Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
TL;DR: This video walks through creating Barnabe, the half-bat mascot from The Grimsleys stylized vampire pack, using Character Creator 5 and Blender. Learn how to sculpt stylized proportions, build custom assets like wings, and texture a game-ready character for your animation projects.
Check out The Grimsleys - Stylized Vampire Mixer Pack reallusion.com/contentstore/pack/character-creator/3d-character/the-grimsleys
Read the full article: magazine.reallusion.com/2026/05/21/character-creator-to-blender-workflow-behind-the-scenes-of-a-stylized-bat-character-from-the-grimsleys-pack
⏱️ Video Chapters:
00:00 Stylized Bat Character Barnabe Intro
00:25 The Barnaby Bat Workflow Overview
01:04 Start Character Creator 5 Base Mesh
01:27 GoB Morph Edit for Initial Sculpt
03:11 Send the Morph Back to Character Creator 5
03:45 GoB Subdivision Lv2 Mesh to Blender
04:35 Sculpting Nails with Face Sets
05:22 Model Bat Wings in Blender
06:17 Basic Wing Texture Painting
06:48 Export Wings as FBX Accessory
07:13 Send the Morph Back with the Go CC Function
07:22 Character Creator 5 Final Adjustments
07:44 Apply Skin Preset & PBR
08:40 Rig Wings with Transfer Skin Weights
09:00 Add Eyes and Accessories
09:15 Final Character & Outro
🔑 Key Takeaways & Features:
- Utilize Character Creator 5's proportion editor for precise bone scaling and initial shape adjustments before external sculpting.
- Execute GoB Morph Edit at specific subdivision levels (e.g., sub D2) to seamlessly transfer character meshes between Character Creator 5 and ZBrush for detailed sculpting.
- Master ZBrush sculpting techniques, including using the grab brush, auto masking functions, and assigned face sets for localized detail work and feature manipulation.
- Create custom 3D assets like bat wings in Blender, performing subdivision, UV unwrapping, and basic texture painting for integration.
- Streamline rigging by applying Character Creator 5's 'Transfer Skin Weights' option to custom accessories for proper animation functionality.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How do I create stylized characters like the Barnaby bat in Character Creator 5?
A: This workflow combines Character Creator 5 for base mesh and proportioning with Blender for detailed sculpting, custom asset creation, and texturing, before finalizing in Character Creator 5.
Q: What is the process for round-tripping a character between Character Creator 5 and Blender for sculpting?
A: Utilize Character Creator 5's GoB Morph Edit to send the character to Blender (or ZBrush), sculpt and detail, then use GoZ CC to bring it back as a character morph for further refinement.
Q: How are custom 3D assets like wings integrated and rigged in Character Creator 5?
A: Model and texture the accessory in a 3D application like Blender, then import it into Character Creator 5 as an FBX accessory and apply 'Transfer Skin Weights' to rig it to the character's existing bones.
💻 Software & Tools Used:
- Character Creator 5
- Blender Auto setup
- Blender
- ZBrush
- 3D Coat
- Marmoset Toolbag
📝 Comprehensive Video Summary:
This video offers an in-depth look at the Character Creator to Blender workflow, demonstrating the creation of a stylized bat character, Barnaby, intended for The Grimsleys Pack. It meticulously details the process from initiating the HD base mesh and adjusting proportions in Character Creator 5, through advanced sculpting techniques in ZBrush utilizing tools like the grab brush, auto masking, and face sets. The tutorial then transitions into Blender for custom asset creation, such as modeling and texturing bat wings, and UV unwrapping. The workflow emphasizes efficient round-tripping of character morphs between Character Creator 5 and Blender, covering final adjustments like eye placement, fangs, skin presets, PBR setup, and integrating custom accessories with 'Transfer Skin Weights.' (For the complete technical breakdown and software demonstration, please enable Closed Captions).
❆LEARN MORE❆
Learn about Character Creator 5:
reallusion.com/character-creator
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TL;DR: This video walks through creating Barnabe, the half-bat mascot from The Grimsleys stylized vampire pack, using Character Creator 5 and Blender. Learn how to sculpt stylized proportions, build custom assets like wings, and texture a game-ready character for your animation projects.
Check out The Grimsleys - Stylized Vampire Mixer Pack reallusion.com/contentstore/pack/character-creator/3d-character/the-grimsleys
Read the full article: magazine.reallusion.com/2026/05/21/character-creator-to-blender-workflow-behind-the-scenes-of-a-stylized-bat-character-from-the-grimsleys-pack
⏱️ Video Chapters:
00:00 Stylized Bat Character Barnabe Intro
00:25 The Barnaby Bat Workflow Overview
01:04 Start Character Creator 5 Base Mesh
01:27 GoB Morph Edit for Initial Sculpt
03:11 Send the Morph Back to Character Creator 5
03:45 GoB Subdivision Lv2 Mesh to Blender
04:35 Sculpting Nails with Face Sets
05:22 Model Bat Wings in Blender
06:17 Basic Wing Texture Painting
06:48 Export Wings as FBX Accessory
07:13 Send the Morph Back with the Go CC Function
07:22 Character Creator 5 Final Adjustments
07:44 Apply Skin Preset & PBR
08:40 Rig Wings with Transfer Skin Weights
09:00 Add Eyes and Accessories
09:15 Final Character & Outro
🔑 Key Takeaways & Features:
- Utilize Character Creator 5's proportion editor for precise bone scaling and initial shape adjustments before external sculpting.
- Execute GoB Morph Edit at specific subdivision levels (e.g., sub D2) to seamlessly transfer character meshes between Character Creator 5 and ZBrush for detailed sculpting.
- Master ZBrush sculpting techniques, including using the grab brush, auto masking functions, and assigned face sets for localized detail work and feature manipulation.
- Create custom 3D assets like bat wings in Blender, performing subdivision, UV unwrapping, and basic texture painting for integration.
- Streamline rigging by applying Character Creator 5's 'Transfer Skin Weights' option to custom accessories for proper animation functionality.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How do I create stylized characters like the Barnaby bat in Character Creator 5?
A: This workflow combines Character Creator 5 for base mesh and proportioning with Blender for detailed sculpting, custom asset creation, and texturing, before finalizing in Character Creator 5.
Q: What is the process for round-tripping a character between Character Creator 5 and Blender for sculpting?
A: Utilize Character Creator 5's GoB Morph Edit to send the character to Blender (or ZBrush), sculpt and detail, then use GoZ CC to bring it back as a character morph for further refinement.
Q: How are custom 3D assets like wings integrated and rigged in Character Creator 5?
A: Model and texture the accessory in a 3D application like Blender, then import it into Character Creator 5 as an FBX accessory and apply 'Transfer Skin Weights' to rig it to the character's existing bones.
💻 Software & Tools Used:
- Character Creator 5
- Blender Auto setup
- Blender
- ZBrush
- 3D Coat
- Marmoset Toolbag
📝 Comprehensive Video Summary:
This video offers an in-depth look at the Character Creator to Blender workflow, demonstrating the creation of a stylized bat character, Barnaby, intended for The Grimsleys Pack. It meticulously details the process from initiating the HD base mesh and adjusting proportions in Character Creator 5, through advanced sculpting techniques in ZBrush utilizing tools like the grab brush, auto masking, and face sets. The tutorial then transitions into Blender for custom asset creation, such as modeling and texturing bat wings, and UV unwrapping. The workflow emphasizes efficient round-tripping of character morphs between Character Creator 5 and Blender, covering final adjustments like eye placement, fangs, skin presets, PBR setup, and integrating custom accessories with 'Transfer Skin Weights.' (For the complete technical breakdown and software demonstration, please enable Closed Captions).
❆LEARN MORE❆
Learn about Character Creator 5:
reallusion.com/character-creator
✦FOLLOW US✦
Instagram: instagram.com/reallusionofficial
Facebook: facebook.com/ReallusionSoftware
TikTok: tiktok.com/@reallusionofficial
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/reallusion
Twitter: twitter.com/reallusion
Blog: magazine.reallusion.com
Forum: discussions.reallusion.com
❆ONLINE HELP❆
Character Creator 5: courses.reallusion.com/home/character-creator
#CharacterCreator5 #BlenderAutosetup #ZBrush
