CGMA – Hard Surface Modeling for Films https://www.cgmasteracademy.com/courses/43-hard-surface-modeling-for-films This course covers the creation of VFX production assets of an inorganic nature. Lectures will cover creation of form, efficient manipulation of topology, the art of kitbashing, scene organization, texture preparation, light rigging techniques that will aid in the modeling process, and final rendering. Students will learn the process of efficiently creating high-quality hard surface models from concept to completion, and complete exercises that will give them the tools to overcome typical challenges faced by production artists

• If you're looking for ways to improve your productions and mixes overall, we have just the thing. In this production and mixing course, veteran Groove3 instructor Thomas Cochran will show you many ways to do just that without having to buy any new software. In fact, all the plugins Thomas uses in this course are completely free. You'll learn tips on building and using virtual instruments in effective ways, processing them with various effects, adding air to your mix with harmonic exciters, and much more. These production and mixing videos are designed for those with a basic understanding of producing and mixing a track.
• Thomas kicks off the course by discussing the use of LABS by Spitfire Audio, a collection of 100% free virtual instruments for all genres and applications. Then you'll learn how to create a pluck synth sound from scratch with Vital, which can be used in a variety of productions and help you understand the fundamentals of sound design with synthesizers. This is followed by a lesson on how to create an orchestration from some simple piano chords using BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover, including the use of automation for improved string dynamics.

• Join Pro Tools pro Eli Krantzberg for an in-depth AVID Sketch video course! Sketch is the new clip-based app for Pro Tools that helps the modern music maker quickly create and organize musical ideas in a new, exciting, non-linear fashion. Ideal for producers, beatmakers, film scorers, and more, this new tool can revolutionize the way you compose, and Eli will show you how to make the most of every feature and component. These videos are for new Pro Tools Sketch users.
• Eli begins with a quick overview of the Sketch world, explaining what it does and how basic file management works in standalone mode or in a Pro Tools session. Next, you'll learn all you need to know about the Sketch window, including the basic controls and important elements of the GUI, followed by a demonstration of how to load clips from the browser, control their playback, and move them around the launcher grid.