Blender Particles Masterclass (Udemy.com)
Learn the art of using particle simulations in Blender
Created by: Ruan Lotter
Last updated July 2023
What you will learn
- Learn the fundamentals of particle systems in Blender
- Learn how to create amazing particle simulations for VFX and motion graphics projects
- Learn how to use forces and collision objects to create dynamic particle simulations
- Learn how to create realistic rain using particle simulations
- Learn how to add cinematic dust to your renders using particles
- Learn how to create realistic and dynamic debris explosions using particle simulations
- Learn how to create life-like grass using particles
- Learn how to add details to your buildings or sci-fi structures using hair particles
How it compares
Against the other 545 rated Udemy courses in 3D Modeling on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 56% of them
- Reviews79#480 of 546 by number of reviews
- Length4.2 hoursshorter than 63% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2023more recently than 58% of them
Course Description
Welcome to this Blender Particles Masterclass
Are you ready to take your Blender skills to the next level? In this course, we will explore the fascinating world of particle simulations. Together, we'll dive deep into the exciting realm of particles and unleash your creativity in ways you never thought possible.
Throughout this course, we'll cover a wide range of topics, ensuring you gain a thorough understanding of particle simulations in Blender.
You'll learn how to create your first basic particle simulation, make particles follow a curve, using forces and collision objects to create dynamic simulations, how to create realistic rain using particles, add cinematic dust to your renders, populate your scenes with lifelike grass and other objects and even creating debris explosions using particle systems and much more!
Here are the lessons covered in this course:
Create Your First Basic Particle Simulation
Make Particle Emitter Follow A Curve
Make Particles Follow A Curve
Using Collision Objects To Create Dynamic Simulations
Using Forces With Particles
Create Realistic Rain Using Particles
Cinematic Floating Dust Particles
Debris Explosions Using Particles
Create Cartoon Style Smoke Using Particles
Water Drops On A Surface Using Hair Particles
Scatter Rocks Or Other Objects Using Hair Particles
Realistic Grass Using Hair Particles
Add Details To Your Sci-Fi Structures Using Hair Particles
Final Project: Create A Product Packshot With Swirling Flower Particles
This course is designed for both Blender Beginners as well as more experienced Blender users who are interested in using particle simulations to take their renders to the next level.
I am including ALL the Blender projects as well as Assets used during the course.
I cannot wait to see what amazing particle simulations you'll create.
See you in the first lesson!
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
79 Reviews
Ruan Lotter
Ruan Lotter is a VFX & 3D Artist, Online Teacher, Music Producer and Author from Cape Town, South Africa. He has worked on many short films and TV commercials for brands such as Hasbro, Lipton, RB, Ryobi and HP doing mostly camera tracking, general 3D work and compositing.
It all started in 1994 when he discovered 3dsmax for DOS! Back then it was called "3D Studio" and that changed everything... A few years later, 3dsmax for Windows was released and the world of online tutorials was born. Ruan instantly started binge watching online tutorials on a website called "3D Buzz" and dove deep into the world of 3D. Over the years he used many different VFX related software such as Adobe After Effects, Maya, Cinema4d, Modo, PFTrack, Boujou and Nuke to name a few and he fell in love with the world of Visual Effects and YouTube became his university of choice.
At the beginning of 2020, after many years of using Maya, he found Blender which quickly became his go-to application for anything 3D or VFX related. In mid 2022 he published his first book "Taking Blender to the Next Level" which is available on Amazon.
He currently works as a VFX Artist & 3D Generalist at Accenture, doing mostly 3D and VFX work on TV and Web content for well known brands.
He also runs a YouTube channel called TunnelvizionTV where he teaches VFX and Motion Graphics using a variety of applications.
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Reviews
By Alyssa Wolff on 7/9/2026
This course was exactly what I was looking for. I wanted a simple, easy to follow course that would teach me how to use the Blender particle systems in a wide variety of applications. The course is structured like a series of tutorials, building up in complexity, and results in one final project that combines all we learned. The instructor is clear, calm, and informative. I would suggest learning how to use Blender through a beginner course before taking this one, just to familiarize yourself with the software.
By Lucas Farmer on 10/3/2024
What an amazing class so far. The particles system in blender is so much fun and will be immensely helpful in my future scene projects! Great teacher!
By Roy Almond on 4/26/2024
Fantastic course, thanks for teaching! Nice pace unlike most tutorials who try to literally race you and you get lost. Very well done!
By Erik on 4/25/2024
I came into this course knowing a little about particles and this course has helped me understand them better!
By Dayeong Hwang on 4/25/2024
파티클 입문용, 간단한 내용으로 쉽게 따라할 수 있어 재밌음. 내용이 많진 않음.
By Mahmoud AlSaedi on 3/30/2024
Need more information about optimisation!!
By Jeff Thorne on 2/25/2024
Excellent course on Particles, Learned how to utilize the particle system to create many great effects.
By Pedro Rodríguez Luaces on 2/8/2024
Muy muy contento con mi experiencia. Con sensación de estar aprendiendo con solidez el manejo de los sistemas de partículas. Estoy comprendiendo cada caso y perdiendo el miedo a probar simulaciones. Veo posibles aplicaciones a casi cada ejercicio, para alguien con curiosidad son infinitas.
By Gabriella Garzaro on 1/17/2024
I appreciate how every button is acknowledged and spoken about and at a good pace I can follow along. GG
By Jazzman Begins on 10/17/2023
"I have learned a lot about using the Particle System from this course. The instructor gradually introduced various techniques in each lesson, and each lesson had repeated tasks from the previous one, making it easy to remember the steps. Thanks for this course, I highly recommend it!"
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Overall Score : 92 / 100












