Master Blender for Visual Investigation
Start connecting the dots and empower yourself or your team with practical 3D analysis skills for visual investigation workflows. Begin your journey with our free knowledge hub featuring Blender OSINT tools and forensic techniques, or accelerate your skills with a personalized training solution. From 1-on-1 sessions, online workshops to full courses, everything is designed for busy professionals in forensic analysis, investigative journalism, academic research, and human rights documentation — beginner to pro, no prior experience needed.
Developed in collaboration with Oxford University & Border Violence Monitor Network
Free Knowledge Platform
Begin your personal training for free with our library of Blender resources aimed at visual investigation and data visualization. We've gathered a collection of forensic techniques, OSINT tools, tutorials, and workflows from across the web and combined them with our own original content to give you an excellent starting point to translate data into its 3D equivalent. Everything is marked, from beginner to pro. Send us a mail to get instant access when we open the hub, or request beta access — We don't use your email to spam, we use it to track usage.
Modules for Forensic Visualization
We have divided up all information we could find and organized it into different modules covering 3D Basics, Blender Basic, Data Gathering, an evergrowing collection of Tools, Techniques and Addons (and how to use them), and we are working on Rendering & Animation, Data Visualization and Research and Development topics (AI & Machine Learning) all within the context of, and with a focus on, Visual Investigation. We also analyze real-world investigation projects and show which techniques & tools were used
Beginner to Pro Blender Tutorials
Starting with Blender when you never opened it up before can feel overwhelming. But it doesn't have to be that way. To create something that suits basic needs you don't need to know all options Blender offers (which are many). That is not to say that advanced techniques should be neglected. We go from the basics of Blender navigation to advanced 3D analysis and forensic reconstruction, with text and video guides that give you a clear path to mastery. Learn visual investigation workflows and data visualization techniques, from idea to execution.
Ready-to-Use Resources
For each section we aim to provide downloadable project files, sample datasets, and reference materials to practice with and train your skills with real-world investigations. Learning works better when you have a set goal in mind, however small it might be.
Actionable Case Studies
Understand how professionals in journalism, human rights, and forensic analysis use Blender by examining real case studies.
The problem
In a world that grows ever more complex, knowing how to work with Blender offers the opportunity to transform a multitude of data types into clear, accessible visuals and stories, revealing patterns that text alone can't convey. Blender, a free and open-source 'Swiss Army Knife', has proven its exceptional value for visual investigation workflows worldwide, enabling groundbreaking forensic analysis, OSINT research projects, and compelling data visualization presentations.
However, a huge gap exists in training that focuses specifically on using Blender for investigative purposes. Most learning resources assume you're either an intermediate user or are geared toward animation, visual effects, and design, not forensics or journalism.
We also understand how frustrating it is when you're already stretched thin and feel like you have to overcome a steep learning curve without proper guidance. Finding specialized, personalized training for using a tool like Blender in visual investigations is nearly impossible.
Our solution: Personalized Blender Visual Investigation Training
Apart from access to our free knowledge hub, we offer specialized training in different shapes and form. None of these are generic. We can provide you with comprehensive, personalized Blender training and expert assistance, tailored to your projects needs and existing workflows.
Blender Modules for Investigation Workflows
Access our constantly expanding library of Blender modules covering forensic techniques, OSINT tools, 3D analysis workflows, and data visualization methods. Because our modules are small and bitesized it is easy to mix and match them, making building personalized workflows relatively easy, straightforward and effective.
Personalized, Adaptive Learning
Instead of following a rigid curriculum, we will assemble and implement your own learning path based on your specific goals. You get structured recommendations and step-by-step workflows curated for your project and skill level.
Fast, Direct & Expert Human Support
Don't get stuck. Get immediate, personalized help when you hit a roadblock. We offer every support option on the planet (more or less). From 1-on-1 video calls, screen-sharing sessions, to custom video & text tutorials. Because we know from experience how important it is to get you back to work quickly.
Real World Use Case Examples
Disclaimer: These examples have not been created by people who followed this course, nor are they associated with the course. They are simply real-world cases where Blender was used within the context of visual investigation.
Russian Missile Identified in Kyiv Children's Hospital Attack
This example from Bellingcat showcases a powerful application of 3D modeling in visual investigation. By creating a precise model of a Kh-101 missile in Blender, researchers were able to directly compare its proportions and key features with photographic evidence of the missile that struck the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital.
Read moreCourse Results
Explore a selection of 3D reconstructions created by previous course participants. These projects demonstrate the real-world applications of skills learned in our training programs.
View all Models on SketchfabXanthi Detention Center Reconstruction
Petru Ralli Detention Center Reconstruction
Samos Detention Camp Reconstruction
Ready to Connect the Dots Yourself?
Explore the options of creating a custom training program or request DIY access to our free knowledge hub.
Testimonials
Read what previous participants have said about their experience with the Blender for Visual Investigation course.
“Incredible support. Boudewyn made Blender's complexity manageable through patient 1-on-1 help and tailored resources. Way beyond what I expected.”
Meet the Team
Boudewijn
Boudewijn is a creative technologist and visual storyteller with 7+ years of Blender experience. Bridging philosophy, Interactive Media Design, and 3D graphics, he's driven to use technology for positive change. He believes investigative (3D) workflows should be accessible and adaptable for anyone seeking to uncover truth through visual means.
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Dr. P. Teunissen
Peter Teunissen is a border scholar working at the intersection of open-source investigations (OSINT), ethnography, and visual practices. He has collaborated with Forensic Architecture, Border Forensics, and the Border Violence Monitoring Network to investigate how landscapes, infrastructures, and environments shape and conceal violence and human rights violations. His work combines FOIA requests, open-source techniques, visual analysis, and ethnography to make visible otherwise obscured forms of harm, with a focus on translating complex investigations into compelling visual reconstructions.
More informationTraining Options
Choose the training format that best fits your needs and learning style
1-on-1 Training
Personal training sessions tailored to your needs
Workshop
Group training sessions on a specific topic for teams and organizations
Full Course
Direct, tailored assistance and customized curriculum
Flexible Training Options
All training options can be delivered either on location or online
Courses available in Dutch, German, or English
Pricing based on project scope - inquire for a custom quote
Frequently Asked Questions
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