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Overview
Learn the basics of 3D animation, including key-framing, timing, and animation principles, using the free and open source tool: Blender.
What you'll learn
- Explore 3D visualization concepts
- Apply the concept of the motion and timing to create 3D animation
- Integrate animation principles to achieve realistic timing in the 3D animation
- Learn the intricacies of a free and open source 3D animation tool: Blender
Skills you'll practise
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages
- University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
- A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
- Self-paced: start any time.
Disadvantages
- Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
- Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
- Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
- Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.
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Free to audit
- Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
- Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $49). Audit access may end after the course closes.
Before you start
SKANI101x: Basic 3D Modeling using Blender
Taught by
- Sameer SahasrabudheSenior Research Scientist
- Sneha SanglikarSenior Animator
- Nitin AyerTechnical Assistant
- Kaumudi SahasrabudheFreelance Animator and Illustrator
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