Introduction to Zbrush FUNDAMENTALS, PRACTICAL Description A 4-hour in-depth introduction to all the basics of Zbrush that you need to know to get started sculpting within the software. We cover the following topics: An Unofficial History of Zbrush and its Interface. Working with Dynamesh. The Most Important Brushes to Master. Masking, Transforming and the Notion… Read More »
A gentle introduction to using Substance Painter to texture assets with a focus on what is important to know to texture characters for a typical video game pipeline. We cover: The Interface and Navigation of Substance Painter. The Whole Texturing Workflow for a Typical Asset. The Concept Known as Material-Based Workflow. Diverse Tips and Tricks… Read More »
Facial Muscles In-Depth INTERMEDIATE, THEORY Description A 3-hour analysis of the important facial muscles to know as a character artist. A special importance is placed on describing the surface shapes created by these muscles. We cover in detail: The Muscles of Mastication. The Important muscles of the Neck. An introduction to FACS. All the Important… Read More »
Facial Fat Pads In-Depth INTERMEDIATE, THEORY Description A 3-hour deep-dive into the facial fat compartments of the face. We cover in detail: The Fat Compartments of the Midface The Deep Fat Compartments of the Face The Fat Compartments Around the Eyes The Forehead, Jowls and Lip Fat This lecture contains graphic dissection images that may… Read More »
Eye, Nose, Lip & Ear Anatomy INTERMEDIATE, THEORY Description A 3-hour anatomy deep-dive on the most important features of the face with a special focus on the details that create shape. We discuss: The Eyes, Eyelids, Canthii and Tarsal Plates The Contour of the Mouth The Nose and its Cartillage The Ears and its Cartillage… Read More »
A 4-hour class laying the groundwork necessary to properly study facial anatomy. We cover the following: What Anthropometry is and why study it. The Most Important Measurements to Create a Successful Head. Reading the Planes of the Face. The Different Anatomical Layers of the Face. Importance of Shapes vs Anatomy. Tips to Find Great References… Read More »