On March 22, 2025, IT Academy STEP Cambodia hosted a special Blender workshop, giving students an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Oscar-winning animated film Flow. The event brought together students from IT Academy STEP and participants from other schools, all eager to learn about 3D animation and Blender’s capabilities.
A Deep Dive into Flow
The session kicked off with a full screening of Flow, allowing attendees to fully immerse themselves in the film’s stunning visuals and storytelling before diving into the technical aspects. After the screening, Teacher Brunov provided a brief breakdown of the plot, setting the stage for an in-depth discussion on the creative and technical processes behind the film.
Blender: The Power Behind the Animation
The highlight of the event was Teacher Brunov’s detailed lecture on how Flow was entirely created using Blender, one of the most powerful open-source 3D animation tools available. Students learned:
- The full animation pipeline – from concept to final render.
- Essential Blender tools and techniques used in professional animation.
- The key add-ons used in Flow, including GeoScatter, Ocean, and more, which helped streamline scene creation and rendering.
- The differences between game development and movie animation, emphasizing how games require optimization for performance, whereas movie production allows for limitless creative expression with high-end hardware.
- Animation essentials such as animatics, character rigging, and scene composition, crucial steps in bringing animated characters to life.
Why You Should Join Our Next Event
This workshop was a fantastic opportunity for students to gain real-world insights into animation production and see how industry professionals utilize Blender for high-end film creation. Beyond the technical knowledge, it was also a chance to connect with like-minded creatives, watch an inspiring film, and explore career paths in 3D animation, digital art, and design.
If you’re passionate about 3D animation and digital creativity, check out our full-time Computer Graphics & Design professional course or our 3D Blender Design short course at IT Academy STEP Cambodia.
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