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AI Meets VFX: Build 3D Environments

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Michael Eng

Emmy-Winning VFX Artist

Discover how AI is transforming the art of environment creation. In this intermediate course, Emmy-winning VFX artist Michael Eng shows you how to bring AI directly into your production workflow—from concept to final composited shot. You’ll blend artistry and AI to expand your creative toolkit while speeding up your worldbuilding process.​

What You’ll Unlock

  • Integrate AI generation directly from 3D layouts — Work seamlessly between Blender and AI tools to create production-ready environments​
  • Create cinematic, depth-aware imagery with Arcana — Build stunning visuals with precise control and professional polish​
  • Refine outputs with Arcana’s creative toolchain — Master Google Nano Banana, Kling, and Magnific to enhance AI results for client-ready work​
  • Re-import and composite your results professionally — Learn complete workflows for Nuke, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects​
  • Combine artistic direction with AI for speed and control — Develop workflows that accelerate your process without sacrificing quality​

VOD Details

  • Lifetime access to all course materials and recordings​
  • Tools covered: Blender, Arcana AI, Google Nano Banana, Kling, Magnific, Nuke, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects​

Live Course Details

  • Duration: 2 weeks
  • Format: 5 live sessions, 1 hour each​
  • Level: Intermediate​

Bonus : A 1-Month Free Standard Plan at Arcana Labs is included, giving you full access to practice tools throughout the course and beyond.​

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Course Details

01 Introduction & Evolution of 3D VFX

Begin with a clear overview of the masterclass pipeline and what the final shot will look like. Michael then traces the evolution of matte painting—from early glass plates to today’s AI-assisted workflows—giving you historical context for how technology has shaped cinematic worldbuilding.

02 Preparing Assets & 3D Layout in Blender

Set up your source footage, organize camera tracks, and prep your project for a smooth workflow. Learn to import the camera, block geometry, and establish scale inside Blender, building a strong 3D foundation for AI generation and compositing.

03 Generating AI Environments

Discover how to export depth data and camera information using Arcana AI, then create depth-aware imagery. Michael walks you through prompt iteration for light and composition, followed by identifying and fixing common realism or perspective issues before refinement.

04 Refinement & Enhancement with Arcana Tools

Go deeper into artistic control using Google Nano Banana, Kling, and Magnific. You’ll learn live refinement workflows—adjusting composition, materials, and continuity—and then enhance your shots with atmosphere, scale, and photoreal detail to achieve cinematic quality.

05 Compositing, Final Look & Wrap-Up

Bring your elements together inside Nuke, DaVinci Resolve, or After Effects, organizing layers for seamless integration. Michael covers color matching, grain, and light blending for a unified look, before closing with a recap on creative ethics, authorship, and how to continue shaping your own AI-enhanced filmmaking path.

Your Instructor

Michael Eng

Emmy-Winning VFX Artist

Michael Eng is an Emmy-winning VFX artist and environment specialist whose work appears in Shōgun, Star Trek: Picard, and Ant-Man: Quantumania. With over a decade of experience in digital environments and matte painting, he now focuses on fusing AI with traditional filmmaking workflows. Michael is passionate about helping artists harness emerging tools without losing artistic intent, empowering them to build cinematic worlds faster, smarter, and with greater creative freedom.

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Buy This Course

$299.99 USD

$199.99 USD

Pay once. Get instant access to the full course.

Enroll in the Live Course

$499.99 USD

$249.99 USD

Join weekly live sessions with feedback and expert mentorship.


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Video-On-Demand Details

Intermediate to Advanced

15+ Modules Available

3+ Hours of Content

Professional Certification of Completion

1-Month Standard Plan at Arcana Labs

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