We also added — though the core course remains 2.8 based.
Creative Shrimp Hard-surface Modeling in Blender 2.8 Update is a comprehensive expansion to the original course by Gleb Alexandrov and Aidy Burrows. It was designed specifically to help users transition from the Blender 2.79 interface to the post-2.8 environment, which introduced a major UI overhaul. Key Features and Content 7+ Hours of New Material
While many other creators charged for "remastered" 2.8 versions, Creative Shrimp and CGMasters provided it for free to existing owners. This established the course as a definitive resource that didn't just teach software, but —a set of principles that remained relevant even as the interface changed. We also added — though the core course remains 2
The "Shading" tab in Blender 2.8 is a dedicated workspace now, and the course update takes full advantage of this. Hard surface modeling is notorious for shading artifacts—those ugly pinches and weird shadows that appear on curved surfaces.
Aimed at beginners, this 6-hour segment covers fundamental modeling theory, the standard toolkit (extrude, inset, loop cuts), and how to manage polygonal flow (loops, poles, quads, and N-gons). Key Features and Content 7+ Hours of New
: It addresses the significant interface changes, including the move from window-based layouts to a dedicated top and bottom status bar, and changes to shortcuts and the tool shelf. Advanced Modifier Use : Detailed deep-dives into the
Wait for a Black Friday or Christmas sale. CGMasters often bundles this course with "The Ultimate Trim Sheet Workflow" or "Cyberpunk Blueprints." the standard toolkit (extrude
Blender 2.8 marked a "breaking point" for many 3D artists due to the shift from the right-click select default and the old layers system to a more industry-standard left-click select and a Collections