I Forced Myself to Learn Blender - 100 Hour Progress

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  • Опубликовано: 24 авг 2021
  • Don't learn Blender. It will consume your life. I spent so much time learning to 3d model and animate in Blender. I have always wanted to perform and act in my live streams, and after watching Dr. Disrespect perform in his Blender scenes, I knew I had to learn. So let me know, was it worth it for me to learn Blender? Should I keep making blender scenes as a beginner?
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  • @crummymudd8625
    @crummymudd8625 2 года назад +2852

    "Hour 50: I realized all my stuff was garbage" - "Hour 97: disaster" -- this proves your story is true. Congratulations -- your end scene came out great !! I've been at it for 2 years now on weekends, and nowhere near that.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +144

      I am sure that you are way better than me. I am glad that you liked the video!

    • @grqfes
      @grqfes 2 года назад +37

      if you spent half an hour each weekend day you'd have around the same time clocked in minus the massive time loss included in setting up and leaving every single time.

    • @alex.g7317
      @alex.g7317 Год назад +3

      That’s sad :(

    • @OskarSvan
      @OskarSvan Год назад +1

      @@alex.g7317 wot

    • @alex.g7317
      @alex.g7317 Год назад

      @@OskarSvanI'm not wrong.

  • @juandiegoosorio6009
    @juandiegoosorio6009 2 года назад +1063

    I literally watched this video, downloaded Blender and spent 3 hours learning the basics. Now I want to make a Blender background of whatever comes out of my imagination. thank you so much for the motivation!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +56

      That is awesome! You should share what you make in my discord. I would like to check it out.

    • @akitaris326
      @akitaris326 Год назад +6

      @@AdamBaird I'm just getting started switching over to Blender from Maya 3D and its been a few years. I gotta say, its bizarre how much is different between the programs. Both are super complex, but blender seems to be a lot more user friendly. Some friends of mine and I are working on a game together and I thought I could help with some creative inspiration. Having some 3D Modelling/Animation experience does help, but it is taking some time getting reacclimated. I look forward to seeing what you create!

    • @1augh0utL0UD
      @1augh0utL0UD Год назад +4

      The best thing is that i's a very high skill ceiling. If you like Blender, you'll spend decades progressing and you'll never get bored.
      Nice work!

    • @ZenitsuKunn
      @ZenitsuKunn Год назад +1

      @@akitaris326 whats the game

    • @ZenitsuKunn
      @ZenitsuKunn Год назад +1

      @@juandiegoosorio6009 how are things

  • @AndyMasfar
    @AndyMasfar 2 года назад +714

    This is amazing I didn’t realize you were going to insert yourself into the scene as a stream overlay! That’s awesome

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +25

      haha yep! I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around because the show is just getting started!

    • @Smilxy-music
      @Smilxy-music Год назад +11

      @@AdamBaird When I realized that's why you spent all that time on learning that stuff it made me laugh lmaoo. Thank you for posting this tho it's very inspiring and I'm trying to get into game development and dreaded tryna relearn blender (I learned how to use it very poorly years ago) what kinda things should I look up to make sure I'm modeling correctly? Again this video was very inspiring man thanks!

    • @AndyZekcsiClips
      @AndyZekcsiClips Год назад +3

      @@Smilxy-music It’s one of those random but useful things to learn

  • @astrogames8645
    @astrogames8645 2 года назад +39

    First hour: first steps into the world.
    from hour 50: *literally transcending to godhood*

  • @picklejho69
    @picklejho69 2 года назад +451

    6:00 in and it hurts me to hear that nobody in any of those threads told you that you can recover lost files by going: file>External Data>Find Missing Files and selecting the folder where your textures were stored. Also, a psa to make it so you can move your files without corrupting everything: File>External Data> Automatically Pack Resources. This way any texture files you add will be saved as a copy in the data of your .blend file.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +60

      Yeah, I tried that but it didn't work. I think some key files were deleted along the way.

  • @bnardus
    @bnardus 2 года назад +465

    This is amazing - I think you may have just created a learning and productivity hack.
    Do a 100h project - try reach the deadline and if you like it - keep learning - if you don't - move along to the next thing.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +51

      You bring up a good point! I did these 100hours over the coarse of a month. I think the key is to not burn yourself out.

    • @goldenera777
      @goldenera777 2 года назад +5

      /saving comment...

    • @MikaTuukkanen
      @MikaTuukkanen 2 года назад +7

      My issue is that I need to have some kind of practical project to get myself into anything. If I don¨t have a set goal of what I want to do with the skill, it is hard to grasp what would I want to actually learn and therefore I lose interest immediately.

    • @Plaayaa69
      @Plaayaa69 2 года назад

      this ocured to me as well

    • @torahama362
      @torahama362 Год назад +1

      @@MikaTuukkanen The problem is when you are learning, nothing is practical. You are a beginner, you will not be making anything practical and useful until you have most the basics down.

  • @AutismFamilyChannel
    @AutismFamilyChannel 2 года назад +387

    Honestly inspiring 👍

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +8

      Thank you! I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around because the show is just getting started!

    • @Norrday
      @Norrday Год назад +2

      Yes, I agere!

  • @nikonikosensei6682
    @nikonikosensei6682 Год назад +151

    I finished the donut tutorial and felt great, took a few weeks off to work on 2D animation stuff, and forgot 90% of the 3D stuff lol. Time to make a new donut. This was so cool to see. Glad you were able to get the textures working again.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад +16

      Yeah I for get everything between projects too. It comes back quickly.

    • @zoterodisuke4398
      @zoterodisuke4398 Год назад +2

      From Blender Guru?

    • @nikonikosensei6682
      @nikonikosensei6682 Год назад +6

      @@zoterodisuke4398 yup. The donut tutorial is the best if you wanna get an idea for how and why you use something. Not just “use this cuz I said” he tells you why. So worth doing.

    • @zoterodisuke4398
      @zoterodisuke4398 Год назад

      @@nikonikosensei6682 I really want to know how you learn like your process of learning, cuz I'm trying to but not sure how can I make it the most effective way to learn.

    • @nikonikosensei6682
      @nikonikosensei6682 Год назад +2

      @@zoterodisuke4398 I’m not sure I’m the best person to ask lol. I’m still struggling to remember everything, but at the end of the tutorial he says to make like 5 or 6 different donuts from memory. So watch it a few times, follow it, maybe play with a different version at the same time, watch it again (the video you’re on) I try to take notes and review them, rewatch them video, review again. It’s likely you’ll forget a lot, it’s how our brains work. The more important your brain thinks it is, the more you’ll remember. Enjoying the process is arguably the most important. Mixing up tutorials, too. So you don’t get burned out. There’s so much I wanna learn, I forget to review what I’ve learned before. Lol.

  • @EduardKaresli
    @EduardKaresli 2 года назад +926

    If that was done completely without no prior knowledge of Blender then that was very nice and yes, you should definitely continue developing your skills in Blender.
    Nice job!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +106

      This really was my first time touching blender. Thanks for the nice comment!

    • @niemanickurwa
      @niemanickurwa 2 года назад +3

      @@AdamBaird And Maja? Or some other program?

    • @theeddytor3490
      @theeddytor3490 2 года назад +5

      @@AdamBaird in 10 years of my work in maya, houdini and then in 2020 i tried learning free version software (blender)
      not gonna lie u did fantastic job for someone who had no prior knowledge to 3d modelling software. if you ever continuing your tutorials in blender i would suggest get a graphic tablet (keep the mouse as well) learn sculpting i feel like you will enjoy sculpting just like you loved the boolean.

    • @ZigealFaust
      @ZigealFaust 2 года назад +7

      @@theeddytor3490 Because YT tutorials exist. It's very easy to learn out of prog and then apply when you get back to the station.

    • @rickeyjones729
      @rickeyjones729 2 года назад +1

      I'm about to put 100 hours in too now and see.

  • @DECODEDVFX
    @DECODEDVFX 2 года назад +1175

    Good progress. FYI, if your camera is static with just a few moving elements, you can save a bunch of time by learning about render layers and compositing.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +117

      Yeah I started experimenting at the end with that. Rendered the desk and computer separate from the rest.

    • @sandsgrainofsand5320
      @sandsgrainofsand5320 2 года назад +23

      Man this seems like my new passion

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +13

      @@sandsgrainofsand5320 cool!

    • @franbelda1951
      @franbelda1951 2 года назад +5

      Came here to say that.

    • @tentacularfreeboter
      @tentacularfreeboter 7 месяцев назад +1

      -

  • @leezhexian8866
    @leezhexian8866 2 года назад +30

    I'm a certified 3d artist and I don't learn this much in my 2 years journey keep it up!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +1

      Thanks! I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around, because the show is just getting started!

  • @eldritchneko2729
    @eldritchneko2729 Год назад +22

    The finished product was pretty cool, and "Bad Apple" fit surprisingly well with the scene. Seems like gaining the skills is worth it in the long run.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад

      The ultimate Bad Apple mix! Thanks for watching until the end! Yeah, I am pretty happy with the progress.

  • @JsonStudios
    @JsonStudios 2 года назад +407

    Nice Job!
    Blender tip for saving files:
    Open up Blender, go to file, and then external data. There you can click on automatically pack resources. This will save all of textures and other exteral data in the project file, making reorganizing your files a lot easier.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +32

      Yes, but you need to do this toward the beginning of your project or else it might not work. I tried activating that option after everything was done (right before the export) and I just got errors.

    • @conorsvfx
      @conorsvfx 2 года назад +10

      @@AdamBaird I had this same problem for a Star Wars short film I made and I had cut the links between every single one of my hundreds of textures and relink them. It was a pain but I’ve learned my lesson

    • @carrotylemons1190
      @carrotylemons1190 2 года назад +9

      @@AdamBaird Also if you lost the textures I think external data has an option to search for textures in your files

    • @lawrencedoliveiro9104
      @lawrencedoliveiro9104 2 года назад +6

      Don’t just say “got errors”. What were the exact errors? For example, narrow it down to particular files being missing, and fix those.

    • @scifidino5022
      @scifidino5022 2 года назад +7

      @@AdamBaird (If still relevant) Directly under the "automatically pack" option there is another option called "pack all into blend" which can be used to put everything that the Blender file already uses into the blend file.

  • @thearmyofz5271
    @thearmyofz5271 2 года назад +180

    I have nearly a thousand hours in blender and I’m going to say you’re amazing. You picked up so much so quickly that usually takes people so much longer to. The final result was great and you could really see the detail, especially in the computer. Good luck in your journey

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +7

      Wow, thank you! I bet you are way better then me... I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around, because the show is just getting started!

    • @motionblurofhappy7804
      @motionblurofhappy7804 Год назад +1

      @I am me • 25y ago Soley based on the free human model id say it was a How to Make an Interior video by blender guru. But thats about all i watched so idk if theres other people who also suggest that same model.

    • @Joedidallthethings
      @Joedidallthethings Год назад

      Its slow bruh

    • @yesyes-om1po
      @yesyes-om1po Год назад

      @I am me • 25y ago you kind of just have to wing it, make basic stuff and stuff you actually want to make first and you'll eventually get to building a complete scene

  • @shadowdemonaer
    @shadowdemonaer Год назад +35

    You got soooo much further than i did in 6 hours. I am still stumped on making basic things happen... I learned on my own that if you duplicate an object outside of object mode, it doesn't appear in my menu to the right... and it messed with me for awhile because I needed to do something specific with those duplicated objects so... yeah :(
    But man it's cool to see this. Incredible to see someone so dedicated. Very excited for you!!
    Edit: What a creative way to stream!! Wow!!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад +6

      This is a way to separate your objects in to separate objects. I think you can "separate by loose parts". Thanks! For sure stick around for the live streams!

    • @likelyhunterclips
      @likelyhunterclips Год назад +2

      I know this is late but if you hover your mouse over the duplicated object in edit mode, press L to select only that mesh and then p and select "selection" in the menu that pops up your duplicated mesh will become a separate object. I know it's been a month but I'm writing this for anyone else who finds this with a similar problem

    • @AlanWalker-7142
      @AlanWalker-7142 Год назад

      @@AdamBaird bro you're a genius!!n

  • @camdenmacleod16
    @camdenmacleod16 Год назад +24

    I've never dared to venture past the first few hours of Blender, so this was cool to see the progression and how many hours it took someone else to learn different things. Your final product is incredible!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks! I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around because the show is just getting started!

  • @pbr3d679
    @pbr3d679 2 года назад +187

    As someone who's been modelling and texturing for well over 10 years, this is quite a phenomenal progression in just 100 hours. You should feel very proud of yourself :)
    As a tip though, if getting further into 3D is something you want to do, it would pay you early on to switch Blender's navigation style to "maya" in the user preferences. This is because that's what nearly every other piece of software uses as it's standard navigation. And since you might want to get into advanced texturing with Substance, advanced rendering with Marmoset or advanced cloth creation with Marvelous Designer, breaking the muscle memory early on it much easier than trying to do it after months or years of getting used to it (first hand experience there).
    Top work!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +9

      That's a good tip thanks! Stick around!

    • @welly4907
      @welly4907 2 года назад +13

      you should not do this because it will make it 100 times harder to follow tutorial and allot of the setting in blender will be harder to find. just get convertible with blender because learning how to move in the viewport takes 20 second to leurn and 1 hour to get used too

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +5

      That is a good point... thanks

    • @TheShift1313
      @TheShift1313 2 года назад +2

      I work in about 5 different software packages all with different navigation. You can adapt. At least blender lets you pick left click vs right click now! If you want to do it professionally and you hop between software then configure everything to your level of comfort. I work mainly in CAD and going to blender the pan vs rotate keys are switched but after a fumble or two the muscle memory kicks in.
      Amazing progress in 100hours!

    • @octoriousgaming6849
      @octoriousgaming6849 2 года назад

      Thanks, this will help me.

  • @ximonwhhatt3796
    @ximonwhhatt3796 2 года назад +79

    I'm just a random person but i'm really proud of you and your achievement, it's really inspiring and thank you for making this video too because I know it is a lot of work to edit and record too while learning so much.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +1

      Thanks man! That means a lot! I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around, because the show is just getting started!

    • @giovanni545
      @giovanni545 Год назад

      be glad. not proud

  • @opticd.g.8750
    @opticd.g.8750 Год назад +9

    That’s so cool man! Congratulations,I bet the final product was absolutely rewarding to you! Looks awesome!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад

      It really is! thanks for the nice comment!

  • @ordeo
    @ordeo 2 года назад +33

    You got to admire the sheer determination pushing this guy.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +3

      Thanks for the nice comment!

  • @AngelFreak_
    @AngelFreak_ 2 года назад +44

    I downloaded blender just last night and started working on a "simple" 3d logo. I was having headaches almost immediately. Finding your video today has given me a lot of motivation to keep grinding. I'll set a timer every time I work and see what I can accomplish after a hundred hours. Thank you for sharing, king!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +2

      Thanks man! This was a nice comment! I think I remember seeing some tutorials on RUclips for 3D blender logos. Keep at it and let me know how it goes!

    • @AngelFreak_
      @AngelFreak_ 2 года назад +2

      @@AdamBaird on the contrary, my dude. Thank you for taking the time to reply. I'll most def come back when I reach 100 hours of training!

    • @brycereinhard4674
      @brycereinhard4674 2 года назад +1

      @@AngelFreak_ well, how did it go?

    • @AngelFreak_
      @AngelFreak_ 2 года назад

      @@brycereinhard4674 Hey, man. Still struggling lol. Since English is not my first language I have a very difficult time trying to find the right keywords to look for stuff online. It's been rough but we in there!

  • @vinnybenzin
    @vinnybenzin 2 года назад +94

    This is absolute amazing! I wanted to learn blender for years now and finaly decided that 2022 is the year i will finally learn it. So I stumbled upon your video and it gives me so much motivation! Thank you!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +3

      For sure! I am glad that you liked the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around because the show is just getting started!

    • @Marshimized
      @Marshimized 2 года назад +4

      if you haven't started learning yet, i suggest trying to make something from complete scratch with the knowledge you have right now, then make the donut and whatever project you can follow along with after. i made a shotgun shell as my first render and felt so accomplished, then went back to look at it a couple months later. huge motivation boost right there. it's really nice to have an obvious starting point that you can go back to later to see all the progress you've made

    • @SubatomicMule3
      @SubatomicMule3 2 года назад +2

      Nice to see someone getting into Blender; I'd recommend Royal Skies for basic tutorials and Ian Hubert for more advanced ones!

    • @jacobonweb3938
      @jacobonweb3938 2 года назад +1

      @@Marshimized I don't anything about these.
      Can you suggest me some source to learn these?.
      I like animated movies so much and I want to create some things like these in the video.
      Where do I start?
      Should I need good skills in drawing.
      Thanks:)

    • @violetwhite6875
      @violetwhite6875 2 года назад

      @@jacobonweb3938 im also wonderign how to start it better, coz i dont have drawing skills at all

  • @jamescandyland
    @jamescandyland 11 месяцев назад +4

    This was so cool to watch through! Currently working through learning blender right now and haha it’s super relatable! Awesome progress and video!

  • @user-uk8jt7ry1u
    @user-uk8jt7ry1u 2 года назад +10

    I wanna say thank you because you inspired me to use blender more. Now I use blender more oftenly

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +2

      That is awesome! I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around, because the show is just getting started!

    • @user-uk8jt7ry1u
      @user-uk8jt7ry1u 2 года назад +1

      @@AdamBaird bring it on haha

  • @christuusgnosis
    @christuusgnosis 2 года назад +4

    You did pretty decent for a beginner.
    The reason you did well is you had a specific goal.
    You had seen someone put themselves in a scene
    so you actually had a scene in your head that you wanted to be in.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      Yep! Thanks for the nice comment!

  • @WoetotheVanquished
    @WoetotheVanquished 2 года назад +38

    incredible progress in such a short amount of time. I envy you. this skill is worth a lot of money.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +2

      Haha this is very nice of you to say! I am glad that you liked the video.

    • @unrealstudent2239
      @unrealstudent2239 2 года назад

      you think he would have made this video if he didnt know this? if he didnt make you envious he would never have released the video lol.

    • @WoetotheVanquished
      @WoetotheVanquished 2 года назад

      @@unrealstudent2239 regardless of his intention, I'm still envious.

  • @NEOSOBASED
    @NEOSOBASED Год назад +1

    OMG BRO,THAT LOOKS AWSOMEEEEEE!, The idea and textures are great

  • @adambargiel2145
    @adambargiel2145 Год назад +8

    As someone who has only recently gotten into Blender in the last tow years, it's awesome to see how someone can overcome similar pitfalls and challenges that I had encountered. Keep up the good work bud!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад +2

      Thanks! I appreciate the nice comment! Stick around!

  • @TexpatOTG
    @TexpatOTG 2 года назад +7

    I have taken several runs at Blender, but apparently don't have the patience to learn it. I really don't have a need for it with the type of content I produce, so there was no overwhelming push to learn it.
    I do congratulate you on sticking with it and completing a project. I am sure you will do many more. Cheers.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for sharing! I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around because the show is just getting started!

  • @3dartninja
    @3dartninja 2 года назад +13

    Your progress In the amount of time is amazing. Your final render came out incredible!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +3

      Thanks! Not bad for my first one :)

  • @MartinCooney1
    @MartinCooney1 Год назад +2

    wow well done, mate. great job on your 100 hour journey and kudos on making the video such a joy to follow along too. nice one

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! Feel free to stick around!

  • @Minsoup4
    @Minsoup4 Год назад +4

    Amazing I love how you used the scene as your background now! ❤

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад

      Thank you! 😄 Grab some popcorn and stick around! Show is just getting started.

  • @drspock742
    @drspock742 2 года назад +6

    Blender has a missing material/file search function in menu File/External Data/Find Missing Files. Then just navigate where you think it was, even if it is an entire drive as it will iterate through the folders in your file structure.
    I also learned the hard way when I started to work with blender. This function is massive time saver.

  • @aidangates2745
    @aidangates2745 2 года назад +7

    That’s so cool
    And creative you used your blender render for your stream background !

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +1

      Thanks! 😁 I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around because the show it just getting started!

  • @elijahtommy7772
    @elijahtommy7772 10 месяцев назад

    Right from the get go your scene set up and camera placement was really good imo. That's what I struggle with the most when making a scene

  • @danielhofmann7126
    @danielhofmann7126 2 года назад +1

    Awesome! I like that you show the world, what results you get, if you get your head down and work! Keep going!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад

      That's the plan! I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around because the show is just getting started!

  • @tomcollins6989
    @tomcollins6989 Год назад +4

    That’s incredible. Hard to believe that was done in 100 hours. I would say don’t give up. .you’re a natural.

  • @Nomadnetic3
    @Nomadnetic3 2 года назад +3

    Impressive journey. I love that little detail of the scanlines on the chessboard at the end as well.
    Great stuff!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад +1

      Glad you noticed that!

  • @aimhigh3701
    @aimhigh3701 Год назад +4

    Very inspiring. Well done man!!! The results are incredible!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад +1

      Glad you think so! Grab some popcorn and stick around because the show is just getting started.

  • @CameraGuy19
    @CameraGuy19 Год назад +31

    I've always wanted to try Blender in a while but afraid it'd be tough and never gave it a go. This gave me motivation, I'll start with the basics.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад +3

      Yeah! Glad to hear it. Start basic and pick a project that you are excited about!

    • @quoctam1719
      @quoctam1719 Год назад +2

      @@AdamBaird Hi Adam , can you show me where I learn Blender basic ? Thank you so much.

    • @gregorypaul7898
      @gregorypaul7898 Год назад +3

      @@quoctam1719 Start with the donut... Blender guru is the youtube channel you're looking for.

    • @SilverDreamweaver
      @SilverDreamweaver Год назад +1

      Yeah, I thought it'd be very hard to do, but it's actually super simple, especially with AutoCAD and Microstation experience. I'm learning it alongisde UE5 rn, and the initial intimidation has mostly withered away.

  • @joshgreen4524
    @joshgreen4524 2 года назад +45

    This is really awesome but also really discouraging because I have a little over 300 hours in blender and I thought I was getting really good but your scene is so much better and high quality and you did it in a couple weeks

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +27

      I was super focused on achieving this one objective... I am not very versed in all over blender and will have to learn many parts over again.

    • @aleksandrolkhovskiy4075
      @aleksandrolkhovskiy4075 2 года назад +5

      don't be discouraged man. he had very clear idea - that moved in the right direction very quick. the way you thinking about it right now is not good for you, you have to adjust that if you want to improve your life. watch futur channel, he has alot of good thinking patterns going on there, which you can pick-up on

    • @ThisIsDownstate
      @ThisIsDownstate 2 года назад +4

      are people just casually recording the amount of time they've spent in blender lol

    • @malachihormel7994
      @malachihormel7994 2 года назад +7

      If you installed through steam it tracks your blender hours for you. Also they're right about not getting discouraged. Blender is such a versatile program that you can spend thousands of hours using it, and still have no idea what most of the UI does. I've put in over 4000 hours and I could tell you all about creating functional character assets for video games, but I would be incredibly lost if I had to make a scene like this.
      Especially that rendering, it took TWO DAYS?! I don't know what I'd do with my life if I had to let my PC just chill and render for that long. I'd probably start googling render farms so I'd never have to do it again, lol.

    • @doddiegas5795
      @doddiegas5795 2 года назад +2

      @@AdamBaird But this is precisely how you learn when it comes to technical areas, for example, if you wanted to learn to utilize Photoshop, you would require a project first.
      You have talent man, you really should get into it deeply, it could change your life forever.

  • @bornildihingia1252
    @bornildihingia1252 2 года назад +10

    Dude ngl you're truly talented!!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      Thanks! This was a really nice commment!

  • @davidpaultaylor93
    @davidpaultaylor93 2 года назад +1

    Incredible man. Your problem solving abilities are clear and present. I hope you had a blast and continue to fall down the blender rabbit hole.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      Much appreciated! I am glad the you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around because the show is just getting started!

  • @jescilrichard
    @jescilrichard 2 года назад +3

    Omg! This is so so beautiful! Thank youuuu for sharing. Just got started on Blender and well, everything looked soo strange.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +1

      I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Dont give up! Grab some popcorn and stick around, because the show is just getting started!

  • @captain4318
    @captain4318 2 года назад +130

    This shows the power of Blender. Kind of similar to my journey recently. It's not easy... but still, if you are dedicated enough you'll be able to create some fantastic things within no time.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +10

      Yep, blender is really cool. I am glad that there were so many resources that could teach me along the way.

    • @dennisdzeko3916
      @dennisdzeko3916 2 года назад +1

      How do you bother with long render time tho? I wanna get my hands on blender but afraid it would destroy my poor low-spec PC.

    • @id6441
      @id6441 2 года назад +1

      Use Google colab

    • @dennisdzeko3916
      @dennisdzeko3916 2 года назад

      @@id6441 what's that :o
      Edit: Ohh, thank you! Didn't even know such a thing exists.

  • @VirtualGhostMaster
    @VirtualGhostMaster 2 года назад +9

    I’m switching career fields from software engineering to 3D modeling because of the freedom to model anything desirable in any given field (video games, CA, architecture, etc) and always dreamed of creating models for video game devs to use. This project you did is very similar to where I want to be. I just started but the learning curve is huge in the course I’m using. However it’s still very interesting for me more then computer science. I’ll hope to get similar results in my first 100 hours

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      I wish you the best of luck! It Definitely takes a creative eye. Stick around!

    • @TheHippyHoppyHippo
      @TheHippyHoppyHippo 2 года назад

      You are right, 3D modelling is much more fun and interesting than computer science, computer science is limited to abstraction while 3D modelling lets you create a simulation similar to our world. Computer science can also do that but 3D modelling gives you a visual simulation

    • @fusionsystems-ui1bx
      @fusionsystems-ui1bx 2 года назад

      That is Awesome !! Can you please share your 3D modeling learning track ?

  • @sirmattington4200
    @sirmattington4200 2 года назад +4

    I've just started blender for the same reasons for making backgrounds for streaming! so much inspiriation!! that scene looks amazing, and documenting your journey is freaking awesome :D

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +1

      Thanks man! I wish you luck! Come share on discord what your making, I would love to check it out.

  • @lucasblaise
    @lucasblaise Год назад +1

    Loved it!!!! I'm crawling through tutorials and these sort of things are the awesome-sauce I want to get to eventually. Thanks for the motivation.

  • @ObzTicle
    @ObzTicle 2 года назад +3

    All this for a stream background makes it so much more awesome. Nice work!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +1

      Thank you! Hope to see you during live streams.

  • @ZoeysMusings
    @ZoeysMusings 2 года назад +5

    This was mind-blowing. Well done and thanks for sharing the journey with us 👏🏽💯

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +1

      For sure! I am glad you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around because the show is just getting started!

  • @LykMike
    @LykMike Год назад +1

    Nice job man. Honestly it’s hard to get that good that quick so be proud of yourself man.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад

      Thank you! That is really nice of you to say!

  • @korreyshortime3141
    @korreyshortime3141 2 года назад +1

    All I can say is well done man, never seen your channel before but the dedication to go from nothing to something in blender is astonishing. Opened up blender and after effects and just closed it because it seemed impossible, but man, well done 😁😁

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      I appreciate that! I am glad the you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around because the show is just getting started!

  • @makennacanty897
    @makennacanty897 2 года назад +4

    Wow this is really cool! Awesome work! Can’t wait for the next one. Haha

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      Thanks for such a nice comment!

  • @snipergotheclipse7018
    @snipergotheclipse7018 2 года назад +17

    I always enjoy watching people's progress when it comes to learning blender, as that can take while, but, when i noticed you were playing a Bad Apple remix by the end of the video, now i know you are a man of culture. Amazing! I hope you continue with it, and get better and better!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      Haha thanks. I am glad that you liked the video :) The struggle is real. Hopefully the next project will go smoother.

    • @_Lis25
      @_Lis25 2 года назад

      Link to the remix?

  • @marlonsantana21
    @marlonsantana21 2 года назад +1

    woah! Crazy good work! Congratz! I'm learning Unity rn and tutorials got me here.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      Cool! I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around, because the show is just getting started!

  • @kaikat123
    @kaikat123 Год назад +2

    That looks epic! This video was so entertaining, and also made me realize I don't wanna make compacted scenes in blender lol

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! haha yeah I can understand that feeling. Stick around!

  • @AdamF-77
    @AdamF-77 2 года назад +11

    This was incredibly entertaining and impressive. I laughed a lot and feel inspired. From one Adam to another: well done!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +2

      Haha I am Adam Baird and I approve this message ;) I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around, because the show is just getting started!

  • @alzamonart
    @alzamonart 2 года назад +5

    Found this video encouraging and inspiring for those of us getting started with Blender/3D. Short term my goal is to focus on character design, modeling and animation, but after doing some basic tutorials and learning of environments, lighting and stuff I realize there's lots more to Blender than you realize. Plus I've got an additional motivation: after 25 years in web development, I'm eager to switch to something else to put food on the table and I think 3d is my ticket, as demand will likely increase over time. Thanks for sharing 😀

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +1

      Cool! I am a web developer by day. RUclipsr by night. Keep following the dream!

  • @ethan.5895
    @ethan.5895 2 года назад +1

    Okay this is sick, good work bro. Inspiring video too, such massive progress in 100 hours!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      Thanks! I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around, because the show is just getting started!

  • @loafofsoup9986
    @loafofsoup9986 Год назад +3

    I remember watching this video a long time ago, and being blown away by the progress you made! I don’t have blender myself, I don’t even have a PC or laptop, but this will be the first thing I try if I ever get one. This is so impressive on so many levels, great work here!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад

      Thanks! This is a really nice comment! For sure give it a try when you can!

  • @ChiknTikka
    @ChiknTikka 2 года назад +11

    This is awesome! Going to give Blender a try again tomorrow, made some simple objects but seeing your progression really motivates me to try again. Thanks man!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +2

      Sweet! Wish you luck!

    • @ChiknTikka
      @ChiknTikka Год назад

      Reporting back, started making my own stuff because of this video and will keep going. Thanks for the inspiration, Adam! ruclips.net/video/bdAM1qUKtlg/видео.html

    • @lowpokemonmaster051toyfang5
      @lowpokemonmaster051toyfang5 Год назад

      How much you wanna bet he gave up on the first day after the wave of motivation?

  • @Fleischkopf
    @Fleischkopf 2 года назад +9

    there's actually a button under "files > external data > FIND MISSING FILES" in case you're loosing some textures again. its way quicker than downloading and relinking everything 😅 or if the textures and so on are not too big, you can save it in the file direcly. then you dont have to worry anymore abourt file paths

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +2

      Yeah... that didn't work for me... I must have deleted something along the way,.

  • @vjponc2
    @vjponc2 2 года назад +1

    Adam lol that ending was Epic.. good job man, your videos are a ton of fun

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      Thanks man! I am glad that you enjoyed it!

  • @kidharta
    @kidharta Год назад

    Very impressive and ambitious! Congrats man

  • @blenderbachcgi
    @blenderbachcgi 2 года назад +187

    He did a scene that was a million times more complex than what I could do after 4 years of Blender!!!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +14

      Haha not sure about that. Thanks for this comment!

    • @cyberneticbutterfly8506
      @cyberneticbutterfly8506 Год назад +15

      I've learnt that some people have two superpowers called patience and attention to detail that allow this to happen.
      I never manage to stick to the same project for more than a few hours max.
      It loses all emotional value to me once I see how I *COULD* have done it and all that's left is going through the motions of learning and doing.

    • @googlemail9992
      @googlemail9992 Год назад +7

      @@cyberneticbutterfly8506 Ehh, I live with ADHD and I can tell you... My life is a living hell... And the worst part of it is that most doctors don't even know about it in my country, and I can't get the medication I need. Sorry for being negative, but I'm in a really bad state rn. I just want everything to stop.

    • @giovanni545
      @giovanni545 Год назад +2

      ​@@googlemail9992 please dont say hell like that

    • @googlemail9992
      @googlemail9992 Год назад +1

      @@giovanni545 I can't

  • @luckyemf
    @luckyemf 2 года назад +3

    Amazing job man! As someone picking up Blender myself, you definitely seem to have a knack for learning this type of stuff - or maybe it's how you learn and decide what to practice. You document exactly what steps you use in the video (shapes, complex shapes, light, etc...). It would be great to know what tutorials if any you used too.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      I didn't really watch any RUclips videos. I just had a very specific goal so I only looked up videos that helped me achieve that. Best of luck! I know how stressful the process can be.

  • @Synasonic
    @Synasonic 2 года назад +2

    Well done video, very motivating, awesome scene. Earned yourself a sub.
    The fact that you also did all of this so your chess livestreams would look better is amazing ahah

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      Haha thanks for the sub! I hope to see you in the live stream chats in the future!

  • @hamishboddy1405
    @hamishboddy1405 2 года назад +1

    That final product is so cool! Thats such a sweet idea for the backdrop!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      Thanks! I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around, because the show is just getting started!

  • @daveonvr2192
    @daveonvr2192 2 года назад +5

    Thanks Adam - I've not tried Blender but much of your "learning curve" was familiar having learnt Sketchup in the last year and now tackling Unity. Thanks for sharing - you should definitely keep going - 3d modelling is a valuable skill for which the demand will continue to increase.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for a nice comment! I will definitely keep at it as I have big plans for my live stream:)

  • @Holding94
    @Holding94 2 года назад +7

    I'm really struggling with Blender. Spent about 15 hours with it so far. This gives me motivation to continue. Thank you!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around, because the show is just getting started!

  • @DarkKnight0826
    @DarkKnight0826 2 года назад +2

    This is truly incredible!! Such an amazing jump in skill in such a short amount of time! I'm finding this video on my journey to start learning blender for a multitude of projects. This really fired up my drive to just START!! Commit to an idea and see it through :) Thank you for your time and effort in making this video!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! Stick around! thanks for the nice comment!

  • @1augh0utL0UD
    @1augh0utL0UD Год назад +3

    Impressive mate. Goes to show that anyone (who has an eye for design) can achieve huge leaps on their goals with just persistence.
    I feel like so many people give up as soon as they just feel slightly overwhelmed, not knowing that it's the standard feeling you get before you start ticking boxes.
    Well done.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад

      Thanks man. I appreciate your comment! Stick around!

  • @bowlofsoup7721
    @bowlofsoup7721 2 года назад +6

    This is just amazing! Always wanted to try out Blender, just looks so daunting.
    Keep up the great work.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +2

      It really is daunting... took me for ever just to figure out how to navigate around. Grab some popcorn and stick around because the show is just getting started.

  • @pedrochaves7449
    @pedrochaves7449 2 года назад +25

    With a basic knwoledge you did this man... congratulations!!! I just learned the basics of Blender, and I'm SO ready to model all the existing objects in the entire universe hehehe. Thank you for the video.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      You are welcome! I am glad that you liked the video. Don't give up in your blender learning!

  • @EclipseAnimationStudio
    @EclipseAnimationStudio 2 года назад +11

    I’ve been using blender for nearly two years and this is better than anything I’ve made so far

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      That is a nice comment! Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @alikay4621
    @alikay4621 Год назад +6

    This tutorial was well detailed. Earned a sub. I can confirm this is legit.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the sub! I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around because the show is just getting started!

  • @helloworld1237
    @helloworld1237 2 года назад +19

    100 hours of practical hands on experience. But I'm curious to know how many hours were spent on research.
    Respect the commitment.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +9

      There were a lot of extra hours not included of me watching RUclips videos and asking for feedback from you family. Thanks for watching the video!

    • @toxy180
      @toxy180 2 года назад

      @@AdamBaird What were the sources you used for learning btw you made me so much inspired.

    • @_iitspaybackk
      @_iitspaybackk 2 года назад

      @@toxy180 !!

    • @toxy180
      @toxy180 2 года назад

      @@_iitspaybackk ??

    • @_iitspaybackk
      @_iitspaybackk 2 года назад

      @@toxy180 I’m emphasizing the question

  • @bobross9370
    @bobross9370 2 года назад +5

    For future reference you can go to File>External Data>Find Missing files and if direct it to your texture folder it will automatically fix missing textures.

  • @iCookMe
    @iCookMe Год назад +1

    Well done!! That's the 3D experience, doing something and then redoing it... but a little bit faster.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад +1

      Haha so true! Hopefuly every following project is a little faster!

  • @amongasteroids4156
    @amongasteroids4156 2 года назад +2

    Excellent work! loved the final results, i want to learn blender too!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around, because the show is just getting started!

  • @MikeErickson
    @MikeErickson 2 года назад +7

    100 hours and you actually made something pretty cool - I'm impressed and motivated! Great video.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Mike! I am glad that you enjoyed it! Grab some popcorn and stick around because the show is just getting started!

  • @Tenggku_
    @Tenggku_ 2 года назад +5

    That's so cool!! This gave me motivation because I just started learning. Thankyou!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      That's awesome! Excited for your first project!

  • @parthsalat
    @parthsalat 2 года назад +2

    That's why taking regular backups of your files is important!!!

  • @magdalenaszloser1968
    @magdalenaszloser1968 Год назад +4

    This tutorial is amazing and you are really good at teaching !! great job sir !

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад +1

      I am glad that you enjoyed the video!

  • @luiskraus1526
    @luiskraus1526 2 года назад +6

    Oh my god, this progress! I tried getting into blender several times now (always unsuccessful) and can't believe how you could make a 100 hour project with no knowledge of blender! Your Motivation must have been imeasurable. Have a nice day

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      Thank you, I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around, because the show is just getting started!

  • @tobydavis3409
    @tobydavis3409 Год назад +3

    Just picked up Blender to add to my game design skills. Seeing the progress you made with the software from scratch is really reasurring. Great work!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад

      Great to hear! Thanks for the nice comment! Stick around!

    • @PolyCharmStudios
      @PolyCharmStudios 11 месяцев назад

      We can help with that :)

  • @AdroitElk
    @AdroitElk 5 месяцев назад

    I'm trying to get into blender and this was super inspiring. Great work!

  • @randomtuberhandle
    @randomtuberhandle Год назад +1

    Good job on this. And thank you. I have been looking into learning Blender for something I wanted to do. You have shown me that I simply don't have the time to learn Blender like I would like to. It took you 100 hours to get from 0 experience to a 15 second segment which is very impressive. But I simply don't have that kind of time. Blender is obviously very powerful. Nice work.

  • @haxozr
    @haxozr Год назад +6

    You have crazy talent! I wouldn’t even be able to do this in a year!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  Год назад +3

      I bet you could! Dont give up!

    • @haxozr
      @haxozr Год назад

      @@AdamBaird never! I could not! And im more into 2d animation😅
      But thanks for the kind words!!!

  • @galacticablazeblue3853
    @galacticablazeblue3853 2 года назад +6

    Blender is soooo addicting for me,i just start learning blender for like 2-4 months,once you figure how to shape thing you just can't stop,im still far from blender guru or blender master,veeeerrrryyy far,and all i can do is like make a small scenery or detailed item,watching this video is really capture what i feel with how the scifi computer you make before vs after you learn more,and its motivate me to make big scenery like cantina bar

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      I totally agree! The best part for me was to paint the whole scene. I am glad that you are enjoying blender. I am just getting started. Grab some popcorn and stick around because the show is just getting started!

  • @leifdux7277
    @leifdux7277 Год назад +1

    Good stuff! Congratulations on 100 hours!

  • @BMTVMeditationandSleep
    @BMTVMeditationandSleep 2 года назад +1

    wow! Great commitment and a great job! Im just starting to learn myself.

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      Cool! Thanks for watching!

  • @DioriteTM
    @DioriteTM 2 года назад +3

    That looks awesome, and for just wanting a cool background for chess streams you definitely went above and beyond

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +1

      Haha maybe for some. I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around, because the show is just getting started!

  • @hippiejuicebox1389
    @hippiejuicebox1389 2 года назад +4

    Dude I am so impressed with this. Literally made me smile! Good work

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      Thank you! I am glad that you liked it!

  • @thinksi7715
    @thinksi7715 2 года назад

    dude, awesome work! I've been looking at learing blender for the past week and you've convinced me to dive into it!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      Glad to hear it! I am working on the third one now! I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around because the show is just getting started!

  • @supercoolideas6738
    @supercoolideas6738 3 месяца назад +1

    It's crazy how you learned this much in 100 hours as I just finished my blender donut 😂

  • @3d-illusions
    @3d-illusions 2 года назад +3

    Great job! it might be useful for you to know that after you move your files, you can use: file-external data- find missing files. it'll automatically update all the scene's textures with the new location. If you want to then consolidate them into one location, you can pack all resources (same menu), and then unpack into blend file directory.

  • @Aaron-vn5fd
    @Aaron-vn5fd 2 года назад +5

    I have done a similar thing but I’m about a year in. My advice is to stick with it guys! Blender becomes far less intimidating after a while

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад +2

      Dang I bet you are good. You should share some of your work on my discord!

  • @OskarBravo
    @OskarBravo 2 года назад +1

    Amazing work man! Well done!

    • @AdamBaird
      @AdamBaird  2 года назад

      Thanks! I am glad that you enjoyed the video! Grab some popcorn and stick around, because the show is just getting started!