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Bring your geodata to life in 3D. With QGIS and Blender, you’ll learn how to create stunning terrain models—step by step. You’ll work with free, open-source software in a visual and hands-on way. No experience required—just immediate results.
Do you want to not only understand geographic data, but also bring it to life? In this course, you’ll learn how to create impressive 3D terrain models using QGIS and Blender. QGIS (Quantum GIS) is a powerful, open-source program used worldwide to view, analyze, and edit geographic information—such as elevation maps, aerial photos, and vector files. You can use it to create accurate maps and discover patterns in spatial data.
Blender is a professional 3D program well-known in the world of animation, games, and visualization. It enables you to create realistic landscapes, animations, and illustrations. In this course, you’ll therefore learn how to transfer geographic data from QGIS to Blender and convert it into compelling 3D images.
By combining these tools, you literally give shape to geodata. Whether you’re working on landscape visualizations, spatial plans, educational materials, or creative projects—this workflow lets you tell powerful visual stories.
You’ll use free open-source software, work at your own pace, and develop a new skill set at the intersection of geoinformation and 3D design. Practical, accessible, and surprisingly fun—even if you have no prior experience.
Note! Some basic knowledge of QGIS is “nice to have”; check out the QGIS basics course for that. No prior experience with Blender is required.
In this course, you’ll learn step by step how to convert geographic data into realistic 3D terrain visualizations.
First, you’ll start with the basics: how to collect and edit elevation maps, aerial photos, and vector files in QGIS. You’ll discover how to combine layers, analyze data, and create maps that are ready to use in Blender.
Next, you’ll get to work creating a 3D model. In Blender, you’ll learn how to shape terrain with textures, lighting, and perspective, so your models look not only accurate but also visually appealing. You’ll also learn how to set up cameras, create animations, and render your 3D map into an image or video that you can use for presentations, research, or creative projects.
Whether you’re working on spatial planning, landscape design, or are simply curious about what you can do with geoinformation: this course gives you everything you need to turn raw data into something impressive. In short: no prior knowledge required, with clear explanations, practical assignments, and inspiring examples.
This course offers something unique: a combination of geoinformation and 3D visualization, entirely in Dutch. While most training courses focus on either GIS or 3D design, here you’ll learn how to bring both worlds together in a single, clear workflow. This makes your skills immediately applicable to spatial analysis, landscape visualization, and the visual storytelling of geographic narratives, among other things.
The course is designed for accessible and practical learning. You don’t need any prior experience with QGIS or Blender—everything is explained calmly and step by step. You’ll work with free open-source software, so you can get started right away without expensive licenses or technical barriers.
Whether you want to expand your skills, explore a new direction, or are simply curious about what you can do with geodata: this course gives you the knowledge, tools, and creative guidance to turn your ideas into powerful 3D visuals.
This course is for anyone who wants to discover what you can do with geographic data. Do you work in urban planning, design, research, or education? Or are you simply curious about creating maps and 3D images? Then this course is for you.
No prior experience with GIS or 3D software is required. The course is accessible and specifically designed for those who want to get started without any technical background. You’ll learn step by step how to turn geodata into a visual end result.
Have you already worked with QGIS or Blender and want to know how to combine them effectively? Then this course offers just the right level of depth. You’ll discover how to use geoinformation to tell compelling spatial stories with free, powerful tools.
We’ll start the course with an introduction to QGIS. You’ll get acquainted with the interface, learn how to install useful plugins, and set up a new project on your own. Next, we’ll cover the basics of geospatial data: you’ll gain an understanding of coordinate systems, projections, and the most important file types in QGIS, such as raster and vector layers.
Next, you’ll get to work loading and visualizing geographic data. You’ll learn how to import and combine digital elevation models (DEMs), aerial photos, coastlines, and other open datasets. In the final part of the day, we’ll prepare your terrain model: you’ll apply styles, work with layers, and get your data ready to export to Blender.
On the second day, we’ll switch to Blender. You’ll learn how to navigate the 3D environment, edit objects, and get familiar with the interface. Next, you’ll import the terrain model you created in QGIS. We’ll cover how to scale, position, and prepare the model for further design.
After that, you’ll really bring your terrain to life. You’ll work with materials, lighting, color, and cameras to make your model look not only technically correct but also visually appealing. Finally, you’ll learn how to render your 3D map and, if you’d like, set up a simple animation to bring your project to life.Â
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The QGIS with Blender course combines geographic information systems (QGIS) with 3D visualization using Blender. You will learn how to convert geographic data into impressive 3D maps and animations.
This course is ideal for geospatial professionals, urban planners, cartographers, and anyone who wants to create 3D visualizations using geospatial data.
The course lasts two days and covers topics such as working with QGIS, exporting to Blender, and creating 3D environments of landscapes or urban areas.
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The course lasts two days.
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