3D Chick Character Modeling | Blender Tutorial for Beginners [RealTime]

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to model a cute chick character using Blender. This step-by-step guide is designed for beginners and focuses on a straightforward approach without the use of addons. By the end, you'll have a charming 3D chick model that you can further refine or animate.

Step 1: Setting Up Your Workspace

• Open Blender and create a new project.
• Set your viewport to the appropriate layout to see your model clearly.
• Import an HDRI for better lighting and environment reflection:
  • Go to the 'World' properties tab.
  • Click on the color bar and select 'Environment Texture'.
  • Load the HDRI from Poly Haven.

Step 2: Creating the Base Shape

• Start with a basic sphere to form the chick's body:
  • Press Shift + A, select 'Mesh', then 'UV Sphere'.
  • Adjust the sphere’s size to create a rounded body by scaling it (S key).
• Enter Edit Mode (Tab key) to modify the sphere:
  • Select the top vertices and move them slightly up to shape the head.

Step 3: Adding Features

• Create the eyes:
  • Add two smaller spheres for the eyes. Scale and position them appropriately on the head.
• Model the beak:
  • Use a cone mesh to create the beak. Scale and rotate it to fit the chick's face.
  • Position it between the eyes and adjust its size.

Step 4: Shaping the Wings and Feet

• For the wings:
  • Add another UV sphere, scale it down, and use the Proportional Editing tool (press O) to shape it into a wing.
  • Duplicate the wing (Shift + D) and mirror it to the other side.
• For the feet:
  • Create a simple cube mesh, scale it down, and modify it to resemble chick feet.
  • Position the feet under the body.

Step 5: Adding Color and Texture

• Select the chick model and go to the 'Material Properties' tab.
• Create a new material:
  • Set a bright yellow color for the body.
  • Use darker shades for the beak and feet.
• Adjust the roughness and specular settings to achieve a cartoonish look.

Step 6: Final Touches

• Add basic details like small feather textures if desired.
• Consider adding a simple background to enhance the presentation of your chick character.

Conclusion

You have now modeled a cute 3D chick character in Blender! Remember to save your project frequently. As a next step, you might want to explore animation basics or further refine your character with more detailed textures and rigging. Happy modeling!