Blender for Filmmakers: Turn 2D Photos into 3D Scenes

Create a realistic 3D scene within Blender using nothing but a still photograph. When instructor Alden Peters first started exploring the world of 3D animation and VFX, he saw it as a way to combine his love for 3D and sci-fi films filled with aliens and robots. Since then, Alden has gone on to work full-time as an independent filmmaker, motion graphics, and VFX artist and created award-winning projects like Friends of Sophia, Femme, and Coming Out. Now, Alden wants to show other filmmakers how to use 3D animation to boost the production value of any feature film, short, or show. In this class, Alden will reveal how to turn a still photograph into a full-blown scene in Blender complete with realistic materials, additional 3D objects, and animated details. You’ll leave this class knowing how to use software like fSpy, Blender, and Adobe After Effects to transform any flat image into a navigable 3D scene. With Alden by your side, you’ll: * Set up your origin point, X/Y/Z axis, and camera angle using fSpy * Create and join your scene’s geometry in Blender * Add your camera movement, lighting, and animations * Render your final scene in Blender and composite in After Effects Whether you’re just getting your start as a filmmaker or you’ve been creating films for years, by learning how to build 3D scenes like this one, you’ll be able to elevate the production value of any film project without blowing your budget. You can also take what you learn today to create a one-minute film by watching all five of Alden’s 3D animation classes. General knowledge about Blender and Adobe After Effects, and how to navigate both, are required to take this class. You’ll also need a computer, Blender, and Adobe After Effects. Alden uses After Effects 2023/2024. If you’re using a prior version, the Alpha Matte and Luma Matte functionality changes slightly. Instructor bio: Alden Peters is an award-winning independent filmmaker whose work has been celebrated at film festivals worldwi