Technical Requirements
Everything you need to know about system specifications, software compatibility, and hardware requirements for your 3D art and animation journey
Minimum System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit, macOS 10.15+, or Ubuntu 18.04+
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM minimum (32 GB recommended for complex scenes)
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 580 8GB or better with dedicated VRAM
- Storage: 500 GB available space (SSD strongly recommended for performance)
- Network: Stable broadband connection (25 Mbps+ for streaming content)
Recommended Specifications
- Operating System: Windows 11 Pro 64-bit, macOS Monterey+, or Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
- Processor: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X or newer
- Memory: 64 GB RAM for professional workflows and large scenes
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7700 XT with ray tracing support
- Storage: 1 TB NVMe SSD primary + 2 TB secondary for project storage
- Display: 27" 4K monitor with color accuracy (sRGB 99%+ coverage)
Professional Setup Matters
Your hardware choices directly impact your creative potential. We'll guide you through building the perfect workstation for 3D animation excellence.
Software Compatibility Check
Before starting, ensure your system supports our primary software stack. We work extensively with Blender 4.0+, Maya 2025, and Cinema 4D 2025. Each application has specific GPU driver requirements that we'll help you configure properly.
Hardware Performance Testing
We provide benchmark tests to evaluate your current setup's capability. These tests simulate real course scenarios, from polygon modeling to complex material rendering, helping identify potential bottlenecks before you begin.
Optimization Configuration
Once your system meets requirements, we'll walk you through optimization settings specific to your hardware. This includes GPU acceleration setup, memory allocation, and render engine configuration for maximum efficiency.
Ready for Creative Work
With everything configured correctly, you'll experience smooth viewport navigation, real-time material previews, and efficient render times. Your optimized setup becomes the foundation for advanced 3D techniques.
Software Compatibility Matrix
Blender 4.1 LTS
Our primary teaching platform. Supports all course content including Geometry Nodes, Shader Editor workflows, and advanced animation systems. Free and open-source.
Autodesk Maya 2025
Industry standard for character animation and rigging modules. Student licenses available. Required for advanced character development courses.
Cinema 4D 2025
Motion graphics and procedural animation focus. Excellent for architectural visualization and product design workflows covered in specialized modules.
Substance Painter 2025
Texture painting and material authoring. Essential for game asset creation courses. Adobe Creative Cloud integration for seamless workflow.
Unreal Engine 5.3
Real-time rendering and game development integration. Used in advanced visualization courses and interactive media projects.
ZBrush 2025
Digital sculpting for organic modeling courses. High-resolution mesh creation and detailed character work. Subscription or perpetual license options.