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B A CGI ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR PATH My dream is to see startups from Japan and around the world pursue their passions and unlock their full potential. This vision inspired me to create Sandstorm in Japan — a space dedicated to empowering passionate individuals and businesses to transform their ideas into lasting success. about me Characters Discover arrow_downward Rigging Unreal Engine SERVICES "We craft unique visual art using a blend of tools and technologies. Blender serves as our core platform for 3D creation, complemented by Procreate and Photoshop to refine and finalize each piece with precision and style." "Bring your game world to life with iconic characters. We design unforgettable, high-detail characters for AAA games—blending concept art and 2D development into visually striking, story-driven designs." Model Sheet Character DEsign discover Digital Art Concept Art / Cg Art "If you're passionate about dark fantasy and cyberpunk worlds, come join our academy. Learn how to craft original, next-generation characters designed for cutting-edge gaming consoles." "Join us on a fantasy journey and master the art of crafting cinematic CGI trailers that vividly bring your game's world to life—capturing its spirit with stunning visual storytelling and artistic excellence." Animation CinEmatic discover Character Production AAA/Game Character "Bring your character to life with our advanced rigging technology, fully optimized for seamless integration into any game production pipeline."

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The Academy

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Our Education

We’re passionate about sharing what we’ve learned with those who are driven to grow and succeed. Our academy was created to empower that journey.
Blender Academy is part of Sandstorm, designed to cultivate talent and passion. Once students gain the necessary growth and skills, they have the opportunity to join the company and contribute to elevating its visual direction.

Empowering your creative journey through cutting-edge learning solutions.

Our academy was built from the heart—with a mission to empower passionate creatives to grow and succeed. What sets us apart is the magic that lives behind the lessons—an energy you’ll feel the moment you walk through our doors.

"Sandstorm has instilled in me a deep passion for my work. In turn, I have committed myself to guiding and educating others who seek to nurture their own passions and advance their professional careers.

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Blender Academy

Blender Academy empowers you to launch your journey as a CG creator. Through hands-on learning and creative exploration, you’ll master the tools and techniques to shape your own unique path in the industry.

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THE MAGIC OF BLENDER

Blender Academy helps you break into the CG industry with confidence. You’ll learn essential tools and techniques—and how to integrate them to build a successful career.
Unreal Engine is an indispensable tool in game development.
At Blender Academy, we combine the power of Blender and Unreal Engine to equip you with the right technology and tools to make your game vision stand out on screen.

Blender Fundamentals

Our Blender training courses, whether online or onsite, are instructor-led and designed to provide hands-on, interactive learning experiences. Participants will gain practical skills in creating Digital Arts, 3D Characters, Creatures,  Environment, Game Assets, Motion Design, Visual Effects, Game Development and more.

Training is available in two formats:

  • Online Live Training (also known as remote live training): Delivered via an interactive remote desktop environment, allowing you to learn from anywhere.

  • Onsite Live Training: Our educational facility is fully equipped with the tools and resources necessary to turn your passion into success and support your personal and professional growth.

 

No experience? No problem. You’ll be creating high-quality CG work that sets you on the path to success in no time.

You don’t need experience to start strong. With the right guidance, you can produce professional-level CG work and unlock new opportunities in the industry.

Start from zero and reach professional quality—our training helps you create standout CG work that opens the door to your future in the industry.

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Full IT support
  • Air conditioned
  • HDR Smart TV
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EDUCATION TOOLS

Blender Academy teaches you the key tools used across the CG industry, preparing you for real studio workflows and empowering your professional creativity.

/ blender / Maya / 3D Max / Cinema 4D / reallusion / daz studio / Faceform / cascadeur / adob creative studio / zbrush / 3d coat / world creator / gaia / fiber mesh / substance painter / marvelous designer / after effect / davinchi resolve / VRoid Studio / MikuMiku / marmoset toolbag / embergen / houdini / unity / unreal engine