Blender +AI Lab

Corrina Crazie Espinosa

Feb 242 min read

DIY Modeling tips, tricks, resources:

Here is a tutorial on the basics of modeling from a scratch using a reference image. this is a great tool for making fairly simple and/or symmetrical parts like legs, arms, fish, birds, etc.

autonomoussoup.com/single-post/build-a-bird-tutorial

Here is another tutorial on the basics of model making from scratch using a different process that involves using a skin modifier for the process, this is a really good tutorial!

Steal parts to Frankenstein your model together!

Sketchfab: Offers a wide range of free 3D models available under Creative Commons licenses
Free3D: Provides a variety of free 3D models in different formats like BLENDER, OBJ, 3DS, C4D, MAX, and MAYA2
TurboSquid: Features a large collection of free 3D models for various applications.
CGTrader - 3D Models for VR / AR and CG projects Offers free 3D models along with premium options.
GrabCAD: Provides free 3D models, particularly useful for engineering and CAD projects.
Clara.io: Hosts a variety of free 3D models that can be used in different 3D software.
3D Warehouse: Offers free 3D models, especially useful for architectural and interior design projects.
Open3DModel: A site with a wide range of free 3D models for various uses.

AI:

sudoAI - Instantly turn images into 3D models! Not perfectly accurate, but an excellent start that you can then edit in Blender or use as is if you like the serendipitous quality of the models. Paid, but you get free credits to try it out.
Community - Meshy Like Sudo, but BETTER, I think it has better options and better results. Paid, but let's you try for free.
3D Model Generator another one! Similar, might not geneate as high of quality as meshy, but it let's you try for free. MILK those free credits~
https://www.flexclip.com/ Tons of AI tools to try, including a 2D image to 3D video generator... It's not fantastic, but the tech is still so new it will be interesting to watch how it develops.

Make Human: free open source software for making characters.

Releases:130 :: MakeHuman Community

MB Lab - Blender

MB-Lab is similar to Make Human, but it's an add-on for Blender! It also has cool options to make elves & dwarves.

Now that you have a model, it's time to prepare it for animation by rigging it (if it's not already rigged). Here are 3 ways to rig your model:

Rigify - Built in Add-on for fast rigging in blender:

This tutorial begins by teaching you how to use rigify, a built-in add-on for Blender, to rig your character. Then it shows you how to transfer mixamo animation data to your rigged character using Rokoko free add-on for Blender.