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Into the Ocean: Character Modeling Essentials in Blender 3D

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Into the Ocean: Character Modeling Essentials in Blender 3D

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About Into the Ocean: Character Modeling Essentials in Blender 3D

Introduction

Class Overview

Class Updates

Modeling: Defining the Scale

Modeling: Using Reference

Modeling: Blocking the Form

Modeling: Refining the Form

Class Update: Modifier Menu

Modeling: Subdivision Modifier

Modeling: Add Geometry & Mirror

Modeling: Refine Volume

Modeling: Final Body Adjustments

Modeling: Dorsal Fin

Modeling: Anal Fin

Modeling: Mouth

Modeling: Pectoral Fin

Modeling: Duplicating the Fin

Modeling: Pelvic Fins

Class Update: Principled Shader

Modeling: Eyes

Modeling: Parenting Objects

Texture Painting: UV’s

Class Update: Texture Painting

Texture Painting: Main Body

Texture Painting: Eye Markings

Texture Painting: Body Markings

Texture Painting: Colour Variation

Texture Painting: Fins

Shading: Eye Shader

Lighting: HDRI Lighting

Lighting: Light Beam

Lighting: Adjusting the Lights

Lighting: Using a Cookie

Lighting: Final Adjustments

Final Thoughts

What You Will Learn?

  • The best 3D character animation starts with an appealing model. This class will teach you the essential 3D modeling skills required to bring simple character designs to life in 3D..
  • Character Modeling for animation can be time consuming and take many years to master. By starting out with simple characters, you can quickly learn the essential modeling skills which will provide a foundation for all your future projects..
  • During this class I will share my approach to modeling, texturing, shading and lighting a character based on one of the designs from my Into the Ocean: Character Design Essentials class. We will also go on to place this character into a simple underwater environment..
  • You are free to follow along using the provided design or, if you have already followed my character design class, you may wish to use one of your own designs..
  • By following along with the class, you will gain valuable skills which can be applied to modeling many other simple character designs..
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  • By the end of this class, you will have the essential character modeling skills required to bring appealing characters to life for your own 3d illustration or animation projects..
  • Let’s get started!.
  • Once you have finished this class, don't forget to check out the other animation classes here on Skillshare..