Rendering Photorealistic 3D Scenes in Blender

Learn to create engaging 3D environments using creative lighting, modeling, and texturing techniques that turn your observations into eye-catching imaginary worlds

• Introduction
• The First Steps
• Creating a 3D Environment
• The Last Steps and Portfolio Building
• Final project

“I explore 3D environment creation that exists at the boundary of the real and surreal. I try to give life to imaginative worlds that engender a feeling of nostalgia and relaxation in the viewer.”

His unique artistic style has led James Tralie to create album cover art, and product visualizations for brands including Zara, Apple, and Nissan. He also works as a producer at animator at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and shares his expertise with 145K followers on Instagram.

In this online course, James teaches you how to conceptualize, design, and render a photorealistic architectural scene using the Open Source software, Blender. Learn how to observe the world around you and capture its key elements through digital rendering. Experiment with 3D and pursue your own artistic style!

• About Me
• Influences
• Exploring the Environment: Reference Material
• Sketching: Mapping Out the Project
• Blender and 3D Modeling 1
• Blender and 3D Modeling 2
• Setting Up the Blender Workspace
• Blocking Out the Scene and Setting Up the Lighting 1
• Blocking Out the Scene and Setting Up the Lighting 2
• Modeling Details and Refining the Scene 1
• Modeling Details and Refining the Scene 2
• Adding Natural Elements and Details 1
• Adding Natural Elements and Details 2
• Compositing in Blender and Render Settings
• Final Editing in Photoshop
• Building an Award-Winning Online Portfolio
• Rendering Photorealistic 3D Scenes in Blender