HDRI Lighting Courses and Certifications

Creating A Microscopic Still Life In Cinema 4D

Learn to craft intricate microscopic still life scenes using Cinema 4D and Photoshop, covering ground displacement, water creation, lighting, texturing, and post-processing techniques.

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

Hard Surface 3D Modeling in Cinema 4D: Modeling, Texturing and Rendering a Hyper Realistic 3D Watch

Master Cinema 4D to create a hyper-realistic 3D watch, from modeling and texturing to lighting and rendering. Learn essential techniques for hard surface modeling applicable to various projects.

• Skillshare
• 8 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Packt

Blender Essentials for 3D Plant and Vegetation Modeling

Master 3D plant and vegetation modeling in Blender. Create realistic shrubs, grasses, and flowers with advanced texturing techniques. Enhance your digital environments with lush, natural-looking foliage.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

FlippedNormals

Foliage from Particles in Blender

Learn to create stunning foliage in Blender using built-in tools. Master modeling, particle scattering, shaders, lighting, and camera setup for realistic vegetation scenes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

eyedesyn

Intro to HDRI Lighting Using Global Illumination in Cinema 4D

Learn to create realistic lighting in Cinema 4D using HDRI and Global Illumination. Master reflective materials, ambient occlusion, and optimize render times for stunning 3D scenes.

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

Unreal Engine

Exterior Rendering and Vegetation Look Development in Unreal Engine - Webinar

Discover techniques for creating realistic exterior environments with vegetation in Unreal Engine, including lighting, wind simulation, and ray tracing for enhanced realism.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Unreal Engine

Learn About Photoreal Automotive Rendering in Unreal Engine - Webinar

Discover techniques for photorealistic automotive rendering using Unreal Engine's hybrid ray tracer. Learn to optimize materials, set up lighting, and use the Movie Render Manager for stunning visuals.

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

RenderGuide

Daz Studio Iray Lighting Tutorial - Daz3D Tips

Comprehensive guide to Iray lighting in Daz Studio, covering environment, sun-sky, HDRI, and scene lighting techniques. Learn three-point lighting setup and explore add-on products for enhanced results.

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

Simulation Lab

3ds Max + V-Ray - Interior Lighting Crash Course

Learn three methods for lighting interior scenes in 3ds Max with V-Ray: HDRI mapping, V-Ray lights, and V-Ray sun with Skylight Portals. Master techniques to achieve perfect architectural renderings for various lighting scenarios.

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

Ksenia Starkova

Cartoon 3D Hot Air Balloon - Blender Beginner Tutorial

Learn to create a charming cartoon-style 3D hot air balloon in Blender, perfect for beginners. Master essential modeling techniques and bring your imagination to life.

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

Blender Made Easy

How to Create a Mantaflow Fluid Simulation in Blender

Learn to create stunning fluid simulations in Blender 2.82 using Mantaflow. Master techniques for realistic water effects, from setup to rendering, enhancing your 3D animation skills.

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

Ksenia Starkova

How to Make Rain Animation in Blender

Learn to create realistic animated rain and splashes in Blender, enhancing your 3D scenes with dynamic weather effects and atmospheric elements.

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

Rendering Organic Models in ZBrush and KeyShot

In this tutorial, we will be going from ZBrush to KeyShot and onto a final render Using KeyShot as a render engine, we will demonstrate the importing of OBJs and all texture maps from ZBrush into KeyShot. Software required: KeyShot, ZBrush 4R4.

• Pluralsight
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

School of Motion

2D to 3D Transition in After Effects - Tutorial

Transform 2D designs into dynamic 3D scenes using After Effects' native 3D tools. Learn to import models, set up lighting, animate objects, and create seamless transitions for visually striking motion graphics.

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

Daz 3D

Creating a Portrait in Daz Studio - From Character Design to Final Render - Part 22

Master the complete workflow of creating character portraits in Daz 3D, from initial concept and asset selection to final rendering, covering lighting, posing, troubleshooting, and advanced techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video