A Blender Classroom tutorial showing the basics and the more advanced concepts behind using alphas while in sculpt mode in Blender 3D.

Creating and Using Alphas in Sculpt Mode: Basics from Blender Classroom on Vimeo.

Creating and Using Alphas in Sculpt Mode: Advanced from Blender Classroom on Vimeo.

“Alphas let you add detail easily to your models when sculpting. In this two-part tutorial we are going from beginner to expert, in this first tutorial we are going over the basics and how to create a “standard” and simple alpha and applying it to our brush.”