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Visualization Using D5

Bring your 3D models to life with this complete course on rendering, animation, and visual storytelling using Rhino and D5 Render.
Taught by Mohamed Abdelhady — Architect & Computational Designer, Vienna & Cairo
Builds directly on Rhino Masterclass — new to this? start there first.
3
Parts
16
Sessions
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Visualization Using D5
Course overview

This course is a complete introduction to D5 Render, a powerful real-time rendering software for architects and designers. It takes you step-by-step from linking Rhino models to D5, through setting up materials, lights, and cameras, all the way to producing high-quality visualizations and animations.

Whether you're preparing client presentations, portfolio projects, or cinematic animations, this course gives you the tools to deliver fast, realistic, and impactful results.

Key highlights
  • Structured path from beginner to advanced visualization workflows.
  • Real-time rendering directly linked with Rhino models.
  • Professional lighting setups for interior and exterior projects.
  • Creating animations, walkthroughs, and cinematic camera paths.
  • Exporting ultra-realistic images and video for presentations and portfolios.
Is this the right fit?
This is for you if
  • You want practical training in exactly this software, taught the way it's used on real projects.
  • You're comfortable following structured video sessions and hands-on tasks at your own pace.
  • You want lifetime access you can revisit any time you need a refresher.
Consider starting elsewhere if
  • You haven't taken Rhino Masterclass yet — this course builds directly on it.
  • You're looking for a single one-off tutorial rather than a structured, multi-part curriculum.
  • You need in-person or 1:1 mentorship rather than a self-paced recorded course.
Curriculum
Part 01 — User Interface 1 sessions
01User Interface Introduction
Part 02 — Water World 9 sessions
01Preparing Rhino Files
02Cameras
03Materials
04Assets
05Eye Perspective
06Aerial Perspective
07AI Post-Processing
08Animations
09Sections & Elevations
Part 03 — Stadium 6 sessions
01Prepare Rhino File
02Cameras & Material
03Assets
04Render Settings
05Animations
06Sections & Elevations
What students actually build
Adaptive facade panel system
Youssef R.
Discrete timber joinery study
Lina H.
Organic canopy exploration
Karim S.
Daylight-optimised massing
Farah N.
Rendered courtyard concept
Tarek B.
Final diploma project — pavilion
Mariam A.
Student reviews
★★★★★
"The first Grasshopper course I found in Arabic that actually goes deep. The weekly live sessions made all the difference."
Ahmed K.
Architect · Cairo
★★★★★
"You can tell it's taught by someone who actually builds. Worth far more than the price."
Sara M.
Student · Vienna
★★★★★
"I took the Full diploma and went from zero to confident with Grasshopper in a few months."
Omar T.
Designer · Dubai
★★★★★
"Finally a computational design course that respects your time. Structured, clear, and every session builds on the last."
Nour A.
Architecture student · Cairo
★★★★★
"I run a small studio and put two of my team through the diploma. The ROI was immediate."
Yousef B.
Studio lead · Amman
★★★★★
"Even after a couple of years in Rhino, I found this course useful — new tricks that sped up my modeling."
Abdullah K.
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This course is included in the following diplomas and bundles — save by enrolling in the full package instead.
Diploma
SUMMER DIPLOMA: Full
$340 · includes this course
Diploma
SUMMER DIPLOMA: Core
$240 · includes this course
Bundle
Rhinoverse Bundle
$215 · includes this course
Frequently asked
Is access really for life?
Yes. You buy once and keep access forever, including all future updates at no extra cost.
What language is this taught in?
This is taught in Arabic.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes, a certificate is available on request once you complete the course.
Who teaches the courses?
Mohamed Abdelhady — an architect based between Vienna and Cairo, with over a decade at Grimshaw, DMAA, LAVA, and Xuberance.
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