3D Course
Adobe Dimension
3D is trending in design now, and you want to join the party!
Give your work that up-to-date vibe with your own customized 3D compositions.
Learn 3D and add a new dimension to your design skill set.
3D software?
It’s like Photoshop – right?
Aren’t there, like, a zillion free tutorials?
How hard could it be?
but what about when things don’t go according to plan?
“Why does my 3D object look flat?”
“How can I put a different background color behind my 3D object?”
“Why do my 3D objects look pixelated?”
“Wait – how do I put it all together?”
You can drift from tutorial to tutorial, or you can fast-track it with The 3D Course.
(Pssst: the faster you learn 3D, the faster you can use it to enhance your designs – and your bottom line! :))
Our course is reverse-engineered from hours of research and practice so you get:
A clear path from the first steps, all the way through putting everything together in a final product that POPS (with no unnecessary steps along the way).
Detailed instructions in our signature clear style (with many different examples to cover various approaches).
Troubleshooting for the inevitable bumps in the road. We’ll highlight the points where people tend to get stuck, and walk you through simple solutions (so you don’t miss a beat).
Here’s what The Bold Edge grads have to say about our courses
I loved being able to go from beginner to expert. The course was an amazing learning and growing experience.
It’s really cool to learn how everything is done. The videos are so clear and concise, and everything is so well explained.
The 3D course
In a Nutshell
Instructor: Malkie Scholnick
Format: Online (Mac or PC) or via USB (PC only)
Length: 7 modules with over 4 hours of super clear video lessons
Support: 1 month of our signature support via email
Resources: Lesson files for practice, plus bonus files to spark your creativity
module 1
The Interface
- Toolbox
- Canvas
- Dimensions preferences
- Camera interface
- Measurements in 3D
module 2
The Camera
- Orbit tool
- Pan and tripod tools
- Dolly and dolly zoom tools
- Horizon tools
- Field of view and focus
module 3
3D models
- The cube and basics of 3D models
- The sphere and its options
- Getting complex with basic 3D shapes
- Importing and working with complex 3D objects
- Saving files
module 4
Materials
- Basic materials and its settings
- Advanced materials I
- Advanced materials II
- Magic wand and custom selections
module 5
Lighting
- Environmental lights
- Directional lights
- 3 Point lighting
- Sunlight
- Light and reflection
module 6
Mapping images
- The cube and basics of 3D models
- The sphere and its options
- Dolly and dolly zoom tools
- Horizon tools
module 7
In Action
- Rendering your scene
- Scenes for ads, web and apps
- Adjusting for lighting and shadow issues
- Dimensions->Photoshop->Illustrator workflow
- Adjusting 3D objects in Photoshop
Pricing
Standard
Features
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7 comprehensive modules
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4 hours of super clear lesson videos
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Step-by-step instructions
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Troubleshooting – how to fix common mistakes
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3D resources to jumpstart your designs
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2 years of access to our course videos
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1 month of our signature support via email
Learning at the Bold Edge was fast paced, detailed, and informative. Malkie's expert knowledge and clear teaching ability enhanced my skills in the Adobe programs.
Sample projects
FAQ
As long as you’re very comfortable using a computer, you’re good. Beyond that, we’ll teach you the design programs from the ground, up. (Familiarity with Photoshop is helpful, but you’ll be fine without it, too.)
You’ll need the Adobe CC student subscription (available here). Adobe Dimensions is a must and it is helpful to have Photoshop and Illustrator as well
Each lesson is delivered in a video recording where you’ll hear the instructor talk while you view what she’s doing on her screen. You can pause, rewind and rewatch. (You can even watch at double speed in the online version, though we don’t recommend that. 🙂
The lessons come with files used in the lesson (also included on the USB drive or online) so you can try out the skills on your own.
If you have any questions during the course – and you signed up for support – you can always reach us by email and we’ll respond during our tech support hours.
You’ll have access to the course videos for two years.
Definitely. We have two packages so you can choose the one that works best for you.
Online Package: You’ll receive your course login information by email within 24-48 business hours of registering. Your student portal will contain:
- all course outline booklets
- instructions and videos
- lesson files
USB Package: (available at an additional fee) Your course materials are packed into our signature stylish folder, including:
- A course outline booklet describing what we’ll cover in each lesson.
- A QuickStart guide which walks you through the process of getting started with the course.
Your USB drive, which contains all of the course videos and all files discussed during the lessons so that you can follow along on your own computer.
You need a computer with (at least):
- I5 processor
- 8 GB RAM
- USB drive
- Mouse (not just a trackpad)
- 15-inch screen
- The ability to play audio and videos
We also recommend internet access in order to be able to download additional 3D models.
For the USB package you will need a Windows computer, since the files we send aren’t compatible with other models. (Sorry! You can still watch the videos online and get all other files by USB.)
The course takes about a month (at a standard pace of 1-2 lessons per week). Of course, you can always work through the lessons faster and finish sooner.
The Bold Edge classes are known for their clarity and comprehensiveness. We’ll also answer many typical questions (plus some you didn’t even think of) as part of the lessons.
For answers to your own specific questions, you have 1 month of our signature support included.
Got questions? Send them to our dedicated inbox and get clear answers in return – tailored to your situation – during our support hours.
You’ll have thorough knowledge of how to create complex 3D compositions using prebuilt 3D models for print and digital design.
The knowledge you’ll gain during this course is a perfect springboard for either the GD Masterclass or Web Design courses, which will allow you to transform your skill into a proper career.
The lessons were extremely clear, and I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and useful skills.
Get the clear path, detailed instructions and solutions for common difficulties so that you too can start creating your own 3D masterpieces with confidence
