It's Time to Fly With CGI

Become a master of 3D CGI with our simple and comprehensive online classes.
3D CGI renders

From beginner to expert – faster than you think.

Model. Texture. Light. Render. Learn how to do it all.

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Every tool and technique – we've got you covered.

Master the fundamentals and start achieving stunning results.

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Your computer is all you need.

Once you download Blender for free, you're ready to begin your CGI journey.

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CGI + photography = the future.

Will CGI make photography obsolete? Or can they work together? Watch two masters go head-to-head in a series of sensational shootouts.
3D CGI VS Photoshop

Learn new skills. Reach new markets. Earn more money.

Win new clients and exceed their expectations.

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Accessible training. Incredible value.

Become the CGI artist you want to be at a price you can afford.
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Who are these online classes for?

Wherever you live, whatever your level, we can help you fly with CGI. At Karl Taylor Education, we teach you how to harness the science and power of light to make incredible images every time. Our tutorials are suitable for:

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Photographers ready to try CGI
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CGI beginners with no prior photography experience
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CGI artists looking to improve their skills

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  • Lighting, photography, post-production and CGI
  • Interactive LIVE shows
  • Friendly members-only community
  • Briefs, critiques, and competitions
  • Exclusive benefits and discounts
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Blender 3D Terms

3D CGI Terminology A-Z

  • 58 Classes
  • 44 Minutes content
  • Level: All Levels

Daunted by depth channels? Confused by caustics? Perplexed by particles and primitives? 

This handy video glossary, presented by CGI expert Ethan Davis, introduces you to the 58 key terms you need to know to succeed with CGI. 

By the time you’ve worked through this accessible guide, you’ll know your vertices from your volumetrics, your N-gones from your normals, and your photogrammetry from your Phong!

Blender Basics

Blender 3D Basics

  • 11 Classes
  • 4+ Hours content
  • Level: All Levels

Blender is a free, open-source 3D creation suite. It covers all aspects of 3D, from modelling, rendering and compositing to rigging, animation and simulation. Learn more about Blender in our ‘Introducing Blender’ blog post.

You can download Blender free at blender.org.

In this 11-class course, Blender expert Ethan Davis introduces you to the key tools and techniques you need to get the best results out of this powerful software.

You’ll cover texturing, lighting, sculpting, simulations, and much more. By the end, you’ll be fully equipped to start having a blast with Blender.

Blender Basics

Blender 3D: Product CGI

  • 6 Classes
  • 4+ Hours content
  • Level: All Levels

In this series of in-depth Blender demonstrations, you’ll follow Blender master Ethan Davis step by step as he walks you through the modelling, lighting and rendering process.

As Ethan produces incredible ad-style images of products like watches, fragrances and whisky bottles, you’ll learn how to apply a host of useful Blender techniques that will enable you to harness the full power of CGI.

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Photography vs Blender 3D Shootouts

Photography vs Blender 3D Shootouts
  • 4 Classes
  • 3+ Hours content
  • Level: All Levels

In the Blender 3D: Product CGI section, Ethan created stunning CG images of products including watches and bottles.

Meanwhile, Karl used all of his product photography knowledge and lighting expertise to match Ethan’s product CGI results with his camera. You can find these videos in the Product section.

In these shootout videos, you can watch a play-by-play breakdown of the action as these two masters of the visual arts go head-to-head to match one another's amazing work.

An Introduction to 3D Modeling & CGI

Introduction to Cinema 4D

  • 6 Classes
  • 4 Hours content
  • Level: Intermediate to Advanced

In this six-class series, Karl is joined by professional retoucher and CGI expert Viktor Fejes. Together, they introduce Cinema 4D, a powerful and versatile 3D software suite.

Having covered the key concepts of 3D work and provided a guided tour of the Cinema 4D interface, Viktor shows Karl how to model, light and render a 3D model from scratch – in this case, a wine bottle.

For anyone interested in 3D and CGI and keen to try out Cinema4D, this short series offers a fantastic primer.

You can find more classes featuring Viktor in our Advanced Photoshop and Compositing Using Photoshop courses in the Post-Production section.

How our classes work

Once you’ve watched our ‘Lighting Theory’ course, you’ll have a good understanding of the lighting fundamentals applied throughout all of our classes. We’ve specifically designed our videos to act as stand-alone, step-by-step classes, so you can dive right into whatever appeals to you most.

If you’re not sure where you start, check out How to Use Visual Education, take a look at our learning pathways or simply get in touch.

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Meet Your Tutors

Ethan Davis

Ethan is a professional photographer, retoucher and CGI artist based in Manchester, England. He specialises in creating vivid, detailed and impactful imagery for top brands. Ethan’s combination of photography expertise and CGI skill makes him an ideal teacher for photographers looking to make the leap into the exciting world of 3D.
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Viktor Fejes

Viktor is the creative director of Gild Studios, which he founded to realise wonderful and captivating creations for the ad industry. An experienced professional retoucher and 3D artist, he was featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2019. He lives in Los Angeles.
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Karl Taylor

Karl Taylor has been a professional photographer for more than 25 years. Commissioned by leading global brands for his precise attention to detail and exquisite control of light, Karl is also known as an instructor who explains complex subjects clearly and effectively. Karl’s unique expertise and commitment to education has led him to work for Hasselblad Camera Company, Broncolor Lighting and Adobe, as well as to appearances on the BBC and elsewhere.

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To help you make the most of our classes, we’ve made it easy to get in touch. Whether you have general photography questions or queries relating to specific classes, our knowledgeable team is here to help you achieve your goals.

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