Create a portfolio-ready biomedical animation—and learn the exact workflow professionals use to get there.
Learn to think and work like a professional
Biomedical Animator
What You’ll Create
By the end of this course, you will have:
- A fully completed biomedical animation (including lighting, textures/materials, cellular environments, blood vessels, particle systems, camera movements, sound effects, and the final render)
- A portfolio-quality project you can show clients or employers
- A repeatable workflow you can use on future projects
- A clear understanding of how professionals approach medical animation work
Learn the Real-World Workflow
This course is structured like a real client project.
You’ll step into the role of a biomedical animator and work through the full pipeline using provided materials:
- Storyboard
- Voiceover
- Music
- Mood board
- Style frames
From there, we build everything together—from scratch.
Are you ready to start on a new path?
Lifetime access for a one-time fee of just $449
What You’ll Learn
You’ll go far beyond tools and tutorials. In this biomedical animation course, you’ll learn how to think and work like a biomedical animator.
Along the way, you’ll:
- Understand the 3 stages of video production (Preproduction, Production, Post-production)
- Learn how to research scientific topics for accuracy
- Build and animate scenes in Cinema 4D
- Develop lighting, materials, and camera techniques for scientific visuals
- Add effects and polish to elevate your work
- Complete a project from concept → final render
Try Before You Buy
If you’d like to see a sample of the course structure and a bit about Travis’s teaching style, you can watch the introduction section of the course for free
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for:
- 3D animators who want to move into science/medical work
- Medical illustrators expanding into animation
- Science or healthcare professionals exploring visual storytelling
- Curious creatives interested in biomedical animation as a career
If you’ve ever wondered “Could I actually do this?”—this biomedical animation course will build your confidence.
What You’ll Need
- Cinema 4D (with Redshift recommended)
- Basic familiarity with Cinema 4D
- Video editing software (Premiere or similar)
- A computer capable of rendering 3D scenes
Meet Your Instructor
Travis Vermilye brings over 20+ years of experience in biomedical illustration and animation.
- MFA in Biomedical Illustration (University of Michigan)
- Featured on Dateline NBC, Oprah, NYT, National Geographic
- 16+ years teaching at the university level
This course is built on real-world practice—not theory.
What You Get
- Full step-by-step video training
- Downloadable project resources
- Real-world workflow framework
- Lifetime access + future updates
Start Building Your First Biomedical Animation Today
Biomedical Animation: From Storyboard to Finished Animation with Cinema 4D
Gain access for life with a one-time fee
$449
What Students Are Saying
“He guides you through all the steps of a real-world project… I would highly recommend it… especially for those starting out in Cinema 4D for medical animation.”
— L. Lake
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is built around a complete, real-world project—not isolated tutorials. You’re learning a professional workflow that typically takes years to piece together through trial and error. This course shortens that process and gives you something you can actually use immediately.
If you can navigate Cinema 4D and create basic animations, you’ll be able to follow along. You don’t need to be an expert—this course is designed to bridge the gap between beginner skills and professional-level work.If you’d like a basic intro to Cinema 4D, I have a free one on my YouTube Channel.
You’ll need Maxon Cinema 4D (Redshift recommended) and basic video editing software like Premiere Pro (or similar). A machine with a good graphics card capable of rendering 3D scenes is required. If you’d like some advice for a computer, check my blog post about that.
Most tutorials (including my own) teach isolated techniques. This course walks you through a complete, real-world project—the same way client work actually happens—so you build a portfolio piece and a repeatable workflow, not just scattered skills.
Yes! By the end, you’ll have a fully finished biomedical animation you can show to clients or employers with confidence. What’s more, you’ll have the tools to create your own portfolio-ready work after completing the course.
It’s not a problem for this course specifically, but a science background is a very important part of being a science or biomedical animator. The course focuses on translating complex ideas into clear visual storytelling.
Most students finish in a few weeks with consistent effort, but you can move at your own pace. You’ll have lifetime access, so there’s no pressure to rush. About 8 hours of recorded video talks and demonstrations, along with written materials, are included.
This course is designed to help you move in that direction—but getting freelance work is about more than just one project. Building a client base requires consistency, professional communication, and a strong reputation over time. What you’ll gain here is a portfolio-quality piece, a clear workflow, and the confidence to approach projects more professionally—all of which are essential foundations for growing a freelance or client-based practice.
The course is structured step-by-step so you always know what to do next. You can revisit any section anytime. Each section includes a space for comments where you can request feedback or additional help.
It’s a one-time payment. You get lifetime access, including any future updates.
If you’re not satisfied, you can request a refund within 14 days of purchase. That way, there’s no real risk in trying it.
If you’re serious about moving into biomedical animation, this is the next step. This course gives you the structure, guidance, and experience you need to do exactly that.
Biomedical Animation: From Storyboard to Finished Animation with Cinema 4D
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