Rendering Photorealistic 3D Scenes in Blender

Rendering Photorealistic 3D Scenes in Blender

A course by James Tralie, Producer and Animator

Learn how to create captivating 3D environments using creative lighting, modeling, and texturing techniques that transform your observations into stunning, imaginative worlds.

“I explore 3D environment creation that exists at the boundary between the real and the surreal. My goal is to bring imaginative worlds to life, evoking a sense of nostalgia and calm in the viewer.”

James Tralie’s distinctive artistic style has led him to design album covers and product visualizations for brands such as Zara, Apple, and Nissan. He also works as a producer and animator at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and shares his expertise with over 145K followers on Instagram.

In this online course, James teaches you how to conceptualize, design, and render a photorealistic architectural scene using Blender, the powerful open-source 3D software. Learn to observe the world around you and translate its key elements into digital art. Experiment with 3D and develop your own unique artistic style.

What will you learn in this online course?

16 lessons & 21 downloadable resources

Course content:
U1 – Introduction

• About Me

• Influences

U2 – The First Steps

• Exploring the Environment: Reference Material

• Sketching: Mapping Out the Project

• Blender and 3D Modeling (Parts 1 & 2)

• Setting Up the Blender Workspace

U3 – Creating a 3D Environment

• Blocking Out the Scene and Setting Up the Lighting (Parts 1 & 2)

• Modeling Details and Refining the Scene (Parts 1 & 2)

• Adding Natural Elements and Details (Parts 1 & 2)

U4 – The Last Steps and Portfolio Building

• Compositing in Blender and Render Settings

• Final Editing in Photoshop

• Building an Award-Winning Online Portfolio

Final Project:
Rendering Photorealistic 3D Scenes in Blender

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