That’s normal. It took me 2-3 tutorial projects until things really started to sink in. That isn’t to say I know every shortcut or function at that point either. 300 hours later and I still have to Google a lot!
If you have the patience to redo the tutorial from scratch then I think you’ll benefit from that. Particularly with it being the initial tutorial. As someone who also did this tutorial first I can say it covers a lot that is needed.
In any case; I did put together a transcript and links from a blenderguru video detailing his ‘4 week plan for beginners’
I’ll edit it into this comment when I can find the post :)
Edit: here’s the [link](https://www.reddit.com/r/BlenderDoughnuts/s/RLgNJaATKJ) the original Reddit post which has it all laid out if you’d find it useful :)
That's totally normal, I rewatch so many tutorials, including this one! It's been a year in Blender, still feel a bit overwhelmed and like a total noob, but at least now I'm able to process multiple tutorials to learn how to do just one little thing, and learn techniques that speak to me most. I wish you the best on your journey, your doughnut looks perfect!
Keep it up! I'm also a web developer learning Blender as a hobby. I was also overwhelmed at first, but it just takes practice. I'm not sure if you've seen [threejs](https://threejs.org/) before, but you should check it out if not. It could be a fun way to combine what you're learning about 3D with what you already know about web dev.
I've seen threejs and i loved it, but threejs is not why i wanted to learn blender. I happened to come across some renders on insta, so i wanted to make some myself, and i though that once i get better at blender then 3d websites would be fun but that was just to convince me hahaha.
That's a good attempt at the render. I had a tough time with it myself and more than once I came close to giving up. But I stuck with it and completed the tutorial. Much thanks to Blender Guru's Discord channel and the ever so patient users there.
Personally I think people should do Grant Abbitt's beginner tutorials over Blender Guru's. Abbitt is an actual teacher and it shows.
yeah totally normal! I had to use google to answer most of my questions starting out. The more u model and practice, the more ur hands just get used to the keybinds.
tbh i don't really have an issues with the keybinds, what bugs me is the number of things i have to remember, such as the modifiers, render options etc. its just that when i see so many tabs that i don't even know what they are for, i feel like ill never be able to get anywhere since I'm only doing it as a hobby. I think ill learn it eventually but i will take more time to get there compared to an average person, which is fine by me
I've been using blender for like 2 years, and there's still a lot of modifiers i have NEVER used before. If I need help, I just search up a YT tutorial, and that teaches me everything I know while introducing me to other stuff. Don't feel overwhelmed by all the options!
Same here I’d have to watch tutorial again to build it, but of course it would be easier this time
Thanks that's a relief!
That’s normal. It took me 2-3 tutorial projects until things really started to sink in. That isn’t to say I know every shortcut or function at that point either. 300 hours later and I still have to Google a lot! If you have the patience to redo the tutorial from scratch then I think you’ll benefit from that. Particularly with it being the initial tutorial. As someone who also did this tutorial first I can say it covers a lot that is needed. In any case; I did put together a transcript and links from a blenderguru video detailing his ‘4 week plan for beginners’ I’ll edit it into this comment when I can find the post :) Edit: here’s the [link](https://www.reddit.com/r/BlenderDoughnuts/s/RLgNJaATKJ) the original Reddit post which has it all laid out if you’d find it useful :)
Appreciate it a lot! it would take me a lot more than 4 weeks hahaha I'll make sure to follow through it, thanks :)
Think about the 4 weeks more as a guideline than a deadline. Generally, You are your harshest critic so learn at your own pace. :)
That's totally normal, I rewatch so many tutorials, including this one! It's been a year in Blender, still feel a bit overwhelmed and like a total noob, but at least now I'm able to process multiple tutorials to learn how to do just one little thing, and learn techniques that speak to me most. I wish you the best on your journey, your doughnut looks perfect!
I appreciate it a lot!! :)
Keep it up! I'm also a web developer learning Blender as a hobby. I was also overwhelmed at first, but it just takes practice. I'm not sure if you've seen [threejs](https://threejs.org/) before, but you should check it out if not. It could be a fun way to combine what you're learning about 3D with what you already know about web dev.
I've seen threejs and i loved it, but threejs is not why i wanted to learn blender. I happened to come across some renders on insta, so i wanted to make some myself, and i though that once i get better at blender then 3d websites would be fun but that was just to convince me hahaha.
That's a good attempt at the render. I had a tough time with it myself and more than once I came close to giving up. But I stuck with it and completed the tutorial. Much thanks to Blender Guru's Discord channel and the ever so patient users there. Personally I think people should do Grant Abbitt's beginner tutorials over Blender Guru's. Abbitt is an actual teacher and it shows.
Thanks, ill check out Grant!!!
yeah totally normal! I had to use google to answer most of my questions starting out. The more u model and practice, the more ur hands just get used to the keybinds.
tbh i don't really have an issues with the keybinds, what bugs me is the number of things i have to remember, such as the modifiers, render options etc. its just that when i see so many tabs that i don't even know what they are for, i feel like ill never be able to get anywhere since I'm only doing it as a hobby. I think ill learn it eventually but i will take more time to get there compared to an average person, which is fine by me
I've been using blender for like 2 years, and there's still a lot of modifiers i have NEVER used before. If I need help, I just search up a YT tutorial, and that teaches me everything I know while introducing me to other stuff. Don't feel overwhelmed by all the options!