From choosing a class to walking away with new skills — here's what your journey with CG Guides looks like, start to finish.
Explore our specializations across Art & Illustration, 3D & Game Art, and Motion & VFX. Pick a single class or a full learning path that fits your goals.
Reserve your seat for an upcoming live session. Choose a time slot that works for you — no waiting for a fixed course start date.
Show up to a real-time, face-to-face class streamed over Zoom or Google Meet. Learn directly from a working industry professional — no pre-recorded videos.
Ask questions, share your screen, and get personalized critique on your work in real time, right alongside your instructor.
Take what you've learned and apply it to your own projects and portfolio, using the same industry-standard tools your instructor uses.
Get lifetime access to your class materials and resources. Record the session yourself if you'd like a copy to rewatch later.
Every course at CG Guides is delivered through real-time, live online classes hosted by working industry professionals. You join a session, follow along, ask questions, and get feedback in the moment — the same way you'd learn in a studio, just from anywhere in the world.
Real-time, not recorded
Ask questions live
Learn from anywhere
Yes. Every class runs as a real-time session over Zoom or a Google Meet live stream. There are no pre-recorded videos or generic tutorials.
Yes. While classes are live-only on our end, you're welcome to record the session yourself if you'd like a copy to revisit later.
It depends on the specialization. Each class listing notes the recommended skill level, so you can pick sessions that match where you're at.
It varies by class — common tools include Blender, Substance Painter, CLO 3D, DaVinci Resolve, and more. Each class page lists exactly what you'll need.
Lifetime. You can revisit every class and resource whenever you need to, long after the live session ends.
Browse our specializations and find the class that fits where you want to go next.
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