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3D Visualization Essentials

Online beginner 3D visualization course created by a certified V-Ray instructor
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Overview

Learn 3D visualization online

Study to become a 3D visualization artist for archviz, product visualization, industrial visualization, and beyond!

Transform your ideas into 3D-rendered scenes with our beginner 3D visualization course. With technical and creative training from industry experts, learn 3ds Max software essentials, including hotkeys, along with 3D modeling, lighting, shading, and rendering fundamentals. 

Benefits of studying at CG Spectrum:
  • We are a Chaos Academic Partner
  • Mentorship from industry pros 
  • Job-focused curriculum and 100% online
  • Private 1-on-1 or small group classes (max. 4 students)

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CG Spectrum brings you a job-focused study pathway to ensure you are well-positioned to enter the diverse field of 3D visualization—including architecture visualization, product visualization, industrial visualization, film, and games.

Expect training with personalized feedback and mentorship from professionals with years of industry experience. After completing this beginner's course, continue along the study pathway with the more in-depth Foundations of 3D Visualization Course.  

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Qualification

Certificate

Study duration

12 weeks

Commitment

20 hrs weekly

Skill level

Beginner

Prerequisites

Basic computer skills

Delivery

Weekly online classes, feedback and support

Software

3ds Max, V-Ray

Start date

May 6, 2024
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Curriculum

Progress faster with industry-approved career training and personalized mentorship

Term 1: 12 weeks

FOUNDATIONS 1: ESSENTIALS OF 3D VISUALIZATION

In this introductory course, you'll learn the fundamentals of industry software 3ds Max and V-Ray, building 3D modeling and 3D rendering skills. You'll get to model, texture, and light digital kitchen items, blocking them out in a 3D virtual scene using physical cameras, and adjusting focal lengths to achieve better results.

  • How to use essential 3ds Max and V-Ray features
  • Basic modeling and texturing skills
  • Scene planning and composition
  • Overview of 3D visualization production pipelines
  1. Introduction to 3D Visualization
  2. Introduction to 3D Modeling
  3. Lighting and Rendering Fundamentals
  4. Material and Shader Basics
  5. Understanding Procedural Textures
  6. Texture Projection Methods
  7. Decals, Enmesh and IPR Rendering
  8. Splines For Architectural Visualization
  9. Hard Surface Modeling
  10. Blockout and Planning
  11. Introduction to Production Workflows
  12. Production Workflows Continued
Study Options

Small Class

The most affordable way to learn from top industry mentors in a fun, collaborative environment, while still getting plenty of personalized feedback.

  • Max. 4 students per course
  • Affordable high-quality education
  • Network while you learn
Study Options

1-on-1 Private

Progress faster and enjoy more flexiblity with private mentorship. Ideal for busy schedules, career-changers, or artists upgrading skills or changing specialties.

  • Maximum level of mentor interaction
  • Greater flexibility to schedule classes
  • Customized learning experience

 

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Essentials + Foundations Bundle

Add the Foundations of 3D Visualization and save up to 20%

We understand the unique needs of students pursuing careers in creative industries. That's why we offer curated course bundles that align with specific career paths or skill development goals. These bundles are designed to provide comprehensive training while offering cost savings compared to enrolling in individual courses.

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Mentor

Get weekly personalized feedback from a 3D visualization pro

Our mentors have years of 3D visualization industry experience across archviz, product visualization, games, and digital fashion, and have worked for clients including Epic Games, Audi, Nespresso, and ICONIQ.

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Nicklas Byriel

Nicklas Byriel

A certified V-Ray instructor, Nicklas is a 3D generalist/TD with over a decade of experience in 3D visualization, including running his own company Negative Black.

Mentor of Visualization

Known for Founder of Chaos Theory

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Teodor Vladov

Teodor Vladov

After earning his Masters in Architecture from the State Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart, Teodor established Helldoor Visual Studio and has been working in 3D visualization for over a decade.

Mentor of Visualization

Known for Architectural Visualization

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Ioanna Ivanova

Ioanna Ivanova

Ioanna graduated with a degree in Computer Visualisation & Animation from Bournemouth University. She began her career at INK, a creative studio based in London, where she worked with clients such as Honda, Audi, and Nespresso.

Mentor of Visualization

Known for Product Visualization

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Wessel Huizenga

Wessel Huizenga

Combining his interests in architectural visualization and game development, Wessel works as a real-time architectural visualization artist to create courses with Epic games for their ArtStation Learning platform.

Mentor of Visualization

Known for Architectural Visualization

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Anastasia Edwards-Morel

Anastasia Edwards-Morel

Anastasia holds a masters degree in Fashion Design from FIT, where she focused on 3D. She has led design at various startups, and currently serves as Head of Design at  ICONIQ AI.

Mentor of Visualization

Known for Digital Fashion
Frequently asked questions

3D Visualization Essentials Course FAQs

Any student enrolling in this course will need to have basic computer literacy (i.e. knows how to use a computer and operate everyday applications such as email, Zoom, and Slack).

You will also need a computer that meets the minimum specifications—see the next question for more information.

Software:

You will need 3ds Max and V-Ray to participate in this course.  Instructions on how to obtain an educational license for these programs will be supplied upon enrollment for the course.

Hardware:

Students will need a dedicated graphics card and a computer that meets the minimum requirements for Autodesk 3ds Max and Chaos V-Ray. 

The software and skills you will be learning in this course do not require a background in architecture.

What we teach you can definitely be applied to architecture, if you desire, and can help you work towards a career in architectural visualization (archviz), if that is your goal.

If you choose the 1-on-1 private mentorship option, then yes, you can decide to skip and adjust the pacing with your mentor.

Yes! 3D modeling is a significant part of 3D visualization, and we welcome modelers to our course.

If you have previous 3D modeling experience, you may not need to take the Introduction to Visualization Course and could enroll straight in term 2 of the Foundations of 3D Visualization Course. However, the intro course may still be beneficial if you are unfamiliar with the software we teach (3ds Max and V-Ray).

Term 2 is currently not available to start in July; you will have to wait until later in the year (please reach out to our admissions team for more details).

 

This short course will get you started on your journey as a 3D visualization artist, but in a competitive industry, continuing your studies with terms 2 and 3 of the more comprehensive Foundations of 3D Visualization Course will better prepare you for a job and help increase your employment opportunities.

The Foundations course covers more complex techniques and includes personalized career services and 1-on-1 time with our Career Development Manager which can help when applying for junior positions in architectural visualization, production visualization, and other roles across a range of industries. 

Discover more about the different roles in visualization, including software and salary expectations on our careers page:

I left every session feeling inspired.

Having studied on my own before CG Spectrum, I realized that there are a lot of things you just can’t get from Google. My mentor was very generous in sharing his own experience and lessons learned along the way. I was able to gather so much knowledge on light theory, post-production workflows, tips to add realism to a scene, and more.

Aurora C
Aurora C
Virtual Production

The flexibility and online approach really worked for me.

Having a mentor that works in the industry facilitated both guidance and support in the weekly submissions. Their critiques guided my skill set and put me in front of the competition by helping me learn to troubleshoot from my mistakes. 

Vince B
Vince B
Nuke Compositing

From the get-go, you’re thrown into hands-on projects that have you itching to learn more.

This doesn’t feel like online studying. The mentors are always there to help and the live chats and forum help you get to know your fellow students who are also more than willing to give insightful feedback. Every step of the way you’re growing into a wonderful community.

Patricia T
Patricia T
Visual Effects

I enrolled looking for a career change...

I didn't have any knowledge about digital arts. Now I can accomplish my dream of creating cinematics within fantasy worlds to tell stories or apply any artistic idea and make it happen with all the new tools under my belt. If you have passion, and need time flexibility, consider joining the amazing community and start your new journey exploring, exchanging, sharing and, most importantly, learning.

Marc C
Marc C
Real-Time 3D & Virtual Production

I learned more in 9 months than other students do in 2 years.

The level of education I have received is unlike any other school I've come across. What separates CG Spectrum from other schools is that the mentors are not only talented professionals in their own right, but they also care about your success as an artist both in school and after you graduate. CG Spectrum is incredible, I cannot recommend it enough.

David N
David N
Animation

CG Spectrum is my ideal way of learning.

With mentors active in the industry keeping you on track with industry proven skills and workflows, you know you're not wasting your time. You get what you put into this course and there isn't such thing as being too keen. I couldn't be happier with the progress and skills I've gained since starting.

Ben N
Ben N
Nuke Compositing