Blender 4 - Geometry Nodes for Beginners

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Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Geometry Nodes for Beginners will guide you through mastering the powerful tool of Geometry Nodes for creating stunning 3D staircases. You'll learn how to manipulate grids, create complex 3D shapes, and gain essential skills in controlling geometry with precision. By the end of the course, you'll have the confidence to create customized 3D staircases, including features like handrails and support poles, all using Blender's Geometry Nodes. In the first section, you'll be introduced to the basics of Geometry Nodes and Blender's interface. You will set up the project for creating a staircase, learning the essential techniques like working with group inputs and grid meshes. Following that, you'll focus on shaping your grid into a dynamic 3D staircase by mastering deforming grid meshes and transforming 2D planes into 3D structures. The course dives deeper as you learn how to organize and optimize your nodes for better efficiency in complex designs. You'll explore creating step placement, scaling, and ensuring uniform stair widths, essential for professional-grade 3D models. As you progress, you'll implement advanced techniques for constructing realistic handrails and railing supports, including curve-line adjustments and precise placement techniques. This course is ideal for aspiring 3D artists and beginners in Blender who wish to learn the essentials of Geometry Nodes and apply them to architectural designs like staircases. It requires no prior experience with Blender but assumes basic computer literacy. The course is hands-on, offering step-by-step lessons, and is perfect for those aiming to take their Blender skills to the next level.

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