Create a realistic 3D scene within Blender using nothing but a still photograph.
When Alden Peters first started exploring the world of 3D animation and VFX, he saw it as a way to combine his love for 3D and sci-fi films filled with aliens and robots. Since then, Alden has gone on to work full-time as an independent filmmaker, motion graphics, and VFX artist and created award-winning projects like Friends of Sophia, Femme, and Coming Out. Now, Alden wants to show other filmmakers how to use 3D animation to boost the production value of any feature film, short, or show. In this class, Alden will reveal how to turn a still photograph into a full-blown scene in Blender complete with realistic materials, additional 3D objects, and animated details. You鈥檒l leave this class knowing how to use software like fSpy, Blender, and Adobe After Effects to transform any flat image into a navigable 3D scene. With Alden by your side, you鈥檒l: * Set up your origin point, X/Y/Z axis, and camera angle using fSpy * Create and join your scene鈥檚 geometry in Blender * Add your camera movement, lighting, and animations * Render your final scene in Blender and composite in After Effects Whether you鈥檙e just getting your start as a filmmaker or you鈥檝e been creating films for years, by learning how to build 3D scenes like this one, you鈥檒l be able to elevate the production value of any film project without blowing your budget. You can also take what you learn today to create a one-minute film by watching all five of Alden鈥檚 3D animation classes. General knowledge about Blender and Adobe After Effects, and how to navigate both, are required to take this class. You鈥檒l also need a computer, Blender, and Adobe After Effects. Alden uses After Effects 2023/2024. If you鈥檙e using a prior version, the Alpha Matte and Luma Matte functionality changes slightly.
