turn off the TV.
you know i was sure i'd dislike this as i generally do talks, but since you're always so encouraging and rational about your approaches i thought i'd try it and to my surprise i found a lot of gems you said here. Thank you for always being so positive! PS: yeayy, you're learning Zbrush! Zbrush+Blender for rendering has been my thing in the past years and I'm loving it.
I wish I could watch this video but I am just too busy!
LOL you don't need to watch it. Just toss on some headphones and problem solved via your smartphone on the go 😉
Still busy?
Just agree to do one click.
I wish I could read this comment, but I am just too busy :(
@@pa.l.2499 to close the browser
Thanks BG, good advice, and it's really good for me to hear this kind of stuff on occasion. I'm on the harrowing path of trying to teach myself programming and Unity from scratch, and have been watching your videos for about a year or so while I pick up and practice some Blender basics. I'll probably end up specializing more in game development or something rather than animation, but your advice is helpful for all of this stuff and is a good reminder that I'm not alone in this struggle. Cheers!
But what if im too dumb to learn?
Nobody is that dumb. Some people just become frustated about what is normal. At the beggining nobody knows nothing, so be ok with feeling dumb. Blender guru also was like that
Did you try?
May be it is best to be a Potato! :D
Pop vitamin d and try again
@ Use Shilajit Gold instead. Hard on for Hard Surface Modeling
This was a really good find, the last point especially struck a chord with me, it makes a lot of sense and it's very applicable to me lately as I've been doing a lot more instant gratification activities instead of my hobby.
But ... but ... but... video games are my hobby :(
Give and take, in the long run you'll learn more and feel better about learning better, no one is telling you to give up the good stuff, just, pick up something else, if you're looking in to trying to do something else, every once in a while.
Games are no hobby, you achieve nothing. I discovered to my delight that I'm crap at games, so I learnt photography, programming, music, luthiery, electronics, animation, drawing and writing.
Games are the same as soap operas - you are taken on an emotional journey with people who don't exist, doing things that never happened in a place that doesn't exist.
Now get off that chair and go and do something with your life - remember the worst two words in the world are 'If only...'
@@PrinceWesterburg
If that was supposed to be inspiring it failed...
Next time remember that to convince someone :
1- dont fully reject their points, video games can be useful to an extent
2- dont go into details about yourself as it takes the person away from your point
3- end it with a compromise solution instead of a saying, its better to help the person.
What you did basically looked like braging which discredits your point because if you feel the need to brag about something you aren't comfortable about it :p
Just killing time by writing this before going for an exam wish me luck x)
@@carnage6968 rekt him
Then what are you doing here?
Very pertinent! Thank you for the pep-talk. Applicable to so many things in life. Thank you!
the one click and then you just spend all night on it .....
I just discovered your content. High quality tutorials and you are an excellent teacher. Much appreciated. Keep going! :)
Never knew Gendry was so good at blender
thank you for this video :) i am an aspiring cartoonist & illustrator, and i've been trying to keep up with daily art practice, while dipping my toes in different mediums. I found out about Blender today, and i've never been comfortable with using computer programs, but this one is completely free and i found your beginner tutorial videos, so i decided that i will give it my best shot!
Hey, i'm trying to sell my 3D models on a few different sites, I've lowered the prices a lot but they still aren't selling :( could you give me some tips for selling my models?
stop
try 3ddad.com
Great content man! Of course it applies to any given hobby. But I think it's valuable to hear it from someone engaged in a totally different field than myself. I do music and listening to other musicians, I become deaf. But hearing you say equal stuff makes me have to apply it to music for myself. And that makes it 10 times more powerful. Also, you're just the right amount of talkative, not to little, not to much. Keep it up!
My Question:
I learned the basics of Blender, however, I can not design anything better than cups or tables. Every time I design something, I mess it up and I give up. Should I give up, start something else and be happy that maybe I can do that one or keep trying and feel bad that I can't do it? Because you know motivation is important. Thanks a lot if you answer my question?
I'm no guru in anything, but when you can't create yet, just keep following more tutorials! The reason you can't create well yet is because you don't have the core skills to do it. Let others take you by your hands and guide you.
You defnitely should make more videos like this.
Sharing your knowledge always help me.
Maybe if the Blender Foundation actually ...
PAID ATTENTION TO YOUR PROPOSAL !!!
people would be less intimidated and more inclined to learn more about Blender ...
but then again ... Blender Is For Blender Artists ... right ... RIGHT !?!? smh
Blender could have the most intuitive UI in the industry and people would still find reasons to procrastinate. It's human nature.
I straight up rage quit Blender because of managing the Windows drove me insane.
I learned Maya and the UI in 2017 has everything organized and out of the way and
it was a lot easier for me even tough Maya is considered to be way harder to learn
The thing that endears Blender to me is the fact that the UI is fully modular and you can modify it on the fly to optimize your workflow. That and you can script absolutely anything
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I think Blender like Zbrush should try to make their UIs more standardized like Maya and Photoshop. Zbrush is easy for me because it was the first program I learned but I hear it is a nightmare for a lot of people. Blender has a similar problem.
The issue with changing anything now is all the current loyal userbase gets screwed and will have to re-learn everything.
Thanks!! I'm trying to learn Blender because as a kid, I loved to program in the warcraft 3 map editor. I used it to learn Photoshop for skinning, and it kept going from there until my parents took my computer away because I was on it too much.
Now I'm constantly trying to get that motivation back so I can actually create instead of just visualizing all the time. This helps. It's tough to motivate myself to learn but this helps.
Should be re-titled to 'Too Busy to Learn(and do) Anything'.
Thanks for those encouraging words. I set goals every week for my Blender projects. I lose to hate Blender . Now I love. It.
Brilliant, really true to the point 100%. I am always putting things off, but just that one move and I get going. thanks really great tips.
I can't like this enough!!!! These were all true points. I need to wake up to this every morning! Thank you so much for this. Thank you!
Couldn't agree more on the first two points. I was slowly learning blender for something else, but then I realized its potential for presentations. Of course, those presentations being for university, they obviously had a due date. Yeah, my first presentation was a disaster - but hey, I did it, and the second one was already a lot better. And that really gave me the kick start I needed to get into blender. Now I try to get around to it every couple of days, ideally every day, just for a half hour.
This is great advice and really speaks to why I can't do anything. I call it "the barrier." The last tip was great. I need to remember that the suffering is worth learning something new because the contentment will be four times greater than if I did nothing or just watched TV. Awesome!
Thank you! This is why you're a guru instead of merely an instructor.
I like this format. Now, with all these tips you basically left us with no excuses. Well done! We can come up with more excuses though... I'm sure;) nice video, thanks. Seriously!
I love this type of a person, who cares about what and how he teaches something, and not what that teaching brings in. He is on the no.1 in this list
The great thing about this advice is that it applies to so much more than the directed topic. Great video!
Thanks for sharing these basically quite simple tips. Life is not so complicated as we often use to think. Keep on going to do these videos!
I just spent 9 minutes and 44 seconds of my time productively. Thank you!My go-to TAFE guru said "It's not about finding time, it's about allocating time! Then, you don't have to waste the time finding the time!" Kind of works for me...some times
how to learn blender my 4 steps.
1. watch captain disillusion blender speech so you get immediately. intrigued
2. find this amazing guy Andrew and start watching the beginners series. He already know all your problems, he just walks in front of you and fix them for you
3.Do along. Dont be afraid to pause and watch again if you left behind. it also helps to work in 2.8 vs Andreew 2.79(i think) when recording the videos. This some times make you not find specific things and when fixing them gives you a big reward
4. watch this video or more advanced videos as fun when not learning so you can get even more inspired
dude please continue to so this podcasty lovely webinar / videos, create from scratch whatever you want, is so pleasing to watch, if i can help editing or anything just let me know