In this video tutorial, the instructor guides viewers through the process of creating 3D lily pads using cylindrical meshes. The lesson begins with an introduction to the objectives, followed by detailed steps to create and adjust the mesh shape for a natural appearance. The instructor demonstrates how to create variants and add thickness to the meshes. The tutorial concludes with a preview of the next lesson, which will cover manual drawing of Bezier curves.

What is the first step mentioned for creating Lily pads in the course?

Describe the process of selecting vertices in edit mode as explained in the lesson.

What adjustments are made to the cylinder to create the desired shape for the Lily pad?

Explain how the sculpting mode is utilized to enhance the shape of the Lily pad.

What is the significance of using the grab tool in the sculpting process?

How does the lesson suggest adding thickness to the Lily pads?

What method is proposed for creating the bottom pieces of the Lily pads?