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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
    COMING IN DECEMBER

    Introduction to Maya 1001

    In this course, we'll introduce you to Autodesk Maya, so you are confident using the application as you progress into different aspects of the 3D pipeline.
  • 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

    Anatomy Fundamentals 1001

    This on-demand course will cover the fundamentals of anatomy.
  • 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.

Upcoming Events

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

    TCP.S01E01. Welcome to The Connection Programme

    Starts on 11.01.2024, at 18:00 BST

    Tutor: Jahirul Amin
  • Connection

    TCP.S01E02

    Starts on 18.01.2024, at 18:00 BST

    Tutor: Jahirul Amin
  • Connection

    TCP.S01E03

    Starts on 25.01.2024, at 18:00 BST

    Tutor: Jahirul Amin
  • Daily

    Dailies 00064

    Starts on 01.02.2024, at 10:00 BST

    Guest reviewer: TBA
  • Webinar

    State of the Industry and Future Skills 2024

    Starts on 08.02.2024, at 18:00 BST

    Guest Speakers: TBA
  • Daily

    Dailies 00065

    Starts on 15.02.2024, at 10:00 BST

    Guest reviewer: TBA
  • Daily

    Dailies 00066

    Starts on 07.03.2024, at 10:00 BST

    Guest reviewer: Christopher Antoniou, VFX Supervisor at Outpost VFX
  • Webinar

    Understanding Light and Matter

    Starts on 14.03.2024, at 10:00 BST

    Guest Speaker: Jahirul Amin
  • Webinar

    Kit Bashing

    Starts on 11.04.2024, at 10:00 BST

    Guest Speaker: TBA

Wiki

Documentation on workflows, pipeline and tools

Playing with Light

The Grey, the Chrome and the Macbeth Chart

Modelling Guidelines

News

Get regular news, updates, tips, tricks and more.

CAVE Academy at BFX 2023

CAVE Academy are excited to be heading back to BFX this year, hosted by Bournemouth University.

London ACM SIGGRAPH Rainbow Conference

CAVE Academy at 3DLondon

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