In this video, I walk you through my animation process and how I create different types of character or product animations inside Blender. Subscribe for more videos like this.
In this video, I walk you through my animation process and how I create different types of character or product animations inside Blender. Subscribe for more videos like this.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Using references 03:15 - Reusing animations 06:15 - Feedback 07:05 - Practice 09:45 - OutroWoodplank Rig - Free Blender Minecraft Character Rig (Tutorial)Woodplank2025-09-27 | 1) Get the rig on the website (Email required) - woodplankmc.com/b/l3K8D 2) Or get the rig on Discord (in # sharing-assets) - discord.gg/xXmkeWgyWs 🎥Get my Minecraft Animation course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV
Download the latest version of the official character rig from @woodplankmc! The Woodplank Rig is your easy, high-quality starting point for any Minecraft animation project in Blender.
🛠️ Key Features: ✅ Blender Ready: Seamlessly compatible with new and older Blender versions. 🎨 Optimized: Designed for smooth posing and quick rendering. 🔄 Free to Use: Use it in all your personal and commercial animations. ⬇️ Download it now!BPS Rig V4 - Full Tutorial (Fix head glitch, Get Armour, Enable Teeth & More)Woodplank2025-08-15 | 🎥Get my Minecraft Animation course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV Join my Discord - discord.gg/xXmkeWgyWs
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - How to import the rig 01:50 - How to fix the head glitch 02:50 - How to get armour 04:00 - How to customize the rig 05:10 - How to switch from FK - IK 07:40 - How to enable teeth 08:15 - How to customize the face and body 10:25 - How to change the skin 11:35 - How to make the glowing eyes effect 13:15 - OutroMinecraft Animation Masterclass - 12 Hour Blender Course (Release Video)Woodplank2025-08-13 | 🎥Get the course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV
Ready to level up your Minecraft animation skills? This course covers everything from Blender basics to cinematic storytelling and full Minecraft animation production, plus video editing and post-production.
🔥 What you get: Blender essentials (modeling, lighting, animation) Deep dive into animation techniques & principles Advanced walk cycles & animation library Cinematic storytelling & camera work Creating a full 30 second animation from start to finish Pro video editing, sound design & publishing tips
Whether you’re a beginner or leveling up, this course breaks it down step-by-step. Grab it now and start creating animations like a pro!
Thanks to Squared Media for allowing me to use their character rig throughout the course. Squared Media Discord - discord.gg/square Squared Media YouTube - youtube.com/@SquaredMediaYTMinecraft Animation Masterclass - Course Teaser (Woodplankmc)Woodplank2025-08-06 | 🎥Get the course here - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV
Hey all, I've been working on this course for the past 3 months and have poured my years of knowledge into it. The course is almost finished, and it will come out very soon!
🔴Subscribe to get notified of the releaseHow to save animation time in Blender #minecraftanimation #minecraft #blender #tutorialWoodplank2025-06-29 | #shorts #minecraft #blender #blendernation #tutorial
📝 Important Notes: - Animations use placeholder weapons (swords/tools) due to asset licensing. You can swap them out easily using free resources from Boxscape Studios or MCPrep. - The README file inside the download explains everything clearly.
🎥 Watch the setup guide on the channel (coming soon)
Thanks for the support, and keep creating!
🚀 The Animation Library is finally here – with over 120 ready-to-use Minecraft animations for Blender using the BPS Rig V4! Whether you're making cinematic stories, shorts, or just want to skip the boring parts of animating, this pack is for you.How To Use The Minecraft Animation Library - Blender Tutorial (Woodplank)Woodplank2025-06-27 | ✅Get the library here - patreon.com/c/woodplankmc/shop 👀Or Become a Patreon - patreon.com/c/woodplankmc/membership 🎥Get my Minecraft Animation course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV
🦴Rig used in this animation library: BPS rig V4 by Square Media ▶Squared Media Discord server - discord.gg/square
📝 Important Notes: - Animations use placeholder weapons (swords/tools) due to asset licensing. You can swap them out easily using free resources from Boxscape Studios or MCPrep. - The README file inside the download explains everything clearly.
🚀 The Animation Library is finally here – with over 120 ready-to-use Minecraft animations for Blender using the BPS Rig V4! Whether you're making cinematic stories, shorts, or just want to skip the boring parts of animating, this pack is for you.
Thanks for the support, and keep creating!
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - All 4 libraries showcase 02:25 - How to install the Minecraft Animation library in Blender 04:25 - How to use the Minecraft Animation Library (practical applications) 04:50 - An easy way to use the library 08:45 - More ways to use the library 12:50 - How to add weapons & items 14:20 - Outro
#minecraftanimation #blenderanimation #woodplank #steveminecraft #alexandstevelife120+ Minecraft Animations in 1 Library - Available now!Woodplank2025-06-24 | 👉Get it here - patreon.com/c/woodplankmc/shop
📝 Important Notes: - Animations use placeholder weapons (swords/tools) due to asset licensing. You can swap them out easily using free resources from Boxscape Studios or MCPrep. - The README file inside the download explains everything clearly.
🎥 Watch the setup guide on the channel (coming soon)
Thanks for the support, and keep creating!
🚀 The Animation Library is finally here – with over 120 ready-to-use Minecraft animations for Blender using the BPS Rig V4! Whether you're making cinematic stories, shorts, or just want to skip the boring parts of animating, this pack is for you.
#MinecraftAnimation #BlenderAnimation #MinecraftRig #BPSRig #WoodplankMCAlex & Steve Life - Part 2 | Haunted World (Minecraft Animation)Woodplank2025-05-31 | #alexandstevelife #minecraft #minecraftanimation #woodplankmc 🎥Get my Minecraft Animation course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV 🎬 Support me on Patreon - patreon.com/c/woodplankmc/membership 📚Get my animation library - patreon.com/c/woodplankmc/shop
🎵 Music by Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.comReal #minecraftanimation #blender3d #shortsWoodplank2025-05-19 | #shorts🔴 Video Editing Alex & Steve LIVE! (Minecraft animation process) #2Woodplank2025-05-05 | 🔴 Video Editing Alex & Steve LIVE! (Minecraft animation process) Welcome to the stream! Today I’ll be working on a Minecraft animation featuring Alex & Steve—live and unfiltered. You’ll see the full behind-the-scenes video editing process in Davinci Resolve and everything in between.
Whether you’re an animator, Minecraft fan, or just curious about how these animations come together—grab a snack, hang out, and feel free to ask questions in chat!
What to expect: - Minecraft-style animation workflow - Blender and video editing tips and tricks - Q&A throughout the stream - Chill vibes and creative chaos
Music provided by Epidemic Sound (I’m safe listed—no copyright issues!) Stream Date: May 5th Live Start Time: 2PM UTC
If you enjoy the stream, consider liking, subscribing, and checking out my other content!
Let’s animate!
Patreon: patreon.com/woodplankmc Discord: discord.gg/xXmkeWgyWs Subscribe: youtube.com/@woodplankmc Instagram:instagram.com/woodplankmc🔴 Animating Alex & Steve LIVE! (Minecraft animation process) #2Woodplank2025-04-20 | 🔴 Animating Alex & Steve LIVE! (Minecraft animation process) Welcome to the stream! Today I’ll be working on a Minecraft animation featuring Alex & Steve—live and unfiltered. You’ll see the full behind-the-scenes process in Blender, from keyframing to camera moves, lighting, and everything in between.
Whether you’re an animator, Minecraft fan, or just curious about how these animations come together—grab a snack, hang out, and feel free to ask questions in chat!
What to expect: - Minecraft-style animation workflow - Blender tips and tricks - Q&A throughout the stream - Chill vibes and creative chaos
Music provided by Epidemic Sound (I’m safe listed—no copyright issues!) Stream Date: April 20 Live Start Time: 2PM UTC
If you enjoy the stream, consider liking, subscribing, and checking out my other content!
Let’s animate!
Patreon: patreon.com/woodplankmc Discord: discord.gg/xXmkeWgyWs Subscribe: youtube.com/@woodplankmc Instagram:instagram.com/woodplankmcSword Spinning Animation – What Should I Make Next? #minecraft #minecraftanimation #b3dWoodplank2025-04-19 | Here’s a little sword-spinning animation I made just for fun — because Minecraft characters deserve to look cool too 😎 Animated in Blender, featuring the Ice Cube rig by Darth Lilo. Let me know what you think — should I make more stylish weapon animations like this?
🎮 Rig: Ice Cube by Darth Lilo 🛠️ Animated in Blender 📍Follow for more Blender + Minecraft content
Looking for high-quality free Minecraft assets to use in Blender? In this video, I'll show you where to get amazing rigs, maps, and tools that will help you level up your Minecraft animations - all for free. I'll walk you through some of my favorite resources, including: Box Scape Studios: For high-quality Minecraft builds and environments
MC Prep: A Blender add-on that makes importing Minecraft worlds easier and cleaner
Ice Cube Rig by Darth Lilo: A powerful character rig that I use in a lot of my animations
And a quick plug for my own Animation Library on Patreon, if you're looking to speed up your workflow
Whether you're just starting out or already deep into Minecraft animation, these tools will save you time and make your work look way better.
Subscribe for more Blender + Minecraft animation tutorials: youtube.com/@woodplankmcBro really tried to be HIM 😭⚔️#minecraftanimation #minecraft #b3d #minecraftshortsWoodplank2025-04-17 | A little bit of style, a little bit of fail 😎⚔️ Tried to look cool showing off his sword skills, but gravity had other plans 😂
Made this looping Minecraft animation in Blender using the Ice Cube rig by Darth Lilo! Hope you enjoy the vibes — more coming soon!
#MinecraftAnimation #Blender3D #IceCubeRig #WoodplankMC #MinecraftShorts #3DLoop #AnimationFails #SwordSkillz #GoofyAah #BlenderAnimation #MainCharacterVibesBro thinks he’s the main character 😭 #minecraft #minecraftanimation #blenderWoodplank2025-04-15 | Just out here lookin’ around like I own the world Rig by Darth Lilo – Ice Cube supremacy #MinecraftBlender #minecraftanimation #animationshorts #WoodplankMC #IceCubeRig #MinecraftAnimation #animationpractice🔴 Animating Alex & Steve LIVE! (Minecraft animation process)Woodplank2025-04-10 | 🔴 Animating Alex & Steve LIVE! (Minecraft animation process) Welcome to the stream! Today I’ll be working on a Minecraft animation featuring Alex & Steve—live and unfiltered. You’ll see the full behind-the-scenes process in Blender, from keyframing to camera moves, lighting, and everything in between.
Whether you’re an animator, Minecraft fan, or just curious about how these animations come together—grab a snack, hang out, and feel free to ask questions in chat!
What to expect: - Minecraft-style animation workflow - Blender tips and tricks - Q&A throughout the stream - Chill vibes and creative chaos
Music provided by Epidemic Sound (I’m safe listed—no copyright issues!) Stream Date: April 10 Live Start Time: 2PM UTC
If you enjoy the stream, consider liking, subscribing, and checking out my other content!
Let’s animate!
Patreon: patreon.com/woodplankmc Discord: discord.gg/xXmkeWgyWs Subscribe: youtube.com/@woodplankmc Instagram:instagram.com/woodplankmcMake Your Animations SNAPPY in 10 Seconds! #shorts #animation #blender3dWoodplank2025-04-10 | #BlenderTips #MinecraftAnimation #AnimationShorts #GraphEditor #BlenderTricks Want your Blender animations to feel snappy, smooth, and professional? Here’s a quick tip using the Graph Editor and S-shaped curves to instantly improve your motion and timing. Great for product, and character animation, especially action or expressive scenes.
Try it out and let me know if it helps! #minecraftanimation #blenderanimation #animationtips
🔥 Subscribe for more animation tips and Blender tutorials 🎮 Watch full Minecraft animations on my channel @woodplankmc 🛠️ Tools: Blender 4.3Woodplank Live StreamWoodplank2025-04-10 | ...Made a coffee mug in Blender faster than brewing coffee 😎☕ Follow for more modeling tricks! #shortsWoodplank2025-04-04 | Subscribe for more 3D videos, tutorials and animations!How i use my Animation Library to Save HOURS!Woodplank2025-02-07 | Buy the Animation Library - patreon.com/woodplankmc/shop 🎬 Support me on Patreon - patreon.com/c/woodplankmc/membership 🎥Get my Minecraft Animation course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Animating & Fun 10:20 - Final Result 11:50 - OutroThe Art of Minecraft Animation – Behind the scenes of Alex & Steve LifeWoodplank2025-01-24 | #behindthescenes #minecraftanimation #minecraft 🎬 Support me on Patreon - patreon.com/c/woodplankmc/membership 🎥Get my Minecraft Animation course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV
In this behind the scenes video, I break down the process of creating "Village Adventure | Alex & Steve Life (Minecraft Animation)" Enjoy the video!
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Concept & Design 03:10 - Importing the world in Blender 03:45 - Animation Planning 04:45 - Lighting & Materials 05:45 - Animaton & Refinement 07:50 - Rendering & Video Editing 09:30 - Wrap-Up 10:00 - OutroCHRISTMAS PRESENT - Minecraft Animation CollabWoodplank2024-12-25 | 🎬 Support me on Patreon - patreon.com/c/woodplankmc/membership 🎥Get my Minecraft Animation course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV
Huge thanks to everyone who participated and also thanks to those who wanted to participate but couldn't. And of course, a big thank you to everyone for watching! I will host more collaborations in the future, so stay tuned. You can follow updates on my Discord and on YouTube.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Animating walking downstairs 13:00 - How to make stairs in Blender 14:10 - OutroSubscribe for more quick tips! #blendertutorial #blendertips #blenderWoodplank2024-09-26 | ...Animation Library for Sale - woodplankmc #minecraft #animation #blendertutorial #animationlibraryWoodplank2024-09-14 | #shorts #minecraft #minecraftanimationSteve Fight Scene (Alex & Steve Life) #minecraft #minecraftanimation #animation #alexandstevelifeWoodplank2024-09-13 | Steve Fight Scene (Alex & Steve Life) #minecraft #alexeveminecraft #animationmovieAlex & Steve Life - Part 1 | Haunted World (Minecraft Animation)Woodplank2024-09-07 | #alexandstevelife #minecraft #minecraftanimation #woodplankmc 🎥Get my Minecraft Animation course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV 🎬 Support me on Patreon - patreon.com/c/woodplankmc/membership 📚Get my animation library - patreon.com/c/woodplankmc/shop
In this video, I walk you through my Blender startup file, and how I prepare my Blender file before I start animating. Subscribe for more videos like this.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Adding the wave modifier 02:05 - Changing the settings 04:30 - How to copy modifiers 06:05 - OutroAnimation Library Tutorial - How To Make and Re-Use Animation Assets (Blender 4.0)Woodplank2024-06-23 | #blender #animationtutorial #minecraftanimation 🎬 Support me on Patreon - patreon.com/c/woodplankmc/membership 🎥Get my Minecraft Animation course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV
You can now buy this animation library here - patreon.com/c/woodplankmc/shop My Instagram - instagram.com/temoap25 Discord - discord.gg/xXmkeWgyWs Learn how to set up the animation library in Blender with this step-by-step tutorial. This will allow you to simply drag and drop your animations into a new scene, and re-apply them to your characters with a few clicks. So it is a huge time saver.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Asset Library overview 01:00 - Creating assets 02:40 - Re-using assets 04:00 - Clearing assets 04:50 - Setting up the folder and library 07:50 - Setting up the layout 08:10 - Creating catalogs 08:40 - Creating animation assets 09:40 - Creating thumbnails 11:20 - Re-using the animation assets 14:10 - Cleaning up the scene 14:40 - Marking collections as assets 16:35 - Applying the animations to new characters 17:35 - Creating more animation assets 20:20 - Mixing animations using NLA editor 22:20 - Benefits of using animation assets 23:00 - How to use Chat GPT to get ideas 23:40 - Finished Animation Library! 24:40 - OutroHow to Make Fancy Minecraft Leaves in BlenderWoodplank2024-06-12 | #blender #blendertutorial #minecraftanimation 🎥Get my Minecraft Animation course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV
This step-by-step tutorial teaches how to make the Minecraft leaves look fancy and high-quality in Blender.
Timestamps: 00:00 - intro 00:35 - Backface culling 03:35 - Adding translucency 05:40 - Adding translucency to grass and flowers 06:10 - Applying the materials to other objects 09:15 - OutroAnimate Like a Pro - Blenders NLA Editor tutorialWoodplank2024-06-05 | #blender #blendertutorial #minecraftanimation 🎬 Support me on Patreon - patreon.com/c/woodplankmc/membership 🎥Get my Minecraft Animation course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV
This step-by-step tutorial teaches how to animate like a pro using Blender’s amazing NLA editor.
Timestamps: 00:00 - intro 00:15 - Creating the Gobo 03:30 - Changing the settings 05:25 - OutroAnimate Cameras Like a Pro (Blender Animation tutorial)Woodplank2024-05-22 | #blender #blendertutorial #minecraftanimation 🎬 Support me on Patreon - patreon.com/c/woodplankmc/membership 🎥Get my Minecraft Animation course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV
Learn how to animate the camera like a pro and add quick and smooth motions to your animation in Blender, with this step-by-step tutorial.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Making the Fog 06:15 - Animating the Fog 10:00 - Rendering 10:45 - OutroHow to make walk cycles in Blender #minecraftanimation #minecraft #blender #tutorialWoodplank2024-05-12 | #minecraftanimation #steveminecraft #shorts #alexandsteve #walkcycle
Do you want to learn how to make amazing 3D Minecraft animations for FREE? Then be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my channel and follow my tutorials, as I will teach you how to use Blender for 3D animations, and Davinci Resolve for video editing.How To Make Enderman Teleporting Particles - Minecraft Animation TutorialWoodplank2024-05-04 | #blender #blendertutorial #minecraftanimation 🎥Get my Minecraft Animation course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV
Learn how to create the Enderman teleportation effect in Blender with this step-by-step tutorial.
The Endermen particle objects are no longer available
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - 1st method 05:50 - 2nd method 10:30 - OutroJoin My Discord Server - Woodplank CommunityWoodplank2024-04-16 | Join here - discord.gg/SghYc4xN4U
👋Hey everyone, I finally made a Discord Server for our community. Feel free to introduce yourself, meet others, ask for advice, and share your work.EASY Water Shader in Blender (Minecraft Animation Tutorial)Woodplank2024-04-13 | #blender #blendertutorial #minecraftanimation 🎬 Support me on Patreon - patreon.com/c/woodplankmc/membership 🎥Get my Minecraft Animation course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV
Learn how to create the easy and realistic-looking water shader inside Blender with this step-by-step tutorial. This method works in Blender 4.0, and also in previous versions as well.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Un-subdividing the water 04:00 - Creating the water shader 10:40 - Animating the water 13:45 - OutroBlender Compositing Tutorial For Minecraft AnimationsWoodplank2024-04-06 | #blender #compositing #minecraftanimation 🎥Get my Minecraft Animation course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV
Learn how to use the compositing nodes to make your Minecraft scene look better and more cinematic by adding different effects and adjusting different settings with this step-by-step tutorial.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Render settings 05:00 - Compositing 06:35 - Glare 09:20 - Lens Distortion 10:50 - Color Balance 12:00 - Brightness/Contrast 12:50 - Vignette 16:00 - Mist 19:20 - Comparing with and without compositing 20:00 - OutroThe New FREE Blender Addon For Minecraft Animations! MiBlend OverviewWoodplank2024-04-03 | #blender #blenderaddon #minecraftanimation 🎬 Support me on Patreon - patreon.com/c/woodplankmc/membership 🎥Get my Minecraft Animation course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV
In this video, I explain the basics of the new and exciting free Blender addon dedicated for Minecraft animations called MC Blend, created by Aspirata.
00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Installing the addon 01:00 - Fixing the world 02:00 - Procedural Materials 03:05 - Backface Culling 03:50 - Contact Shadows 04:15 - Sleep After Render 04:30 - Sky 08:00 - Assets 09:20 - Other features 11:05 - OutroI made a Minecraft Animation in 24 hours with 0$Woodplank2024-03-30 | #blender #challenge #minecraftanimation 🎬 Support me on Patreon - patreon.com/c/woodplankmc/membership 🎥Get my Minecraft Animation course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV
In this video, I explain how I made a Minecraft animation in 24 hours With 0$
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Analyzing the reference 01:00 - Setting up the scene 03:30 - Adding lighting 03:50 - Eleven Labs 04:45 - Animating 06:10 - Video editing 06:30 - Rendering 07:00 - Showing it to Boris 08:15 - OutroHow To Customize The Minecraft World In Blender (Blender Tutorial)Woodplank2024-03-26 | #blender #minecraft #minecraftanimation 🎥Get my Minecraft Animation course - woodplankmc.com/b/RkKXV
Learn how to customize and edit the imported Minecraft world inside Blender with this step-by-step tutorial. Subscribe for more weekly Minecraft animation tutorials using Blender, video editing tutorials, and some of my own Minecraft animated short films.