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Master Cinematic Storytelling in Blender

via CG Boost

Overview

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How often do you get the time to practice your cinematic skills?

Many creatives and 3D artists, like yourself, get started because they have a story to tell or a film to make, you’re simply tired of consuming content; you want to CREATE.

Master Cinematic Storytelling gives you the tools to start creating and directing, it puts you straight into the director’s chair to shout “Action!” with confidence.

By mastering cinematic fundamentals, you ensure your story resonates, the camera work captivates, and your scenes come to life just as you envisioned. All the elements are in place and are just working together.

This course teaches you the fundamental theories and tricks behind cinematic storytelling, while providing the practical tools and 3D scenes that act as building blocks, letting you focus on directing and telling your stories in 3D straight away.

What you'll get

  • All you need to learn about cinematic storytelling in Blender
  • 129 lessons (10+ hrs running time)
  • All project files for download
  • Stream online or download* the course for offline use
  • English captions for each lesson
  • Access to the CG Boost community
  • Get a certificate on course completion
  • Pay once, future course updates included

*Downloads are provided automatically after 30 days or upon request. Kindly note that refunds aren’t available once requested.

Syllabus

Part 1 – Art Fundamentals

  • 7 Chapters
  • 77 Lessons
  • 5+ hrs running time

Chapter 1 & 2 – Getting Started and Blender Primer

In this chapter, we will cover the basics of Blender to ensure we are familiar with the software. We will start with an introduction to its interface and essential functions before exploring specific topics relevant to our learning journey.

20 videos | ~1:44 hrs running time

Part 2 – Cinematic Fundamentals

  • 3 Chapters
  • 37 Lessons
  • 2.5+ hrs running time

Chapter 8 – Cinematic Tools

In this chapter, we explore important terms directly connected to cameras. We learn about different formats, frame rates, shot types and what types of lenses we can use, and the psychological effect they have. Lastly, we take a look at specific effects like depth of field, bokeh, vignette, film grain and more.

12 videos | ~52 minutes running time

Part 3 – Cinematic Breakdowns

  • 2 Chapters
  • 13 Lessons
  • ~2:45 hr running time

Chapter 11 – Cinematic Breakdowns

In this chapter, we will break down the various shots created for the course trailer, focusing on their cinematic elements like camera placement, lighting, and scene setup.

7 videos | ~1:23 hrs running time

Taught by

Martin Klekner

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