Welcome to Blender 3D: Cinematography Masterclass Dune 1/3, a comprehensive step-by-step course designed for aspiring 3D artists and enthusiasts looking to elevate their cinematography, realism, texturing, modeling, and post-production skills. This is the first of a three-part series in which we will recreate the arrival to Arrakis sequence from the movie Dune.

PROJECT RESOURCES

Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate

What You'll Learn

Modeling:

Create a planet from scratch using procedural textures to achieve a realistic look
Model the highliner, the cylindrical ship used for interstellar travel in the Dune universe

Texturing:

Utilize Blender’s node system to create complex, procedural textures for your models
Achieve realism through advanced texturing techniques, ensuring every element looks true to the Dune universe

Animation:

Learn basic geometry node setups
Create smooth and realistic animations to enhance the cinematic quality of your scene

Post-Production:

Use After Effects for post-production (you can also use Blender Compositor, but there are no videos)
Enhance your rendered scene with visual effects and compositing techniques to achieve a polished final product

Matt Marini

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