Blender for Filmmakers

This Specialization is intended for filmmakers and visual storytellers seeking to develop advanced 3D animation and VFX skills using Blender and Adobe After Effects. Through four courses, you will learn to transform 2D photos into immersive 3D scenes, create detailed set extensions, animate floating 3D objects, and produce futuristic hologram effects. Taught by Alden Peters, an award-winning filmmaker and VFX artist, this program prepares you to boost production value and bring sci-fi storytelling elements into your films

• Build realistic 3D scenes from photos with dynamic camera movements
• Perform high-quality 3D camera tracking and design detailed set extensions
• Integrate and animate 3D objects with materials and glitch effects
• Create animated sci-fi holograms using 3D tracking and VFX

• Basic familiarity with topic and terminology
• Readiness to practice through applied exercises or projects