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Nailed It: Module 5 - Visual Branding & Ad Creation

  • Course
  • 11 Lessons

Quick note: This module builds on techniques from earlier lessons, so I’ll be moving a bit faster through some steps.

If you’re new to Blender, I recommend reviewing the Blender Basics lesson and keeping your cheat sheet handy while following along.

Welcome to Module 5 of Nailed It: 3D Academy

Your nail set is done... now let's show it off! This module teaches you how to create clean, eye-catching vendor ads and product images for your nail sets. You'll learn how to capture product photos in Second Life, create realistic renders in Blender, and design polished vendor images using Photoshop and Canva. By the end of this module you'll have professional vendor images ready to use in your store and on Marketplace πŸ’…πŸΎ

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πŸŽ“ What You'll Learn

  • Choose and prep reference hand images for your ads

  • Capture nail images in Blender and Second Life

  • Remove backgrounds and prep images for editing

  • Fit nails onto reference hand images

  • Create polished vendor ads in Photoshop and Canva

  • Create Blender renders as an alternative ad option

  • Add branding, logos, and style identity to your ads

πŸ›  Tools You'll Need

  • Second Life account

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Canva (free option available)

  • Blender 3.6.9 (for renders)

πŸ“‹ Prerequisites

Completed, textured nail sets ready to photograph or render

πŸŽ“ You're Not Learning Alone

  • πŸ’• Academy Student Discord role included

  • πŸ’¬ Class chat & questions channel

  • πŸ–Ό Student showcase

  • πŸŽ™ Study hall voice channel

  • πŸ“ Homework submissions

I'm ready to start my journey!

⚠️ Please Note

  • Adobe Photoshop is not included with the course and must be obtained separately

  • All sales are final. Refunds are not provided once access has been granted

  • Purchasing individual modules or bundles does not grant full course enrollment or access to live module reviews, Q&A sessions, or certification

Course Content

Module 0: Set up + Getting Started

Get everything set up before we begin. In this module, you'll set up Blender, and learn how to navigate the course, access your resources, and get the most out of your learning experience.

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Start Here: How To Use This Course
Lesson 1: Blender Set Up: Download, Install, & Preferences
Lesson 2: Blender Basics (Watch Before Starting)
Lesson 3: Accessing Resources + Student Hub

πŸ“Έ Module 5: Visual Branding & Ad Creation

This module shows you how to create clean, eye-catching ads for your nail sets. You'll learn how to take good product photos, create realistic renders in Blender, and design vendor images that look professional and organized.

Lesson 1: Choosing Your Hand Reference & Capturing Your Nail Images
Lesson 2: Removing Backgrounds & Prepping Your Images
Lesson 3: Fitting Nails Onto Your Reference Hand
Lesson 4: Finding Your Background & Enhancing Your Ad Image
Lesson 5: Creating Your Ad in Photoshop & Canva
Lesson 6: The Render Alternative & Finalizing Your Ad Options
πŸ“ Module 5 Assignment: Visual Branding & Ad Creation

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