DoubleJump Academy - Epic Environments for Movies Free

DoubleJump Academy – Epic Environments for Movies Free

Epic Environments for Movies is an intermediate-level workshop designed to guide artists through the process of building cinematic 3D environments from the ground up. This course focuses on practical, production-level workflows using Houdini, Maya, and Nuke to create visually stunning landscapes and cityscapes.

What You’ll Learn

This workshop breaks down the process into manageable, professional-level steps:

Layout
Learn how to structure and organize the foundation of your scene to storytelling and design flow.
Texturing
Discover efficient ways to apply materials, develop surface detail, and build realism using both procedural and manual approaches.
Look Development
Refine the style and aesthetic of your environment, with a focus on composition, mood, and visual storytelling.
Lighting
Set up lighting to depth, tone, and realism, while also enhancing the narrative power of the environment.
Compositing
Combine rendered layers into a polished final image using techniques like 2.5D setups, fog overlays, and background extensions.

Course Details

Skill Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2 hours 19 minutes
Lessons: 10 pre-recorded modules
Format: Streamable content with lifetime access
Software Used: Houdini, Maya, Nuke
Certificate: Available after course completion
Project Files: Included

Key Takeaways

Learn the full process of creating a cinematic 3D environment
Build procedural and efficient workflows used in real productions
Understand how to blend design with storytelling in 3D scenes
Create a polished project piece for your portfolio or showreel

This workshop is perfect for 3D artists, generalists, and environment designers ready to level up their technical and creative skills with proven industry techniques.