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RenderMan knowledge is a sought after skill in the industry
Pixar's RenderMan Certified Courseware
From introductory concepts to advanced production techniques, Pixar’s RenderMan Certified Courseware is the perfect educational resource for everyone from the beginner to the advanced professional. With contributions from the world’s most accomplished visual effects and feature animation studios, you will learn both how RenderMan works and how RenderMan is applied in real-world production.
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The courseware has been developed in partnership with Escape Studios
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.
AN EXHAUSTIVE TOOL
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.
"Great resource! There's so much experience in here, I wish I'd spent the last 10 years at the beach and then just read this!"
Martin Hill
Shader Supervisor at Weta Digital.
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.
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.
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.
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 foryourself what Pixar's RenderMan Certified Courseware has to offer.
PURCHASE
Pixar has worked closely with Escape Studios to develop this learinging tool. Courseware sales are handled through Escape Studios.
"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."
Saty Raghavachary
Author of Rendering for Beginners
STUDENT SPECIAL
With a special discount for students with valid ID, students can now enhance their standing in the industry by learning RenderMan, a skill that is in high demand today.
"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
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