From raw photoscans to jaw-dropping point-cloud visuals.

Join 170+ artists already mastering point clouds with the only Blender course focused on this craft. Copy the exact workflow behind millions of views and international exhibitions.

Beginner-friendly training for every skill level

• 5+ hours of step-by-step video across 24 laser-focused lessons
• My complete workflow from capture-to-render
• Full project files plus finished scenes to reverse-engineer
• Techniques that sharpen your overall Blender game, not just point clouds
• Lifetime updates

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Lesson List

💾 = project file included

Chapter 1 (Workflow)

1. Introduction (see above)
2. Tools used for scanning (what to capture with)
3. Best ways to scan (how to capture)
4. Blender Terminology Before Starting (the technical things)
5. Basic Point Cloud Node Setup (the OG point cloud animation)
   1. 5B - Bonus Video: Multiple Material Setup (for those who asked)
6. Advanced Point Cloud Setup (Sine Wave)
7. Advanced Point Cloud Setup (Smooth Mesh to Point Cloud Transition)
8. Troubleshooting (come here if you have problems)
9. 💾 Making it look good (the best part!)
10. Conclusion (dig deeper)

🆕Chapter 2 (Deeper Dive)

1. 💾 Planes Facing Points
2. 💾 How to UV Map Points
3. EEVEE Next Point Clouds (Version 4.2 Required)
4. Point Cloud Scanning with a 360 camera featuring Metashape
5. 💾 Point Clouds From AI Depth Maps
6. 💾 "Grid Style" Points
7. Maps/Street Data to Point Clouds
8. Apple Object Capture API (LiDAR equipped iOS device required)
9. Shading Considerations
10. 💾 Point Cloud Multiple Material Workaround
11. Capturing RGB-D video with Record3D (iPhone App)
12. Capturing RGB-D video with DepthKit (and Kinect Azure)
13. 💾 Importing and setting up Record3D/DepthKit recording for Blender
14. 🔜 Baking Textures for Point Clouds - COMING SOON
15. 💾🔜 Getting Started With Point Cloud Fluid Sims [Advanced Blender Point Cloud Course Preview] - COMING SOON
16. ???

FAQ

Who is this course intended for?

This Blender course is made for all skill levels. Though having some understanding of Blender beforehand is helpful.

Is my PC powerful enough?

Point clouds aren't as render intensive as you think! On average my reels for Instagram take around an hour or two to render. You can expect animations to take 3-30 seconds per frame, depending on your scene and PC specs.

What are the course requirements?

If your computer can run Blender, you have everything you need! The following are recommended but not required.

• If you want to do your own LiDAR scans (see Chapter 3), you'll need a device with a LiDAR sensor, the most affordable devices being iPad Pro 2020 or iPhone 12 Pro. If that's not feasible you can stick to traditional photogrammetry or find plenty of free scans are available online.
• Metashape if you'd like to scan places with a 360 camera

What's is Chapter 2 all about?

If you previously purchased the course, you get these additional lessons for FREE! Here I take a deeper dive on more advanced point cloud methods such as working with street data, how to UV map points, working with volumetric video and MORE!

Does this course cover simulation nodes?

My aim with this course is to ensure it's accessible to learners of ALL skill levels. Simulation nodes can become technical and intricate quite quickly, so I'll reserve those lessons for a standalone advanced course on point clouds potentially in the future...

How do I watch the course after purchasing?

You can stream the videos here on Gumroad after purchasing. You can watch on any device. I recommend downloading the video for best quality!

What version of Blender do I need?

3.1 or newer. The process is generally the same between versions, if Blender releases any major changes that affect the workflow I'm sharing, I'll update the course. 4.0+ is recommended for the upcoming expanded course but is not necessary.

I need help or I have some additional questions/comments.

I'm happy to help. Please email me at massimovendolaproductions@gmail.com