MODULE 1

Character Blockout

Blocking out your character is an art form in and of itself and one of the most important aspects of character creation. Learn how to evaluate concept art and translate it into three dimensions.

This module includes:

• Blockout Training
• Blockout Review (pre-recorded)
• Example Blockout in Blender

After this module, you’ll be ready to start blocking out your characters.

MODULE 2

STYLIZED ANATOMY

Anatomy can be difficult to learn. Shane walks you through all of the major muscle groups and helps you recall them in an entertaining way.

This module includes:

• Large Muscle Groups
• Male Anatomy
• Female Anatomy

After this module, you’ll be ready to start blocking out your own anatomical stylized male and female characters.

MODULE 3

CLEAN TOPOLOGY

Knowing how to create a solid sculptable foundation is needed for nice, clean models. This module covers how to manage your own models and how to stitch your blockouts together in an organized way.

This module includes:

• Stitching
• Remeshing

After this module, you’ll be ready to stitch your blockouts together and start adding clean details.

MODULE 4

MINI-BUST PRACTISE

Now put what you've learned into practice with this mini-bust.

This module includes:

• Blockout Stitching
• Costuming Introduction
• Hair Introduction

By the end of this module, you will have the knowledge to create your own stylized mini-bust.

MODULE 5

HAIR AND FUR

In this module, we dive deeper into more complex hairstyles. I invited special guest speaker, Hector Moran, to help share his techniques with us.

This module includes:

1. Several different hair types
2. How to approach sculpting fur

After this module, you’ll be ready to give your characters the hairstyle they deserve.

MODULE 6

COSTUMING

In this module, we will dive deeper into the ins and outs of costuming your character. I invited a special guest, Francis-Xavier Martins to share his process and talk about how he uses ZRemesher to make clean outfits.

This module includes:

• How to use the Mask-Extract method
• How to make nice, clean cloth
• How to remesh
• How to use masking to add details

After this module, you should be able to confidently add clothing to your character.

MODULE 7

PROPS AND ACCESSORIES

In this module, we do a bit of hard-surface sculpting with special guest, Paul Gabory. Paul digs in deep using a shield as an example to show us lots of tips and tricks for making props.

This module includes:

• How to use group loops
• How to bend objects
• How to use polygroups to create lofted curves.

After this module, you’ll be ready to create your own hard-surface props and accessories.