Blender Python Tutorial : An Introduction to Scripting [how to learn python for beginners]

In this Blender Python Tutorial, we will be taking a look at a basic introduction to Blender Python and scripting for beginners.

Looking to learn Python for beginners? You are in the right place. Be sure to check out the Scripting Playlist!.

Now I should mention that I am in no way an expert and in fact I only just started to learn python (and scripting in general) not that long ago.

We will take a look at some tips I have picked up, then arrange our scripting layout (it's a good idea to save a template file for future projects).

In this example we will create an "Object Adder" Add-on. We will create a Panel for the 3D View. It will have a couple of buttons that when pressed, will add the specified object to our scene.

I know most of you will have an idea in mind, something you wish to achieve using python and we won't be able to cover everything in this one video. That being said, if you guys have any suggestions on what you want to see be sure to leave a comment below and I will try and answer it (or link to relevant information) if possible.

I hope you not only find this Blender Python Tutorial helpful but I also hope it inspires you to continue to learn python.

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[KenanProffitt]

Really cool man. Nice work! The community could use more of these types of videos.

[mrhertz]

I build add-ons and utilities like this in Adobe products for fun, and to make my job less onerous. I actually hadn't even considered creating one for Blender - but as a hobby 3d guy, I think I could do something that would help people. Down the rabbit hole I go, again. So thanks for this. : D

[katarinapolakova]

I am really surprised how sophisticated blender is, you can do almost whatever you think of. A possibility to scripting amazed me. Thank you for sharing

[cultofape]

This was the first blender python tutorial I´ve watched that didn´t either dumb too much down, or rush things through without explaining what each step does in a good way. Good job!

[GemTappX]

There truly is a video to learn anything on YouTube.

[manofwar]

This is the best beginner tutorial of blender python ever. I like the way of explanation because as compared to another beginner tutorial, you are just awesome !.

[salihozguratik]

This video has opened a new page in my life. Thanks!

[ralexnicholas]

Nice and basic. Just the way I like Blender I also love that you provided resources that helped you learn this script. Much love to you Darkfall! ❤

[iantaggart]

Okay. Already, this one video showed me how to make a quick-add feature for my animations that will really come in handy.

[fyisic]

Was just curious how blender scripting worked. This was an amazing tutorial with the right pace for newbies. Unsure if ill dive deeper, but really informative.

[scorpionlair]

many knowledge bombs in just this vid alone - thankyou so much for putting this out there, keen to blitz through the whole playlist - cheers!

[josephstark]

Please continue scripting tutorials I really need it

[evrlast]

As a beginner with learning Python, this video really helped simplify a lot of different Python concepts in a useful and understanding manner. Thank you!

[Lubawaandme]

THANK YOU BRO. WHAT I GET IS BPY IS SENSIBLE TO BLOCKS AND IT WAS MY BASIC BUGS AFTER I'VE MOVE YOUR CODE IN MY B3D. THANK YOU VERY MUCH BRO

[raxater]

Splendid tutorial for someone beginning in this sphere of Blender. Thank you so much for this series!

[mjmuftah]

Simple, but strong content 💪 👌 thanks 😊

[ChippWalters]

It's great you create these as someone new to scripting because you don't take things for granted. Case in point: your explanation about how to add icons was super-- and even included reference to the icon add-on.

Perhaps you should consider creating a paid for course that can be continually updated in small increments as you learn new things.

This would give you incentive to continue with the course, plus be a good (if not the ONLY) Blender 2.8 scripting course.

Great job!

[seanwalker]

Great stuff! I did python scripting with earlier versions of Blender and I wish there were good entry point tutorial around like this.

[HarryMcKenzieTV]

cool thanks for sharing. im a software developer and been going into 3D stuff for a month now. blender is addictive lol

[Zimbob]

hope you made the future video, my script works fine but cannot install it as an addon, so something is missing. strange too because the .py file comes up but nothing shows up when I install it and search for it