Master Advanced 3D Animation & CGI Character Motion Course in Surat
Master 3D character modeling, skeletal biped rigging, photorealistic texturing, cinematic lighting, and AI-driven 3D pipeline automation. Build an industry-ready CGI showreel through 1-on-1 project-backed mentorship using Blender, Autodesk Maya, and Subst
Course Overview
Curriculum Roadmap
Module 1: Module 1: 3D Modeling, Sculpting & Clean Topology (Blender)
- Getting comfortable in Blender: understanding the 3D viewport, navigating X/Y/Z axes, and setting up your workspace for production work.
- Building real geometry: using subdivision surface modeling, boolean operations (cutting shapes into each other), and modifier stacks so edits stay non-destructive.
- Retopology basics: taking a high-detail sculpt and rebuilding it as a lighter, game-ready mesh without losing the visual detail.
- Preparing files for handoff: exporting clean .FBX and .OBJ files with correct vertex normal data so the model behaves properly in other software.
Module 2: Module 2: Realistic Surface Texturing with PBR Workflow (Substance Painter)
- Understanding PBR texturing: how metalness, roughness, and normal maps work together to make a surface look physically believable under any light.
- Building up surface detail in layers: using smart materials, procedural masks, and anchor points to add realistic wear, scratches, and dirt — without painting every pixel manually.
- Hand-painted details: adding fabric stitching, skin tones, glowing emission channels, and fine surface stamps where procedural tools fall short.
- Exporting textures correctly: setting up UDIM multi-tile layouts and channel-packed maps that plug directly into Unreal Engine or other real-time renderers.
Module 3: Module 3: Character Rigging, Bones & Skin Controls (Autodesk Maya)
- Building a skeleton from scratch: placing joints in the right positions, orienting their local axes correctly, and mirroring the rig symmetrically.
- FK and IK switching: understanding when a character limb should follow Forward Kinematics (pose-to-pose) versus Inverse Kinematics (foot planted on ground) — and setting up controls for both.
- Weight painting: deciding how much each bone influences surrounding skin vertices, so joints bend cleanly without pinching or collapsing.
- Facial rig setup: creating blendshapes for expressions, setting up eye tracking controls, and wiring everything to master controller objects.
Module 4: Module 4: Animation Principles, Keyframing & Cinematography (Maya)
- Working in the Graph Editor: adjusting animation curve tangents, setting up looping cycles, and controlling how a motion eases in and out.
- Animating believable movement: building walk cycles, run cycles, jump arcs, and physical weight — applying the classic 12 principles of animation to 3D keyframes.
- Camera work: setting up moving camera shots, crane moves, depth-of-field focus pulls, and matching cinematic shot framing.
- Secondary motion: adding overlapping animation on hair, loose clothing, tails, and other parts that should react to the main body movement with a natural delay.
Module 5: Module 5: AI-Assisted 3D Tools & Final Scene Rendering
- Text-to-3D prototyping: using current AI generation tools to quickly block out environment props and explore silhouette ideas before committing to manual modeling.
- AI-assisted texture creation: generating seamless, high-resolution base texture images using AI image tools, then refining them inside Substance Painter.
- Automated lip-sync: using machine-learning tools that read a voice recording and automatically map mouth blendshapes to match the speech — saving hours of manual keyframing.
- Final rendering and lighting: importing your scene into a rendering engine, setting up a 3-point studio light rig, and configuring multi-pass render layers for a clean final output.
Meet Your Mentors
Taiyeb Khumri
Founder and Lead Educator at NodeToLearn
Taiyeb Hariyanawala is the Founder and Lead Educator at NodeToLearn, a premier computer education institute based in Nanpura, Surat. With a deep specialization in digital marketing, video editing, and full-stack software development, Taiyeb integrates cutting-edge AI-driven workflows and agentic automation into professional technical training. Committed to academic excellence, he has implemented ISO 21001:2018 certification standards to provide industry-leading curricula in Python, Flutter, and web technologies. His mission is to bridge the gap between complex IT concepts and practical application for the next generation of digital creators and developers.
View LinkedIn ProfileWho is this for?
This course is built for students and working professionals who want to enter the 3D animation or gaming industry — whether as an animator, character artist, rigger, or freelance 3D generalist. It suits recent graduates, commerce or arts students switching careers, and IT professionals who want to move into creative production. You do not need prior 3D experience — but you should be genuinely interested in putting in consistent hours on actual projects, not just watching tutorials.
Career Opportunities
Prerequisites
Basic computer operating literacy and a strong understanding of digital file management. Prior experience with 2D vector layouts or video editing is helpful but not mandatory.
Tools Covered
Certification
ISO 21001:2018 Certified Professional 3D Animator & CGI Specialist Certificate
Earn a certificate that actually holds weight in the industry.
Our institutional evaluation is strictly project-backed to maintain absolute industry authority and prevent unverified credential inflation. To qualify for your credential, you must successfully submit a final technical CGI portfolio featuring a clean low-poly modeled asset, a fully custom-rigged biped character showing complete physical weight mechanics, and a photorealistic rendered cinematic scene. Upon successful panel review, you will be issued an official ISO 21001:2018 Certified Professional 3D Animator validation, containing a unique global tracking identification number that game studios and international creative agencies can instantly verify online.
Our Training & Placement Methodology Trusted Process
We maintain full transparency in our curriculum delivery and placement assistance. Our certification is backed by rigorous live-project evaluations and our placement claims are verified by our extensive network of hiring partners across Surat.
Real-World Curriculum
Our syllabus is continuously updated based on direct feedback from industry HRs and Senior Tech Leads to ensure market relevance.
Placement Process
100% placement assistance isn't just a promise; it includes mandatory resume building, mock technical interviews, and direct employer referrals.
Expert Led Sessions
Classes are solely conducted by working professionals with a minimum of 5+ years of active industry experience in their respective domains.
ISO 21001:2018 Certified
Our educational management system is officially certified, guaranteeing international standards in training quality and student assessment.
Transparent Certification Process
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Duration6 Months
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LevelAdvanced
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CertificationISO 21001:2018 Certified Professional 3D Animator & CGI Specialist Certificate
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PaymentEMI Option Available
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Career100% Placement Assistance
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Mufaddal Hakimji - Video Editing & Graphic Designing
Pratham Pastagiya - Tally Prime With GST
Murtaza Bookwala - Graphic Designing
Zahra Hathiwala - UI/UX Designing
Mh Absar Shaikh - Basic Computer (CCC) & Tally Prime With GST
Sahima Dhandhuwala - Graphic Designing
Aliasgar Acharwala - UI/UX Designing
Tanzil Malik - Digital Marketing
Mufaddal Kotawala - Video Editing & Graphic Designing
Sarvesh Kumar - Tally Prime With GST
Aara Mansuri
Abbas Channiwala - Graphic Designing
Hussain Jabrot - Advance Excel
Fahima Dhandhuwala - Digital Marketing
Ibrahim Kaukawala - Basic Computer (CCC)
Mufaddal Hakimji - Video Editing & Graphic Designing
Pratham Pastagiya - Tally Prime With GST
Murtaza Bookwala - Graphic Designing
Zahra Hathiwala - UI/UX Designing
Mh Absar Shaikh - Basic Computer (CCC) & Tally Prime With GST
Sahima Dhandhuwala - Graphic Designing
Aliasgar Acharwala - UI/UX Designing
Tanzil Malik - Digital Marketing
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