Creating connections,
sharing expertise,
advancing knowledge.

Courses

Our project-focussed courses are suited to all levels from foundation to advanced and cover a wide range of topics from Concept Design to Shot Lighting.
  • CAVE

    Creating Digital Studio Look Development Environments 1001

    This on-demand course will teach you how to create digital studio look development environments for props, characters and vehicles, all based on real-world reference.
  • CAVE

    Onset Data Acquisition 1001

    This on-demand course will teach you the skills to acquire industry-standard data for Visual Effects, Feature Animation and Games.
  • OWT

    Character Modelling for Feature Animation 1001

    This on-demand course will introduce you to character modelling techniques to create a production-ready asset for Feature Animation.
  • CAVE

    Real-Time Automotive Rendering 1001

    This on-demand course will introduce you to the power of the Unreal Engine. Through a series of practical lessons, we’ll give you an understanding of how to prep your asset, create materials, set up your lighting, and create a photorealistic cinematic.

Through a balance of the creative and the technical, we inspire to create thinkers and problem solvers - not just button pushers.

Featured programme

Surfacing Props for VFX 2023

Learn the essentials of Surfacing to create a photoreal hero prop asset for VFX.
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Upcoming Events

Check out our upcoming Dailies, Webinars and Connection Programme sessions.
  • Webinar

    Dailies 00059

    Starts on 13.04.2023, at 18:00 GMT

  • Webinar

    Dailies 00060

    Starts on 13.04.2023, at 18:00 GMT

  • Connection

    TCP1001. Welcome to The Connection Programme

    Starts on 01.06.2023, at 18:00 GMT

    Tutor: Jahirul Amin
  • Connection

    TCP1002. Episode 2

    Starts on 08.06.2023, at 18:00 GMT

    Tutor: Jahirul Amin
  • Connection

    TCP1003. Episode 3

    Starts on 15.06.2023, at 18:00 GMT

    Tutor: Jahirul Amin
  • Connection

    TCP1004. Episode 4

    Starts on 22.06.2023, at 18:00 GMT

    Tutor: Jahirul Amin
  • Connection

    TCP1005. Episode 5

    Starts on 29.06.2023, at 18:00 GMT

    Tutor: Jahirul Amin
  • Connection

    TCP1006. Episode 6

    Starts on 06.07.2023, at 18:00 GMT

    Tutor: Jahirul Amin

Wiki

Documentation on workflows, pipeline and tools

VFX Modelling Pipeline

Tips for Creating a Demoreel

Model LODs

News

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Shooting HDRIs for VFX

We'll be back at Cinesite with special guest CineArk, supporting VES London on the 30th of March, between 6:30 - 9:30pm

Congratulations to the Students of Filmakademie

Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal

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