Skillshare – Blender Python Scripting Fundamentals

This course will teach you Python from the ground up.
No previous knowledge on Blender nor Python is required to follow along.

We will start slow, by discussing all utilities and tools that Blender has to offer. This way, you know exactly what is available and how to use it.
Using these features we will build a proficient workflow that allows us to work very effeciently.

From the beginning we start coding. This course is very applied, so be prepared to write some code!
But do not be afraid. We tackle every step and problem together.

During this course we will create 5 scripts from scratch, covering multiple topics including:

Overview of all tools and utilities Blender has to offer

Using the console and tooltips efficiently

Close look at how to structure and group your code

Converting and Applying Best Practices in Programming / Scripting

Data Structures in Python ( List, Dictionary, Float, String, Int )

Generating Objects through Code

Generating and Modifying Curves through Code

Creating and Assigning Materials through Code

Controlled Randomization

Working with existing modules to generate interesting geometry

Reading and Visualizing Data from .csv and .txt files in Blender using Python

Many Many More