The Gnomon Workshop
The Gnomon Workshop offers on-demand video training for artists in concept art, 3D modeling, animation, games, and visual effects.
What The Gnomon Workshop is
The Gnomon Workshop offers on-demand video training for artists in concept art, 3D modeling, animation, games, and visual effects. Its library lists more than 350 workshops, 27 learning paths, over 1,500 hours of training, and more than 240 instructors. Individual instruction is aimed at beginners through advanced artists, while school and studio plans serve institutions and teams. Subscribers can save workshops, create playlists, and follow structured learning paths. The first one or two lessons of each workshop are available to watch free before subscribing, and all workshops have closed captions. ZIP project files are available for select workshops when provided, but videos require an internet connection. Project files are limited to educational use and personal work with credit, not commercial work. Training covers workflows using software such as Maya, Houdini, ZBrush, and Unreal Engine. Individual subscriptions cost $57 a month or $499 a year; team licenses are available by quote. Listed requirements include current browser support, macOS 13 or later, Windows 10 or later, Mobile Safari on iOS 16 or later, and Chrome for Android 10 or later.
Good
- More than 350 workshops and 27 learning paths
- First one or two lessons of each workshop are free to watch
- Closed captions are available for all workshops
- Supports playlists and saved workshops
Watch out
- Individual subscription starts at $57 a month
- Workshop videos require an internet connection
- Project files are limited to educational and personal use
- No free plan or free trial
Who it suits
The Gnomon Workshop suits artists seeking structured training from beginner to advanced. Schools, studios, and teams can consider its institutional and team plans.
Verdict
The Gnomon Workshop offers a large video-training library with captions, learning paths, and previews before subscribing. Note the ongoing subscription cost and the restrictions on project-file use.
Plans and prices
From The Gnomon Workshop's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Subscription | $57 a month | Unlimited access to all workshops · project files for select titles · playlists · learning paths · captions · billed Monthly |
| Annual Subscription | $499 a year | Unlimited access to all workshops · project files for select titles · playlists · learning paths · captions · billed annually at $499 |
| Team License | Priced on request | For teams of 2 or more artists · scalable licensing · Contact for a quote |
The facts
Each one read from The Gnomon Workshop's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Availability
- The terms say the site is operated from Hollywood, California, and that some features or products may not be available in every location.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Cancellation
- Subscribers can cancel through account settings, and access continues until the subscription expires; cancellation at least three days before renewal avoids the next charge.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Captions
- Closed captions are available for all workshops.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Downloads
- Project files are downloadable as ZIP archives when provided for a workshop; the workshop videos require an internet connection.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- Workshop content covers workflows using third-party creative software such as Maya, Houdini, ZBrush, and Unreal Engine.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Intended users
- Its individual training is aimed at artists from beginner to advanced, while school and studio plans serve educational institutions and teams.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Learning features
- Subscribers can save favorite workshops, create playlists, and follow structured learning paths.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Library
- The site lists more than 350 workshops, 27 learning paths, over 1,500 hours of training, and more than 240 instructors.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Previews
- The first one or two lessons of every workshop are available to watch free before subscribing.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says Gnomon does not sell or rent contact information to other marketers and may share information with service providers supporting its operations.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Project file restriction
- Project files are for educational use and personal work with credit, and cannot be used in commercial work.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Support
- The contact page says the support team typically responds within hours during business hours and lists support email and phone contact details.checked 9 Oct 2001
- System requirements
- The site lists current browser requirements and supports macOS 13 or later, Windows 10 or later, Mobile Safari on iOS 16 or later, and Chrome for Android 10 or later.checked 9 Oct 2001
- What it does
- The Gnomon Workshop offers on-demand video training for artists in concept art, 3D modeling, animation, games, and visual effects.checked 9 Oct 2001
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