Jewelry rendering with KeyShot by Ivan Vuzem

What you’ll learn

1. Methods and principles for getting photorealistic renders
2. Importance of computer hardware for rendering
3. Preparation of 3D models for rendering
4. Round/fillet edges using different methods
5. Use of HDRI for lighting
6. Importing 3D objects correctly
7. Adding props to scenes
8. Creation of custom materials
9. Use of labels
10. Setting up lighting and environment
11. Creative use of camera position
12. Simple camera and object animation
13. Adding image styles to final renders
14. Post processing of stills and animations
15. Adding diamond and metal highlights and sparkle using plugins.

Requirements

• Any KeyShot version, but KeyShot 9 Pro preferred
• No prior knowledge required

Description

This course is designed for both intermediate and advanced users who want to learn rendering jewelry with KeyShot. It covers the basics of rendering and takes students through creating different rendering scenes from scratch, with a focus on achieving photorealistic results. Topics include:

• Start with some basic understanding of rendering in general
• Methods and principles for getting photorealistic renders
• Computer hardware important for rendering
• Preparation of 3D models for rendering
• Round/fillet edges using 4 different methods
• Using the HDRI for lighting
• Importing 3D objects
• Adding props to scenes
• Creating materials
• Setting up lighting and environment
• Camera position and animation
• Post-processing of stills and animations
• Adding highlights and sparkle with 3rd party plugins

Why Learn Rendering Jewelry from this course?

• Taught by a professional jewelry CAD designer with over 20 years of experience in 3D modeling and rendering, and is also an Authorized Rhino Trainer
• Designed for both intermediate and advanced users
• Step-by-step guidance to creating photorealistic jewelry renders from scratch
• Option to ask for support through the course’s Facebook Group or Discord channel

Who this course is for:

• Anyone interested in using KeyShot for jewelry renderings
• Jewelry designers looking to increase sales with photorealistic stills and animations of their designs
• Intermediate, amateur, and professional 3D modeling and rendering enthusiasts