EDUCATION FOR ALL
Pixar's RenderMan Certified Courseware is an invaluable resource for learning RenderMan, covering everything from basic theory to sophisticated real-world applications. The courseware is available in several different packages to suit the needs of different users, from individuals to schools to production studios. 

LESSONS FROM THE INDUSTRY
The courseware illustrates many techniques used in production environments at the best studios in the industry . . . the kind of hard-won practical information required to create awe-inspiring special effects. With contributions from the world's most accomplished visual effects and feature animation studios, the materials go far beyond the fundamentals to illuminate some of the most advanced tricks and techniques used today. The courseware documents a selection of case studies from Pixar, ILM, Sony, Weta, and others. 

TAKE A TOUR
The courseware is divided into four main sections, Overview, Fundamentals, How To's, and Library. Get an virtual overview of these different sections with the following guided tours. 

CURRICULUM FOR CLASSROOMS
With the detailed lesson plans provided with the courseware, universities and colleges may integrate Pixar's RenderMan Certified Courseware into their own computer graphics programs. With aggressive educational pricing, schools will now be able to offer the highest standards of RenderMan training for the next generation of 3D wizards.

THE STUDIO KNOWLEDGEBASE
Working studios can use the courseware as a central database for all RenderMan knowledge, while adding their own proprietary materials to the courseware using a wiki-based system. Available as a site-license for studios, now an entire production team can pool their RenderMan lore in one place. 

"Solving rendering problems in the thick of production requires a fundamental understanding of RenderMan and knowledge of the tips and tricks that users and studios have developed over the years. The Courseware does a great job of presenting both aspects in one central repository."

- Apurva Shah, Pixar Effects Supervisor. 

AN EXHAUSTIVE RESOURCE
The courseware contains a huge amount of materials in one searchable wiki. From basic theory, to case studies, to RenderMan specific SIGGRAPH course notes and sketches, the courseware makes finding information quick and easy. 

RENDERMAN CERTIFICATION
Backed up by a formal Certification program, the courseware establishes new standards for excellence throughout the computer graphics industry. With these new standards, both studios and technical directors will be confident implementing RenderMan in production. 

"The Courseware is awesome and stellar. This is going to fill a huge void in the world of CG, and everyone from students to seasoned VFX pros can finally turn to a single authoritative source to acquire their RenderMan knowledge. I really look forward to using these materials to teach my RenderMan classes."

 - Saty Raghavachary, author of Rendering for Beginners 

TRY IT TODAY!
Get a taste of the courseware by viewing a choice sampling of the actual materials. You'll be able browse the demo version of the courseware for free and find out for yourself what Pixar's RenderMan Certified Courseware has to offer.

MORE INFORMATION
For information about the courseware, please contact courseware sales at Escape Studios. All courseware sales are handled through Escape Studios who have partnered with Pixar in the development of Pixar's RenderMan Certified Courseware.