The Course
In this course, we'll imagine that you have been hired to create a medical animation. You'll be given a storyboard, pre-recorded voice track, music, a mood board, and style frames. We'll create everything else together from initial model generation to animation, special effects, editing, and final output for the client.
Who is this course for?
Over the years, people around the world have asked me questions about the field of biomedical animation, how to get into it, what it is like, but there weren't many places I could send them for help - places where they could truly get a sense for the field and whether or not is right for them.
This course is designed for:
- Science or medical professionals who want to create 3D animations.
- Medical Illustrators who want to break into the biomedical animation field.
- 3D animators who are curious what it takes to create animations for medicine and science
- Anyone who is curious about the field of biomedical animation and wants to give it a try in a safe, nurturing environment.
Shots from the animation you'll create.
What will you learn in this course?
You'll embark on a guided step-by-step journey into the world of 3D biomedical animation. You'll learn every step necessary to create a successful biomedical animation while creating your own animation with me.
Along the way, you'll:
- learn the three stages of video production and why they are so necessary to follow in order for the most success.
- gain skills in using Cinema 4D and Adobe Premiere to put together all of the components into a compelling animated story.
- learn the importance of researching your topic and the importance of accuracy in biomedical animation.
- gain knowledge of video and special effects processes that will enhance your animation.
- gain a strong understanding for the start-to-finish workflow of biomedical animation projects.
- gain a feeling of what it might be like to create biomedical animation as a career.
You'll also be provided with resources to help you continue down this path.
What will you need to complete this course successfully?
- A computer set up to render with Cinema 4D and Redshift
- A license for Maxon Cinema 4D
- A license for Adobe Premiere (or something similar).
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A beginning level of experience in Cinema 4D is suggested.
Course Curriculum
The introduction section is free for all. Watch it to get a feel for the course design.
Your instructor
For over two decades, Travis Vermilye has crafted captivating imagery and animations centered on medicine, science, and nature. As a master storyteller in scientific and medical contexts, he utilizes 3D animation, still imagery, and physical models to convey complex concepts. Travis earned his MFA in Biomedical Illustration from the University of Michigan and has been sharing his knowledge as a university instructor for more than 15 years. His work has been featured on Dateline NBC, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and in publications like The New York Times and National Geographic
Now, he brings his years of experience and training in biomedical animation and education to you.