Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video is the first in a seven-part series, where we break down a complete CC5 → ZBrush → Substance Painter → Marmoset Toolbag 5 workflow for creating high-quality sci-fi characters.
Watch the full playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNV5zSFadPdmO_1CvVpq7dDJ0s4UewHSY
In this first episode, we start building a HD Sci-Fi Vanguard character using Character Creator 5.
You’ll learn how to choose an HD base, shape proportions with Actor Mixer, use click-and-drag morphing, test facial expressions, and refine skin details before moving into ZBrush.
Learn More: magazine.reallusion.com/2026/01/09/cc5-x-zbrush-create-a-hd-sci-fi-vanguard-1-7-character-base-creation-with-actormixer
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Getting started with CC5
02:15 Change character shape with Morph sliders
02: 47 ActorMIXER
04:22 Refine individual parts
05:02 Test facial expression
05:45 Adjust skin details
07:25 Send the character to ZBrush with GoZ
08:42 Adjust the brush size
Character Creator 5 (CC5) is a full character creation solution for designers to easily generate, import and customize stylized or realistic character assets for use with iClone, Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, Daz3D, 3dsMax, or any other 3D tools. CC5 connects industry-leading pipelines with one system for 3D character generation, animation rig, asset management, look-dev rendering, and interactive design.
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Learn about Character Creator: reallusion.com/character-creator/default.html
Learn about iClone animations: reallusion.com/iclone/default.html
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*Character Creator*
TUTORIALS: courses.reallusion.com/home/character-creator
MANUAL: manual.reallusion.com/Character-Creator-4/Content/ENU/4.0/01_Welcome/Welcome.htm
#cc5 #charactercreator #zbrush
This video is the first in a seven-part series, where we break down a complete CC5 → ZBrush → Substance Painter → Marmoset Toolbag 5 workflow for creating high-quality sci-fi characters.
Watch the full playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNV5zSFadPdmO_1CvVpq7dDJ0s4UewHSY
In this first episode, we start building a HD Sci-Fi Vanguard character using Character Creator 5.
You’ll learn how to choose an HD base, shape proportions with Actor Mixer, use click-and-drag morphing, test facial expressions, and refine skin details before moving into ZBrush.
Learn More: magazine.reallusion.com/2026/01/09/cc5-x-zbrush-create-a-hd-sci-fi-vanguard-1-7-character-base-creation-with-actormixer
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Getting started with CC5
02:15 Change character shape with Morph sliders
02: 47 ActorMIXER
04:22 Refine individual parts
05:02 Test facial expression
05:45 Adjust skin details
07:25 Send the character to ZBrush with GoZ
08:42 Adjust the brush size
Character Creator 5 (CC5) is a full character creation solution for designers to easily generate, import and customize stylized or realistic character assets for use with iClone, Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, Daz3D, 3dsMax, or any other 3D tools. CC5 connects industry-leading pipelines with one system for 3D character generation, animation rig, asset management, look-dev rendering, and interactive design.
✦WATCH MORE
Learn about Character Creator: reallusion.com/character-creator/default.html
Learn about iClone animations: reallusion.com/iclone/default.html
✦FOLLOW US!
Facebook: facebook.com/ReallusionSoftware
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/94371
Twitter: twitter.com/reallusion
Instagram: instagram.com/reallusionofficial
Magazine: magazine.reallusion.com
Forum: discussions.reallusion.com
*Character Creator*
TUTORIALS: courses.reallusion.com/home/character-creator
MANUAL: manual.reallusion.com/Character-Creator-4/Content/ENU/4.0/01_Welcome/Welcome.htm
#cc5 #charactercreator #zbrush
