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Keyshot Introduction | Training Course

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.

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We can tailor this course to you

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

Great course. Our trainer worked hard to tailor the course to our specific needs and work through the content at our pace.
Saffery Champness
July 2026
Very insightful and useful. Great basic foundation of Photoshop.
Seth H
August 2026
The trainer's knowledge was very strong and he was able to answer all my questions. Admin staff were very friendly and helpful.
VCCP
August 2026
It was great to have been able to take the course and we covered a lot over just one day.
King's College London
June 2026
Excellent knowledge pool and incredibly informative consultant, a huge thank you to the Transmedia team for my Figma course. Would recommend!
Fran M
July 2026
My trainer was fantastic and listened carefully to my needs, always cherry picking the useful information in a well paced session that also gave practical insights into best practice. Thank you!
BOC
August 2026
Excellent in all areas. The trainer was fantastic.
University of Glamorgan
August 2026
Our trainer was great and really helped the team become comfortable with Figma. I'm looking forward to the project now! And thanks for the Klayvio plugin suggestions, we'll check them out.
Oak Furnitureland
August 2026
Lovely trainer!! Thank you so much, we have all learned in a supportive way and you have shown me new shortcuts and tools to make my work life and personal life easier.
Structural Soils Ltd
June 2026
The Figma course was great! Tony was very good at explaining and had great patience even when you didn't understand something. I feel much more confident using Figma now
Fremantle Media Group Ltd
May 2026
I had the most amazing experience at Transmedia - a huge thank you to all the staff! I genuinely couldn't have asked for a better experience. The training was exceptional. Thank you Transmedia!
Charlotte H
August 2026
I've been working for five years with the amazing Tony on web application development. I love working with Transmedia! Quality is high and the cost is fair. Cannot recommend this company more highly.
Fugro Satellite Positioning AS
June 2026
I enjoyed the course and have already started applying that learning. Our trainer was great, a good tutor and flexible enough to fully address our questions.
MC2
September 2026
First bit of initial feedback from the course last week was good. Thank you very much to our trainer!
Hampshire Police
July 2026
I learned a lot in one day. Amari really enjoyed it too and loved the whole day of learning. The onsite office was so pleasant and it was great to get away from the usual office! So thanks again!
Salesforce
June 2026

Great course. Our trainer worked hard to tailor the course to our specific needs and work through the content at our pace.
Saffery Champness
July 2026
Very insightful and useful. Great basic foundation of Photoshop.
Seth H
August 2026
The trainer's knowledge was very strong and he was able to answer all my questions. Admin staff were very friendly and helpful.
VCCP
August 2026
It was great to have been able to take the course and we covered a lot over just one day.
King's College London
June 2026
Excellent knowledge pool and incredibly informative consultant, a huge thank you to the Transmedia team for my Figma course. Would recommend!
Fran M
July 2026
My trainer was fantastic and listened carefully to my needs, always cherry picking the useful information in a well paced session that also gave practical insights into best practice. Thank you!
BOC
August 2026
Excellent in all areas. The trainer was fantastic.
University of Glamorgan
August 2026
Our trainer was great and really helped the team become comfortable with Figma. I'm looking forward to the project now! And thanks for the Klayvio plugin suggestions, we'll check them out.
Oak Furnitureland
August 2026
Lovely trainer!! Thank you so much, we have all learned in a supportive way and you have shown me new shortcuts and tools to make my work life and personal life easier.
Structural Soils Ltd
June 2026
The Figma course was great! Tony was very good at explaining and had great patience even when you didn't understand something. I feel much more confident using Figma now
Fremantle Media Group Ltd
May 2026
I had the most amazing experience at Transmedia - a huge thank you to all the staff! I genuinely couldn't have asked for a better experience. The training was exceptional. Thank you Transmedia!
Charlotte H
August 2026
I've been working for five years with the amazing Tony on web application development. I love working with Transmedia! Quality is high and the cost is fair. Cannot recommend this company more highly.
Fugro Satellite Positioning AS
June 2026
I enjoyed the course and have already started applying that learning. Our trainer was great, a good tutor and flexible enough to fully address our questions.
MC2
September 2026
First bit of initial feedback from the course last week was good. Thank you very much to our trainer!
Hampshire Police
July 2026
I learned a lot in one day. Amari really enjoyed it too and loved the whole day of learning. The onsite office was so pleasant and it was great to get away from the usual office! So thanks again!
Salesforce
June 2026

This Keyshot Introduction course includes

Authorised Certificate
Lifetime support after your course
Course materials
Live Instructor-led training

Refreshments all day
Latest Mac or PC ready to go
Authorised Trainers
Hands-on exercises

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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

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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With over 32 years' experience and 150,000+ people trained, we deliver live online or in-classroom courses from our London training centre, including ChatGPT, Claude, Adobe Firefly, and generative AI for creative and marketing teams, alongside Adobe Creative Cloud, animation and video, coding, Figma, Google, Microsoft Office, and business skills: for individuals, corporate teams, and charities across the UK and worldwide.