IDM CreatorLab Summer Studio 2026
About this Event
Looking to begin your journey into 3D Asset Creation? Wanting to do something creative this summer? Interested in delivering intereactive digital media (IDM) content to a class?
Summer Studio is designed for creators, game designers and educators who're either early in their creative journey or looking to upskill, looking for flexible, in-person and impactful learning than searching through online tutorials.
This year's summer studio will have a focus on creating a 3D Digital Diorama project over the course of 6-2 hour sessions with options for more in studio time.
Highlights
Participate in 6 weekly sessions covering 3D Asset Creation topics
This is your chance to show up with an appetite to network, learn and collaborate alongside your peers and project team members in a welcoming and supportive environment.
A project of your design
Through developing this project, you'll demonstrate your understanding of 3D concepts and have a piece for your portfolio or to share with others!
Access one-on-one skills and career development support
Nothing beats being able to ask questions about your specific journey. By attending these scheduled office hours, you’ll get a chance to share your career aspirations and learn what else you can do to stand out from the crowd.
Additional in-classroom time for project work
Want to continue working after the day's workshop? We'll have our classroom available for participants until 3pm each workshop day! That gives you time to get lunch and apply your skills further.
Session Outline
Week 1: The Software Stack & Ideation – July 8
Learn about and explore Blender and Material Maker, two core software used in these sessions. You'll have in-class time to explore the software and begin crafting an idea for your diorama.
Week 2: Modeling Tools in Blender & Blockout – July 15
Learn about the different tools in Blender to help you create models for your diorama. These include both built-in tools and plugins meant to help speed up your workflow. You'll also have in-class time to blockout your diorama.
Week 3: Diving into Material Maker & Creating Assets – July 22
This free procedural materials authoring tool is flexible and can be used to bring your assets to life. You'll also have time in-class for creating assets for your diorama.
Week 4: Trim Sheet Modeling & Free Time – July 29
Learn the art of Trim Sheet Modeling, an industry technique used to optimize game assets. Free time will be provided to allow participants to learn more, or continue working on their project.
Week 5: Simple Animation & Camera Setup – August 5
Prepare your scene with a camera and simple animations to bring it to life. This important setup is crucial for sharing your project with your friends and even the world!
Week 6: Lighting & Rendering – August 12
Setup your scene with HDRIs and implement various lighting techniques to give your diorama that final push of polish before exporting images and videos.
Marc Cacho is the current IDM CreatorLab Lead at New Media Manitoba and is responsible for the development and growth of this unique program.
Marc is a graduate of Toronto Film School in Game Design & Animation. They also come with experience in instructing and mentoring high school students and educators in real-time development topics such as Programming, Design, Production, and 3D Asset Creation.
With a passion for everything Game Development and Real-Time, Marc sets out to help train the future of the industry with industry standard workflows using accessible software.
Where is it happening?
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