Udemy
    •  
    •  
    •  
    •  
    •  
    •  
    •  
    •  
Subscribe
Turn what you know into an opportunity and reach millions around the world.
Learn More
Your cart is empty.
Keep shopping
Blender 3D VFX Masterclass: Camera Tracking & CGI
Role Play
Rating: 4.2 out of 5(18 ratings)
2,201 students

Blender 3D VFX Masterclass: Camera Tracking & CGI

Learn Blender 3D VFX — master animation, compositing & camera tracking like the pros
Role Play
Created byUdit Gala
Last updated 12/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • How to use Blender's camera tracking tools to integrate 3D models into live-action footage seamlessly.
  • Techniques for removing green screen backgrounds and compositing them into professional-looking environments.
  • Step-by-step workflows to create cinematic scenes for films, YouTube content, and other projects.
  • Real-world VFX production skills, including lighting, rendering, and optimizing your workflow for professional results.

Course content

3 sections • 103 lectures • 9h 58m total length

  • Join My Community!0:08
  • Introduction0:20
  • 1.1 Create a project and import the clip2:48
  • 1.2 Track the markers5:15
  • 1.3 Solve7:15
  • 1.4 Set up the tracking scene5:21
  • 1.5 Set up the tracking scene (continue)2:48
  • 1.6 Place a 3D model in the scene5:53
  • 1.7 Compositing & Render Settings4:44
  • 2.1 Create a new project2:40
  • 2.2 Track the markers2:00
  • 2.3 Solve1:36
  • 2.4 Set up the tracking scene1:49
  • 2.5 Model the bowl and the chunk2:23
  • 2.6 Particle Emitter3:45

    Set up a particle emitter inside a bowl, render chunks as objects, adjust size and random scale, set count to 200, lifetime to 80, and hide the emitter in render.

  • 2.7 Texturing8:39
  • 2.8 Shadow Catcher in Eevee4:00
  • 2.9 Compositing1:42
  • 3.1 Brief2:50
  • 3.2 Track the markers4:37
  • 3.3 Solve2:13
  • 3.4 Set up the floor3:16
  • 3.5 Shadow Catcher4:57

    Learn to create a shadow catcher in blender 4.2 using diffuse and transparent shaders, color ramp, and blend render method, with sun lighting and soft shadows.

  • 3.6 Download Character animation from Mixamo5:49
  • 3.7 Attach the rifle to the hand3:39
  • 3.8 Create the window part4:00
  • 3.9 Compositing5:07
  • 4.1 Track the markers3:49
  • 4.2 Solve3:53
  • 4.3 Set up the tracking scene3:08
  • 4.4 Ocean Modifier4:07
  • 4.5 Get a Pirate Ship 3D model3:18
  • 4.6 Animate the Pirate Ship6:05

    Animate the pirate ship by using a subdivided base plane as a target, applying copy location and rotation, shrinkwrapping to the ocean, and setting cycles with motion blur for compositing.

  • 4.7 Lighting and Shadow Catcher6:49
  • 4.8 Compositing and Render5:55

    Composite and render a frame, fix distortion, color-match the 3D workspace with RGB curves, apply lens distortion and dispersion, and set 24 fps PNG renders.

  • 5.1 Track and Solve8:59
  • 5.2 Shadow Catcher10:41

    Set up a shadow catcher in Blender using cycles, bevel geometry, proper lighting, and material tweaks, then use motion blur, transparency, and compositing for realistic integration.

  • 5.3 Deadpool and Wolverine16:09
  • 5.4 Compositing and Render14:38
  • 6.1 Track and Solve15:34
  • 6.2 Shadow Catcher and Reflection10:35
  • 6.3 Track and Solve10:41

    Master camera tracking in Blender by setting up a scene, detecting and optimizing features, solving motion, and layering with background footage, markers, and 3D objects for integrated VFX.

  • 6.4 Props and Shadow Catcher10:29

    Configure a plane shadow catcher with motion blur, transparent film, and a 45-degree area light; render with higher samples and bloom, then export a PNG sequence for editing.

  • 7.1 Track and Solve a new scene15:11

    Track and solve a new scene in Blender to integrate a ground shadow catcher and 3D elements with precise camera motion, using motion tracking, feature detection, and solve optimization.

  • 7.2 Set up the 3D scene6:16
  • 7.3 Creating Grass, Tree and Shadow Catcher17:54
  • 7.4 Compositing and Final Render4:12
  • Bonus Section 1: Introduction0:28
  • Create a new project3:38
  • Camera track the footage2:26
  • Solve2:31
  • Set up the 3D scene3:14

    Set up the 3D scene by configuring floor and tracking markers, adjusting scale and origin, and importing a GLB car model to simulate a phone-shot with a shadow catcher.

  • Shadow Catcher and HDRI4:52
  • Compositing and Render6:53

    Apply color tone and rgb curves to blend the car with its background in blender compositing workflow. Render at 30 fps as png sequence using a shadow catcher for realism.

  • Bonus Section 2: Track and Solve5:10
  • Set up the tracking scene4:07

    Set up the tracking scene by selecting three tracking markers, configuring floor, and applying a one-meter scale for proper orientation.

  • Lighting3:02

    Configure Cycles with gpu compute, enable motion blur, create a shadow catcher plane with transparency, and position point and area lights to match the scene.

  • Get a Coffee Mug5:23
  • Compositing and some final touchups6:21
  • Assignment: Create Your Own Camera Tracked Shot
  • Final Test - Camera Tracking
  • Enhancing Realism in a CGI Product Commercial

Requirements

  • Basic familiarity with Blender is recommended but not mandatory—we’ll guide you step by step.
  • A computer capable of running Blender.
  • A passion for learning VFX and creating stunning visual effects!
  • For green screen projects, having green screen footage is helpful.

Description

Create Hollywood-Level VFX with Blender — Master Camera Tracking, Compositing, and Green Screen FX

If you want to make studio-level visual effects using just your camera and Blender, this course will show you how — step-by-step, with zero fluff.

You’ll learn how to merge real-world footage with 3D animation to create stunning, cinematic shots that look like they came straight out of a Netflix production.

Inside this masterclass, you’ll discover how to:

  • Track your footage perfectly and integrate 3D CGI into the real world

  • Remove green screens cleanly and place your actors into realistic 3D scenes

  • Match lighting, reflections, and camera movement for seamless realism

  • Use Blender’s built-in tools and free add-ons for advanced compositing

  • Create your own movie-quality VFX shots from start to finish

What You’ll Learn:

  • Camera Tracking in Blender — Lock CGI to live-action footage with precision

  • Green Screen Compositing — Key out actors and environments with pro accuracy

  • Matchmoving & Lighting — Blend 3D and real footage like top studios

  • Cinematic Rendering — Achieve Hollywood-level realism using free tools

This course is perfect for filmmakers, YouTubers, and aspiring VFX artists who want results — not just theory.

Whether you’re new to Blender or already familiar with 3D, by the end of this course you’ll create VFX scenes that look truly professional.

Enroll now and master cinematic VFX with Blender.

Who this course is for:

  • Students interested in visual effects for movies, personal projects, or creative content.
  • Aspiring VFX artists who want to build essential skills for industry-standard workflows.
  • Blender enthusiasts who want to take their skills into the world of professional VFX composition.
  • Beginners and intermediate users who want to learn camera tracking and green screen VFX using Blender.

Report abuse