3d Animation Courses

Dikko

Modeling for Animation - Adding Volume to the Body

Enhance 3D character models by adding volume to key body parts, improving deformation for smoother animations. Learn techniques for shoulders, buttocks, elbows, knees, and breasts.

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

Dikko

Modeling for Animation: Planning and Blocking the Body and Limbs - Part 2

Learn to block and articulate 3D character models for animation, from planning and scaling to testing with Mixamo. Master key techniques for creating flexible, animation-ready character meshes.

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

Dikko

Modeling for Animation - Top 5 Features of Good Animation Models

Discover top 5 features for creating exceptional animation models, including modeling with intention, scale, flow, compression/elongation, and center line. Gain insights to enhance your 3D character design skills.

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

Dikko

Understanding Basic Materials in 3D Design - Livestream 4

Explore fundamentals of material building in 3D design, covering roughness, metallics, texture maps, and essential concepts for creating realistic digital surfaces.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dikko

3D for Beginners - Modifiers, Basic Lighting and Rendering - Part 3

Learn advanced 3D modeling techniques, including modifiers, and explore basic lighting and rendering to enhance your room design skills.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dikko

3D Modeling for Beginners: Transform Modes and Creating a Simple Room - Part 2

Learn transform modes and create a simple 3D room with furniture, windows, and walls in this beginner-friendly tutorial on 3D modeling fundamentals.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dikko

3D Modeling Basics - Verts, Edges, and Faces - Lesson 1

Learn 3D modeling basics: create a table and bonsai plant using vertices, edges, faces, and modifiers. Perfect for beginners exploring fundamental tools and techniques.

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

Simulation Lab

3D Printing with 3ds Max + TyFlow - Fastest Way to Clean Your Models

Learn efficient techniques to optimize 3D models for printing using TyFlow's VDB tools in 3ds Max. Discover how to create clean, water-tight meshes and avoid common printing issues.

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

Simulation Lab

Learn to 3D Model Anything with 3ds MAX - Beginner Tutorial

Comprehensive introduction to 3D modeling in 3ds MAX, covering fundamental techniques to create various objects. Ideal for beginners aspiring to develop skills for games, movies, or personal projects.

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

Simulation Lab

3ds Max Tutorial - Nutcracker Rigging, Animation, and TyFlow

Learn character rigging, skinning, animation, and TyFlow in 3ds Max to create a dynamic nutcracker scene. Covers biped setup, skin modifier, weight adjustment, and particle simulation for an interactive holiday-themed animation.

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

Joey Carlino

Expertly Crafted Bespoke Character Models with Paint 3D

Learn to create unique character models using Paint 3D. Develop skills in digital sculpting, texturing, and design while exploring creative techniques for crafting expressive and memorable characters.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Joey Carlino

Make a Retro Sun Animation - Blender 2.83

Learn to create a captivating retro sun animation in Blender 2.83. Master techniques for stylized design, dynamic movement, and nostalgic aesthetics in this engaging tutorial.

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

Nucly • Photoshop and Creative Design Training

How to Create a 3D Letter Effect in Photoshop

Learn to recreate the 3D lettering effect from the Sharper movie poster using Photoshop tools like transform, distort, blur gallery, masking, and gradient map for coloring.

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

Howard Pinsky

Adobe Fuse and Photoshop Integration - 3D Character Creation and Animation

Explore Adobe Fuse and Photoshop CC integration: customize 3D characters, texture, pose, animate, and composite. Learn to create and manipulate 3D models for graphic design projects.

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

NDC Conferences

3D Printed Bionic Hand - A Little IOT and a Xamarin Mobile App

Learn to create an affordable 3D-printed bionic hand using IoT components and a Xamarin mobile app, inspired by a real-life project to help a 13-year-old born without a forearm.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk