Unleash Your Hard Surface Skills:
Create Stunning Hard Surface Models In Record Time
We'll show you how with our Hard Surface Academy 2.0 program for Blender.
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Big Objections of Talented 3D Artists
Many talented artists have self-limiting beliefs and powerful objections, blocking their path to success. The 3 most common ones are listed below:
"I'm not naturally talented at this stuff!"
This is the most common limiting belief, and below, we'll discuss why your natural talent doesn't matter.
"I'm too busy - I just don't have the time!"
We are all busy people, but you don't have to study 3D full time to become a successful artist. We both learned it while working full time.
"The competition in this industry is too high!"
Actually, the barrier to entry is quite low. Most artists don't focus on the core design principles, which we'll teach you inside the Academy.
The Truth Is...
Natural talent can be developed. With enough immersion and practice, your brain slowly "clocks in" to the right workflow, and begins to see designs in a different way.
You don't need to treat this like a job, you just need to consistently practice. And with our unique workflow, you can master this stuff quicker than you think.
Competition is low, because most artists don't know how to effectively present their work.You don't need to be the worlds best 3D modeler - you just need to know how to create and present stuff that is "good enough". Luckily for you - 98% of 3D artists aren't doing this, which is why you can surpass them with the right approach.
Companies our students work for:
“We’ve helped over 200,000 artists get their first taste of 3D, and we’re ready to do the same for you.”
"I spent $10k on my degree in 3D, and even after that I have to go outside for more knowledge. This course taught me more than my 3 years in University."
Saurabh
"You keep making these classes and I will keep throwing money at them. Because both of you explain stuff in a way that is easy to understand."
Kyle
"Somebody mentioned I might like hard surface modeling and Blender Bros was the first thing I saw for learning Blender. Glad I picked up the Academy!"
Spewky
Academy Outline
The Hard Surface Academy 2.0 contains our best Blender courses & products - the ones that have gotten our students the most effective and cleanest results.
Personalized Coaching
Getting direct access to us as your instructors and quick help is essential for speeding up your learning process.
- Private Discord community with access to Ryuu and I and other Academy members.
- Share your work, ask for help, and get immediate feedback - no wasted time.
- Get personalized help as you progress through the Academy content.
Having a community where you can ask questions directly related to the material is going to save you loads of time. The best part? Ryuu and I will be there to help guide you through the content and solve any problems you may encounter.
Material Works Plugin For Blender
It's finally here. We've developed an extremely robust texturing addon so you can add beautiful & realistic PBR textures to your models in 1 click.
- 50 hard surface PBR materials (Includes Metals, Plastics, Rubbers, & more)
- A dedicated Blender plugin to apply & customize materials in 1 click (no nodes required)
- Enjoy a seamless workflow. All textures are completely procedural and tileable with zero seams.
We've tried nearly every texturing addon out there, and nothing comes close to the quality and features contained in this addon. All materials were created by a professional materials designer.
The Hard Surface Accelerator
Let's cut the fluff. We're gonna knock out all the common pitfalls people run into with hard surface modeling. Watch it and sit in awe at how much more sense Blender will make.
- Learn Blender's UI, setup, and how to get started with everything
- 'Skip the line' by learning all the common topology & shading problems people always ask us about.
- Learn everything, A-Z, from modeling to materials to creating a marketable portfolio.
Having a place to refer to when you run into annoying problems and can't seem to figure out the solution is essential, and that's why we created The Hard Surface Accelerator. Start here and consume the content!
Rendering University
A step-by-step formula to mastering your presentation skills to build a rewarding career, earn a loyal following, and do work that you're excited about in the world of 3D.
- The 4 key points needed to get a job in the 3D industry, gain steady clients, and build a loyal following.
- How to effectively market your work and begin seeing real results
- Composition & lighting techniques needed to bring power and awe to your renders
90% of 3D artists barely put any work into their portfolio, leading them to mediocre results. Your competition is lower than you think, and with a few key tweaks to the way you present your work, you can be in the top 10%.
The Blender Bros Shape Bootcamp
After coaching tens of thousands of our students, we've noticed the biggest problem people run in to is being able to come up with cool shapes from scratch. This course will fix that for good.
- Understand the creative approach needed to "read" the language of shapes.
- How to build on top of simple shapes without references.
- The best way to think about placing details and modeling - all from scratch.
This course will cover everything you need to go from staring at the default cube with zero ideas to being able to flawlessly and effortlessly create cool shapes from scratch.
The Hard Surface Game Asset Course 2.0
The game industry is rapidly evolving. In this course, you'll master:
- Proper hard surface modeling techniques for AAA-quality game assets
- Our MAD-T framework for hard surface game assets (a tested & proven formula!)
- The correct way to present your work and build a powerful portfolio
You’ll finish this course with a complete picture of what it takes to create industry-level game assets from scratch, all in just a few hours.
The ULTIMATE Guide to Hard Ops & Boxcutter
Hard Ops & Boxcutter are the best hard surface modeling tools on the market. In this course, we'll cover exactly how to use them properly, including:
- Complete Hard Ops & Boxcutter overview
- Practical space ship modeling exercise (full tutorial & live training)
- How to efficiently model in Blender with these amazing addons
This could save you thousands of hours of modeling time. Hop in and get started!
SciFi Generator Design in Blender
Creating detailed SciFi designs in Blender is not that difficult. If you focus on the right techniques, you'll achieve some amazing, realistic results. This course will cover:
- Visual design in 3D, and how to use it to your advantage
- Shape echoing & detail balance, and why it's so important
- Efficient hard surface modeling techniques with Hard Ops & Boxcutter
You’ll finish this course with a deeper understanding of how to create your own designs from scratch, without reference images.
A-Z Environment Design Using Trim Sheets
Did you know you can create complex-looking environments with very basic modeling skills? Yes, it's true, and the way we do it is by using something called a trim sheet . We'll cover:
- What trims sheets are and how to create your own from scratch
- How to create simple, blocky models and turn them into detailed SciFi environments
- Modular environment creation, so you only have to do the work once
Even if you're a complete beginner, you can create beautiful SciFi environments with this powerful technique. This course will show you exactly how to do it.
Concept Environment Masterclass in Blender
Sometimes, we just want to create some cool looking environments without doing a ton of work. That's what this course is all about! We'll cover:
- How to model and create a simple SciFi environment from scratch.
- Compositing techniques in Photoshop to make your render super-realistic!
- Practical lighting & composition techniques to make your work stand out
This is a fun, laid back course, perfect for anyone wanting some quick wins!
Hard Surface Drone
Design in Blender
Complete beginners need some love too! This course will guide you through the process of creating a SciFi drone in Blender from scratch. We'll cover:
- Sub-d modeling techniques for curvy, organic shapes
- A practical workflow perfect for complete beginners & even intermediates!
- How to take inspiration from nature to create badass SciFi designs from scratch
Beginners & intermediates will love this course!
SciFi Mech Design in Blender
An oldie but a goodie. Our highly popular mech design course was one of our first products to launch, and is still extremely popular amongst many hard surface designers. We cover:
- Intermediate & advanced hard surface modeling techniques for complex designs
- The Hard Ops & Boxcutter hard surface modeling addons for efficient modeling
- How to create amazing composites of your mechs from scratch
This is one of our longest courses, but is packed with powerful information!
Compositing for 3D Artworks
Being able to present your work and give it that "wow" factor is an incredibly important skill in hard surface modeling. With Photoshop as our weapon of choice, we'll show you:
- The best way to properly edit & touch-up your renders
- Composition and framing techniques to achieve amazing imagery
- How to go from a dull, boring render to a powerful, stunning image
While many are confident with modeling, not many are confident with presentation. This course will fix that!
Hard Surface Unwrapping in Blender
UV Unwrapping is an essential skill one must master in order to texture their 3D models. Often times, this topic is over-complicated. However, we've developed a simple approach:
- An easy-to-understand workflow for creating beautiful UV unwraps
- Island packing techniques for the best possible texture resolution
- The right way to place seams on your hard surface models
UV Unwrapping is often seen as some scary, boring thing. But it's actually quite fun if you know how to approach it correctly. Let's change that way of thinking!
ULTIMATE Trim Sheet & Decal Bundle
You don't have to model everything on your design - in fact, it's quite the contrary. You can use decals and trim sheets to quickly add detail in seconds. This pack contains:
- 12 SciFi trim sheets (textured & non-textured)
- 460 SciFi decals
- 11 ID Maps for your own custom texturing
All trim sheets & decals are compatible with Decal Machine.
How To Design Trim Sheets (Secret Tutorial)
Designing trim sheets can be tricky, but they are so powerful for creating your own custom designs and style. This short tutorial will teach:
- Trim Sheet design practices
- How to use decal machine to automatically apply trims!
- How to use the free GrabDoc addon to quickly bake maps for your trims
All trim sheets you create will be compatible with Decal Machine.
The Blender Bros Design Course
The most important aspect you must master as a 3D artist is the art of presentation. Without good presentation skills, your portfolio will be lost in a sea of artists. This course covers:
- Easy techniques to fix your portfolio and improve your renders
- The best way to make your portfolio stand out to get clients & jobs
- A practical visual design exercise, since the visuals of your 3D models matter too!
You’ll finish this course ready to create a kick-ass portfolio and stand out amongst the crowd.
But we're not done yet...
Limited time bonuses worth $1060 included!
DISCOUNT EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
FREE BONUS #1:
PDFs & Guides
Sometimes a guide can come in handy for quick reference when designing or modeling. We’ve included 3 of our popular PDF guides as part of the program, including:
- Our ‘5 Powerful Design Elements’ visual design guide
- Hard Ops & Boxcutter Essential Shortcuts List
- The Exporting Guide: How to bring your models to other software, like game engines or texturing applications.
FREE BONUS #2:
Blender Courses
We’ve included 10 additional hard surface modeling courses created as part of our membership program. These are brief mini-courses that you can watch to learn different workflows and maximize your 3D modeling potential. These courses include:
- Design a SciFi Vehicle in Blender
- SciFi Door Design in Blender
- Design a SciFi Helmet
- Stim Gun Design in Blender
- Catana Interceptor Ship Tutorial
- Robotic Arm Design in Blender
- SciFi Handgun Design in Blender
- Recon Cannon Design in Blender
- Futuristic Knife Design in Blender
- Plasma Cannon Tutorial
FREE BONUS #3:
Pro Masterclasses
We have a private coaching program with a limited number of students. We’ve decided to take ALL the masterclasses from that program and package them here in the Academy as well. These include trainings on:
- ReThinking Your Portfolio
- Understanding Depth of Field
- Marketing, Providing Value, & Building and Audience
- Importance of Negative Space
- The Mindset for Success in 3D
- The Mastery of One Light
- The Power of Polygons
- Photoshop: A Masterclass in Curves
- Dynamic Elements in Hard Surface Modeling
- The Power of Progressive Detailing
LET'S BRING IT ALL TOGETHER
Let’s Recap What You’ll Get When You Grab This Course Today:
- Personalized Coaching ($2,997 value)
- Material Works Plugin For Blender ($97 value)
- The Hard Surface Accelerator ($97 value)
- Rendering University ($147 value)
- The Blender Bros Shape Bootcamp ($75 value)
- The Hard Surface Game Asset Course 2.0 ($75 value)
- The ULTIMATE Guide to Hard Ops & Boxcutter ($60 value)
- SciFi Generator Design in Blender ($60 value)
- The Blender Bros Design Course ($60 value)
- A-Z Environment Design Using Trim Sheets ($60 value)
- Concept Environment Masterclass in Blender ($60 value)
- Hard Surface Drone Design in Blender ($60 value)
- SciFi Mech Design in Blender ($75 value)
- Compositing for 3D Artworks ($40 value)
- Hard Surface Unwrapping in Blender ($40 value)
- ULTIMATE Trim Sheet & Decal Bundle ($97 value)
- Trim Sheet Design in Blender ($40 value)
- FREE BONUS #1: 50% Off Limited Time Only (VALUE $500)
- FREE BONUS #2: PDFs & Guides (VALUE $20)
- FREE BONUS #3: Bonus Blender Courses (VALUE $270)
- FREE BONUS #4: Pro Masterclasses (VALUE $270)
Total Value: $5,200+
Today's Price: $497
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Meet Blender Bros
Ryuu is a Tokyo-based multi-genre artist, author and educator. His current focus is on 3D hard surface concept art and creating 3D courses for Blender. Ryuu is also a professional portrait photographer and a certified Master of Japanese Calligraphy with All Japan Calligraphy and Literature Assoication, as well as an author of several books on the subject of Japanese writing systems.
Josh is a 3D hard surface artist, educator, and YouTube who has been using the Blender 3D software for nearly a decade. He has a passion for helping people fulfill their 3D goals and visions, while also providing the necessary resources needed to achieve mastery. You can find his hard surface modeling tutorials on YouTube, where he helps over 190,000 artists master their craft.
100% Guarantee Money Back
We're confident you'll be creating amazing 3D hard surface designs in Blender within your first few weeks. In fact, we're so certain of this we decided to double the length of our guarantee. If you put in the work and follow the trainings and still don't see results and growth in your work, reach out to us within 60 days and we'll refund 100% of your money.
Frequently Asked Questions
We can't perform magic, or force you to put in the work. But what we can do, is tell you that if you follow our training programs, put the teachings to use, and practice consistently, then you will see results within a few weeks.
On average, courses range from 2-4 hours in length.
Upon purchase, you'll have immediate access to all content via your library on our website. All videos are streamable up to 1080p
No. The first 5 courses are the most important if you want to see actual results. 80% of results come from 20% of actions, so if you're overwhelmed, don't be. We've also provided a PDF upon purchase guiding you through the content and where to go if you need help.
You'll get access to Ryuu and I via the private Discord server inside the program. If you have questions about your purchase, simply email us at info@blenderbros.com. We reply pretty quickly unless we're sleeping.
No. The program will pay for itself once you access all the information inside.
Yes it is. In fact, you can learn anything on YouTube. The point of this program is to package everything we know to save you time and to avoid digging through all the fluff out there on the Internet. If you don't respect your own time, this program probably isn't the right fit for you. Our students level up quickly because we have direct and concise information ready for you to consume.
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