About
The RenderMan Fundamentals
A comprehensive set of introductory video training ... for artists, by artists.
Production Driven
The RenderMan Fundamentals are designed around hands-on projects to help you on your creative journey.
Modern Training
With ongoing lesson updates and fun tips and tricks, the RenderMan Fundamentals are designed as quick introductions to get you started. Each section has its own downloadable projects to help you follow along with every lesson.
Artwork by Eugene Riecansky
Learn RenderMan for cutting edge tools, such as Solaris, a USD centric toolset for SideFX Houdini, which is accompanied by a comprehensive set of projects.
Pixar Centric Workflows
A key aspect of RenderMan is support for the Houdini native USD “Solaris” workflows, enabled by RenderMan’s USD Hydra delegate. These new tools are the result of close collaboration between SideFX and Pixar’s RenderMan & USD teams.
"The RenderMan fundamental videos are a good basis to get an overview of Pixar's own render engine and helps to discover more of this powerful renderer."
- Johnny Fehr, Texture & Lookdev Artist
Creativity First
The RenderMan Fundamentals are presented by Pixar artist Eugene Riecansky, an award-winning artist and director, who's production experience will give your learning process the creative context it deserves.
Industry Experience
After 28 years of creating films, motion gfx and CG for brands such as Red Bull, Jim Carrey, Massive Attack, The Prodigy & Madonna, Eugene has now joined Pixar and has turned his focus to inspiring and mentoring like minded creatives by helping them achieve their creative goals & ambitions.
For Your Favorite 3D App
The RenderMan Fundamentals include downloadable projects for all supported DCCs, so you can learn where you feel most comfortable.
