Animation, Video and Audio Keyshot Courses

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.

Just wanted to say thank you for the course yesterday. The trainer was great and the team got exactly what they needed.
Essex County Council
September 2025
Thanks, I found it really good. Our trainer was great and the course structure felt like it covered everything I could have expected.
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association
August 2025
The course was great and featured lots of new skills that I can use. The trainer was great at delivering each section and really attentive in making sure I was keeping up and getting the answers I needed.
Lintbells
September 2025
Very helpful, knowledgeable and responsive trainer.
Westminster University
August 2025
First bit of initial feedback from the course last week was good. Thank you very much to our trainer!
Hampshire Police
August 2025
A big thumbs up for yesterday's training. Overall, the day was very well structured, examples were great and really showed how AI was not just a tool but integrated across the Photoshop platform.
British Antarctic Survey
August 2025
One of our hard-to-please participants specifically said how much she enjoyed the course and how good her trainer was at explaining everything. No higher praise to be honest!
288 Group
September 2025
A hugely valuable session last Friday. Our combined knowledge threw up some real discussions and challenges. A very stimulating day. Learnt new tricks, a huge time saver for myself and design team.
Talking Tables
August 2025
A really great tutor who went through everything in great detail to make sure we knew what was going on. Really happy with how much I learnt, can't wait for the Intermediate After Effects session.
Ogilvy
August 2025
Very enjoyable, well-paced tuition, tailored and relevant to my workplace demands.
RAF
August 2025
We had a fantastic session with Tony focused on designing for print. Tony tailored the day to our needs and left us feeling confident with a lot of new knowledge.
Rebecca F
September 2025
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
August 2025
The course was extremely useful for me. Our trainer was extremely easy to follow and very attentive when I was stuck. It's a very welcoming training venue and the staff are very nice. Thank you!
Lego Systems
August 2025
This has been a fantastic course - really insightful and engaging and so much fun! Our trainer was excellent and I'm excited to get creating on Photoshop!
Art Against Knives
August 2025
Tony was a fantastic tutor, with an enormous amount of experience, which he shared patiently and creatively. I particularly liked being able to bring real life examples to work on together.
Penelope V
August 2025

Just wanted to say thank you for the course yesterday. The trainer was great and the team got exactly what they needed.
Essex County Council
September 2025
Thanks, I found it really good. Our trainer was great and the course structure felt like it covered everything I could have expected.
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association
August 2025
The course was great and featured lots of new skills that I can use. The trainer was great at delivering each section and really attentive in making sure I was keeping up and getting the answers I needed.
Lintbells
September 2025
Very helpful, knowledgeable and responsive trainer.
Westminster University
August 2025
First bit of initial feedback from the course last week was good. Thank you very much to our trainer!
Hampshire Police
August 2025
A big thumbs up for yesterday's training. Overall, the day was very well structured, examples were great and really showed how AI was not just a tool but integrated across the Photoshop platform.
British Antarctic Survey
August 2025
One of our hard-to-please participants specifically said how much she enjoyed the course and how good her trainer was at explaining everything. No higher praise to be honest!
288 Group
September 2025
A hugely valuable session last Friday. Our combined knowledge threw up some real discussions and challenges. A very stimulating day. Learnt new tricks, a huge time saver for myself and design team.
Talking Tables
August 2025
A really great tutor who went through everything in great detail to make sure we knew what was going on. Really happy with how much I learnt, can't wait for the Intermediate After Effects session.
Ogilvy
August 2025
Very enjoyable, well-paced tuition, tailored and relevant to my workplace demands.
RAF
August 2025
We had a fantastic session with Tony focused on designing for print. Tony tailored the day to our needs and left us feeling confident with a lot of new knowledge.
Rebecca F
September 2025
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
August 2025
The course was extremely useful for me. Our trainer was extremely easy to follow and very attentive when I was stuck. It's a very welcoming training venue and the staff are very nice. Thank you!
Lego Systems
August 2025
This has been a fantastic course - really insightful and engaging and so much fun! Our trainer was excellent and I'm excited to get creating on Photoshop!
Art Against Knives
August 2025
Tony was a fantastic tutor, with an enormous amount of experience, which he shared patiently and creatively. I particularly liked being able to bring real life examples to work on together.
Penelope V
August 2025

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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Google Reviews

Great session, thank you! Looking forward to the next one.

Sophia B

August 2025

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.

Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.

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One-to-one tuition tailored to your exact requirements. Your choice of duration, dates and content.

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Group bookings provide you with the most cost-effective way to train your team.

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