KeyShot Animation Masterclass

195 lessons · ~19.5 hours · 1 complete animation project · Lifetime access

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This course assumes basic to intermediate KeyShot knowledge. If you're new to KeyShot, consider completing the KeyShot Rendering Masterclass first.

Here's the problem.

Static renderings are table stakes for most visualization professionals. Animation is the skill that sets people apart, commands better rates, and opens doors that a portfolio of still images simply can't.

But most designers never make it past the intimidation.

The word "animation" can conjure up images of Hollywood studios and teams of specialists. A 19-hour course doesn't exactly help with that first impression. And learning a video editing application on top of KeyShot? It's easy to talk yourself out of it before you even begin.

Here's the truth: if you can render in KeyShot, you are closer to creating professional product animations than you think. The tools are the same. The principles are related. What's missing is a structured path that builds on what you already know.

What Product Animation Is Actually Used For

Before diving into how this course is structured, it helps to understand what product animation is used for. In my experience, there are two main categories.

Instructional animations

Are used to demonstrate how a product works, explain a process, or communicate features and benefits. Whether used as instruction manuals, standard operating procedures, or product launch support materials, these are made for both internal and customer-facing applications.

Marketing animations

Are used to make an impression. By combining product features with engaging visuals, the goal is to stop the scroll, intrigue the viewer, and drive them to take an action. These show up on product pages, in social media campaigns, and in brand content.

Both types are valuable. Both are teachable. And this course covers the skills you need to create either one.

Who This Course Is For

Professional, Employed

‍You're a designer or engineer working full-time for a company that makes products. Adding animation means you can celebrate the work of your design team, make your supervisor look good, and give the marketing department something to be jealous of. It might even earn you a raise or move you into a full-time visualization role.

Freelance

‍You're a designer or visualization specialist looking to grow your business. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok prioritize video. Companies regularly spend significant budgets on product launch content. If you can deliver professional animations, your billable rate reflects that.

Student

‍You're preparing to enter the workforce and want to stand out. Concepts and problem-solving skills matter most, but getting a potential employer to stop and look at your work is the first challenge. A portfolio with strong animations gets attention in a way that static images alone often can't.

Why Animation Skills Matter More Right Now

Shortly after I began offering animation services to my clients, something shifted. I started working with better clients. I was able to charge more. And I was creating work I actually wanted in my portfolio. None of that happened because I got lucky. It happened because I chose to offer higher value services.

Companies are increasingly replacing expensive video production with rendering and animation. It's faster, cheaper, and more flexible. Every product launch, every marketing campaign, every instruction manual is a potential animation project. And in a world flooded with AI-generated content, the designers who can produce precise, controllable, professional animations will stand out in ways that matter to clients.

During my three years as KeyShot's Global Training Specialist, I taught design and engineering teams in person at companies including Apple, Tesla, Peloton, and Intel, along with dozens of others. Since then, professionals from many of those same companies have gone on to enroll in my courses independently. I built this course on everything I learned from those experiences, condensing years of trial and error into a single, structured path from beginner animator to confident professional.

Everything Covered in This Course

Chapter 1 — Animation Foundations

‍Big-picture thinking about animation, how to create visual interest, and how to study professional product videos to develop your own eye.

Chapter 2 — CAD Preparation

‍What to consider when preparing your 3D model for animation, including detail, naming conventions, assembly structure, local vs global organization, lights, set dressing, and export settings.

Chapter 3 — Storyboarding and Planning

‍KeyShot UI and preferences for animation, file management best practices, animation sequences, CPU vs GPU rendering considerations, scene setup, and how to build and review a storyboard.

Chapter 4 — Creating Part Animations

‍The animation timeline, turntable animations, fade animations, translation and linked animations, rotation and pivots, keyframe animations, motion easing, physics simulations, mirroring, and local vs global animation.

Chapter 5 — Camera Animations

‍Every camera animation type in KeyShot explained: translation, dolly, inclination, panorama, orbit, zoom, twist, depth of field, camera paths, camera switch events, and camera shake.

Chapter 6 — Light Animations

‍Animating sun and sky arc, environment rotation, and environment brightness.

Chapter 7 — Material Animations

‍Animating area light brightness, spotlight brightness, color fade, animation nodes, and video map animation.

Chapter 8 — Camera Technique and Transitions

‍Techniques and transitions for designing how your cameras behave throughout an animation to create a polished, professional result.

Chapter 9 — Blocking In the Animation

‍Building the first draft of your animation by blocking in all sequences from the storyboard.

Chapter 10 — Render Settings for Animation

‍CPU vs GPU rendering, real-time render settings, EXR format, render output and options dialogues, the render queue, handling 32-bit files, and render time calculation.

Chapter 11 — Introduction to Non-Linear Editing

‍What an NLE is, why you need one, which one to use, and how to prepare your sequences for editing.

Chapter 12 — Music and Sound Effects

‍The importance of sound design, understanding music licenses, sourcing audio files, and choosing the right audio for your animation.

Chapter 13 — Introduction to DaVinci Resolve

‍Getting started with DaVinci Resolve: project settings, importing sequences, building a timeline, smooth playback, basic editing, and exporting video.

Chapter 14 — Basic Post Production in DaVinci Resolve

‍Background color, keyframes, text, effects, basic color correction, motion blur, animated backgrounds, and music and sound FX.

Chapter 15 — Finish and Critique Draft 1

‍Audio block-in, adjusting sequence duration, and reviewing and critiquing your first draft to identify what needs to improve.

Chapter 16 — Refining Your Animation in KeyShot

‍Going back into KeyShot to make revisions based on your draft 1 critique, then rendering out a second draft.

Chapter 17 — Introduction to Network Rendering

‍What network rendering is and how to use it to speed up your render times significantly.

Chapter 18 — Updating Your Animation in DaVinci Resolve

‍Replacing draft 1 frames with draft 2 frames, color correction, animated backgrounds, motion blur, audio refinement, lens blur, and additional effects.

Chapter 19 — Final Updates in KeyShot for Draft 3

‍Re-timing animations, adjusting lighting and materials, fixing camera positions, calculating final frame samples, and queuing the final sequences.

Chapter 20 — Using a Render Farm

‍How to use a render farm to handle larger jobs and reduce render times when working at final quality.

Chapter 21 — Final Draft Rendering and Post Production

‍Color correction, denoise, effects, film grain, audio, maximum quality render settings, and encoding the final MP4.

Chapter 22 — Archive and Delivery

‍How to archive your KeyShot and DaVinci Resolve project files and wrap up the project cleanly for delivery.

One Complete Animation, Built Three Times

This course is built around a single ambitious project: creating a professional product animation of the Google Home Mini from scratch, all the way through to a finished, delivered file.

The model is the same one used in the KeyShot Rendering Masterclass. I spent nearly a year building it in meticulous detail for my own portfolio, and it shows up again here because it's complex enough to present real challenges without being artificially difficult.

The project follows a professional production workflow from start to finish. That means you won't just render something once and call it done. You'll build three drafts, critique each one, go back into KeyShot to make revisions, update your edit in DaVinci Resolve, and work your way toward a final result that actually looks professional.

Draft 1 — Block-In and Review

‍After storyboarding and planning, you'll block in all the animation sequences as a rough first draft, cut them together in DaVinci Resolve with placeholder audio, and do a proper critique to identify what needs to change.

Draft 2 — Refinement

‍Back in KeyShot, you'll address everything the critique surfaced: camera positions, timing, lighting, materials. Then you'll render a second draft and update your edit in DaVinci Resolve.

Draft 3 — Final Quality

‍With the animation dialed in, you'll calculate your final render settings, use a render farm to handle the heavy lifting, and render the final frames at full quality. In DaVinci Resolve, you'll do final color correction, add effects, lock your audio, and encode the finished video.

By the end, you won't just have an animation. You'll understand the complete production pipeline, including how to manage long render times, how to iterate efficiently, and how to deliver a finished project.

What Changes When You Add Animation to Your Skillset

Before this course:

❌ Animation feels intimidating and out of reach

❌ You only offer static renderings, which limits what you can charge

❌ You have no framework for planning or storyboarding an animation

❌ Post-production and video editing feel like a different world entirely

❌ Long render times feel like an unsolvable problem

❌ You have no process for reviewing and improving your own work

After this course:

✅ You can create professional product animations from storyboard to final delivery

✅ You have a repeatable production workflow you can apply to any project

✅ You understand both instructional and marketing animation and when to use each

✅ You can edit, color correct, and deliver a finished video in DaVinci Resolve

✅ You know how to manage render times using network rendering and render farms

✅ You can critique your own work and improve it systematically

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I didn't understand how Sets, Environments, Lighting, and Studios work together until this course. I used to think HDRIs were a gimmick. Now they're central to how I light a scene. Having already taken the Materials Masterclass, combining both has made me significantly more confident in what I can create. I'm genuinely excited to apply everything I've learned to my own work.

Dan

Cristea

Switching between lessons and project work helped me connect and retain information in a way YouTube tutorials never could. Before the course I had no real concept of the material graph or how to dial in custom materials. I'm now the resident KeyShot expert at my workplace — despite having no experience when I started.

As an experienced KeyShot user I knew I was missing things — slow workflow, struggling with model sets, getting lost with complex materials. Watching a professional work through the software showed me how much I didn't know. The material node editor alone changed how I work. My workflow is faster, my rendering quality has improved, and this course filled the gaps that years of self-teaching left behind.

Jouni

Junes

The course is incredibly thorough, taking you through the entire program from settings to life-like rendering to post-production. Each lesson is a manageable length, easy to fit into a busy schedule. And the quizzes at the end of each section made sure I was actually retaining what I learned. My workflow speed, ability to manipulate scenes, and material control all improved. The biggest win was being able to implement changes immediately and start receiving positive feedback from peers.

Amy

Dalton

L. Priori Jewelry

I came in with 2 years of experience but lacked fundamental knowledge. I would blindly add materials and play with sliders until it looked good enough - terribly inefficient when I needed to recreate specific real-world materials. The short format videos give you just enough information to play around with the tools and know what you're doing. My fundamental knowledge improved greatly and I became more efficient throughout the entire rendering process. Even with prior experience, I filled gaps in my knowledge and the course created a strong foundation for continued learning.

Aidan

Harbison

The videos were really easy to understand and comprehensible - and splitting them into short segments made all the difference. Before the course, my biggest struggles were lighting and image editing. I just couldn't get it right. After working through the material, my understanding of materials improved greatly - especially plastic, translucent, and metallic finishes - and I made real progress with HDR lighting as well. What I appreciated most is that the course gave me the confidence that I had already understood a lot correctly, while still showing me useful tricks and working methods I didn't know before.

Yanick

Beyeler

Before the course, my biggest struggle was understanding most of the tools and how to be more efficient and professional. After working through the course, I gained a better understanding of the model sets, image editing, and animations. The best part was the teaching approach, the sequence of classes, and the course materials. The outcome: I'm now more efficient and professional.

Max

Germano

I had some experience with KeyShot, but I was always a self-taught person following YouTube videos. I changed settings without knowing what I was doing. Before taking this course, lighting and camera settings were a challenge. I feel more confident about my abilities and it gave me the push I needed to start to believe in myself.

Franco

Ruiz Sant

Before taking the course, my biggest struggle was giving more realism to certain materials. What I liked best about this course is that it's very systematic, and I'm capable of looking it up again when I forget something. After working through the course, my skills improved the most in working with certain utilities and workflows I wasn't used to. I can create way more customized materials from scratch.

Markus

Ermert

Before taking the course, I could not really control the materials and was only using the utilities in a very limited manner. I left them more or less on their default, as if I were afraid to move the sliders. Everything is explained thoroughly - no stones are left unturned. After working through the course, I understand much better how to change the properties of materials and how to combine them with other nodes for better control. I started using Color to Number with confidence. I revisited older renderings that I thought were good and saw them as very simple and lifeless. I feel motivated to experiment much more before pressing the Render button.

Voula

Zarpani

Before taking the course, navigating through the vast array of options without clear guidance was quite overwhelming. What I liked best about this course was the hands-on approach and detailed explanations. After working through the course, my skills in material settings and realistic textures improved the most. The insights and skills I gained from this course have been invaluable, significantly enhancing my rendering capabilities and boosting my confidence.

Before taking the course, I was literally limited to the already-built materials in the library section. I liked how you covered in detail all aspects involved in building materials, and the resources you provided to support this course are really great! After working through this course, I'm now able to build my own materials that I like. My understanding of image-based and procedural textures has absolutely improved a lot. A great learning outcome is that now I have a better understanding of how materials and textures work!

Hussain

Aleid

This Masterclass is an exceptional investment in skill development, comparable to adding a timeless book to your library that you can reference for years to come. Will's expertise thoroughly explores KeyShot, diligently examining every material, texture, and node in detail. Building materials from scratch is unmissable. The series of instructions on the Bathroom Scene are nothing less than lavish. Each session left me energized and eager to dive back into my old files and renderings, now equipped with a much deeper understanding. Will shares his extensive knowledge and experience with clarity and generosity, making this opportunity truly priceless.

Voula

Zarpani

Taking the KeyShot Material Masterclass is objectively the most profitable educational investment I've ever made. After improving my renderings, clients began referring me like mad. I've got more work than I can handle and have to temporarily stop accepting new clients. A huge thank you to Will for creating this course. It has been genuinely life-changing.

Bill

Trammel

As easy as KeyShot is, it takes more than basic knowledge to create renderings at a professional level. The KeyShot Material Masterclass teaches not only fundamentals but shows how to use KeyShot more efficiently, which makes it more fun to use. I now have a better understanding of utility nodes and the Material Graph as a whole.

Giorgio

Bianchini

Before taking the Material Masterclass course, it was hard to know all the material-related options and tools within KeyShot. Understanding which textures to use to get specific results was a challenge. Now, the functions and logic of KeyShot materials makes sense. What I liked best about this course is the structure and that the course is broken up into small videos. The fact that I can quickly go back to refresh my memory if needed is great!

Alberto

Mantegna

Understanding the technical aspects of material and lighting interaction was something I wasn't confident about. After taking the KeyShot Material Masterclass, I can iterate through concepts quickly because I understand different use-cases for similar materials like transparent plastic, cloudy plastic, and dielectric for example. The depth of these lessons made the course valuable. When sharing my results from this course on LinkedIn, I reached a huge audience, with thousands of impressions.

Owen

Spartz

Dealing with the material graph and fine-tuning materials was a big challenge before I took the KeyShot Material Masterclass. Now, the material graph is not a mystery. The best part of taking this course is that I feel able to translate the materials I see in my head to the computer screen without having to follow along with another tutorial every time. My favorite part of the Material Masterclass were the project-based lessons where I applied my new skills to a final project.

Diego

Before taking the KeyShot Material Masterclass, my biggest struggles were LED lighting and transparent materials. This course helped me improve my renderings like you wouldn't believe! I'm now more confident when choosing and adjusting material properties. After taking this course, I'm able to confidently produce much more realistic renderings that our company can use.

Marina

Hunter

Before taking the course, I couldn't achieve the final look I wanted for my animations. I always had to choose between one effect or another, but never could have everything at the same time. My animations didn't look professional in the end. What I liked best about this course was the combination with DaVinci - it took the animations to another level. Through the course, I understood that KeyShot is just part of the process, and combining it with post-processing software like DaVinci took my animations to the next level. My animations finally reached a professional level. Now if I have an idea, I know how to create it.

Carlos

Calabuig Lopez

I'd never created animations in KeyShot before buying the KeyShot Animation Masterclass. After working through it, I now have a complete understanding of the animation timeline and how to create smooth animations with a simple process. I'm now more efficient when using studios to organize animation sequences. This course taught me how to achieve professional results, which I applied to my Master's program studies.

Gerardo

Soler Arzola

The KeyShot Animation Masterclass was clear, comprehensive and well-structured. Will responds to questions promptly. Also, I got a lot out of the lessons where he looked at other renderings and talked about his philosophy when approaching animation in general. The course is long, but it's the cost of having it be comprehensive. The value in this course far exceeds the price tag.

Danny

Vogelman

I bought the KeyShot Animation Masterclass because I was asked by the marketing team to quickly animate a bottle for a meeting and I struggled to create a simple animation. Improving my KeyShot skills has helped me become more of an asset for the design team. After taking the Animation Masterclass, I was able to create what I had envisioned.

John

Mierisch

I just wanted to pass along my recent animations from this product video! Learned 95% of this from your channel and Masterclass! So worth the money, thanks!

Danny

Vogelman

Before taking the course, I didn't know how to set up lighting or environments. I used to choose a white background and product mode to render, not understanding that lighting comes from the environment as well. After working through the course, I've made huge improvements in making custom materials, setting up lighting, and setting up studios. I feel like I now have the skills to take my customer presentations to the next level and make all of our materials - powder coat, laminate, paper - look super realistic.

Madison

Before taking the course, I was having a lot of difficulty understanding how the Material Graph works, how to best combine lights and environments at the same time, and how to properly export the final renders. I really liked the explanation of the Studios, simplifying the way to organize the renders to have more precise work. After working through the course, I noticed excellent improvements in mapping textures correctly, arranging lights and environments in a very intuitive way, and having more order in my workflow using Studios. I was finally able to understand how to use most of KeyShot's features step by step. Before, I had much more difficulty starting a new project - now I feel much more confident about how to get professional renderings.

Flavio

Piccarreta

I usually have high expectations about webinars and courses and end up disappointed because I didn't learn that much. In this case, I really loved the KeyShot Rendering Masterclass, enjoyed it, and learned a lot. The course was very well explained and organized, and the project-based lessons were extremely helpful - thanks to them, I learned practical details and problem-solving approaches that I wouldn't have learned otherwise. Before taking the course, I struggled with understanding what affects rendering time, the material graph, and how to make renders look realistic. After working through the course, I'm now confident in creating complex material graphs that result in much more realistic materials and renderings. I'm no longer scared of the material graph! This was one of the most useful courses I've ever done. Now I'm confident in my rendering skills and know how to get the most out of KeyShot.

Carlos

Calabuig Lopez

The KeyShot Rendering Masterclass has helped me apply practical and theoretical insights to create renderings that have a cohesive look and style. This will be of value to me throughout my entire career. My favorite parts from this course are the in-depth explanation along with real-time problem solving.

Jelle

Marchand

When comparing my work to other designers, I felt that I wasn't taking advantage of KeyShot's full capabilities. The KeyShot Rendering Masterclass helped me discover features that I'd not been using. My overall workflow has improved, allowing me to spend more time upfront creating my scenes. This saves me more time and helps eliminate a lot of the touch-up work I used to do in Photoshop. Thanks to this course, I can accomplish my renders in a more efficient manner. They're higher in quality, stronger in composition and take far less time to complete.

Jake

Brosius

Before buying the KeyShot Rendering Masterclass, I didn't really know where to start. After working through this course, I saw the biggest improvement on my material graph skills. The biggest takeaway from this course is that I'm more confident with the software. The course demystified a lot of the features I did not know how to use and presented information in a clear and concise way. Very easy to understand and apply to my own projects. The quality and speed of my work has improved tremendously since taking it.

Brian

Thompson

What I liked best about the KeyShot Rendering Masterclass are the practical examples and how the course is presented. Before taking this course, I struggled with finding the right lighting for my scenes and working with the Material Graph. My ability to build materials from scratch and create more captivating scenes has grown tremendously thanks to this course. The best outcome of taking this course was when a client of mine couldn't tell the difference between one of my renderings and the photographs of the product. So satisfying!

Stijn

De Bondt

When I started learning KeyShot, there were too many things to learn which was intimidating. I noticed a big improvement in my use of the Material Graph, product lighting, textures and other material properties like specularity and roughness. The pace of the KeyShot Rendering Masterclass was perfect for me. I like that this course covers both project and feature-based lessons.

Ganesh

I like how the KeyShot Rendering Masterclass is extremely thorough and broken into many sections. The area I saw the most improvement in because of this course was the Material Graph. I'm now better and more confident in my rendering skills.

Michael

Garner

I bought the KeyShot Rendering Masterclass because I wanted to perfect my rendering skills by achieving photo-realism. After finishing the course, I noticed how easy it is to create realistic textures. I recommend this course because it's well-structured.

David

Borovic

The Masterclass allows you to deeply understand the whole process of a project, starting from the 3D model through to the post-production settings. It covers all the details that allow you to master this wonderful software.

Serge

Concierge

I have been working through your KeyShot Rendering Masterclass at my current internship and I wanted to thank you for the experience. I happen to be the only designer working with a team of Research and Development Engineers who don't have as much of a background using rendering programs. I have been blown away with the amount of knowledge I've gained in this short amount of time. The way you break down the controls and your problem-solving process has changed my entire perspective on what I am capable of rendering. Now even before clicking on anything, I understand what I'm trying to portray and I have a plan for finding a solution. I am more excited to face projects rather than feeling intimidated.

Owen

Spartz

I was hooked on KeyShot the minute I saw it. I looked for courses to learn it and was lucky to find Will Gibbons' master course. So easy to follow.

Dan

Great course, helping me to refresh and systematize knowledge of KeyShot. Perfect density of information in each topic and speed of presenting - one of few courses which you don't need to watch on 1.25x. Thoughtful structure and working tips, clearly based on personal experience, make it truly helpful and enjoyable!

Kristina

Liaskovskaia

Love the use of feature-based lessons followed by projects, really helps you apply and consolidate what you learn!

Luke

Donaghey

Beyond the direct instruction, the course reveals the thought process of a professional who approaches training as a mentor rather than through dry instruction. It is a welcome change from the format of the typical tutorial - a difference that equates to a greater understanding of the software, the methodology and mindset necessary in the creation of captivating visuals. Without question, the portion of the course I have completed has been worth the investment and I expect to discover and learn even more during the project-based lessons.

Philip

Bunch

Thank you so much for this wonderful KeyShot Masterclass Course! It is really well-done and it helps me a lot to use this tool more efficiently.

Alf

Excellent class. You must have spent many hours putting this together into a seamless presentation and it shows. The level of detail is excellent and appreciated. I've already learned many things I never knew existed, and have revamped the way I look at and use the software.

Anthony

Benitez

The course was really well laid out and very easy to follow along. It was great to see the rendering process from start to finish and in depth. There's nothing really out there at the moment that does that. In particular the studio setups was the key takeaway for me. It will save me so much time in the future and make my workflow far more professional!

Oscar

Watts

If I had to pick one section that stood out it would be the material graph. The course was definitely worth the money. Having a structured course delivered by someone who has come from the education space all the way to successfully working as a freelancer gives you insights and perspectives that are invaluable. Working through the material graph module helped open my eyes to how certain materials, finishes and geometry can be created. As an industrial designer who has been working professionally for some time, I was genuinely surprised by how much I wasn't taking advantage of in the software. It felt like finally understanding how to best use a tool to be efficient and deliver the results I needed. I would strongly recommend this course to anyone who has a good familiarity with the software but never really dived deep into visualization.

Ryan

McGoldrick

I was thrust into using KeyShot at a new job with zero training. I scrambled to learn what I could on YouTube to get by for a short time. The Masterclass took my limited knowledge and extended what I learned on YouTube to the next level. It helped me prepare for projects, organize tasks and understand the importance of planning before applying materials and colors to imported products. I refer constantly to areas of the course when challenged with new designs. Great investment in my training.

George

Fernandez

Despite spending countless nights and weekends trying to self-teach myself photorealistic rendering via the internet, my end results were still pretty bad. Because Will's YouTube tutorials had been the most helpful to me, I grabbed the Masterclass and spent a Saturday going through the modules. By the following Monday I finally felt like I had images worth sharing with my partners. Because it balanced the line between concise and comprehensive so well, it made a huge difference in that short period of time. A lot of things clicked and I finally felt like I had a functional understanding of KeyShot and rendering in general.

Tom

Edwards

The KeyShot Rendering Masterclass helped me land my first job as an industrial designer. It was almost impossible for me to land interviews before taking this course. Because my rendering skills were so poor, I was unable to find work. In my experience, half of the design studios I reached out to were interested in my portfolio after I applied my newly acquired rendering skills. The fact that some of the best design studios wanted to hire me was astounding. There is no doubt that this course is worth every penny. Immediately following the class, my rendering skills went from 1/10 to 8/10, something that you won't learn in any design school.

Michael

Zarazua

I was able to go through all the corners of KeyShot and watch Will replicate real life on screen. It helped me advance in my skills.

Graz

I really love both the instructional and in-action parts of this course. Being hands on, it's easy to learn while doing it, but leaves room for bad habits to develop. By showing how you do it step by step, and being raw and making mistakes, helps me become a problem solver using your techniques. Very valuable. Also I love the longer videos - when you're learning something valuable you'll dedicate all the time it needs.

Efrain

Villa

Will is well spoken and moves through the material at a good pace. The combination of feature-based and project-based lessons is a great way to learn because it allows you to understand the potential of the tools and then apply them in a practical scenario. This learning style makes it easy to go back to the tools and concepts learned in the course and feel confident about applying them to my own work. For those looking to level up their renderings, this course is a great investment!

Mitch

Altman

As I have up until now self-taught myself KeyShot, I have found the course invaluable. The course has taught me lots of neat things and I'm not even finished yet. The lessons are presented perfectly and at the perfect learning pace. I just wish I had purchased it years ago. It's worth every penny if you want to improve your rendering skills.

Nick

Purcell

The KeyShot Rendering Masterclass is in my opinion the best resource you can get for learning and improving your rendering skills with KeyShot. The learning content conveyed is professional. Thank you Will, the course helped me a lot.

Simon

Klempel

Great course, I took a lot away from it! I appreciate that it takes you through the whole process in a nice level of detail, so you can create comparable results. I can recommend this course for KeyShot users who want to up their game.

Simon

An excellent course, well planned out and comprehensive. The sections covering building and applying textures were especially informative. My favorite parts were focused on the Material Graph. I think more experienced users will get the most out of this course.

John

Mierisch

I did most of the course on a little holiday trip. I started my trip knowing nothing about KeyShot. When I got back and joined the team, I was the KeyShot guru. Thanks for making that possible! The KeyShot Rendering Masterclass is a very A to Z course showing a real production pipeline. Just what I needed. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to dive into KeyShot but has a basic understanding about CGI.

Robert

Denneman

The best part of the KeyShot Rendering Masterclass is that the super detailed explanations cover as much as possible. I recommend and have recommended this course to anyone using KeyShot, at any skill level - being a semi-proficient user myself, I found so many helpful tips that would normally be targeted at a novice.

George

My favorite part about the Rendering Masterclass is that it's self-paced and recorded so I can go back and re-watch. I learned a lot! This course provided me with the foundational knowledge and skill needed to allow me to create realistic renderings of our new product line. Great content with good explanation and demonstration of each tool. I recommend this course for anyone looking to learn and improve their KeyShot skills.

Sterling

What I enjoyed about the Rendering Masterclass is I felt like I advanced quickly without being bogged down by a million unnecessary details. I recommend this course for anyone who renders weekly and asks themselves 'How can I do that?'.

Jorge

Paez

I bought the KeyShot Rendering Masterclass because I wanted to make better renderings for my client presentations. Before taking this course, I struggled with using the Material Graph and creating nice lighting. After working through the course, I noticed a great improvement in my rendering skills.

Hugo

Plazas

I bought it because I was greatly inspired by its potential despite being a user-friendly program. Even though there are free tutorials online, as a beginner it is important to have sound instructions in a methodical and clear manner. Only then could I establish a good workflow, and properly understand how to take advantage of all the settings.

Voula

Zarpani

I am a design student, and my professor recommended Will for learning KeyShot. Not only is he good with KeyShot, his ability to communicate his points as an instructor is fantastic. One of the strengths and the weakness of KeyShot is its simplicity: it often leaves users clicking on things and achieving excellent results without understanding how and why. Will was able to communicate clearly what each tool does. I would strongly recommend this course to anyone starting out with KeyShot.

Will is super talented, his lectures are always easy to follow and straight to the point. This course has helped me become comfortable with the material graph and explore its potential. I appreciated the content, the PDF I can keep and refer to, and the source files to practice with. I plan to keep purchasing tutorials from Will and supporting his work.

Very good input, for me to get clear about many of the functions possible! I could review this course a dozen times afterwards, to get every detail. Please do more of this!

Great class on KeyShot Material Graph. We would have to look for help in many other places otherwise. Overall Will is friendly and welcoming. I think it's worth attending the class. Look forward to seeing the next one. Thanks Will.

Manoj

For those who want to expand their knowledge on the material graph and gain some professional tips on how to add final touches to a rendering, this course is a must. Don't think about it, just sign up and enjoy upgrading your presentation of your idea to the next level.

Mohammadamir

Safari

If you're looking to up your KeyShot game and understand how to use the material graph but don't know where to start, Will Gibbons is the perfect starting point for all that and more! I've been using KeyShot for a while now and taking his class on the basics of setting up materials in the material graph has completely changed my outlook on how I go about rendering now. I learned things I wish I knew when I was starting out! Would totally recommend you take his classes!

Jimmy

Nguyen

Will did excellent demos to explain the use of material graphs. He repeated steps along each demo and showed us different outcomes. I am very satisfied with what I learned and super pumped about using KeyShot!

Dan

Guasca

The course was super interesting and very well structured. Even if only a small part can be treated within the available time, such a course motivates a lot more than a recorded tutorial.

Kay

Lohse

Will has a very clean and straightforward method. Communication is absolutely clear which makes the experience of learning very satisfying.

Arthur

Martins

It was an extremely useful class especially for people who are beginners to intermediate levels. I would recommend anyone starting to learn KeyShot not to waste a day but to learn the material graph from Will. Believe me when I say it was good - being here in Australia it was 2 in the morning and the class went on till almost 5 and I stayed up. The concepts were explained progressively and the course covered pretty much the tools that would normally in course of time be used to create amazing materials. Overall 100% recommended!

Jay

Jogi

Taking the Material Graph class with Will was the best thing I could do to improve my rendering skills and learn how to use KeyShot more intuitively. Will was demonstrating creative ways to use the material graph, creating new textures and geometries. Will taught us the rationale behind the different features and how to use them smartly. I learned so much in those 2 hours than what I've learned in 4 years of study. I'll definitely sign up for more classes in the future. Thank you Will!

Savyon

Begun

Will is an excellent teacher. He is very thorough and does things at a good pace. Highly recommended.

Erich

Krug

I've been working through Will's courses and regularly watch his YouTube channel, and both have been incredibly helpful in improving my KeyShot skills. The way he explains things is clear and practical, without overcomplicating the process. My 1:1 session with Will was also invaluable. He was very friendly, generous with his time, and tailored everything to my specific workflow and questions. I walked away with a much clearer direction and a lot more confidence. Highly recommend if you're serious about improving your KeyShot work.

Luca

Balboni

The session was incredibly helpful. Will provided a customized step-by-step breakdown of how I could refine my KeyShot workflow and demonstrated ways that helped deepen my understanding of key concepts such as lighting setup, material tuning, render settings, and final image adjustments. His grasp of the theory and techniques behind product visualization - combined with his expertise as a champion KeyShot user and trainer - made the session far more valuable than the price he charged.

Chris

Woodward

I literally learned all I know about rendering from Will Gibbons over the past 4 years with zero experience before.

Christian

Bellroth

Will is truly an outstanding teacher and communicator. After taking one of his courses, I was excited to learn more, making it a natural choice to subscribe to his emails. Each time a new video arrives in my inbox, it's like a delightful surprise and a gift. His content consistently motivates and inspires me, keeping me fully engaged and eager to learn more.

Voula

Zarpani

I've watched Will Gibbons' videos since starting design school and now as a professional designer I still reference back to his videos. His content is full of helpful information whether it's the basics of manipulating the material graph or a more complex texture I am modifying to have certain properties. Each time, I learn something new and achieve the result I am aiming for!

Katie

Noble

Will Gibbons is the go-to KeyShot guy. His videos have helped me streamline my KeyShot workflow and constantly discover new tools with practical applications. Will's newsletter is a wealth of KeyShot knowledge that is updated regularly and features topics relevant to the industrial design workflow. Will's tutorials and Masterclass have helped me improve my KeyShot rendering to land more clients in both industrial design and product visualization.

Mitch

Altman

Will Gibbons is a master of KeyShot. His tutorials and courses have transformed my workflow and given me the confidence and skills needed to create renders and animations with quality and realism. His videos are a must for anyone looking to master KeyShot.

Cesar

Arias

I found it frustrating trying to understand some features on my own. With the course, a lot of things made more sense and became easily approachable. For me KeyShot was a high complexity program, but with the tutorials and courses it became easier to navigate and learn.

Alexandru

Mitroiu

If you want to increase your extent of knowledge and application-solutions in KeyShot, I highly recommend using Will Gibbons' online classes and tutorials!

Mike

Koltuniak

KeyShot is an excellent tool for designers and is quite easy to use for beginners. Like any software, there's always something new to learn. It's fantastic that someone like Will Gibbons generously shares his passion and offers great tips on KeyShot.

Florence

Hoang

I've been subscribed to Will's emails for the last couple of years, and not once have I regretted it. The emails are of varied content which makes each one exciting to read, and they arrive at a very sensible interval. Not so frequent that they feel forced or spam-like, but not too far apart either. I've benefited a lot from the different kinds of content. The learning content is of top quality and I owe the majority of my KeyShot knowledge to Will's website and YouTube channel. I would definitely recommend subscribing if you have any interest in KeyShot or even just related software.

Joakim

Eriksson

Seeing Will Gibbons' real person informed emails Monday early mornings makes our week. Even if we are not entirely awake when we arrive in the engineering office, his technical know-how and science speak of why things are the way they are in KeyShot give us a shot of coffee talk on how things work. The science of pressing all those buttons to create the money shots the marketing department is after - and to see how much effort he puts into his YouTube videos - keeps us motivated to crank out quality work for all the outside vendors we work with.

Eric

Lehnert

I had a real rush job for my client. Got the info at 5:30am, did the CAD work, updated the assets in KeyShot and thanks to your courses, finished the renderings at 4pm. Thanks, I never would have gotten it done if not for your lessons.

Tom

Mason

Will's Masterclasses are unmatched in providing well rounded knowledge of KeyShot and its capabilities. During my first internship after college I took Will's rendering course. The skills and insight I gained impressed that company enough, they helped create a new full time role for me as a Product Visualization Specialist.

Owen

Spartz

Will is one of the best trainers on YouTube - every video is detailed, well-explained, and genuinely fun to watch. I never miss one! What really sets him apart is that he actually responds to people who are learning and gives real feedback. That changes everything.

Haider

Irfani

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Meet your KeyShot instructor

Hey, I'm Will. I’ve been perfecting and teaching my product visualization skills for the last 10 years, honing in on techniques and workflows to enable others to master the art of product visualization, much faster than I did.

I wanted to create a platform that enabled me to teach others the skills and techniques I wish I'd known sooner. I share only the most effective methods to create stunning visuals and how to apply this knowledge in practice through my various courses, tutorials and resources.

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I stand behind the result, not just the experience. What I can't refund is a course that was purchased but never opened.

Frequently Asked Questions

What version of KeyShot do I need?

‍KeyShot Pro at a minimum. I recommend KeyShot 10 or newer to follow along with all the features covered in this course. If you have KeyShot 11 or newer, you'll be able to open all the project files included. If you have a bundled version of KeyShot that came with another piece of software, such as KeyShot for ZBrush, you should not purchase this course as those versions have significant feature limitations.

How much KeyShot experience do I need?

‍This course assumes basic to intermediate KeyShot knowledge. If you're new to KeyShot entirely, I recommend starting with the KeyShot Rendering Masterclass first. Topics like material creation, textures, lighting, the HDRI editor, cameras, and studios are not covered here since they're addressed in depth in that course.

Do I need animation experience?

‍None at all. Zero animation experience is assumed. What you do need is a working knowledge of KeyShot.

What other software is needed?

‍DaVinci Resolve is used extensively for post-production. There is a free version available, though I use and recommend the paid Studio version for access to some additional features. You can follow along with the free version. You can also substitute Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut, or any other NLE you're comfortable with.

Do I need to purchase DaVinci Resolve?

‍No. The free version is sufficient to follow along with this course. The paid Studio version adds some useful features but is not required.

Why should I bother learning animation when AI can generate video?

‍AI-generated video is impressive for generic applications. But the moment a client asks for their specific product, in their specific colorway, showing their specific features, things fall apart quickly. Client work involves rounds of very precise revisions: adjust the camera angle slightly, change one material, swap out a label, slow down a specific sequence. None of that is controllable with generative AI at the level professional work demands. The clients worth working with need that precision. Animation built from real CAD geometry gives you complete control over every frame, every iteration, every revision. That's what makes it a professional tool rather than a novelty.

Do I need a powerful computer?

‍A more powerful machine will always help, but the course dedicates significant time to optimizing render times, using network rendering, and using a render farm. These approaches make animation accessible even on a mid-range machine.

How long will I have access?

‍This is a lifetime access course. Once you purchase, the content is yours to return to whenever you need it.

Can I download the video lessons?

‍Not on the current platform. Video downloads are not supported on Podia. This will change when the course migrates to Teachable. Lifetime access customers will be notified when that happens.

Can our studio or department share one license?

‍The course is licensed for individual use. I offer discounts on corporate or bulk purchases. Email me at will@willgibbons.com if you're interested.

Can I get a receipt or invoice for expenses or taxes?

‍Yes. Instructions for downloading an invoice are included in the files and downloads section of the course.

Is there a payment plan?

‍There is no payment plan at this time. The course is priced as low as I can make it without undervaluing the content. If it's out of reach right now, I publish free content on YouTube and my website regularly. The course will be here when you're ready.

Are there student discounts?

‍There are no student discounts. This course costs significantly less than a single college course and goes considerably deeper. If you're a student serious about building real-world skills, think of it as an investment in your career rather than an academic expense.