Release date:2024, May

Duration:09 h 49 m

Author:Romans Busels

Skill level:Beginner

Language:English

Exercise files:Yes

Create your Epic Environment Diorama in a popular Handpainted style! Follow our design or create your own!

Start by creating a Mood Board, Blockout, and Overpaints, followed by 3D Modeling, UV Maps, Texturing Mastery, and Final Rendering! Full Pipeline!

INFO: The course is divided into 6 chapters/weeks, containing 10 hours of video content with commentary and additional guides.

SOFTWARE: Blender or any 3D software, 3DCoat, Photoshop, Sketchfab, or Marmoset.

REQUIREMENTS: Basic 3D knowledge, ability to hold a pen, and have fun.

FILE FORMATS: Textures and Images – PSD, PNG 3D Models – Blend, FBX 3D Coat Scene, Marmoset Scene, Video MP4 1920×1080

CONTENT:

WEEK 1: Course Introduction | What is a Mood Board | Working with Mood Boards and References | About Compositions | Creating a Blockout

WEEK 2: How to think when creating Design | Diorama 3D Modeling | Overpainting | Final Polishing of 3D Models

WEEK 3: UV Mapping | Color Blending Part 1 | Color Blending Part 2 | Lineart

WEEK 4: Painting Highlights | Painting Decals | Painting AO (Ambient Occlusion) | Adding More Colors

WEEK 5: Painting Emissive | Painting Reflections | Creating Foliage

WEEK 6: Texture Final Polishing | Marmoset Scene Setup | Sketchfab Scene Setup

Bonus Content: Stylized 3D Modeling Tips | 3DCoat Scene Setup | Material Painting Tips

TUTORIAL CREATOR: Romans Busels, also known as ZugZug Art.

Romans is the Founder of ZugZug Studio, a Course Mentor, YouTuber, and 3D Artist with a deep passion for Handpainted and Stylized styles. He has over 15 years of professional experience in video game development, not only as an Artist but also as someone who hires Artists and approves final artworks for development. Past projects include collaborations with companies such as Disney, Riot Games, Epic Games, FunPlus, and many more.

His main art principles are to break the rules, trust your imagination, and make your dreams come true!