Introduction
Immerse yourself in the world of 3D character creation with Ben Erdt, a senior Blizzard character artist. Discover the techniques and expertise needed to craft world-class game cinematic characters from sketch to final render.
3D Character Creation Workflow: From Imagination to Reality
Master the multifaceted realm of 3D character creation with tools ranging from ZBrush to Painter:
- Conceptualizing in 3D: Understand how to interpret a concept sketch, forming a robust base for your character’s 3D journey.
- Sculpting the 3D Form: Utilize ZBrush’s advanced techniques to mold your character, integrating both anatomy and hard surface mesh aspects.
- Optimizing for Render: Achieve industry-standard topology made for optimal animation and performance in the 3D space. Delve into UV mapping using UDIMS for impeccable texture placements.
- Materializing in 3D: With Painter, construct materials from the ground up, develop shaders, create color hierarchies, and bring out the narrative in textures through signs of age, wear, and more.
- The Final 3D Showcase: Illuminate, render, and present a standout 3D character that is portfolio-worthy.
Hard Surface Modeling in 3D: Suits & Armour
Journey through the specialized art of 3D hard surface modeling:
- Perfect the initial sculpt in ZBrush to achieve a foundational state.
- Refine your 3D model using tools like Dynamesh, Zremesher, and more.
- Master sub-D modeling in tools like Modo, ensuring a polished model that’s prepped for the subsequent stages.
3D Texturing: Giving Depth to Characters
Incorporate Substance Painter’s capabilities to:
- Combine hand painting with procedural techniques in the 3D space.
- Texture both hard surface components and lifelike skin, making your 3D character indistinguishably real.
- Highlight realism with wear, tear, and accumulated grime, vitalizing your 3D model.
Ben Erdt: A Luminary in 3D Character Creation
Experience the teachings of Ben Erdt, a maestro with a storied career spanning titles like Diablo IV and Horizon Zero Dawn. With over 9 years in the AAA game industry and iconic contributions to Netflix’s Love, Death & Robots, you’re learning 3D character creation from one of the best.
Course Specs & Prerequisites for Aspiring 3D Artists
Target Audience: Tailored for artists adept in the 3D art creation pipeline for games, this course aims to elevate their proficiency in 3D character creation to unparalleled heights.
Software Mastery Needed:
- Blender 3.3
- ZBrush 2022.0.5
- Substance 3D Painter 7.4.3
- MODO 15.2v1
Included Materials:
- 29 high-definition videos tailored to 3D character creation.
- Substance Painter kickoff files.
Ready to transform your 3D character creation prowess? Click Here and dive into “Advanced Character Creation with Ben Erdt” now and redefine your journey in the 3D artscape.
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