Max Hay's
Fantasy Environments Course
$197
Intermediate Blender course
$197
USD
This is an intermediate blender course which thoroughly covers my process and gives you all the tools needed for creating fantasy environment renders from start to finish.
My goal here is to get you to a place where you can create really beautiful fantasy environment renders, still or animated, on your own.
I think with all the tools I’ve put together here, that’s going to be easier than ever.
Take a look below at everything this course comes with.
Environments Covered:
Environment 1
Environment 2
Environment 3
NEW
Environment 4
Course Outline
Section 1 - Fundamentals
We'll start of by going over my workspace, favorite workflow techniques, shortcuts, and also composition and lighting basics.
Section 2 - Daytime Archive
After learning some basics, we'll immediately start applying these techniques to create 4 environments from start to finish.
These sections are really meant to show my real, time-efficient workflow, so you can apply what I show to your own renders.
Section 3 - Abandoned Church
The 2nd environment creation process in the course - Again fully narrated as I create it using the course assets and a bit of modelling.
Section 4 - Ancient Ritual Site
The 3rd environment - A really dark spooky area which looks like an ancient ritual site. Also narrated as I show how I create it using many of the included assets.
Section 5 - Giant Castle
This is a big one - I'll take you through my process of creating this one fully from scratch. You can follow along and create this from the ground up, or use the included asset pack to save time.
Section 3 - Extra
This section covers the creation process of a few assets and some process videos from other artists.
Tons of new assets.
The course comes with hundreds of new models to make fantasy renders as easy as possible.
All built or licensed for this course - So you can use any of the packs included in commercial or personal projects without attribution. Take a look at all the packs below:
Max x Sweeper Collab Asset Pack:
Collaboration asset pack created by me and Sweeper3D
We both spent weeks doing nothing but 3D modelling and ended up with this giant pack.
We use it all the time in our work and you can use it now too.
A few closeups of the sweeper collab pack
Statues Pack
Statues pack licensed from Dada Design for members of this course. Detailed yet optimized for environments.
Indian Temple Pack by Prabhu
I've been using Prabhu's temple models in my work for years - it was a pleasure to get him to create this custom pack for us in the course.
One of the 2 packs I commissioned other artists to create specifically for members of this course.
Classical Architecture Pack by Hbitproject
The second pack I commissioned for this course - Hbitproject specializes in detailed, realistic classical architecture. Take a look at some of the beautiful models he created for you to use below:
Learn to make beautiful environments, or you don't pay.
If you're unhappy with the course for any reason - you can send me an email within 30 days of purchase and get 100% of your money back.
The reason I have this policy is both because of how confident I am in the product, and so that on the off chance if you don't get the results you're looking for, you don't have to spend anything.
Here's everything you'll get:
1. Fantasy Environments Course
Everything you need to be able to create beautiful fantasy renders, animated or still.
Each environment is taught step by step, showing my authentic, time efficient workflow.
Each environment recording is done in around 2-3 hours.
You also get access to every project file to analyze, and you can use any of the assets in these files in your own work.
2. Sweeper3D Collab Asset Pack
Sweeper3D and I spent weeks modelling fantasy assets which we love to use in our work. You can now use the same pack in your work too.
- Use in commercial work
- No attribution required
3. Indian Temple Pack by Prabhu
I commissioned Prabhu, who's temple models I've been using for years, to create a custom pack of beautiful Indian temple models specifically for this course.
- Use in commercial work
- No attribution required
4. Classical Architecture Pack by Hbitproject
I commissioned Hbitproject, an incredible modeler and artist, to create a pack of beautiful classical architecture pieces for you to use in any render, personal or commercial.
5. Statues Pack by Dada Design
I also decided to license a pack from Dada Design so you can use these awesome statues in any project. Optimized polycount and materials - perfect for fantasy renders.
- Use in any project
- No attribution required
6. Access to the Paid Community Discord Server
Access to the paid community discord server with hundreds of like-minded blender environment artists.
If you get stuck in the course, want feedback on a project, or just want to share your renders with us, this is the place.
7. Classic Fantasy Asset Pack
Access to the Fantasy Asset Pack which was included in my last course (I still use this pack all the time and you should too).
- Use in any project
- No attribution required
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is the course?
This is an intermediate course, so you should have at least a basic understanding of how to use blender before you join.
For beginner resources, check out Blender Guru on YouTube to get started.
What software is required?
You'll need blender to take full advantage of the course and asset packs which come as .blend files.
The post processing work I show is done in after effects, but the concepts can be applied to many post processing tools.
Can I go at my own pace?
The course is a series of pre recorded videos so you can go at any pace you'd like.
Everything is clearly organized for easy navigation so you can come back and find where you left off any time.
What is your refund policy?
I offer a full money back guarantee for the first 30 days of purchase.
If you're not happy with the results, you can send me an email and get your money back - However you will not be able to continue to use the assets or course content unless re purchased.