DMI COURSES

25+ online courses for Animation and FX Design that teach tools, 3D skills, and VFX to support you in industry careers.

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WHAT KEY SKILLS TO EXPECT TO LEARN WITHIN DMI’S 25+ ONLINE COURSES

3D MODELING & ANIMATION BUNDLE

3D MODELING & ANIMATION BUNDLE

offers essential courses to build a strong foundation in 3D design, animation, and rendering skills

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3D SCULPT & PAINT

3D SCULPT & PAINT

advanced courses to enhance skills in 3D sculpting, painting, & asset creation

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2D COMPOSITING & VISUAL EFFECTS

2D COMPOSITING & VISUAL EFFECTS

offers essential courses to master compositing, motion design, and visual effects with top tools.

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COURSES

INTRO TO 3D

INTRO TO 3D

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INTRO TO SOLID MODELING

INTRO TO SOLID MODELING

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SOLID MODELING INTERMEDIATE

SOLID MODELING INTERMEDIATE

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SOLID MODELING ADVANCED

SOLID MODELING ADVANCED

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ORGANIC MODELING

ORGANIC MODELING

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ANIMATION FUNDAMENTALS

ANIMATION FUNDAMENTALS

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CHARACTER ANIMATION BASIC

CHARACTER ANIMATION BASIC

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CHARACTER ANIMATION ADV.

CHARACTER ANIMATION ADV.

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LIGHTING & RENDERING

LIGHTING & RENDERING

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3D DEMO REEL

3D DEMO REEL

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INTRO TO Z-BRUSH

INTRO TO Z-BRUSH

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Z-BRUSH INTERMEDIATE

Z-BRUSH INTERMEDIATE

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Z-BRUSH ADVANCED

Z-BRUSH ADVANCED

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INTRO TO 3D PAINT

INTRO TO 3D PAINT

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3D PAINT INTERMEDIATE

3D PAINT INTERMEDIATE

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3D PAINT ADVANCED

3D PAINT ADVANCED

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3D PAINT & SCULP DEMO REEL

3D PAINT & SCULP DEMO REEL

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UNREAL ENGINE

UNREAL ENGINE

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3D PRINTING FUNDAMENTALS

3D PRINTING FUNDAMENTALS

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INTRO TO NUKE

INTRO TO NUKE

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NUKE INTERMEDIATE

NUKE INTERMEDIATE

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NUKE ADVANCED

NUKE ADVANCED

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COMPOSITING FUNDAMENTALS

COMPOSITING FUNDAMENTALS

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AFTER EFFECTS FUNDAMENTALS

AFTER EFFECTS FUNDAMENTALS

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NUKE ROTOSCOPING

NUKE ROTOSCOPING

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2D COMPOSITING DEMO REEL

2D COMPOSITING DEMO REEL

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2D COMPOSITING FINAL PROJECT

2D COMPOSITING FINAL PROJECT

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SKILLS

3D HARD SURFACE MODELING

3D HARD SURFACE MODELING

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ORGANIC MODELING

ORGANIC MODELING

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CHARACTER ANIMATION

CHARACTER ANIMATION

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ANIMATION

ANIMATION

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LIGHTING & RENDERING

LIGHTING & RENDERING

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DEMO REEL EDITING

DEMO REEL EDITING

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MAYA 3D

MAYA 3D

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BLENDER 3D

BLENDER 3D

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ADOBE PREMIERE PRO

ADOBE PREMIERE PRO

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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

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PRIMITIVE SHAPES

PRIMITIVE SHAPES

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3D GEOMETRY

3D GEOMETRY

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FACES, EDGES, & POINTS

FACES, EDGES, & POINTS

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POLYGON MANIPULATION

POLYGON MANIPULATION

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CAD SOFTWARE

CAD SOFTWARE

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FUSION 360

FUSION 360

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AUTODESK

AUTODESK

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RETOPOLOGY

RETOPOLOGY

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FACIAL ANIMATION & LIP-SYNC

FACIAL ANIMATION & LIP-SYNC

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BASIC ANATOMY IN ANIMATION

BASIC ANATOMY IN ANIMATION

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KEY FRAME ANIMATION

KEY FRAME ANIMATION

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12 PRINCIPLES OF ANIMATION

12 PRINCIPLES OF ANIMATION

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3D PAINT

3D PAINT

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TEXTURING

TEXTURING

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SURFACING

SURFACING

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UNREAL ENGINE

UNREAL ENGINE

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ADOBE SUBSTANCE PAINTER

ADOBE SUBSTANCE PAINTER

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ZBRUSH

ZBRUSH

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3D SCULPTING

3D SCULPTING

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3D PRINTING

3D PRINTING

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RIGGING

RIGGING

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ADOBE MIXAMO

ADOBE MIXAMO

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UNDERSTANDING MOCAP DATA

UNDERSTANDING MOCAP DATA

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FAB

FAB

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MEGASCANS

MEGASCANS

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3D ASSET ORGANIZATION

3D ASSET ORGANIZATION

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QUIXEL BRIDGE

QUIXEL BRIDGE

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Register for a free account today and start your introductory courses on Maya, Blender, After Effects, and Unreal Engine. These courses are valued at $299, but for a limited time, we offer these courses for free. So signup today! 

You will need a computer to complete the online courses. Please contact us if you have questions about compatibility.

We teach the following software:
– Autodesk Maya
– Maxon Z-Brush
– Adobe Substance Painter
– Unreal Engine
– Foundry Nuke
– Adobe After Effects
– Adobe Premiere Pro
– Adobe Photoshop

– Blender 3D

We love the software we teach, but our motto is “We don’t just teach software, we teach industry.” Our instructors have over 40 years of experience in the VFX and Motion Design industry working on Featured Films and Television. We’re excited to teach you the industry secrets and tricks we all have learned through the years.

Yes. You will need to subscribe and/or purchase your own licenses at this time. Please refer to the courses your are enrolled in for the necessary links. Plan, on average, approximately $100 a month as an additional cost for software.

DMICourses.com, our online platform, does not offer student aid at this time.

Our online platform divides our year-long curriculum into mini courses. We currently offer 25+ courses for you to choose from and learn at your own pace. We recommend getting started with our introductory courses first. 
 

Register for a free account and view our online course catalog. Each individual course is priced differently.

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We have over 40 years combined experience working in Film & Television to help you along your journey.
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Once you have enrolled with a free account, you will be given access to your free coursework and explore individual classes and bundles.

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