What is D5 Render used for?

D5 Render is used for real-time photorealistic visualization of architectural interiors, exteriors, and product scenes. It enables fast iteration with live lighting, materials, and camera animation.

Do I need prior 3D experience?

Basic 3D knowledge is recommended. Familiarity with 3DS Max, SketchUp, or Revit helps. We also cover essential importing and scene setup in D5.

Is the course available online?

Yes. The course is delivered in a blended format—attend in person or online via Zoom.

What software do I need?

D5 Render (latest version). Optional tools: Midjourney or Stable Diffusion for moodboards, Substance 3D Sampler for image-to-PBR, Blockade Labs Skybox AI for HDRIs, and Polycam or Luma AI for scans.

Do you provide a certificate?

Yes, participants receive a certificate of completion from ETC Expertise Training Center.

D5 Render for Architects & Designers – Training Course

Learn real-time rendering with D5 Render at ETC Lebanon. Master fast, photoreal visualization for interiors and exteriors with AI-assisted moodboards, materials, and HDRI lighting.

Duration: 30 hours

Teaching Methodology: Hands on

Course Schedule: Schedule

Fees $450

Course Mode: Blended (Face-to-face or online via Zoom)

DESCRIPTION

This D5 course teaches you how to produce high‑quality stills and animations in real time. You will build scenes, light with HDRIs and physical lights, create PBR materials, and deliver a polished portfolio project.

OBJECTIVES

Students learn D5 Render for professional viz, using a lean AI toolset to accelerate ideation and realism.

Topics Covered:
D5 Interface & Workflow
Importing from 3DS Max / SketchUp / Revit
AI Moodboards & Color Scripts (ChatGPT + Midjourney/SD)
Image→PBR Materials (Substance 3D Sampler)
HDRI Skies (Blockade Labs) & Sun/Sky Lighting
Cameras, Depth of Field, and Animation Paths
Render Settings, Denoise, Post & Export

AUDIENCE

Architects, interior designers, decorators, CG artists, product designers, and anyone interested in fast, realistic 3D presentations.

PREREQUISITES

Basic 3D skills. Familiarity with 3DS Max, SketchUp, or Revit is helpful. Adobe Photoshop recommended.

COURSE CONTENTS

01 - Introduction to D5

About D5: real-time rendering concepts
Interface, assets, render preview, denoise
Project setup & units
Importing from 3DS Max / SketchUp / Revit
Organization: layers, scene states
D5 Learn

02 - AI Moodboards & Concept

Brief → moodboard with ChatGPT + Midjourney/SD
Color palettes & reference matching
Blocking a base scene in D5 from references
Midjourney Help

03 - Materials & PBR Basics

PBR overview: BaseColor/Normal/Roughness/AO
Substance 3D Sampler: Image → Material
Applying materials in D5; UV basics
Sampler Docs

04 - Lighting with HDRIs & Sun/Sky

Lighting principles for interiors/exteriors
Blockade Labs Skybox AI → HDRI export
Using the D5 sun/sky and area lights
LightMix-style workflows; glare & bloom
Skybox AI

05 - Cameras & Animation

Framing, lenses, depth of field
ChatGPT shot lists & story beats
Camera paths, keyframes, and exports
Render settings for stills vs video

06 - Asset Capture (Optional)

Photogrammetry with Polycam/Luma AI
Cleanup & decimation (quick tips)
Importing scans into D5
Polycam

07 - Post & Export

Tone mapping, color balance, vignette
Noise reduction strategies
Export formats & presets
Packaging deliverables

08 - Capstone: Interior/Exterior Fly‑through

Brief selection & AI-assisted planning
Lighting and materials polish
Final render & review rubric
Portfolio export