Rendering Photorealistic 3D Scenes in Blender
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Learn to create engaging 3D environments using creative lighting, modeling, and texturing techniques that turn your observations into eye-catching imaginary worlds
“I explore 3D environment creation that exists at the boundary of the real and surreal. I try to give life to imaginative worlds that engender a feeling of nostalgia and relaxation in the viewer.”
His unique artistic style has led James Tralie to create album cover art, and product visualizations for brands including Zara, Apple, and Nissan. He also works as a producer at animator at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and shares his expertise with 145K followers on Instagram.
Begin the course by getting to know producer and animator James Tralie. Discover how he turned a childhood love for film and animation into a career at NASA, along with the influences that inspire him.
Learn to observe the natural world and take pictures. Then assemble a mood board and sketch your final project, either on paper or on a screen. James introduces you to Blender and the world of 3D modeling, and shows you how to set up your workspace.
Next, see how to block out the scene and arrange initial lighting. Refine your piece and add finer details before exploring advanced texturing techniques, and incorporating natural elements.
Set up the compositor in Blender, and hit render on your creation. To wrap up the course, James takes you through the final edits in Photoshop and, as a bonus, shares his advice for building an award-winning portfolio.
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