3D Character Design 101

Duration: 4 Weeks Start: Every Month Level: Beginner Learning Advisor Federico Mattioli

Course Description

The Course will focus on the main skills needed to successfully Design a 3D Character for Game or Film, starting from a base drawing and a written concept to a full 3D model with a limited polycout budget, with textures. We will also step into zBrush to sculpt a Digital Maquette and all the texture needed for the 3D model.

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Course Prerequisites

Maya Basics, Photoshop Basics Drawing Basics.

Course Aims

• Understand how to design a Character from the Concept Master Maya modeling tools
• Build the Character Master zBrush sculpting tools
• Create textures and a final Maquette

Course Topics

• How to create a Character Concept
• Understanding and Drawing Anatomy
• Maya modeling tools
• Understanding UVMapping
• zBrush sculpting tools
• zBrush to Maya export and Maya rendering basics

Course Outcomes

• Study and develop a Character from sketch to final design
• Model a Caracter with Maya with a limited Polycount budget for Game purpose
• Layout complex textures and shaders
• Sculpt a digital maquette with zBrush

Required Resources

Software: Photoshop/Painter/Alchemy . Maya . zBrush

Hardware: Wacom Graphic Tablet (Bamboo/Intuos/Cintiq)