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Master 3D rendering with Keyshot. Learn from experts to visualise product designs and animations and enhance your professional creative skills.

1 day course     10am - 5pm     Live Online or Classroom-based

What you will learn

  • Exploring the KeyShot interface and rendering tools, enabling you to create photorealistic renderings and animations with ease.
  • How to import 3D models, assign materials and adjust lighting, empowering you to bring your designs to life with stunning visuals.
  • Understanding KeyShot's real-time rendering engine, helping you create quick and accurate previews of your scenes.
  • How to use animation tools to create dynamic product presentations, enabling you to showcase your designs from all angles.
  • Exploring advanced rendering techniques, helping you optimise image quality and realism.
  • How to use KeyShot's asset library and customisation options, empowering you to add details and realism to your renderings.
  • Understanding best practices for presenting your designs to clients and stakeholders, helping you communicate your vision effectively.

We can tailor this course to you

If you have specific requirements, talk to us about customising this course to meet your exact needs.

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  • A huge thank you to the whole team at Transmedia - everyone we dealt with was extremely helpful and highly responsive with any queries we had. We felt like we were in safe hands from start to finish.

    Cambridge University Press
    May 2026
  • Very clear instruction and presentation.

    Hay Group
    July 2026
  • Great Photoshop course! Pacing was perfect and allowed us lots of time to follow the steps. Fantastic refresher on some basics and plenty of tips and tricks to get to grips with.

    Jake T
    August 2026
  • First bit of initial feedback from the course last week was good. Thank you very much to our trainer!

    Hampshire Police
    July 2026
  • Excellent knowledge! Have to say a massive thanks to the team for my Photoshop course. They really are a great provider. 5 stars from me.

    KPMG
    May 2026
  • Thanks so much for the invaluable training I received on Premiere Pro. I really enjoyed the two days and learnt a lot. I'm excited to create my own videos using all the skills and techniques taught!

    MAF UK
    August 2026
  • The course was absolutely perfect for our needs. Our trainer was fantastic throughout and helped us with patience and enthusiasm. We'll definitely look to Transmedia for further training.

    Immediate Media
    July 2026
  • We have worked with Transmedia for many years now and I can not recommend them highly enough! The work Anthony has done with us over the years has changed us as a business. He is a pleasure to work with!

    CIPA
    July 2026
  • I found the course eye opening. It gave me an insight into the importance of being open minded when copywriting.

    Dermalogica
    June 2026
  • Just wanted to say thank you again for the training, it was very useful. We really appreciate your running both sessions for us. We're looking forward to putting it all into use in our upcoming shows.

    Slaughter and May
    August 2026
  • Probably the best course I have been on. Very thorough and entertaining.

    Cancer Research UK
    August 2026
  • Just wanted to say it was a pleasure meeting you all over the last couple of days, I was very impressed with the course. Our trainer was a great guy, very knowledgeable and a good trainer.

    We Are Shard
    August 2026
  • I found the After Effects course for Beginners very good. Lee was a great tutor and very patient. I feel much more confident now as I start to work in After Effects after attending this course.

    National Army Museum
    August 2026
  • This has been a fantastic course - really insightful and engaging and so much fun! Lee has been an excellent tutor and I'm excited to get creating on Photoshop!

    Art Against Knives
    June 2026
  • Our trainer was great! He really took his time to really make sure we understood everything and is just generally a super lovely guy.

    Ocado Retail
    August 2026
  • A huge thank you to the whole team at Transmedia - everyone we dealt with was extremely helpful and highly responsive with any queries we had. We felt like we were in safe hands from start to finish.

    Cambridge University Press
    May 2026
  • Very clear instruction and presentation.

    Hay Group
    July 2026
  • Great Photoshop course! Pacing was perfect and allowed us lots of time to follow the steps. Fantastic refresher on some basics and plenty of tips and tricks to get to grips with.

    Jake T
    August 2026
  • First bit of initial feedback from the course last week was good. Thank you very much to our trainer!

    Hampshire Police
    July 2026
  • Excellent knowledge! Have to say a massive thanks to the team for my Photoshop course. They really are a great provider. 5 stars from me.

    KPMG
    May 2026

This Keyshot Introduction course includes

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  • bullet point icon Latest Mac or PC ready to go
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We offer Keyshot Introduction as a private course.

You can select a date which suits you or your team.

The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.

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Course Outline for Keyshot Introduction

Introduction and overview

  • Keyshot interface and main operations
  • Navigating the workspace
  • Templates and render modes (CPU-GPU)
  • Scene tree and editing objects
  • Cameras, lights and environments

Working with Materials

  • Using Keyshot libraries
  • Creating custom materials
  • Working with labels
  • Working with multi-materials
  • Using the node editor for advanced material creation
  • The properties panel and the node editor

Working with Lights

  • Types of lights: point, area, IES and physical lights
  • HDRI settings and environment settings
  • Working with the Lights Manager
  • Adjusting lighting for realistic renders

Advanced Settings and Techniques

  • Advanced object manipulation techniques
  • Geometry tricks
  • Using model sets for different configurations
  • Using studios for scene variations and client presentations

Final Rendering and Post Production

  • Setting up final renders: resolution, quality and formats
  • Exporting options and settings for different purposes
  • Preparing renders for client review
  • Advanced camera parameters

Further work with images

  • Enhancing images using post-production techniques
  • Colour correction, compositing and adding effects
  • Adding details, fixing and improving the render

Video and interactive media

  • Best methods for producing high quality animations
  • Creating VR content using Keyshot XR
  • Integrating Keyshot renders with web applications and interactive presentations
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FAQs about the Keyshot Introduction course

Is this Keyshot Introduction course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who are new to Keyshot or have been using Keyshot for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in Keyshot. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team. They will be delighted to advise you.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Keyshot Introduction course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Keyshot Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

How is the content taught throughout the Keyshot Introduction course?

Our Keyshot Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using Keyshot throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.

What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the Keyshot Introduction course?

For private classes in Keyshot Introduction, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.

Should I attend the Keyshot Introduction course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

What support is available after I attend the Keyshot Introduction course?

We offer ongoing support to our Keyshot Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.

Keyshot Introduction — Team and Bespoke Training

Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.

  • Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
  • We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
  • Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
  • We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.

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