OVERVIEW / 01
Course Description & Learning Objectives
KEYSHOT CGI MASTERCLASS – Transform raw 3D CAD data into photorealistic commercial imagery. Learn the Material Graph, custom HDRI lighting, physical shaders (metals, plastics, glass, leather), exploded animations, and post-processing in Photoshop.
HIGHLIGHTS / 02
Core Skills & Engineering Competencies
- Photorealistic product rendering for commercial advertising and catalogs
- Material Graph node editor: procedural textures, bumps, labels, and displacement
- Custom HDRI environment lighting and physical light pins
- Exploded view motion, camera turntable, and cinematic animation rendering
SYLLABUS / 03
Comprehensive Module Curriculum
MODULE 01
Module 1: CAD Import & Scene Setup
- Importing SolidWorks, NX, STEP & OBJ
- Model positioning & Camera focal length presets
- Depth of Field (DoF) & Perspective matching
- Material assignment from library
MODULE 02
Module 2: Advanced Material Graph
- Diffuse, Specular, Roughness & Refraction nodes
- Procedural noise, Scratches & Fingerprint maps
- Dielectric glass, Liquids & Translucent materials
- Multi-layer labels & Embossed logos
MODULE 03
Module 3: HDRI Lighting & Studio Staging
- HDRI Editor & Sun/Sky generation
- Physical light sources (Spot, Area, IES)
- Backdrops, Ground shadows & Reflections
- Render passes (Clown, Ambient Occlusion, Depth)
MODULE 04
Module 4: KeyShot Animation & Post-Production
- Turntable, Camera Path & Zoom animations
- Model Translation, Rotation & Exploded views
- Render queue & GPU Ray Tracing optimization
- Photoshop compositing & Color grading
CERTIFICATION / 04
Course Deliverables & Outcomes
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KeyShot CGI Master Certificate
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35+ Ultra-High-Resolution Commercial Renders
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Custom HDRI Lighting & Material Presets Pack
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