Master Blender for Visual Investigation
Learn to turn investigative data into 3D reconstructions. Our free knowledge hub covers Blender OSINT tools, geolocation, and forensic techniques. Personalized training — coaching, workshops, and courses — for forensic analysts, investigative journalists, and academic researchers. From preliminary visualizations to courtroom-ready evidence, all built to be verifiable. Start free. No prior 3D experience needed.
Developed in collaboration with Oxford University & Border Violence Monitor Network
Free Knowledge Platform
Free Blender training for visual investigation. 40+ modules on forensic techniques, OSINT tools, and data visualization — organized from beginner to pro. Downloadable project files, sample datasets, and reference materials included. Email us for access.
The Gap Between Blender Training and Real Investigation
Blender is powerful for visual investigation. Standard courses teach animation and design, not forensic analysis or geolocation. You need training built around your specific case.
The Power of Visual Investigation
Visual evidence adds context that text descriptions miss. Blender creates 3D reconstructions from photos, satellite imagery, and data — revealing patterns that spreadsheets and reports don't show. Courts, journalists, and researchers are increasingly accepting this evidence.
The Training Gap
Most Blender courses assume you want to create animations or 3D art. They don't cover forensic techniques, OSINT tools, or investigation-specific workflows.
The Learning Curve
Blender has a steep learning curve. Without targeted guidance, you spend months learning features you'll never use. We build training around your specific investigation.
Personalized Blender Visual Investigation Training
We build training around your investigation — not a pre-packaged curriculum. Propose your own case — all work is confidential by default — and we design modules around your availability, data, and expertise. Or you learn through real investigation examples: Blender techniques taught via actual forensic use cases, OSINT workflows, and geolocation exercises.
Blender Modules for Investigation Workflows
Access our library of Blender modules covering forensic techniques, OSINT tools, 3D analysis workflows, and data visualization methods. Small, focused modules let you build personalized workflows piece by piece.
Personalized, Adaptive Learning
No rigid curriculum. We design your learning path around your specific goals, data, and skill level — with structured recommendations and step-by-step workflows you can apply immediately.
Fast, Direct & Expert Human Support
Stuck on a technique? Get help when you need it. 1-on-1 video calls, screen-sharing sessions, and custom video or text tutorials — direct support from someone who knows the work.
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 moreFeatured Research
Our training methods and 3D models support real investigations. The work below demonstrates how Blender-based visual investigation is used in academic research, human rights documentation, and forensic analysis.
Oxford Border Criminologies Institute
3D visualizations of detention landscapes created by students trained through this platform. The models document how infrastructure and environments shape violence at borders. Featured in the Oxford Border Criminologies blog.
Forensic Analysis & Human Rights
Blender-based 3D reconstruction is increasingly used in forensic analysis, OSINT investigations, and human rights documentation. Our training prepares analysts to produce courtroom-ready visual evidence from photos, satellite imagery, and geospatial data.
Discuss collaborationCourse 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
Discover For Yourself What 3D Models Can Reveal
Start with our free knowledge hub or send a mail to see how 3D visualizations could help your case.
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 3D specialist and investigative visualizer. Since launching this platform, he has helped students, professional investigators, academics, NGOs, and organizations worldwide learn to manage Blender for their specific work. He trained students whose 3D models appear on Oxford's Border Violence Monitoring Network and Detention Landscapes platforms. He teaches Blender to forensic analysts, investigative journalists, and researchers — building training around each person's investigation.
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Dr. P. Teunissen
Peter Teunissen is a border scholar at the intersection of OSINT, ethnography, and visual investigation. He has collaborated with Forensic Architecture, Border Forensics, and the Border Violence Monitoring Network to document how landscapes and infrastructure shape violence and human rights violations. His work combines FOIA requests, open-source techniques, visual analysis, and ethnography. He translates complex investigations into 3D reconstructions.
More informationTraining Options
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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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