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Learning Blender After 40 is NOT Impossible! | Freelance UX work and Family in 2024
Hej hej and welcome back!
2024 was a year of growth, challenges, and creativity. In this video, I share my journey of learning Blender in my 40s while balancing freelance UX work and family life.
Here's what I cover:
- How I stayed committed to Blender and completed projects like my first sculpt, an urban decay environment, and a cybercity.
- Insights into balancing freelancing, family responsibilities, and creative pursuits.
- The tools and methods I used to stay organized and finish projects, inspired by my 20+ years as a UX designer.
- The amazing support from my family, my growing UA-cam community, and my live coworking sessions that kept me motivated.
If you’ve ever felt like it’s too late to start something new, this video is for you.
What about you? Did you tackle a big creative challenge this year? Share your story in the comments. I’d love to hear it!
Thank you for being part of my 2024 journey. Here’s to an inspiring and creative 2025! 🎉
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - My Blender Projects in 2024
01:30 - BCON '24
02:23 - Staying commited to learning Blender
04:17 - What kept me motivated to keep going
05:07 - 20+ years of UX Design experience - How I get things done
06:31 - Balancing work and family and grateful for all the support
08:15 - Grateful for the growth of this channel - THANK YOU!
08:51 - Looking forward to 2025 and whishing you a HAPPY HEW YEAR!
Music:
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Відео

3.5 HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH your todo list | BLENDER stream | Christmas piano
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Welcome to the Focus With Me Blender Stream with Pomodoro sessions! Have a wonderful productive session! Today I'm modeling a cute animated 3d Christmas Snow Globe in Blender, following along a tutorial by @polygonrunwayPolyRunway (link below!) Today's Todo List: Try to finish the Snow globe tutorial! Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:08 Session 1 - Creating a snow globe little house 00:43:...
Blender CONFERENCE 2024 Day 3 | Impressions | It was GREAT!
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Enjoy our impressions of Blender Conference 2024 day 3! This video is automatically edited by the Gopro Quick App from the daily clips I shot with my GoPro. (Not sponsored by GoPro.) (WIth @aliceinblenderland ) #BCON24 #blender3d
Blender CONFERENCE 2024 Day 2 | Impressions Day 2 | It was awesome!
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Enjoy our impressions of Blender Conference 2024 day 2! This video is automatically edited by the Gopro Quick App from the daily clips I shot with my GoPro. (Not sponsored by GoPro.) (With @aliceinblenderland ) #BCON24 #blender3d
Blender CONFERENCE 2024 Day 1 | Kicks off with a BANG!
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Blender CONFERENCE 2024 Day 1 | Kicks off with a BANG!
Building My First Cyberpunk City!
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Building My First Cyberpunk City!
Creating a CUTE Game World in Blender 3D for my Game Design Document
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Creating a CUTE Game World in Blender 3D for my Game Design Document
2-HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH your todo list | BLENDER stream | lofi music
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2-HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH your todo list | BLENDER stream | lofi music
An awesome way to animate non-destructively in Blender | Follow up
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An awesome way to animate non-destructively in Blender | Follow up
My animation broke my sculpt in Blender and how I fixed it in 6 steps!
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My animation broke my sculpt in Blender and how I fixed it in 6 steps!
2 HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH your todo list | BLENDER stream | lofi
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2 HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH your todo list | BLENDER stream | lofi
2-HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH your todo list | BLENDER Stream | lofi
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2-HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH your todo list | BLENDER Stream | lofi
3 things I learned while creating this 3D Environment in Blender
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3 things I learned while creating this 3D Environment in Blender
2-HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH that todo list | BLENDER stream | piano
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2-HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH that todo list | BLENDER stream | piano
My First Blender Sculpt in 6 Steps! Struggles and Victories
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My First Blender Sculpt in 6 Steps! Struggles and Victories
2-HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH that todo list | BLENDER stream | lofi
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2-HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH that todo list | BLENDER stream | lofi
2-HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH your Todo list | BLENDER Stream | lofi
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2-HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH your Todo list | BLENDER Stream | lofi
2-HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH your todo list | BLENDER Stream | lofi
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2-HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH your todo list | BLENDER Stream | lofi
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2-HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH your todo list | BLENDER stream | lofi
2-HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH your todo list! | BLENDER stream | Vaporwave music
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2-HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH your todo list! | BLENDER stream | Vaporwave music
2-HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH your todo list | BLENDER Stream | Lofi
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2-HOUR Pomodoro | CRUSH your todo list | BLENDER Stream | Lofi
18 - Study with me | Material shader struggles in Blender as a beginner | 2x 40/10 | Guitar Vibes
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18 - Study with me | Material shader struggles in Blender as a beginner | 2x 40/10 | Guitar Vibes
17 - Study with me | Sculpting Face Details in Blender as a beginner | 3x 40/10 | Chill Vibe Music
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17 - Study with me | Sculpting Face Details in Blender as a beginner | 3x 40/10 | Chill Vibe Music
16 - Struggling with material shaders in Blender as a beginner. - Learning Blender Live
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16 - Struggling with material shaders in Blender as a beginner. - Learning Blender Live
15 - Sculpting Boot Armor details in Blender as a beginner - Learning Blender Live
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15 - Sculpting Boot Armor details in Blender as a beginner - Learning Blender Live
14 - Sculpting Armor Details in Blender as a beginner - Learning Blender Live
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14 - Sculpting Armor Details in Blender as a beginner - Learning Blender Live
13 - Sculpting cloth in Blender as a beginner - Learning Blender Live
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13 - Sculpting cloth in Blender as a beginner - Learning Blender Live
12 - Sculpting Arm Armor in Blender as a beginner - Learning Blender Live
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12 - Sculpting Arm Armor in Blender as a beginner - Learning Blender Live
11 - Model Hair and sculpting boots in Blender as a beginner - Learning Blender Live
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11 - Model Hair and sculpting boots in Blender as a beginner - Learning Blender Live
10 - Modeling eye lashes and vertex paint in Blender as a beginner - Learning Blender Live
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10 - Modeling eye lashes and vertex paint in Blender as a beginner - Learning Blender Live

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @sotoart89
    @sotoart89 15 годин тому

    Thank you for your motivation.

  • @Bibiancaatje
    @Bibiancaatje День тому

    Hoi. Wat leuk om jou kanaal tegen te komen. Ben bijna 50. Ook ik leer al een aantal jaar blender op en af, samen met Nomad sculpt. Je werk ziet er goed uit! Happy learning! 😄

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG День тому

      Wat superleuk en dankjewel! Jij ook happy learning! ✨

  • @Satronaut-pw3ij
    @Satronaut-pw3ij 2 дні тому

    I'm learning at 60, you're just a baby mate lol. It's amazing what you can do now with Blender and a 3D printer.

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 2 дні тому

      @@Satronaut-pw3ij Haha! It is indeed amazing. Exciting times!

  • @31gane
    @31gane 2 дні тому

    Approaching 40 here. similar story. long term desire and love to do blender for fun and for series projects. your workflow would be definitely useful.

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 2 дні тому

      You can do it! Planning a video about my workflow. 😊

  • @simonpatonx
    @simonpatonx 2 дні тому

    Would love to hear more about your workflow and how you use agile to manage your projects 🙌

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 2 дні тому

      Thanks for letting me know!

  • @TrashGoblin21
    @TrashGoblin21 2 дні тому

    Wish ya the best, your work is cool.

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 2 дні тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @KatCraigMusic
    @KatCraigMusic 2 дні тому

    I'm so glad I found your channel! I'm also over 40, a UI/UX Designer and learning Blender! It's great to know I'm not alone :)

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 2 дні тому

      No way! That’s awesome! We are not alone ✨

  • @LOLabdulrahman
    @LOLabdulrahman 4 дні тому

    waw thank you for this, I hope you are have an amazing year

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 4 дні тому

      Thank you! You too!

  • @veer_ai
    @veer_ai 5 днів тому

    Wishing a Happy New Year to your wonderful family! 🎊🎊

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 4 дні тому

      Thank you so much Veer! Have a great 2025! 💜

  • @RLP091
    @RLP091 5 днів тому

    What a lovely video, really well done! :) Happy New 2025 🎆

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 5 днів тому

      Aw Thank you so much! Happy New Year!

  • @3Ddesigner555
    @3Ddesigner555 13 днів тому

    🤗good

  • @1minuteblender
    @1minuteblender Місяць тому

    yay I was helpful ^^

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG Місяць тому

      Yes! Very much so 😊 Thank you so much ✨

  • @Fallimation
    @Fallimation Місяць тому

    good experience

  • @veer_ai
    @veer_ai Місяць тому

    Wow! That conference must have been very informative

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG Місяць тому

      @@veer_ai It was amazing! ✨

  • @bigbigfra2196
    @bigbigfra2196 2 місяці тому

    Awesome! 😎

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG Місяць тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @XEONFX23
    @XEONFX23 2 місяці тому

    Awesome work

  • @veer_ai
    @veer_ai 2 місяці тому

    i missed it

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 2 місяці тому

      Maybe next time! ✨

  • @veer_ai
    @veer_ai 2 місяці тому

    OMG 😅 You are very good at sculpting.

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much, I have a lot to learn...

  • @rodolflum3444
    @rodolflum3444 3 місяці тому

    you need to do a timelapse or a speed up a bit as it is too slow and viewers are bored.

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for the tip.

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 3 місяці тому

      Hej hej, just a little clarification on why this is so slow. 😊 This is a ‘Focus with me Session’. These sessions are ment for coworking together. I have a timer on the top left side of the screen. We have 40 minutes of focus-time where everyone, who likes to join, works on their own tasks and todo lists. After 40 minutes we take a 10 minute interactive break where we talk, grab a fresh coffee and prepare for the next 40 minutes of focus. We’re like virtual coworkers during these sessions. It’s less lonely this way and we have a chance to meet like minded people and get our work done. Usually there are other 3d artists and also game developers joining, while they work om their art and games, while I work on my Blender projects. I host these live Focus With Me coworking sessions every Friday. You’re very welcome to join! ✨

  • @contamais6707
    @contamais6707 3 місяці тому

    para-bens pelo trabalho.

  • @krissosful
    @krissosful 3 місяці тому

    Great!

  • @krissosful
    @krissosful 3 місяці тому

    Fantastic🔥🔥

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 3 місяці тому

      @@krissosful thank you!

  • @bimelo_
    @bimelo_ 4 місяці тому

    I´m not even gonna say It´s great for a first sculpt It looks great period

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 4 місяці тому

      Ah thank you so much! That’s so sweet 💜

  • @maxhayart
    @maxhayart 4 місяці тому

    Awesome work!

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 4 місяці тому

      Thanks Max, and thank you for creating your great course! I'm really enjoying it.💜

  • @MahirAli-b4y
    @MahirAli-b4y 4 місяці тому

    This is really interesting, your my biggest idol 👍👍👍

  • @Mindsigh13
    @Mindsigh13 4 місяці тому

    Very inspiring work, Great design. Love the sign fx trick.

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 4 місяці тому

      Thank you! ✨

  • @krissosful
    @krissosful 4 місяці тому

    Great work!!

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 4 місяці тому

      Thanks! ✨

  • @MahirAli-b4y
    @MahirAli-b4y 4 місяці тому

    ua-cam.com/video/3dmGiyJ4bIw/v-deo.html

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 4 місяці тому

      Keep up the great work Mahir Ali! ✨

  • @luinislugo1
    @luinislugo1 4 місяці тому

    looks cool. fantastic work!

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 4 місяці тому

      Thank you! 💜✨

  • @orpheuscreativeco9236
    @orpheuscreativeco9236 4 місяці тому

    AWESOME!!! 🙌✨

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 4 місяці тому

      @@orpheuscreativeco9236 Thank you! 🙏✨💜

  • @aliceinblenderland
    @aliceinblenderland 4 місяці тому

    looks so good!! the end result is stunning 🤩

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 4 місяці тому

      @@aliceinblenderland Thanks so much! 💜

  • @Tobs_
    @Tobs_ 4 місяці тому

    looks good 👍

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 4 місяці тому

      Thank you! 🙏💜

  • @JodyWinstone
    @JodyWinstone 4 місяці тому

    dope process

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much 🙏💜

  • @cynical_chai8922
    @cynical_chai8922 5 місяців тому

    is the Level Up book worth reading?

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 5 місяців тому

      I really enjoyed it. I had to read it for the Game Design course and I think I was funny, valuable and hands on.

    • @cynical_chai8922
      @cynical_chai8922 5 місяців тому

      @@Fran43CG cool thank you! Im thinking abt getting it

  • @AnthonyRosbottom
    @AnthonyRosbottom 5 місяців тому

    Very cool! The coffee looks a bit to strong for me though :)

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 5 місяців тому

      @@AnthonyRosbottom 🤣 for me too.. and a bit too thick… I couldn’t get it better though 😆

  • @MaxNewberg-r4l
    @MaxNewberg-r4l 5 місяців тому

    i am not really bound by view counts

  • @KamalSaras-p2h
    @KamalSaras-p2h 5 місяців тому

    And most importantly the thumbnail

  • @KamalSaras-p2h
    @KamalSaras-p2h 5 місяців тому

    You're so underrated, maybe try improve editing

  • @Mindsigh13
    @Mindsigh13 5 місяців тому

    Super-Cool design.

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @SculptEon
    @SculptEon 5 місяців тому

    Respect. Every one have thier first time. Me too

  • @XEONFX23
    @XEONFX23 5 місяців тому

    ❤‍🔥

  • @sfcoawol6273
    @sfcoawol6273 5 місяців тому

    So in my experience (and maybe it has nothing to do with your problem) whenever I have that issue where armatures or modifiers break my objects its almost always the transforms, scale being the biggest offender. for some reason blender does not like it when the scale of the object is not 1.00 and it causes weird behavior. I know that it was one of your steps to apply transforms but did you try just applying the transforms and then checking the objects? also make sure the armature itself has a scale of 1.00 (apply transforms) as that can mess with this too. In all honesty the method that javidam66 pointed out with the collections is probably more suited for this type of object since it has no moving parts but I'm sure at some point you will be interested in using armatures so it would be a good problem to solve

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 5 місяців тому

      Hej hej, thank you so much for your comment. Yes, I've tried everything step by step and it didn't work. But the good news is, that I learned an even easier way! Check out my latest video about that, there I use a "Collection Instance" to get the job done! I got that tip from one of the viewers. Very cool! Thanks again!

  • @vivianmello1278
    @vivianmello1278 5 місяців тому

    you are so beautiful! Hope to see how you improve your abilities into sculpting :)

    • @Fran43CG
      @Fran43CG 5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!