![[Part 1/ 40] Anime Character 3D Modeling Tutorial II - Reference and Basemesh @DanielKreuter](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F1CTfis1TEg/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded August 2014 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
This video is the 1st part of 40 in this very detailed tutorial series about modeling. I'll take you through all the steps of anime style character creation in the 3d software called 'Blender' and without any time lapse.
If you haven't watched it already make sure to go through part 0! In that video I'll show you the final result and tell you all about the modifications I did with my version of Blender. Also you'll find the references in the description of that video.
By the way, the character design was made by the creators of Sword Art Online and all credit goes to them. I'm using it as an example to teach how to work with 'real' characters as you'd find them in any animation.
Thanks for watching!
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/danielkreuter
This video is the 1st part of 40 in this very detailed tutorial series about modeling. I'll take you through all the steps of anime style character creation in the 3d software called 'Blender' and without any time lapse.
If you haven't watched it already make sure to go through part 0! In that video I'll show you the final result and tell you all about the modifications I did with my version of Blender. Also you'll find the references in the description of that video.
By the way, the character design was made by the creators of Sword Art Online and all credit goes to them. I'm using it as an example to teach how to work with 'real' characters as you'd find them in any animation.
Thanks for watching!
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/danielkreuter
![[Part 1/ 40] Anime Character 3D Modeling Tutorial II - Reference and Basemesh](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F1CTfis1TEg/mqdefault.jpg "[Part 1/ 40] Anime Character 3D Modeling Tutorial II - Reference and Basemesh
This video is the 1st part of 40 in this very detailed tutorial series about modeling. Ill take you through all the steps of anime style character creation in the 3d software called Blender and without any time lapse.
If you havent watched it already make sure to go through part 0! In that video Ill show you the final result and tell you all about the modifications I did with my version of Blender. Also youll find the references in the description of that video.
By the way, the character design was made by the creators of Sword Art Online and all credit goes to them. Im using it as an example to teach how to work with real characters as youd find them in any animation.
Thanks for watching!
Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/danielkreuter")
![[#35] Blender 3.0 Character Modeling Tutorial - Texturing 01 [2022]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F3A6BgYud9o/mqdefault.jpg "[#35] Blender 3.0 Character Modeling Tutorial - Texturing 01 [2022]
If you are planning to work along, why not join our discord server where you can share your progress and ask questions! https://discord.gg/qEb8R6cHQP
Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dani_kreuter
Thanks to my brother for creating the opening and ending music :D
Leave some nice comments for him if you liked it!")
![Project CORE [ep03] - Development Progress](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FD4Nfy2MS3Q/mqdefault.jpg "Project CORE [ep03] - Development Progress
The team has grown! Liam Craver is now helping us with Unity! Here are some links to find more projects he is working on.
Website: http://limestudios.net/
Livestream: https://www.livecoding.tv/lcraver/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/liamcraver
As for the project, weve started working on a new character controller which is very work in progress at the moment. Also added some new props here and there and made some improvements to the light as well as working on a dialogue system that can be triggered by looking at things or walking into a certain area.
Oh and finally I mentioned my new Tumblr account, so if youre interested feel free to take a look: http://danielkreuter.tumblr.com/")
![[Blender 3D] Basic Transformation Tutorial - The Most Efficient Method](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GJjRWqK1zo8/mqdefault.jpg "[Blender 3D] Basic Transformation Tutorial - The Most Efficient Method
Here is a quick video about a very basic topic. Blender is a 3d modeling software and most of you are probably spending a great amount of time transforming vertices and objects. This can be done in several ways including the transformation handles and keyboard shortcuts. In this video I will introduce both and specifically talk about how to make use of them with speed. Efficient use allows us to work faster which leads to more detail and volume in production. I hope the information I am presenting is useful. Thank you as always for watching!
Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/danielkreuter")
![Talking about what I learned from my non-artist girlfriend [ENG+JP]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Gf-L3cmGPkY/mqdefault.jpg "Talking about what I learned from my non-artist girlfriend [ENG+JP]
In this video me and my girlfriend Yu, talk about what we learned from each other and how an artist can benefit from opinions that go against their beliefs. I am also showing a 3d printed chopstick holder which I created recently.
If you are interested in the 3d file, it is available to my Patreons at: https://www.patreon.com/danielkreuter")
![[#18] Blender 3.0 Character Modeling Tutorial - High Poly Modeling 10 [2022]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GtfXNRz2cYs/mqdefault.jpg "[#18] Blender 3.0 Character Modeling Tutorial - High Poly Modeling 10 [2022]
If you are planning to work along, why not join our discord server where you can share your progress and ask questions! https://discord.gg/qEb8R6cHQP
In this part of my new character modeling tutorial series for Blender 3.0 we will work on the high poly mesh.
Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dani_kreuter
Thanks to my brother for creating the opening and ending music :D
Leave some nice comments for him if you liked it!")
![[#25] Blender 3.0 Character Modeling Tutorial - Retopology 06 [2022]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GuPlrpKGEro/mqdefault.jpg "[#25] Blender 3.0 Character Modeling Tutorial - Retopology 06 [2022]
If you are planning to work along, why not join our discord server where you can share your progress and ask questions! https://discord.gg/qEb8R6cHQP
Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dani_kreuter
Thanks to my brother for creating the opening and ending music :D
Leave some nice comments for him if you liked it!")
![[#41] Blender 3.0 Character Modeling Tutorial - Texturing 07 [2022]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HA8w_3-rHjQ/mqdefault.jpg "[#41] Blender 3.0 Character Modeling Tutorial - Texturing 07 [2022]
If you are planning to work along, why not join our discord server where you can share your progress and ask questions! https://discord.gg/qEb8R6cHQP
Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dani_kreuter
Thanks to my brother for creating the opening and ending music :D
Leave some nice comments for him if you liked it!")
![[Character Sculpting zBrush] Kirito - Sword Art Online (17h)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HWmGZc3HK4A/mqdefault.jpg "[Character Sculpting zBrush] Kirito - Sword Art Online (17h)
Here is a more typical character modeling project I did. This video is the time lapse recording of when I created Kirito from Sword Art Online in ZBrush. All together it took me 17 hours to create this character, but keep in mind that this is still without re-topology and texturing. I hope you can learn something from this and let me know in the comments if you have any other questions.
Will do my best to upload more soon!
Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/danielkreuter")
