Welcome to The Hard Surface Academy!

Please watch the video below in full to learn about the program and how it will help you with your Blender and/or Plasticity projects.

 

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Reviews From Academy Members

 
 
 
 
 
 

Do These Problems Sound Familiar?

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You keep getting stuck on technical issuesBoolean errors, shading problems, broken topology - you hit a wall and can't move forward without someone to help you through it.

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Your progress feels too slowYou're putting in the hours but not improving fast enough to stay motivated. You experience frequent burnout and self-doubt.

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Your renders and designs don't look the way you wantThe model is done but something's off and you can't figure out what. We can diagnose it in minutes on a call.

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You open Blender and get an immediate mental blockYou sit down to work and just freeze. You don't know where to start or what to do next, so you close it and come back tomorrow.

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Your design sense feels off and unprofessionalYour models are technically okay but they don't look polished or intentional. You know something's wrong but can't name it.

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You're comfortable with simple models but struggle with complexityBasic shapes are fine but the moment you try something harder it falls apart. You need someone to show you the right approach.

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You're uncomfortable with boolean workflowsHard surface modeling requires a solid boolean workflow but it's confusing, unpredictable, and nobody explains it clearly.

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You don't know what to model or work onYou have no clear direction or project to focus on. Without something to work toward, you end up doing nothing.

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You get distracted easily and can't stay focusedYou sit down to work, lose focus within minutes, and end up making close to no progress with your 3D work.

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You don't have a clear learning pathYou're piecing things together from random YouTube videos with no structure and no one in your corner who has actually been where you want to go.

These are all things we solve for you inside of The Hard Surface Academy (we've dealt with all of these problems ourselves and know exactly how to solve them efficiently).

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Everything Included For 6 Months

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3x Live Group Calls Per Week

Three structured sessions every week for 6 months. Each call is 2 hours - 1 hour of focused discussion and 1 hour of open Q&A.

Monday - Modeling Fundamentals with Josh (2 hours)
Wednesday - Design Fundamentals with Josh & Ryuu (2 hours)
Friday - Rendering Fundamentals with Ryuu (2 hours)

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1 Private 60-Minute Call Per Month

One private call with Josh or Ryuu every month for 6 months - that's 6 hours of private 1-1 call time total. Use each session for portfolio review, technical help, career direction, anything.

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Screen Sharing Sessions

During any call, share your screen and show us exactly what you're working on. We'll look at your model, render, or scene live and tell you precisely what to fix.

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DM Support

Message us directly for help between calls. Send screenshots, blend files, questions - whatever you need. You're not stuck waiting until the next session.

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All Calls Recorded

Can't make a session? Every call is recorded and available to watch back. You'll never miss a fix, a workflow tip, or a piece of feedback.

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Private Discord Group

A private space for members only. Share work, ask questions, get feedback from Josh, Ryuu, and other members between calls. Not a generic community - a small focused group.

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Core Curriculum Included (Lifetime Access)

Academy Modules

What Took Us 25 Years to Learn - Yours in 8+ Hours.

25+ years of hard-earned 3D experience - distilled into 8 hours of content you can start using today. The kind of knowledge that took us years of trial, error, and expensive mistakes to figure out. It's yours, included free with your enrollment.

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  • 3x live group calls per week (Mon, Wed, Fri) - 2 hours each
  • 1 hour discussion + 1 hour Q&A per session
  • Screen sharing during every call
  • 1 private 60-minute call per month (6 total - 6 hours)
  • DM support - message us anytime
  • All calls recorded - watch back anytime
  • Private Discord group
  • Mindset & Portfolio Curriculum - lifetime access Free Bonus
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the program work?
Three times a week we run a live group call - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Each session is 2 hours. You hop on, share your screen if you have something to work through, and get direct feedback from Josh and Ryuu. You also get one private 60-minute 1-1 call per month to use however you want. Between calls you can message us directly via DM or drop questions in the private Discord. All calls are recorded.
How do I apply?
Click the Apply To Join button and book a free 20-minute application call with us. We'll walk you through the program, answer your questions, and figure out together if it's the right fit for you.
How much does it cost?
We discuss pricing on the application call as well as payment options. The program requires a low 4-figure investment if you're a good fit. The program is designed for serious students who are committed to improving. We'll make sure it makes sense for your situation before we talk numbers.
How long do I have access?
The live calls and coaching run for 6 months. The bonus curriculum modules are lifetime access and yours to keep forever.
Do I have to show up to every call?
No. Show up when you have something to work on or a question to ask. If you just want to listen and watch others get feedback that's fine too. Everything is recorded so you never miss anything.
What if I miss a call?
All calls are recorded and available to watch back. You won't miss anything.
How big is the group?
We keep it small on purpose. This isn't a 500-person webinar. The group is capped so every call is actually useful and everyone gets real time and attention from Josh and Ryuu.
Is this for beginners or experienced artists?
Anyone who is actively learning and making work in Blender or Plasticity. If you're a complete beginner with no experience at all, you might want to get a few weeks of basics under your belt first. But if you've touched the software and want to improve faster, this is for you.
Can you help with Plasticity?
Yes. Josh and Ryuu both use Blender and Plasticity. Whether you're working in one or both, we can help.
What happens on the private 1-1 call?
It's 60 minutes with just you and Josh or Ryuu. Use it for anything - portfolio review, a deep dive on a technical problem, career direction, feedback on your work, or just working through something specific you want help with. You get one per month for 6 months, so 6 hours of private time total.
What is the DM support?
You can message Josh or Ryuu directly between calls. Send a screenshot, a blend file, a question, anything. You're not stuck waiting until the next session to get unblocked.
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