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Master Shader Nodes with minusT to Create Your Own Character Style
A deep-dive class into the shading node skills of legendary Blender animator minusT is now open! Go beyond basic modeling and explore practical, real-world shading techniques to create fresh character styles. Learn how to apply custom shading nodes to give your characters the exact look you want and express any texture with precision and creativity.
Experience the full potential of shader nodes through an optimized real-time workflow. Instead of repeating the same steps, explore and apply a variety of styles instantly. Discover minusT’s practical shading techniques to add unique details and elevate the quality of your characters exactly as you envision.
Class Perks
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Master character styling by conceptUnlimited Access to All 25 Chapters -
minusT’s Stylized Character RenderingBasic Shader Node Theory Guide -
Fully modeled and rigged3 Practice Character Model Files
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Learn through node structure analysis16 Blender Practice Project Files -
Create diverse material styles10 Class Materials -
Certificate of completion for minusT's Blender Shader Nodes courseElectronic Certificate Provided
*Certificates are issued upon completing 90% or more of the course.
*Please request your certificate through the Coloso Customer Support Center.
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Who Should Take This Class?
minusT students who want to create a character with their own unique universe
Blender enthusiasts eager to learn advanced and expressive character techniques
3D character artists looking to master detailed, professional-level shading and texturing
Expert 3D Animator minusT's Portfolio
Why Take This Class?
From modern to fantasy to sci-fi! Bring three casual characters from different worlds to life and discover the style that perfectly fits your taste. Learn genre-specific, hands-on shading node techniques and experiment with a wide range of visual expressions to shape your own unique character style.
Go beyond simple modeling and freely apply your desired styles! Step by step, create a variety of practical materials like animal ears, metallic surfaces, and fabric patterns. Master three distinct character styles using advanced shading node skills only in minusT’s Blender Shader Nodes class.
3 Character Styling Variations with Custom Shading Nodes
Part 01. Creating Modern-Style Characters
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Smartphone TextureUnderstanding Basic Coordinates in Shader Nodes -
Sunglasses ShaderHow to Use ColorRamp and Mix Nodes -
Leather Texture on ShoesApplying Image Textures
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Shirt TextureUsing Procedural Textures -
Pants TextureUsing Image Textures, Shaders, and Custom Brushes -
Baking Pants Texture
Part 02. Creating Fantasy-Style Characters
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Modeling with Cloth Simulation -
Dress CreationFabric Pattern Nodes and Shaders -
Scarf TexturingCreating Knit Pattern Nodes -
Parasol TexturingWood Texture Nodes
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Animal Ears/Fur EffectsCreating Pom-Poms Using Hair Particles -
Horn CreationSculpting, Retopology, and Texture Baking -
Clothing Detail 01Adding Patterns with Stencil Painting -
Clothing Detail 02Jewelry Decoration Shader -
Clothing Detail 03Duplicating Flowers Using Geometry Nodes -
Dress RiggingData Transfer and Parts Rigging
Part 03. Creating Sci-Fi Style Characters
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Outfit 01Creating a Hexagonal Pattern -
Outfit 02Creating a Carbon Fiber Pattern -
Outfit 03Translucent Material Shader
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Metal Texture Shader -
Combining Multiple ShadersUsing an RGB Map -
Hologram Effect Shader
Final Artwork
Highlights
Class Highlights
Character Expression through Diverse Designs and Styles
Learn various material expression techniques for character design. Create textures for outfits and styles using fabric, metal, holograms, and more. Design costumes for characters set in three distinct worlds, modern, fantasy, and sci-fi while mastering modeling methods and shader setups tailored to each setting.
Blender Node System: From Basics to Infinite Possibilities
From understanding how it works to creating complex patterns and textures, dive into the limitless potential of node-based workflows. Learn how to craft entirely new surfaces using procedural textures and build custom shaders perfectly suited to your character using practical node techniques.
Blender Essentials for Character Creation
Master character creation using Blender’s powerful features. Explore simulations, sculpting, hair particles, and nodes through hands-on examples to complete your character’s clothing and accessories. Finish your work with polished rendering and post-processing using compositing nodes, all within Blender.
Instructor
3D Animator
minusT
Hello, I'm minusT, a 3D animator and YouTuber creating subculture-inspired character animations using Blender. While Blender is one of the best tools for beginners in 3D, there’s still a lack of resources focused on subculture animation. Based on my 16 years of self-taught experience, I’m here to share all of my personal Blender techniques and know-how with you.
In this course, we’ll create characters in a variety of styles while exploring practical ways to use shader nodes throughout the production process. My goal is to help you discover your own unique character style and build concrete, hands-on Blender skills. I hope this course helps you naturally internalize a wide range of Blender features as we work through them together.
3D Animator minusT
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Running the YouTube Channel 'minusT'
Projects & Awards
Over 30 million total views on YouTube
Produced animation for The Grand Touhou Project Exhibition 2023
Class Details
You'll Learn
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Shader Node Basics for Creative FlexibilityLearn the basics of node inputs and outputs, coordinates, and data types to understand how nodes work together. From elements like roughness and normal maps to combining colors and textures freely, you'll explore the strengths of nodes and naturally develop the skills to use them effectively. -
From Modern to Sci-Fi: Character Outfit Creation and Detailing SkillsA complete guide to using Blender for character creation. Add detailed patterns through texturing, sculpt realistic clothing folds, and express stylized or realistic fur with texture and hair particles. Master modeling techniques tailored to different scenarios with precision. -
Shader Node Techniques for Rich Texture ExpressionFrom rough wooden surfaces to smooth metallic finishes and detailed metal textures learn to create a wide range of material effects using shader nodes. Practice combining various nodes to produce complex, high-quality textures with depth and realism.
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Flexible Texture Creation with NodesHands-on techniques for creating various surface patterns using nodes. Learn how to design textures for fabric, metal, wood, and more, and how to connect nodes to suit different styles. Build shaders and textures tailored for fantasy, sci-fi, and other imaginative worlds. -
Pattern and Texture Baking in BlenderNo drawing skills? No problem. Discover how to create procedural patterns and textures directly inside Blender. Bake them into image textures, save them, and use them for costume details even in other programs. -
Compositing Nodes for Effects and RenderingLearn the full rendering and post-processing workflow using compositing nodes. Pose your character, set up lighting, render the artwork, and add background effects and finishing touches all with Blender’s built-in tools.
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Interview with
3D Animator minusT
Question.01
What inspired you to create this class?
Many learners find the node system unfamiliar and struggle with detailed expression techniques when advancing from Blender basics and modeling to creating more refined characters. I felt there was a need for an intermediate bridge, a course that teaches the node system in a fun and approachable way through character creation. That’s what led me to develop this course.
Question.02
Why is it important to learn nodes when creating characters?
Nodes offer limitless creative potential. In character design, you often need to create different patterns and materials or even invent new textures that do not exist in reality. In these situations, using nodes allows you to generate endless patterns and materials. Through this course, I want to help you gain the skills to build and use your own shaders with confidence.
Question.03
What was your main focus when designing the curriculum for this course?
I focused on making this course something that goes beyond just following examples. I wanted learners to be able to apply what they learn to different characters and creative situations. The course is designed to teach not only how to use nodes but also how to think about them and apply them to get the results you want.
Question.04
What sets this class apart from other Blender character courses?
There are many Blender character courses available, but it can be hard to know what to do when you want to create something different from the example. This course is built around creating a variety of designs and textures so you can naturally learn Blender’s full range of features. It especially helps you use shader nodes in a broader and more flexible way.
Required Programs
This course will use
- Blender 4.3
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized class experience.
*A tablet is used during the texture painting process, but all tasks can also be done with a mouse.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the course.
