Dikko Courses

The Messy Side of Animation Production

Uncover the chaotic realities and behind-the-scenes challenges of creating animated films, from technical hurdles to creative problem-solving in professional animation workflows.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Can This Style Work in 3D? - Animation and Filmmaking with Blender

Explore translating 2D animation styles into 3D environments using Blender, covering techniques for maintaining artistic vision across dimensions.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

From Plastic to Polygons - Transforming Real Toys into 3D Animations

Learn to transform real toys into 3D animations using scanning technology and animation software. Discover the process of digitizing physical objects and bringing them to life in the digital realm.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creating Kickass 3D Characters - Techniques and Tips

Learn to craft impressive 3D characters with expert techniques, from modeling to texturing. Enhance your skills and create standout digital personalities for various applications.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Create Impressive 3D Characters - Part 1: Sketching Your Character

Learn techniques for sketching compelling 3D character designs, from initial concept to final refinement. Discover professional tips to enhance your character creation process and bring your ideas to life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Struggling Designing Cool Characters? These Tips Will Help!

Learn essential tips for creating captivating character designs, enhancing your artistic skills and bringing unique personalities to life through visual storytelling.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Character Modeling and Animation: From Sketch to Final Render

Learn 3D character creation from sketch to final render, covering modeling, shading, rigging, and animation in this comprehensive tutorial.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

From Sketch to Fully Rigged Model in Two Days - Character Creation Workflow

Efficient character creation workflow: from sketch to fully rigged 3D model in two days. Covers sculpting, retopology, clothing, UV mapping, texturing, and rigging techniques.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Exploring New Photogrammetry Apps for 3D Modeling

Explore cutting-edge photogrammetry apps and their capabilities in 3D modeling. Learn about innovative tools for creating realistic digital assets from photographs.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Character Rigging in Maya - Rigging the Hands

Learn advanced techniques for rigging character hands in Maya, enhancing your 3D animation skills and creating more realistic and expressive digital characters.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Character Rigging in Maya - Adding Final Touches to the Main Rig - Episode 15

Learn advanced techniques for refining character rigs in Maya, including final touches to enhance control and functionality for animation.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Character Rigging in Maya - Creating a Robust Spine Rig with Spline IK - Episode 10

Learn to create a robust spine rig using Spline IK in Maya, enhancing character animation flexibility and realism for advanced 3D character rigging.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Character Rigging in Maya - Creating the IK FK Switch - Episode 9

Learn to create an IK FK switch for character rigging in Maya, enhancing control and flexibility in animation workflows.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Character Rigging in Maya - Setting the Joints and Skeleton

Learn Maya character rigging essentials: create joints, build skeletons, set up fingers and thumbs. Master foundational techniques for 3D character animation.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Character Rigging in Maya - Fixing Rotation Orders - Episode 3

Learn to fix rotation orders in Maya character rigging, enhancing animation control and preventing unwanted movements in your 3D models.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video