3D Animation & VFX Masterclass: by Apex VisionWorks – Apex VisionWorks Academy

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3D Animation & VFX Masterclass: by Apex VisionWorks

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80 hours
Last Updated

August 19, 2025
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Sessions 1 & 3 – Free to Watch!

Blender Fundamentals
3D Modeling – Hard Surface & Organic.
Sculpting & High-Resolution Detailing
UV Unwrapping & Professional Texturing
Lighting & Rendering Techniques
Rigging & Character Setup
Animation Principles & Keyframe Mastery
Production-Ready Portfolio Projects

Course Curriculum

Month 1| Introduction to 3D Animation & Basic Modeling || Week 1: Fundamentals of 3D Animation
Get started with the world of 3D by learning the basics of animation, industry workflows, and essential modeling tools. This session covers core concepts like 3D space, animation types, and how to create simple objects.

Session 1: Introduction to the Animation Industry | Free Access

35:35
Session 2: Introduction to 3D Software

33:12
Session 3: Understanding 3D Space | Free Access

34:04
Session 4: Object Transformations

36:24
Session 5: Basic Modeling Concepts

28:58

Week 2: Basic Polygonal Modeling

Session 6: Modeling a Simple Object (Cup or Chair)
Session 7: Modeling Props – Crate/Barrel
Session 8: Vehicle Basics – Simple Car Model
Session 9: Introduction to Subdivision Modeling
Session 10: Topology Basics

Week 3: Introduction to Organic Modeling

Session 11: Blocking a Character (Base Mesh)
Session 12: Modeling a Simple Head
Session 13: Modeling a Simple Hand
Session 14: Edge Loops for Deformation
Session 15: Smoothing and Cleanup

Week 4: Environment and Composition Basics

Session 16: Blocking a Simple Room or Interior
Session 17: Building Props (Lamp, Table, Books)
Session 18: Scene Composition Basics
Session 19: Intro to Lighting in Blender
Session 20: Review & Showcase

Month 2| Advanced Modeling & Sculpting || Week 1: Advanced Hard Surface Modeling Techniques

Session 1: High-Poly vs Low-Poly Modeling
Session 2: Boolean Operations & Cleanup
Session 3: Advanced Modeling Tools
Session 4: Topology for Animation vs. Games
Session 5: Retopology in Blender

Week 2: Hard Surface Asset Projects
Session 6: Blockout – Sci-fi Helmet (Part 1) 1. Blocking primary forms using primitives and mirror modifier 2. Reference usage and scale planning

Session 6: Blockout – Sci-fi Helmet (Part 1)
Session 7: Detail – Sci-fi Helmet (Part 2)
Session 8: NURBS & Curve Modeling Basics
Session 9: Prop Modeling – Weapon or Tool (Part 1)
Session 10: Prop Modeling – Weapon or Tool (Part 2)

Week 3: Sculpting in Blender
Session 11: Blender Sculpt Mode Introduction 1. Sculpt mode layout and settings 2. Overview of brushes: Grab, Inflate, Clay, Smooth

Session 11: Blender Sculpt Mode Introduction
Session 12: Sculpting a Base Head (Part 1)
Session 13: Sculpting a Base Head (Part 2)
Session 14: Sculpting a Creature Bust
Session 15: Sculpting Tools – Dynamesh & Remesh

Week 4: UV Unwrapping & Texturing Basics

Session 16: What Are UVs?
Session 17: Automatic UV Unwrapping
Session 18: Manual Unwrapping Techniques
Session 19: UV Layout Optimization
Session 20: UVs for Games vs. Animation

Month 3| Texturing, Lighting & Rendering || Week 1: Substance 3D Painter Fundamentals

Session 1: Introduction to Substance Painter
Session 2: Baking Maps in Substance 3D
Session 3: Painting with Smart Materials
Session 4: Adding Detail with Alphas & Brushes
Session 5: Exporting Textures from Substance

Week 2: Final Asset Texturing Project

Session 6: Project Start – Texturing a Game Prop
Session 7: Adding Surface Variation
Session 8: Hand-Painting Accents
Session 9: Finalizing & Exporting
Session 10: Showcase & Feedback

Week 3: Lighting Fundamentals & Techniques

Session 11: Introduction to Lighting in 3D
Session 12: Three-Point Lighting Setup
Session 13: Real-World vs. Artificial Lighting in 3D
Session 14: Lighting for Mood & Atmosphere
Session 15: Practical Lighting Examples

Week 4: Rendering & post-processing

Session 16: Introduction to Rendering Engines (Eevee, Cycles, Arnold)
Session 17: Working with Eevee Render Engine
Session 18: Working with Cycles Render Engine
Session 19: Compositing & Color Correction
Session 20: Final Rendering Project

Month 4| Rigging & Character Setup || Week 1: Fundamentals of Rigging in Maya s Blender

Session 1: Introduction to Rigging Concepts
Session 2: Creating Skeletons and Bone Structures
Session 3: Forward and Inverse Kinematics (FK/IK)
Session 4: Setting Up Controllers for Animation
Session 5: Practical Application of Rigging

Week 2: Advanced Rigging Techniques

Session 6: Skinning and Weight Painting
Session 7: Joint and Bone Constraints
Session 8: Rigging for Stylized vs. Realistic Characters
Session 9: Advanced Rigging with Drivers and Expressions
Session 10: Refining and Testing the Rig

Week 3: Facial Rigging & Advanced Controls

Session 11: Introduction to Facial Rigging
Session 12: Blend Shapes and Morph Targets
Session 13: Setting Up Advanced Facial Rigging Controls
Session 14: Advanced Control Rig Setups
Session 15: Facial Rigging for Games vs. Cinematic Animation

Week 4: Final Project & Review

Session 16: Final Rigging Project – Preparing a Character for Animation
Session 17: Importing Rigged Character into Unity/Unreal Engine
Session 18: Setting Up Basic Animations for Testing the Rig
Session 19: Reviewing and Polishing the Final Rig
Session 20: Final Review and Portfolio Showcase

Month 5| Animation Principles & Keyframe Animation || Week 1: Fundamental Animation Techniques

Session 1: Introduction to the 12 Principles of Animation
Session 2: Working with Keyframes and Animation Curves
Session 3: Timing and Spacing in Animation
Session 4: Understanding Easing and Motion
Session 5: Creating Simple Animations with Keyframes

Week 2: Walk Cycles and Weight Shifts
Session 6: Skinning and Weight Painting 1. Skinning overview: Attaching mesh to skeleton 2. Understanding weight painting and vertex groups 3. Cleaning up skin weights to avoid deforming issues 4. Using automatic and manual skinning techniques

Session 6: Introduction to Walk Cycles
Session 7: Walk Cycle – Understanding Weight Shifts
Session 8: Refining Walk Cycles
Session 9: Run and Jump Cycles
Session 10: Weight Shifts in Character Animation

Week 3: Character Animation & Expression

Session 11: Introduction to Lip Syncing in Animation
Session 12: Facial Expression and Emotion
Session 13: Body Mechanics in Character Animation
Session 14: Secondary Motion and Overlapping Actions
Session 15: Acting and Performance in Animation

Week 4: Advanced Animation Techniques & Final Project

Session 16: Animating Complex Movements and Actions
Session 17: Polishing the Animation
Session 18: Advanced Lip Sync and Dialogue Animation
Session 1G: Review of the Principles of Animation
Session 20: Final Animation Project and Portfolio Preparation

Month 6| All You Need to Know About VFX || Week 1: Foundations of VFX

Session 1: Getting Started with After Effects
Session 2: Working with Keyframes & Animation Principles
Session 3: Text Animation Essentials
Session 4: Basic Masking & Shape Layers
Session 5: Intro to Effects & Presets Panel

Week 2: Visual Effects & Cleanup Techniques

Session 6: Audio Sync & Basic Editing
Session 7: Green Screen Keying / Chroma Key
Session 8: Advanced Keying Techniques
Session 9: Object Removal (2D Cleanup)
Session 10: Wire / Rope Removal Techniques

Week 3: Tracking & 3D Workflow

Session 11: Session 11: Rotoscoping Essentials
Session 12: Motion Tracking & Stabilization
Session 13: Working with Mattes & Alpha Channels
Session 14: Camera & 3D Layers in AE
Session 15: Session 15: Element 3D Basics

Week 4: Advanced Plugins & Final VFX Shot

Session 16: Session 16: Element 3D Advanced Techniques
Session 17: Session 17: Creating Sci-Fi FX with Saber Plugin
Session 18: Session 18: Particle Systems & Visual FX
Session 19: Advanced Compositing & Color Grading
Session 20: Final VFX Shot: Integration & Polishing

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Level

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Duration

80 hours
Last Updated

August 19, 2025
Certificate

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120+ Step-by-Step Video Sessions
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Workflow Guides & Cheat Sheets
Quizzes & Knowledge Checks
Mini Projects & Assignments
Final Portfolio Project Template
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