Blender 3D | Masterclass For Beginners Dune Edition Part 3

Learn 3D composition, animation, and post-production in Blender to create cinematic Dune-inspired scenes.

What you'll learn

Recreate a vfx shot sequence from the movie Dune

Learn to compose cinematic 3D scenes with framing and lighting.

Animate crowds using geometry nodes and weight paint.

Finalize shots with post-production tools.

How to use Blender to create realistic shots.

Requirements

Beginner understanding of Blender is preferred.

Description

About This ClassWelcome to the final chapter of the Dune Masterclass series! In this course, we’ll tie everything together by creating a cinematic shot that completes the sequence we started with the highliner arriving on Arrakis. Whether you’re a 3D artist, motion designer, or a Dune fan, this class will help you level up your skills and walk you through building a 3D scene thats directly from a movie.By the end, you’ll have all three shots in place, synced to a soundtrack for a seamless final sequence.What You’ll Learn:CompositionLearn how to compose your 3D scene, focusing on framing and getting the lighting just right.Match the lighting to a reference image to create a cohesive look.Geometry Nodes & AnimationUse geometry nodes and weight paint to create a dynamic crowd system.Animate basic movement using free Mixamo presetsPost-ProductionFinalize your scene using After Effects or a compositing tool of your choice.Add camera effects, color tweaks, and combine all three shots into a single, polished sequence with a synced soundtrack.What You’ll Get Out of This Course:You’ll master the art of composing, lighting, and framing your 3D scenes.You’ll gain advanced skills in animating dynamic crowds and key elements using geometry nodes.You’ll learn essential post-production techniques like color grading and adding camera imperfections.By the end, you’ll have a cinematic-quality 3D shot inspired by Dune, fully polished and sound-synced.Who’s This Course For:3D Artists who want to take their skills in composition, animation, and post-production to the next level.Blender Users with basic knowledge who are ready to dive into more advanced techniques.Film Enthusiasts and Dune fans looking to recreate cinematic scenes.Prerequisites:You should have a basic understanding of Blender.Experience with geometry nodes and animation techniques is a bonus, but not required—everything will be demonstrated step-by-step.You’ll need After Effects or another compositing tool for the post-production section.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Composition

Lecture 3 Composition pt2

Lecture 4 Modeling the entrance

Lecture 5 Adding sky texture

Lecture 6 Texturing the ground pt1

Lecture 7 Texturing the ground pt2

Lecture 8 Texturing the ground pt3

Lecture 9 Texturing the ground pt4

Lecture 10 Texturing the entrance pt1

Lecture 11 Texturing the entrance pt2

Lecture 12 Texturing the entrance pt3

Lecture 13 Texturing the entrance pt4

Lecture 14 Modeling the crowd

Lecture 15 Scattering the crowd

Lecture 16 Adding the walking soldiers

Lecture 17 Adding the ship shadow

Lecture 18 Animating the soldier and shadow

Lecture 19 Animating the crowd

Lecture 20 Final Tweaks

Lecture 21 Bake the simulation

Lecture 22 Render Settings

Lecture 23 Preparing for post

Lecture 24 Post pt1

Lecture 25 Post pt2

Lecture 26 Combining the sequences

Blender users who want to create cinematic 3D scenes.,Those familiar with Blender but want to improve theri skills in composition, animation, and post-production.,Intermediate artists aiming to refine animations and scene building.,Fans of Dune or filmmakers looking to recreate cinematic moments.,Movie VFX enthusiasts