Production Training with Blender
Our Blender-Based Production Workshops offer an intensive, hands-on learning experience. We immerse you in the software from day one!
Here's the class project from the 2009 Mediaglobe Users Group Conference Workshop:
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You can get more information about Sizing Up Space here: The Mercury Open Movie
Digital planetarium projectors use fisheye video. It looks strange on a flat screen, but it's just right on the dome!
Hands-On Projects
Our class projects are designed to maximize your learning experience in a minimal amount of time. New skills are presented progressively. Our instructors will be with you every step of the way as the class works on projects of increasing difficulty.
Ongoing Support
Connect with the growing community of Blender users through a variety of wikis, forums, and discussion groups. The Blendheads Group is the "official" forum for workshop instructors and survivors students.
What if I'm not a Planetarium Person?
No problem! In fact, the vast majority of Blender users are "flat screeners." Most of the skills we teach are the same either way. The only difference is your camera and scene composition.
Attending a Workshop
Our workshops are usually held at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. The Salt Lake City International Airport is about 1 hour away.
Attendees are responsible for their own travel expenses, including lodging, meals, and transportation to the hotel. We will arrange a special rate for lodging and extend this offer as an option. We will also provide ground transportation while in Ogden (via the UTA Transit System).
Have Blender, Will Travel
Our instructors are willing and able to travel. Contact us for details: Workshop Contact Form.
Upcoming Workshops
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Attendees to this special workshop for Northern Utah professionals will collaborate on an open movie, like the one shown above. You will learn the Blender Interface, Modeling, Animation, Materials, Textures, Modifiers, IPO Curves, the Video Sequence Editor and more over three Saturdays in February. In the end, you will receive a copy of the movie you worked on, along with its source files. The open movie will premiere February 27, during the Science Saturday event.
Class meets February 6, 13, & 20, 9:00am-5:00pm.
*Due to the prolonged schedule, this workshop is recommended for residents of Northern Utah.
Prerequisites: None.
Price: $500 / Student
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Novice classes will collaborate on an open movie, like the one shown above. In a few short days, you will learn the Blender Interface, Modeling, Animation, Materials, Textures, Modifiers, IPO Curves, the Video Sequence Editor and more. In the end, you will receive a copy of the movie you worked on, along with its source files.
Workshop Agenda
Prerequisites: None.
Price: $600 / Student
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During the first half of advanced classes, we will introduce Blender's advanced tools: particle systems, compositing, fluid dynamics simulation, physics simulation, and game engine logic. During the second half, we'll help you tackle a special effects project of your choosing. Participants will have the option of sharing their source files to foster continued learning.
Workshop Agenda
Prerequisites: Novice Workshop (or equivalent).
Price: $800 / Student
Attend a Novice and Advanced Workshop for a discount!
We'll have activity options for those staying over the in-between weekend.
Price: $1200 / Student
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Novice classes will collaborate on an open movie, like the one shown above. In a few short days, you will learn the Blender Interface, Modeling, Animation, Materials, Textures, Modifiers, IPO Curves, the Video Sequence Editor and more. In the end, you will receive a copy of the movie you worked on, along with its source files.
Workshop Agenda
Prerequisites: None.
Price: $600 / Student
Ask Questions
Register
During the first half of advanced classes, we will introduce Blender's advanced tools: particle systems, compositing, fluid dynamics simulation, physics simulation, and game engine logic. During the second half, we'll help you tackle a special effects project of your choosing. Participants will have the option of sharing their source files to foster continued learning.
Workshop Agenda
Prerequisites: Novice Workshop (or equivalent).
Price: $800 / Student
Attend a Novice and Advanced Workshop for a discount!
We'll have activity options for those staying over the in-between weekend.
Price: $1200 / Student
Ready to Register?
Register Online: Workshop Registration
Got Questions?
Drop us a line: Workshop Contact Form