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    Discover 3D animation techniques to create dynamic visuals for film, games, and VR. Master software like Maya and Blender.

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Advanced Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Three Dimensional (3D) Motion

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Promotional Video using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Customer Engagement, Canva (Software), Video Production, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Copywriting, Promotional Strategies, Multimedia, Product Promotion, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Animations

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IESE Business School

      The Art of Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Active Listening

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Nomad Sculpt for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Color Theory, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design, Creative Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Create a Stylized Character with Nomad Sculpt

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Creativity, Color Theory

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Houdini FX Procedural Modeling and VEX Effects Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Functional Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Linear Algebra, Programming Principles, Scripting, Simulations, Scripting Languages, Data Structures

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Epic Games

      Visual Development and Audio Design in Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Prototyping, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Virtual Environment, Aesthetics

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Blender to Unreal Engine 5 The Complete Beginners Guide

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Graphical Tools, Virtual Environment, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Content Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Art for Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animations, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Game Design, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphical Tools, Design, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Houdini Dynamics & Cloth: Simulate Cinematic FX

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Animations, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Scripting, Debugging

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unity Game Development: Fun Mini-Game Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Performance Tuning, User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Event-Driven Programming, Virtual Environment, UI Components, C# (Programming Language), Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), System Configuration, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Graphics, Scripting, Prototyping, Animations, Data Structures

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Cinematic Lighting in Maya

      Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Autodesk Maya, 3D Modeling, Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Image Quality, Color Theory, Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design Software

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular 3d animation courses

    • Advanced Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Three Dimensional (3D) Motion: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Create a Promotional Video using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • The Art of Storytelling: IESE Business School
    • Nomad Sculpt for Beginners: Skillshare
    • Create a Stylized Character with Nomad Sculpt: Skillshare
    • Houdini FX Procedural Modeling and VEX Effects Mastery: EDUCBA
    • Visual Development and Audio Design in Games: Epic Games
    • Blender to Unreal Engine 5 The Complete Beginners Guide: Packt
    • Art for Games: Michigan State University
    • Houdini Dynamics & Cloth: Simulate Cinematic FX: EDUCBA

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