courses / Coaching
Learn Rhino 3D
Silver
*Digital course
Start any time
Learn Rhino 3D
Gold
$399
*Digital Course
*Live weekly online classes
Saturdays at 10am (PST-Time Zone)
Learn Rhino 3D
Platinum
$599
*Digital course
*Live weekly online classes
Saturdays at 10am (PST-Time Zone)
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*Total of 3 hours of one-one Support
Pre-production Set Design and Film Art Department Process Course with Rhino 3D
Currently only offering the digital course (Silver package). You will receive a discount by going through this website. Any questions about the checkout and discounts please contact me.
TESTIMONIALS
"Rhino3D is a colossal creating tool that Houman's course manages to break down into manageable pieces that helped me, a total newbie, feel like I am ready to begin producing quality work."
Mark Markowsky, Set Decorator
I have been waiting to find a Rhino tutorial geared to our industry for a long time. It was very comprehensive from A to Z, and now I have the confidence to go full Rhino!
Eli Best, Art Director
Time is valuable
In today's visual communication world, acquiring 3D skills can give you a significant competitive edge. Rhino is one of the tools that can help you achieve this, and there are three fantastic ways you can learn it:
Silver Package:
With the Silver Package, you have the freedom to learn the software at your own pace. You'll have access to comprehensive, self-contained digital resources, including easy-to-follow videos and assignments.
Gold Package:
If you're looking for a bit of extra support, accountability, and motivation, the Gold Package is perfect for you. It includes:
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The digital course
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Two hours of live weekly online classes led by me, where you can engage with fellow learners and receive guidance.
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(4 weeks and Saturdays at 10am (PST-Time Zone)
Platinum Package:
For the ultimate learning experience and accelerated proficiency, the Platinum Package offers everything in the Gold Package, plus personalized one-on-one support. This means you'll have access to:
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The digital course
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Two hours of live online classes with me (4 weeks Saturdays at 10am (PST-Time Zone)
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Three hours of dedicated support whenever you need it.
Contact me for info about the start dates for the Gold and Platinum packages.
learning outcomes in the digital course / live course
By the end of this course, these are some of the main items you will have the working knowledge of creating with Rhino 3D:
-A Plan
-A 3D model- Staircase set with safe (VFX ready)
-A 3D presentation of the set model (rendering with Twinmotion)
-Working drawings and blue prints
Prerequisites:
-General knowledge or interest in Architecture and Set Design
-General knowledge and interest in carpentry, building, and construction
-Some knowledge of materials in construction
-Eagerness to learn a powerful 3D tool
Software:
-For Windows / Mac (I will be covering material on a windows interface. There may be slight differences with a Mac in keyboard commands, especially to do with the function keys which should be very manageable to translate between both systems.)
-A copy of Rhino 5,6 or 7 (You can sign up for a trial for 3 months)
-Register and download Twinmotion on Epic Games (for Rendering)
Hardware:
-Computer and 3-button mouse (Left / Scroll/ Right) – Don’t attempt to use a Touchpad, they don’t work very well!
-A 3D mouse is nice but not necessary.
-For minimum hardware specs go to:
This course will cater to the beginner and intermediate levels with an overall scope of the duties involved in the role of a set designer. I will be sharing many of my hands-on experiences as a set designer. The modules will increase your knowledge of Rhino and Set design by applying only the tools needed in the Rhino program.
Course outline:
Module1 (Estimated 3 hrs)
- Start with 2D Rhino tools
-Assignment: Creating a simple 2D plan
Module 2 (Estimated 3 hrs)
- Continuing with 2D tools
-Assignment: Creating a Tech Pak plan
Module 3 (Estimated 3 hrs)
-Rhino 3D tools and processes using manipulation and move tools in operations
Assignment: Complete a 3D puzzle
Module 4 (Estimated 8 hrs)
-Learning further 3D tools to be able to practice and apply them to create a 3D model.
-Assignment: Working on a 3D set project
Module 5 (Estimated 8 hrs)
- Taking the project in Module 4 and rendering it for presentation
-Assignment: To complete a rendering of the Rhino set
Module 6/7 (Estimated 6 hrs)
-Rhino Page and layout tools for setting up drawings
-Assignment: Taking the Rhino model and setting it up on a sheet of paper with annotation and construction notes
Support:
There will be ongoing weekend Labs sessions (on a live video conference) for Participants to get help going through the modules.