Learn the essential foundations of creating a stylized Wild West environment in Blender, from reference gathering and navigation to greyboxing and core modeling techniques. Build a strong base for your 3D scenes by mastering proportions, modifiers, UVs, and material basics.

This course guides you through the initial stages of environment creation in Blender, focusing on planning, reference management, and the fundamentals of 3D modeling. You will explore Blender navigation, greyboxing workflows, and the use of edit mode to establish the structure of your scene. By the end, you will understand how to block out environments, manage proportions, apply modifiers, and begin working with UVs and materials, setting the stage for more detailed asset creation. The course combines clear explanations with practical demonstrations, guiding you step-by-step through the foundational processes of environment design in Blender. You will progress from basic scene setup to more advanced modeling and texturing concepts, building confidence as you develop your own stylized Western setting. This course is part one of a three-course Specialization designed to build a complete and cohesive understanding of the subject. While it offers valuable skills on its own, you'll gain the most benefit by progressing through all three courses as a structured learning journey. This course is based on Wild West Environment Design in Blender 3D, by Neil Bettison. Copyright © 2025 3D Tudor (Neil Ian Bettison) All rights reserved. No part of this course may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embedded in critical articles or reviews. Packt is one of the world's most prolific publishers of cutting-edge technical content. For over two decades we've made it our mission to curate and publish the knowledge of only the very best technical experts. We focus on real-world courses that help our customers get the job done, with coverage that extends across a wide range of established and cutting-edge technical topics. If you're an individual or an organisation that embraces learning by doing, Packt is the perfect fit for you.