Blender Zoom Live Workshop  (Sept 8th. 3pm PT, Every Sunday) 

please refer to this if you prefer CET zone https://gaku-s-school.thinkific.com/courses/DPC-CET-Sept

If you're interested in mastering stylized 3D illustration using Blender and Grease Pencil in a short-term intensive with fellow workshop participants, please take this opportunity to join us!

"This is a live Zoom class on the weekend at PT (Pacific Time Zone). We will create 3D illustrations, painterly images, and animations using Blender and the Grease Pencil. Discord will be used for communications during the course.

The contents of the class will be recorded, and the videos will be shared shortly afterward. The class is limited to accommodate around 20 people."


Students Works


  • Duration
    • This is a 5 week long course, held every Sunday for approximately 3-4 hours on Sept 8th, 15th, 22th, 29th, and October 6th. The class will begin at 15:00 pm Sunday PT. (Pacific Time Zone).It is Monday morning in NZ btw. Please carefully check the time if it matches to your time zone by calendar. link

  • Overview

    • An online workshop specialized in 3D painting creation for Blender 3D beginners and intermediates.

      Ideally, you have some experience with 3D software or Blender, but if you have the enthusiasm, I'll explain it so even beginners can participate. Basic operations will also be explained through videos as well.


    • Using Deep Paint which is Grease Pencil modeling & painting tool add-on, you will create 3D objects as if drawing pictures smoothly.


    • Each week you'll have assignments, and I will support you in real-time with Discord, accepting questions instantly. I also accept task reviews and questions at the beginning of each class.


    • If you can't attend the class on the day or want to review later, videos will be recorded and shared immediately.

    • (I think that securing about 6 to 10 hours of production time is necessary for each week's assignment production.)


    • Even if you don't usually draw illustrations or paintings, you can still participate.

    • The viewing period for the recorded videos is expected to last 6 months.

  • Content

    Week 0

    • Create simple low-poly and grease pencil works as a warm-up before class

  • Week 1

    • Basic practice of Grease Pencil, GP to Mesh modeling,  Vertex Paint with Deep Paint addon
    • Garden & Treehouse production

  • Week 2

    • Practice with materials, nodes
    • Lighting in illustration style, environmental illustration production

  • Week 3

    • Material, modeling, texture studies.
    • Create 3D Flower Paint and butterfly.

  • Week 4

    • Character modeling with Sculpt & Grease Pencil
      Rig and Pose

  • Week 5

    • More materials, etc. (content subject to change)
    • Review meeting

Examples

  • What You Need
    1. PC (Windows or Mac). Recommended specs can be found here: Blender Requirements
    2. A second monitor for Zoom viewing (a tablet is also acceptable)
    3. Microphone
    4. Three-button mouse
    5. Pen tablet (Even a relatively inexpensive one like Wacom's Intuos Small is very convenient.)

  • Software Used Blender 4.1, Zoom. This time I will be using add-ons that follow standard 3D operations like Maya, but you may use the default settings or your own settings as well.

    Files Numerous files including custom modeling tools using Grease Pencil, custom brush add-ons, and some PDF materials.



  • Instructor: GAKU

     
    After working at Sony Computer Entertainment in Japan, I moved to the United States. I have been engaged in Hollywood film VFX for many years at Digital Domain in America, ILM in Canada, Weta Digital in New Zealand, and others. I have participated in many works, including "Avatar," "Planet of the Apes," "Iron Man," and more. Currently residing in New Zealand, I am a university instructor, offering online classes, and working as a freelancer. Lately, I've been creating illustrations and videos in a watercolor-like 3D style using Blender.

  • Article: https://80.lv/articles/creating-digital-masterpieces-in-blender/

  • Homepage: http://gakutada.com/


Reviews

  • Learning 3D software has always been a challenge for me, with modeling never feeling as enjoyable as drawing. However, studying under Gaku Tada and utilizing his specially designed plugin has truly transformed my experience. Gaku’s teaching methods and approach have made using Blender software both enjoyable and efficient. I found his guidance to be thoughtful and well-organized, providing a seamless transition into the world of modeling. Gaku’s passion and patience as a teacher were evident, as he was always willing to help students with any difficulties they encountered. I highly recommend his class, as the skills I acquired have had a significant positive impact on my career. -- Maryam Sefati

  • The watercolor style is what attracted me to sign up for Gaku's workshop. Adding to that, the transition from paper to 3D using DeepPaint workflow gave me the confidence to create whatever I envision. It's very intuitive and easily grasped as an artist! The add-on is a fantastic tool, providing shortcuts and features that inspired me through the weekly assignments. Gaku is generous not only in teaching his style but also in sharing Blender techniques he uses in his own craft. I highly recommend signing up, no matter where you are in your 3D journey! - Timothy Santos

  • The Deep Paint Workshop was a wonderful experience. Gaku's workflows allowed me to quickly model environments, scenes, and even characters. We learned how to add materials, textures, cameras, and renders so by the end of each week, I was able to share homework projects that I never imagined I would be able to share. I learned so much, from the live zoom meetings, from working so hard on the homework, from Gaku's quick and thorough answers to my questions during the week, and from the feedback during class when we shared our projects. I truly moved from a beginner blender user to something much more. -- Gail Gong