CGI Courses and Certifications

Create Photorealistic Exterior Renders with 3ds Max + V-Ray

Learn to create photorealistic exterior renders using 3ds Max and V-Ray. Master professional techniques for architectural visualization, from modeling and texturing to lighting and post-production, culminating in a realistic 3D building project.

• Skillshare
• 7 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

PIXXO 3D

Blender Tutorial - Make a MK2 Grenade - HD Step by Step

3 reviews

Step-by-step guide to creating a realistic MK2 grenade model in Blender, covering body design, detailing, staging, and material application for 3D artists.

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

How a Visual Effects Company Works

53 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Get an inside look at the visual effects production process. Go beyond the software and find out what happens behind the scenes of real VFX companies.

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

3D Modeling for Advertising with Cinema 4D and OctaneRender

Learn how to create visually stunning compositions in 3D to highlight a product's features

• Domestika
• 4 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Exterior Rendering Strategies with Arnold and Maya

25 ratings at Pluralsight

Creating exterior CG environments requires understanding of light, depth, atmosphere, and scale.

• Pluralsight
• 2 hours 41 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

Maya Dynamics: BOSS Ocean Simulations

12 ratings at Pluralsight

This course will teach you how to use the new BOSS Ocean Simulation system in Maya 2017. Software required: Autodesk Maya 2017.

• Pluralsight
• 3 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Freedom Arts - 3D Animation & Game Developer

Blender Car 3D Modeling Demo

Learn step-by-step car modeling in Blender with this hands-on demo. Master low-poly techniques and enhance your 3D modeling skills for animation and game development.

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

InspirationTuts

Why VFX Costs So Much in Hollywood Movies

Uncover the reasons behind the high costs of VFX in Hollywood productions, from large teams and skilled professionals to complex software and intensive labor requirements.

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

PIXXO 3D

90s Style Robot Animation in Blender - Part 2

Master advanced robot animation techniques in Blender 4.2, focusing on creating nostalgic 90's-style mechanical movements and retro-inspired visual effects.

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

PIXXO 3D

90s Style Robot Animation in Blender - Part 1

Learn to create retro-inspired robot animations in Blender 4.2, focusing on 90's aesthetic techniques and fundamental animation principles for mechanical characters.

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

CG Cookie

Studying Beeple: How to Create Stunning 3D Art Quickly

Explore techniques for creating stunning 3D art quickly by studying Beeple's work. Analyze his background, artistry, and daily creation process to improve your own skills and creative output.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CG Cookie

Faster Sculpting with Blender's Sculpt Toolkit Addon

Enhance your Blender sculpting workflow with the Sculpt Toolkit addon, featuring unique tools and improved functionality for faster and more efficient 3D modeling.

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

PIXXO 3D

Gingerbread Man - Blender Beginners

Create a festive 3D gingerbread man with a furry Christmas hat using Blender's particle systems in this step-by-step beginner-friendly tutorial.

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

PIXXO 3D

Easy Hoodie - Blender

Step-by-step guide to creating a realistic hoodie in Blender 2.91, covering modeling techniques and cloth simulation for 3D artists and designers.

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