3d Animation Courses and Certifications

Turn Your Logo Into a 3D Animation using Cinema 4D Lite

Learn to transform 2D logos into animated 3D designs using Cinema 4D Lite. Master essential techniques for creating depth, lighting, and motion, culminating in a looping GIF of your own design.

• Skillshare
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Practical Houdini Math Tips

27 ratings at Pluralsight

Have you ever wondered about the practical mathematics behind visual effects? In this course, you'll cover the fundamental math concepts that are pivotal to working within Houdini. Software required: Houdini 15.

• Pluralsight
• 5 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Blender: Tips, Tricks and Techniques

26 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Discover insider tips, tricks, and techniques that can help you work smarter with Blender, the powerful open-source software for working with 3D graphics.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 20 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Typography for Motion Designers in Cinema 4D

26 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn the basics of the MoText object, including how to set and format type and how to animate using MoGraph.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Architectural Destruction in Houdini

26 ratings at Pluralsight

This course teaches destruction fundamentals in Houdini. You'll learn about a spectrum of topics from rigid body basics to advanced simulation and render techniques.

• Pluralsight
• 4 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Animating in 3ds Max: Constraints, Controllers, and Wire Parameters

24 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn about some of the fundamental tools available in Autodesk 3ds Max for creating and controlling animations.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Cinema 4D: X-Particles and Redshift Techniques

24 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Explore intermediate to advanced techniques used in the Redshift workflow for X-Particles, the particle and VFX system for MAXON Cinema 4D.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Maya: Bifrost Extension

24 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to program procedural effects and simulate atmospheres using the Bifrost Extension, which holds incredible potential for 3D tool building and production.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Maya: Facial Rigging

24 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to rig facial features for natural movement and expression. Discover how to use blend shapes, joints, constraints, skinning, and more tools for character rigging in Maya.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Dynamic Simulations in Cinema 4D

Learn to create realistic 3D object interactions using Rigid Body Dynamics in Cinema 4D. Master gravity, collisions, forces, and more. Combine Dynamics with MoGraph for advanced animations. Hands-on project included.

• Skillshare
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creating a Production Ready Character in Blender

23 ratings at Pluralsight

In this series of Blender tutorials, we'll look at how to create a character following an animation pipeline as if we were in a team production. Software required: Blender 2.73.

• Pluralsight
• 16 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Maya MASH: Motion Graphics

23 ratings at Pluralsight

After creating geometries using SVG import and the Type tool, use MASH tools to animate the objects.

• Pluralsight
• 3 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Maya Facial Rigging Fundamentals

22 ratings at Pluralsight

Learn to create a flexible and contained facial animation rig so you can create meaningful facial poses.

• Pluralsight
• 3 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Animate a 3D futuristic cuboid in Blender

Create and animate a futuristic 3D cuboid using Blender. Learn displacement, lighting, and animation techniques. Generate textures, model, shade, and composite for stunning results. Suitable for beginners with basic Blender knowledge.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Create 3D Abstract Animations with Iridescent Colorful Materials in Cinema4D

Learn to create stunning 3D abstract liquid and crystal animations with iridescent materials using Cinema4D and Octane Render. Master lighting techniques and explore material variations for professional-looking results.

• Skillshare
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available