Master Blender for Visual Investigation
Start connecting the dots and empower yourself or your team with practical 3D skills for visual investigations. Begin your journey with our free knowledge hub or accelerate your skills with a tailored 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 — no prior experience needed, even with a busy schedule.
Developed in collaboration with Oxford University & Border Violence Monitor Network
Free Knowledge Platform
Begin your personal training for free with our extensive and ever growing library of resources. We've gathered the best tools, tutorials, and techniques from across the web and combined them with our own original content to give you everything you need to start using Blender for visual investigations. At the moment we are still working hard to finish the first version of this hub. Sign up with your email to get instant access when we open it up, or to request beta access — we use your email to track usage.
Extensive library of tools and techniques
Gain a quick overview of which data sources can be used and imported into Blender and how to effectively utilize them to support your investigations.
Comprehensive Video Guides
From the basics of Blender navigation to advanced 3D reconstruction and presentation, our platform gives you a clear path to mastery, from idea to execution.
Ready-to-Use Resources
Download project files, sample datasets, and reference materials to practice with and apply your skills to real-world investigations.
Actionable Case Studies
Understand how professionals in journalism, human rights, and forensic analysis use Blender by examining real case studies.
Specialized Visual Investigation Training
In a complex world, visual investigation transforms intricate data into clear, accessible visuals, revealing patterns that text alone can't convey. Blender, a free and open-source 3D tool, has proven its exceptional value to visual investigators worldwide, enabling groundbreaking analysis and compelling presentations.
However, a huge gap exists in training that focuses specifically on using Blender for investigative purposes. Most learning resources assume you're an intermediate user or are geared toward animation 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.
Personalized Path to Blender Mastery
We don't offer a generic course. We provide a comprehensive, adaptive and personalized learning experience that is tailored to you or your team's specific needs and projects.
Modular Course Library
We have a constantly expanding library of bite-sized modules covering specific techniques, tools, and workflows. Mix and match modules to build personalized workflows that fit your project needs.
Personalized, Adaptive Learning
Instead of following a rigid curriculum, we help you 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 Human Support
Don't get stuck. Get immediate, personalized help when you hit a roadblock. We offer 1-on-1 video calls, screen-sharing sessions, and custom video tutorials 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 moreMeet 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 informationTestimonials
Read what our previous students 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.”
Training 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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