Course Content
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.
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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
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Session 6: Modeling a Simple Object (Cup or Chair) | Free Access
00:00
Session 7: Modeling Props – Crate/Barrel
00:00
Session 8: Vehicle Basics – Simple Car Model
00:00
Session 9: Introduction to Subdivision Modeling
00:00
Session 10: Topology Basics
00:00
Week 3: Introduction to Organic Modeling
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Session 11: Blocking a Character (Base Mesh)
40:44
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
3D Animation & VFX Masterclass: by Apex VisionWorks
About Lesson

Build your first stylized vehicle by following a simplified low-poly modeling approach, reinforcing shape analysis and reference-based design.

Step-by-Step Low-Poly Car Modeling

  • Construct a basic car model using simple shapes and minimal geometry.

  • Learn blocking techniques to establish the silhouette early in the process.

  • Focus on proportion and clean edge flow suitable for stylized or game-ready assets.

Importance of Reference Images

  • Understand how to analyze and use real-world references for accurate modeling.

  • Learn to break complex objects into manageable forms by studying side, front, and top views.

  • Set up image planes or background images in the viewport for guidance.

Shape Breakdown into Forms

  • Deconstruct the vehicle into primary (body), secondary (windows, wheels), and tertiary (details like headlights) forms.

  • Apply efficient modeling practices to maintain control and reduce unnecessary complexity.

  • Emphasize silhouette, volume, and functional structure in vehicle modeling.

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