In this first lecture, you’ll create a preliminary 3D render to assess your current skills and identify your starting point in the journey to mastering realism in Blender. This initial render will serve as a comparison piece to highlight your progress by the end of the course. Additionally, this exercise helps you explore your unique art style and understand which techniques you may want to focus on more deeply. Keywords: 3D Rendering, Skill Assessment, Blender Realism Course, Art Style Development, 3D Modeling Improvement, Beginner 3D Artists