3D Rendering Courses and Certifications

Compositing 3D Render Passes

13 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to gain better control over your final renders, so you can dial in the exact looks you’re trying to achieve and make client revisions faster.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 3 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Microcredential

Advance Your Rendering Skills

3ds Max is one of the world’s leading modeling and rendering software packages. In this learning path, you can explore many of the main renderers used with 3ds Max and build your rendering skill set.

• LinkedIn Learning
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available
• 7 courses

Blender Guru

How to Improve Your Renders in Blender

Learn techniques to enhance your 3D renders through critique and coaching. Discover practical tips for lighting, composition, and style to elevate your Blender projects and create more impactful visual results.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Arch Viz Artist

Full Interior Rendering

Learn to create stunning interior architectural renders using V-Ray 6 for 3ds Max. Master composition, lighting, materials, and postproduction in this comprehensive tutorial.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Envato Tuts+

An Introduction to Maxwell Renderer with 3D Studio Max

Learn Maxwell Renderer workflow with 3D Studio Max, exploring materials, lighting, environments, and camera setups to quickly master this powerful rendering tool.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

3D Render Engines for iClone - Choosing the Best

Explore top 3D render engines for iClone with digital artist José Tijerín. Compare Omniverse, Unreal Engine 5, and V-Ray for showcasing 3D sculptures and animations in game development.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Introduction to SSS Shader in iClone 7.8 and Character Creator 3.3

Learn to enhance character visuals using Sub-surface Scattering (SSS) Shader in iClone 7.8 & CC 3.3. Explore light settings, texture adjustments, and shader conversion for more realistic skin rendering.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

3DXchange 6 Tutorial - Rendering Sketchup Interiors in Indigo - Part 2

Learn to enhance Sketchup interiors in Indigo using 3DXchange 6. Master lighting, shaders, and materials to create stunning architectural renders with iClone and Indigo integration.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

3DXchange 6 Tutorial - Rendering Sketchup Files in Indigo for Realistic Car Rendering

Learn to create realistic car renders using iClone 6 and Indigo. Master mesh refinement, material assignment, shader application, and subdivision techniques for high-quality 3D visualizations from Sketchup files.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Daz to iClone 6 Tutorial - Rendering Daz Genesis 2 Characters in Indigo

Learn to render Daz Genesis 2 characters in Indigo using iClone 6. Master applying bump and specular maps, adjusting material values, and tone mapping for visually appealing results.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Blender Guru

Beginner Blender 4.0 Tutorial - Rendering and Material Techniques - Part 8

Learn advanced rendering techniques in Blender 4.0, including random color values, GPU rendering, and subsurface scattering to create realistic 3D donuts with colorful sprinkles.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

mental ray Workflows in Maya 2015: Final Gather

The difference in a good render and a great one often can be tied directly to the indirect lighting you've applied to your scene. Software required: Maya 2015.

• Pluralsight
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

CG Cookie

Procedural Shading for Automotive Visualization

Explore procedural shading techniques for creating realistic automotive materials, focusing on efficiency, quality, and customization in visualization work.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cinema 4D in After Effects Bootcamp (Live Online)

Master 3D modeling and motion graphics by integrating Cinema 4D Lite with After Effects. Create models, apply textures, animate scenes, and seamlessly blend 3D elements using Cineware for professional visual effects.

• Noble Desktop
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• $975.00

Intro to Lumion

772 ratings at Udemy

What Lumion is, why you should use it and how to navigate the interface.

• Udemy
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course