I invite you to step into the shadows with my masterclass, "The Island of the Dead," a cinematic animation journey in Blender that brings a haunting world to life. Over 16 parts, I take you through creating a spooky scene filled with mystery—a lonely island where a skull-shaped cliff looms over a foggy ocean, broken ships whisper of lost sailors, and a flickering fire hints at forgotten survivors. I start by shaping the eerie landscape, then add ghostly movements, and wrap it in a chilling mood. Each step pulls me deeper into the island’s dark story, leaving me wondering what’s hiding in the mist. I am excited to share this chilling journey with you as I uncover the magic of cinematic animation. What secrets will my Island of the Dead reveal to you?
In this Masterclass:
1. Composition and Camera (5:44)
2. Modeling. Sculpting Skull (11:34)
3. Modeling. Sculpting Rocks (12:36)
4. Finishing the composition (5:22)
5. Procedural Rock material (22:31)
6. Rock and Ground (9:47)
7. Ocean (6:51)
8. Light, Fog, Atmosphere (13:37)
9. Animation (14:37)
10. Color Grading and Real-Time Effects (14:09)
11. Trees and Geo Nodes (24:27)
12. Ships and Details (16:50)
13. Fire and Island (9:55)
14. Boat and Foreground Details (10:18)
15. Final Adjustments (8:31)
16. Render settings and final animation (8:39)