3d Animation Courses and Certifications

Micro Animation in Adobe After Effects: Motion Graphics For Apps and Websites

Learn to create engaging micro-animations for apps and websites using Adobe After Effects. Master shape animation, Lottie/JSON files, email signatures, 3D effects, and portfolio presentation techniques.

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

Fusion: Creating Motion Graphics

14 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to create powerful motion graphics, including animated logos and identity bumpers, with Blackmagic Design Fusion, the free and full-featured VFX and animation software.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 3 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Maya 2018: Bifröst Fluids

13 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Render realistic animated liquids in Maya with the Bifröst fluid dynamics engine and the Arnold renderer.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 3 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to Fluids and Particles in Maya

Learn to create dynamic effects like fire, smoke, and rain using Maya's nParticles and Fluids through hands-on projects, enhancing your 3D animation skills.

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

Animation for beginners: Create spherical animations in blender.

Learn to create captivating spherical animations in Blender, from basic modeling to materials and animation techniques. Perfect for beginners seeking to bring simple shapes to life in 3D.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

After Effects Guru: Plugins You Should Know

13 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Discover options in After Effects and third-party plugins you can use to improve your workflow and enhance your project.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 4 hours 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

After Effects Apprentice: 06 Type and Music

14 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to create professional-looking type plus sophisticated type animations, including timing to music.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 4 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Animating 3D Cinematic Sequences in AE and Cinema 4D

Explore composition, editing, and workflow to turn complex ideas into engaging scenarios using Illustrator, After Effects, and Cinema 4D

• Domestika
• 5 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Getting Started with MEL in Maya

13 ratings at Pluralsight

Welcome to this tutorial designed to get you up to speed with MEL scripting. Software required: Autodesk Maya 2014.

• Pluralsight
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Rigging Human IK Characters for Mocap in Maya and Motion Builder 2016

14 ratings at Pluralsight

Autodesk's HumanIK control makes rigging characters for motion capture easier. This course will teach you how to set up a character, put it through a range of motion, and refine polygon deformations. Software required: Maya 2016, MotionBuilder2016.

• Pluralsight
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Simulating a Burning Tree in Maya

14 ratings at Pluralsight

Maya can create stunning visuals and fluid simulations. This course will teach you how to simulate a burning tree, creating fire and embers with fluids and particle systems in Maya. Software required: Maya 2014 or up, After Effects CS6.

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

Introduction to RealFlow 2014

13 ratings at Pluralsight

Learn key features and fundamental concepts of RealFlow 2014, including project setup, interface, particle creation, object import/export, and Hybrido for fluid simulations with viscosity.

• Pluralsight
• 3 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creating Cloudscape in Houdini

14 ratings at Pluralsight

In this Houdini tutorial we'll use VDBs to utilize the latest technology and explore some new features. Software Required: Houdini 14

• Pluralsight
• 2 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creating Custom Shaders in Houdini

13 ratings at Pluralsight

In this Houdini tutorial, we'll explore under the hood of a shading network. Software required: Houdini 15.

• Pluralsight
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Modeling For Dynamics In Houdini and Maya

13 ratings at Pluralsight

In this series of tutorials, we'll examine workflows for preparing geometry for dynamic simulations. Software required: Houdini 14 and Maya 2015.

• Pluralsight
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available