Escape Studios has announced that its new New York facility is offering a five-day Pixar's RenderMan Fundamentals course. Taught by acclaimed Escape Tutor, Bhamik Patel, Pixar's RenderMan Fundamentals course will provide students with a solid foundation in the primary rendering technology used in film, visual effects and animation production. Pixar's RenderMan Fundamentals course runs Monday through Friday, Nov. 17-21, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Due to limited availability it is recommended that interested students register quickly.
Pixar's RenderMan Fundamentals course begins with an introduction to the software, including the development of RenderMan, its primary capabilities, its impact on feature film development and how it differs from other renderers on the market. The course continues with an overview of the tools included in RenderMan Studio, ending with a practical exercise where the students apply all of the techniques that they have learned to solve problems typically encountered in a production environment. All RenderMan Fundamentals course attendees will also receive access to the online courseware, Pixar's official learning tool.
The Pixar's RenderMan Fundamentals course costs US$1,800 and includes all required courseware. Attendees will also receive access to Pixar's official RenderMan Courseware and associated certification program.
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