Shaders Courses and Certifications

Maya and Arnold: Architectural Materials

8 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to create realistic materials for 3D architectural visualizations using Maya, Arnold, and Substance.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

KidsCanCode

Godot Game Engine - One Shots

Learn to create dynamic TileMap collisions, animate with shaders, and implement pathfinding in Godot Engine through focused, topic-specific tutorials.

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

Maya: Render Setup System

Learn how to use the Render Setup window and the Light Editor to create faster, more dynamic renders in Maya.

• LinkedIn Learning
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Maya: Tips, Tricks & Techniques

Get tips, tricks, and techniques to solve the most common issues Maya artists encounter in a live production environment in this new series.

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

OpenGL Course - Create 3D and 2D Graphics With C++

Learn to create 2D and 3D graphics using OpenGL and C++. Covers setup, shaders, textures, lighting, camera controls, and model loading. Ideal for beginners in computer graphics programming.

• freeCodeCamp
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Pokémon Coding Tutorial - CS50's Intro to Game Development

Create a Pokémon-style game using Lua and LÖVE2D, learning essential game development concepts like state management, GUI design, and battle mechanics. Ideal for beginners interested in game programming.

• freeCodeCamp
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CG Fast Track

Blender Beginner Tutorial - Sword

Learn 3D modeling in Blender 2.9 by creating a detailed sword. Master modeling techniques, UV mapping, and shader creation while following along with a professional CG artist.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ExplainingComputers

Blender Materials & Rendering Introduction - How to Create Stills and Animations

Learn to create stunning stills and animations in Blender with this comprehensive tutorial on materials, shaders, rendering, and animation techniques for 3D modeling projects.

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

J Hill

Creating Comic Art in Zbrush with Pablo Munoz Gomez - Pixel Peeping

Learn Pablo Munoz Gomez's techniques for creating comic-style art in Zbrush, from initial sculpting to final rendering, including shaders, detailing, and post-processing in Photoshop.

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

Stylized Station

Creating Watercolor & Anime 3D Textures in Substance Designer

Learn to create stunning watercolor and anime-style 3D textures using Substance Designer, Photoshop, and Unreal Engine 4. Master techniques for unique art styles and professional presentation.

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

Stylized Station

Unreal Engine 4 - Environment Tutorial for Beginners

Learn to create a stylized environment in Unreal Engine 4, covering grass and water animation, shader creation, reference gathering, and more. Perfect for beginners seeking to develop cohesive, visually appealing game environments.

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

FlippedNormals

Introduction to XGen - Quick Start Guide

Comprehensive guide to XGen in Maya, covering setup, guide creation, sculpting, modifiers, and integration with Arnold for realistic hair and fur creation.

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

FlippedNormals

PBR Explained for 3D Artists - Physically Based Rendering

Demystifies Physically Based Rendering for 3D artists, explaining key concepts, texture maps, and material properties to enhance shader and texture development without complex technicalities.

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

The Cherno

Material Systems - Game Engine Series

Explore game engine material systems, covering shaders, uniforms, coding, instances, render sorting, and textures for efficient and visually appealing game development.

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

The Cherno

Texture Arrays - How to Make a Game Engine

Learn to implement texture arrays in game engine development, covering setup, texture slots, shader integration, and practical testing for efficient rendering of multiple textures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video