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Have you ever wanted to learn how to animate a Dragon? This 12 week course course will take you through all the fundamentals you need to know to accomplish the infamous challenge of animating a dragon in all it's glory. The only one of it's kind online!

In this 12 week course you will learn how to animate a dragon flight cycle, dragon walk cycle. build animation asset to use later on, learn how to land the dragon and roar! At the end of the course you will learn how to animate the Dragon taking off.

Your instructor has also created animation presets for you to load, aswell as cached animation files to enable you to reference in real-time while you work.

Animating a Dragon is no easy task, the course starts off with an in-depth introduction to the character and the rig before you actually begin. Do not skip this part as there is so much to learn!

Jonathan Symmonds, your instructor, former lead animator of the Game of Thrones and House of Dragons, will teach you all the tips and tricks you need to know. Join now!

Leveraging all of the skills learned throughout her career, Colleen Larson, a Senior Character Artist at Naughty Dog, takes you through her entire process of bringing a character to life in 3D. The workflow showcased is a modified version of the game art pipeline she follows daily in her professional role.

This workshop is intended for anyone who would like to gain a holistic view of how a character is created from initial ideation and reference gathering through to the final render. Foundational knowledge of ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter, and Marmoset Toolbag is recommended, but this workshop will provide a brief overview of each software used for those interested.

ZBrush, Maya, Marvelous Designer, Substance 3D Painter & Marmoset Toolbag Workflow

Featuring 38 easy-to-follow modules. Across 4 focused parts, this course offers a deep dive into Sci-Fi modeling. Covering a Sci-Fi prop, grenade, drone concept, and bonus camera module design, it seamlessly blends foundational theory with hands-on practice, sharpening your skills in the most efficient CAD modeling techniques.

Part 1: Sci-Fi Prop
Part 2: Sci-Fi Grenade
Part 3: Drone Concept
Bonus Part 4: Professional Camera Module

Each video has an accompanying .srt file containing both English and Chinese subtitles in the same file.

Dive into the world of Plasticity and accelerate your 3D modeling skills. This course is the ultimate solution for those who want to understand and apply Key Surface Modeling Techniques to any project.

If your progress in Plasticity isn't as quick as you'd like, and you're aiming to model complex objects with clarity, this course is for you. Learn not just the 'what', but the crucial 'why & when' of Surface Modeling, allowing you to apply these techniques effectively in your projects.

Course Content (Core Lessons):
Featuring 23 in-depth lessons focused on crafting a complete motorcycle design from scratch. Each lesson is packed with fully narrated, step-by-step instructions, providing you with clear guidance on every aspect of the modeling process.

+ DLC - Exclusive Courses
- Hyundai Xteer Bottle
- Oxygen Mask
- Sci-Fi Helmet
- Water Bottle Design

+ Bonus Courses
- Course: Surface Modeling Introduction
- Course: AI in Design with Midjourney
- Course: Learning Pyramid Theory
- Lesson: Radial Menu Customization
- Lesson: Top 10 Implementation Tips
- PDF’s, cheat sheets, exercises etc.
- Project- & Practice Files

Unfortunately, the video has hardcoded English and Chinese subtitles that cannot be turned off.

Beginner's Journey into Plasticity 3D Modeling: Craft a Perfect 1:1 iPhone 14 Pro Max Model with Ease.

Step into the exciting realm of Plasticity 3D modeling, tailored for newcomers.
In just 3+ hours, transition from the basics to creating a flawless iPhone 14 Pro Max 3D model. Each lesson is crafted to demystify complex techniques, making them accessible and engaging. Welcome to your initiation into the world of 3D artistry in Plasticity.

Tap into your potential with this Plasticity course by experiencing cutting-edge industrial design and advanced surface modeling. Why focus on power tools? They offer the perfect blend of form and intricate details. Far from just another course, this is your transformative guide to pushing the limits of Plasticity. Let's have a look.

Course Content:
- Design A: Glue Gun Design
- Design B: Advanced Nail Gun Design
- Design C: Professional Power Drill Design
- BONUS Course: Surface Modeling Essentials

Learn the fundamentals of drawing from imagination. In this 8-week class we’ll learn how to draw from imagination better through various digital sketchbook techniques. We’ll focus on using “sketches” as a way to develop our own unique style without compromising on technique and skill. Jens will teach you how to use values and edges to better control your form and then ultimately use color to bring your imaginations to life. There will be a combination of demos, lectures and homework assignments that we’ll review in class.

We’ll cover:
How to use reference
Taking a quick drawing to a more detailed rendering
Value and edges
How to describe form
Color
Sketchbook layout.

Dive into the heart of Blender 4.4's Geometry Nodes like never before! Introducing "The Big Nodebook: A Geometry Nodes Guide," your key to learn all the ins and outs regarding Geometry Nodes!

Why this Book?
Created with all my passion and expertise, this 200-page manual contains all the important information you need to start learning over 170+ Geometry Nodes. Whether you're a beginner excited to get into the fundamentals or an experienced artist looking for more challenges, this book is your go-to when mastering Geometry Nodes

What's Inside?
-Clear explanations of over 190 nodes.
-Practical examples and use cases.
-Tips and tricks to optimize your workflow.
-Detailed examples for real-world application.

Clean Quad Topology
Subdivision Surface or Turbo smooth is not applied

Tutorial pack contains:

05:44 Modeling Tutorial in 40 Parts (Blender)
03.06 Unwrapping Tutorial in 10 Parts (Blender)
Realtime tutorial
Full Hd Screen Recording + Shortcuts display (No narrated)
Beginner To Advanced

No models are included

ZBrush is the industry standard digital sculpting software. The latest version features an updated Anchors Brush system which provides an intuitive way to deform meshes by applying anchors onto a mesh while allowing for actions to be performed. The Knife Brushes gain increased design dexterity with a Split to Parts feature set allowing parts to be cut off and retained. Insert Mesh brushes are now compatible with Stroke menu options providing a wild range of visual possibilities. Designing surface details and adding secondary elements to models is now more easily achieved with the Repeat to Similar functionality, and the new DragStamp stroke option helps to advance surface details while buttons like Crease UnMasked and Uncrease UnMasked set the stage for dynamic edge control. The Gizmo and Transpose functions include topology masking for both tools while allowing snapping on perfectly masked areas. The Gizmo is now capable of snapping to the center of masked regions, and the addition of Cinema 4D noises provide robust methods for detailing assets. ZBrush provides access to diverse workflows and limitless creative possibilities.

3D computer animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software

Cinema 4D 2024 delivers unmatched speed and performance for your most demanding creative scenes. Rigid body simulations now interact with all existing forces, pyro, fabrics and soft bodies. Pyro now offers more precise controls for artists to art direct their simulation and ensure it matches their vision. By adding the Pyro tag to standard particle emitters, thinking particle geometries and matrix cloners, they can now emit Pyro. And the new Vertex Normal tools offer you unparalleled precision for perfect surfaces.

This intermediate course uses my proven teaching methods to help you achieve real results. Advance your skills in Animation, Design, and After Effects with confidence.

Advance Techniques
Elevate Your Animation Skills.
Let’s dive deeper into advanced After Effects techniques, like mastering layering, dynamic 3D camera movements, and applying impactful effects. This training is designed to give you the skills to create professional-grade animations that truly stand out in your portfolio.

Learn from An Expert
Gain Insider Knowledge.
Learn from me, Ross, as I share my experience as a seasoned animator. I’ll guide you through my best practices, tips, and techniques to help you work more efficiently, boost your creativity, and achieve outstanding results in your projects.

Boost Creativity & Efficiency
Transform ideas into stunning visuals.
Let me show you how I streamline my workflow with expert tips and tricks that help save time without ever sacrificing quality. I’ll guide you through innovative approaches and creative strategies that will give you the confidence and efficiency to tackle even your most ambitious projects.

This intensive workshop simulates a real game production environment. You'll work on a pre-existing project with gameplay logic, characters, props, and environments already in place. Your task? Create epic VFX for a hero moment.

INDUSTRY LEVEL PRODUCTION PIPELINES & WORKFLOWS
You will be given a VFX production level pipeline and learn workflow habits and techniques for staying on track during game development from concept to completion. We will create Master Materials and Assets in a way to maintain speed and quality while in production.

CRAFT AAA LEVEL VFX FOR HERO MOMENTS IN GAME PRODUCTION
We’ll learn how to climb the mountain of crafting VFX for large game moments in a way that will keep morale high and allow us to hit tight deadlines. This will also help establish a focus on maintaining cohesive and consistent Art Direction throughout production while satisfying gameplay and design.

In this course, we'll create an epic shot using a variety of techniques and simulations, from set dressing to final compositing, giving you a full creative pipeline for your next projects.

SET UP YOUR SHOT FROM THE VERY BEGINNING
‍Learn how to quickly set up assets for a working environment, create a camera animation and set up your Houdini character the right way.

FINAL COMPOSITING
‍Let's take a look at how I assembled the various renders and used the different AOVs to create a professional and cinematic look

Learn how to create complex material simulations using a tried-and-tested production workflow. This step-by-step character FX workshop is taught by Salah Hussein, a senior FX and CFX artist with over 8 years of production experience. Salah’s 4-hour workshop guides artists through his professional workflow using the Houdini Vellum Solver to simulate 3D materials.

Using Salah’s unique and innovative techniques, he breaks down the entire process to show how to take character assets and animations – including multiple layers of cloth and different types of objects – and convert them into proxy geometry that works efficiently for a simulation. He also details how to build a constraints network to help artists fine-tune and debug simulations quickly while also advising how to address fixes with professional tips and tricks. To conclude the workflow, Salah demonstrates how to keep all the essential point deforms and the original geometry with a clean export without changing or damaging any attributes or topology.

Want to see what Rigging in Houdini is all about? Check out the course trailer to see what you'll learn in this exciting VFX course.

Houdini has long been fantastic tool for creating FX, but it is increasingly used now to rig characters and machines for professional animation pipelines.

In this exclusive course from Rebelway, we’ll take a deeper look into the rigging techniques inside Houdini through the KineFX toolset.

Along the way, we’ll explore concepts like IK, skeletons, muscle creation, hand articulation, run cycles, paths, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to get serious about rigging for professional animation or VFX projects, this is the course for you.

Part 1
This first part of the course dives deep into the world of large-scale fluid simulations using Houdini. You’ll explore essential workflows and techniques, from creating ocean-based layers to advanced flip simulations, white water, foam, and spray effects.

By watching this course, you will go beyond following step-by-step instructions; the lessons include insights into why each approach is taken, helping you understand the principles.

Part 2
In this second part of the course, the focus shifts to rendering and compositing workflows that bring your fluid simulations to life. You will work with Karma to set up realistic shaders for water, white water, and foam, followed by multi-layer compositing in Nuke. From setting up the scene in Solaris to final tweaks in Nuke, every stage covers detailed techniques and insights for achieving professional-level results. Learn how to optimize renders, create realistic textures, and merge all elements seamlessly for an impressive cinematic finish.

Lights
Just like in photography, lighting is key to getting 3D scenes looking the way you want. You can work with indirect lighting captured in different environments, direct lighting from specific sources, or a mix of both.

Surfaces
Surfaces turn abstract 3D meshes into photorealistic objects. Also called textures, surfaces are 2D images that conform to the shape of any 3D model. Each comes with a selection of parameters that you can customize it in your painting app.

Substance Materials - Terracotta category (200+ materials)

Substance Materials - Ceramic category (200+ materials)

Substance Materials - Fabric category (900+ materials)

Substance Materials - Translucent category (500+ materials)

Substance Materials - Concrete - Asphalt category (700+ materials)

Substance Materials - Marble - Granite category (700+ materials)