Acting for Animators: Become Your Character With Sarah Arduini The Gnomon Workshop 2022-04-13 | After sharing her tried-and-tested theory, Sarah Arduini steps into Maya to deliver a step-by-step demonstration that walks through her acting shot: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/acting-for-animators-become-your-characterStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionThe ultimate goal for any animator is to create believable characters. Acting for animators is an essential skill that helps artists avoid creating lifeless or unconvincing animations, and arms them with the ability to empathize with their characters — before even opening up Maya.In this 2-hour workshop, Sarah Arduini walks through the fundamentals of developing empathy for characters and teaches how to draw lessons from method actors to get into character yourself. From reading scripts to extract the important information about your character’s personality, to analyzing the subtleties of acting performances to inform your own work, this workshop discusses all the steps you need to become a better animator by embracing your characters before you even start animating. In the final segment of the workshop, Sarah’s step-by-step demonstration walks through how to approach your acting shot, offering tips and tricks to speed up your workflow along the way, for better — and faster — results.Chapters:1. Introduction2. Acting Vs. Animation3. Acting Techniques4. How to Build a Character — Part 15. How to Build a Character — Part 26. Psychology in Acting7. Last Tips8. Practice9. Inside Maya — Part 110. Inside Maya — Part 2For more workshops by industry masters that will help you take your creative skills to the next level, check out our complete catalog at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Create Disintegration VFX in Houdini & Nuke with Choi Gil Nam #shorts #vfx #pyrofx #houdinitutorial The Gnomon Workshop 2023-09-15 | 💥Learn how to create impressive disintegration effects using the Houdini Infection Solver and discover how to apply it to a simulation. This 2-hour workshop explains how to use the Pyro Source Spread operation to create a gradually spreading effect and activate it using the attributes created there. Whether new to Houdini or a seasoned veteran, this workshop is designed for all user levels.Start watching now with a free trial 👉 thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/create-disintegration-vfx-in-houdini-nukeInstructor: Choi Gil Nam, Effects Supervisor at DNEG Vancouver
Create Disintegration VFX in Houdini & Nuke with Choi Gil Nam The Gnomon Workshop 2023-09-15 | Learn how to master impressive disintegration effects using Houdini and Nuke in our new 2-hour workshop by DNEG Effects Supervisor Choi Gil Nam: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/create-disintegration-vfx-in-houdini-nukeStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionEFFECTS WORKFLOW USING VELLUM, PARTICLES, PYRO & FLIPLearn how to create impressive disintegration effects using the Houdini Infection Solver and discover how to apply it to a simulation. This 2-hour workshop explains how to use the Pyro Source Spread operation to create a gradually spreading effect and activate it using the attributes created there. Whether new to Houdini or a seasoned veteran, this workshop is designed for all user levels. The final file is included as a learning resource with this workshop, so you can open it up to study and make your own edits and alterations. In this workshop, you will learn simple VEX coding and how to use the Houdini SOP Solver. With this, you will learn how to maintain control in and out of the DOP Network and discover how to create additional particles and volumes on top of a cloth simulation created by the Vellum Solver. Cho Gil Nam also instructs how to use Houdini COPs and Nuke for simple compositing. You will also be able to apply the concept to Bullet and Flip Solvers. The goal is to provide you with a quick and efficient workflow that you can apply to your projects with the ability to present your work effectively. Project files include the .hiplc disintegration files. CHAPTERS:— Introduction— Working with Houdini’s Vellum Solver— How to Create an Infection Map using Pyro Source Spread— Understanding Particle System Advect by Volume— Sparks & Rendering— COP & Nuke Compositing— Bonus Tutorial: Disintegration with RBD & FlipFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Introduction to Ziva VFX: Volume 2 with Madhav Shyam The Gnomon Workshop 2023-09-07 | Following on from Intro to Ziva VFX: Vol. 1, Madhav Shyam returns with the highly anticipated Vol. 2, diving even deeper into soft-tissue simulation:Start your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/introduction-to-ziva-vfx-volume-2SOFT-TISSUE SIMULATION USING ZIVA VFX, MAYA & WRAP 3D Madhav Shyam returns with Introduction to Ziva VFX: Volume 2, where he dives deeper into Ziva VFX to complete the build of the Sorceress character. Volume 2 covers Python scripting and shares how to edit zBuilder scripts to help speed up your workflow. With the character complete, the workshop then focuses on a handful of specialized topics, including leveraging machine learning, alternative simulation techniques, and more extreme anatomy wrapping to help you reuse and modify existing setups. This workshop is also helpful for more intermediate and advanced Ziva VFX users who are looking to increase the quality of their builds. Madhav uses the Sorceress Supreme model from Marcus Whinney as the base; additionally, this volume utilizes Zeke the Lion from the Ziva VFX store, along with the Bison model from Nicolas Morel.CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:— Retargeting the Arm Setup— Torso Setup— Leg Setup— Mirror Setup & Animation— Fat & Skin Simulation— Sorceress Final Review— Machine Learning & Real-Time Rigs with Ziva RT— Coupled Simulation & Alternative Fat Setup— Anatomy WrapFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Introduction to Ziva VFX: Volume 2 #ziva #vfx #shorts #maya #softtissuesimulation #python The Gnomon Workshop 2023-09-07 | Following on from Intro to Ziva VFX: Vol. 1, Madhav Shyam returns with the highly anticipated Vol. 2, diving even deeper into soft-tissue simulation:Start your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/introduction-to-ziva-vfx-volume-2SOFT-TISSUE SIMULATION USING ZIVA VFX, MAYA & WRAP 3D Madhav Shyam returns with Introduction to Ziva VFX: Volume 2, where he dives deeper into Ziva VFX to complete the build of the Sorceress character. Volume 2 covers Python scripting and shares how to edit zBuilder scripts to help speed up your workflow. With the character complete, the workshop then focuses on a handful of specialized topics, including leveraging machine learning, alternative simulation techniques, and more extreme anatomy wrapping to help you reuse and modify existing setups. This workshop is also helpful for more intermediate and advanced Ziva VFX users who are looking to increase the quality of their builds. Madhav uses the Sorceress Supreme model from Marcus Whinney as the base; additionally, this volume utilizes Zeke the Lion from the Ziva VFX store, along with the Bison model from Nicolas Morel.CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:— Retargeting the Arm Setup— Torso Setup— Leg Setup— Mirror Setup & Animation— Fat & Skin Simulation— Sorceress Final Review— Machine Learning & Real-Time Rigs with Ziva RT— Coupled Simulation & Alternative Fat Setup— Anatomy WrapFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
World-famous professional training for Concept Art, Animation, Game Art & VFX The Gnomon Workshop 2023-08-31 | Your search is over. The Gnomon Workshop video-training library boasts over 1,000 hours of curated digital art tutorials taught by industry experts to educate professional and aspiring artists alike. With over 300 video workshops by more than 200 instructors, there is something for everyone to learn and enjoy. From introduction titles for Maya and ZBrush to the latest in professional VFX workflows using Houdini. New customers will benefit from a Free 7-Day Trial — visit thegnomonworkshop.com to get started today!
Real-Time Character & Environment Lighting with Eric Roin The Gnomon Workshop 2023-08-18 | The workshop begins with lessons in character lighting before moving into more detail about the Unreal settings and environment lighting in general. The tutorial breaks down three different shots, with each of them having their own unique sets of challenges, including how to represent them at different times of the day. Eric also shares how to light both interior versus exterior shots. Ready to get started? 🏙thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/real-time-character-environment-lighting@unrealengine #unrealengine #unreal #ue5 #cinematic #characterart #environmentart #lighting #cinematiclighting #environmentartist #gameengine #vfx #vfxartist #professionalartist #cgartist #professionaltechniques #3dmodel #creativeprocess #digitalart #digitalartist #digitalproduction #gnomonworkshopinstructor #videotutorial #shorts
Real-Time Character & Environment Lighting with Eric Roin The Gnomon Workshop 2023-08-18 | Learn cinematic character and environment lighting with this professional workshop taught entirely in Unreal Engine 5: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/real-time-character-environment-lightingStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionLIGHTING FOR GAMES & CINEMATICS USING UNREAL ENGINE 5 Created for intermediate to advanced-level artists, as well as those interested in learning more about Unreal Engine 5 or lighting in general, this workshop covers various principles and techniques that can be applied to your game-engine workflows to create effective and realistic games and cinematics.The workshop begins with lessons in character lighting before moving into more detail about the Unreal settings and environment lighting in general. The tutorial breaks down three different shots, with each of them having their own unique sets of challenges, including how to represent them at different times of the day. Eric also shares how to light both interior versus exterior shots. Environment storytelling from a lighting perspective is also briefly covered in this workshop, as well as how to use it to your advantage to improve your scenes and game levels. You’ll also learn how to take care of color correction using Unreal Engine’s post-processing tool; Eric additionally deconstructs the color theory behind his work for students to understand the importance that color plays in environment design.To conclude the workshop, Eric discusses his top tips for working as part of a team as a lighting artist and shares his best practices to use when working on high-profile professional projects. He also briefly shares how to present your portfolio as a professional lighting artist. CHAPTERS:— Introduction— Gathering References— Foundations of 3-Point Lighting— Daytime Shot— Interior Shot— Nighttime Shot— In SummaryFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Environment 3D Matte Painting Techniques with Koke Nunez The Gnomon Workshop 2023-08-15 | Dive into the captivating world of 3D matte painting and master the art of crafting breathtaking environments using advanced techniques and industry-standard software. This workshop is designed for aspiring and intermediate artists seeking to elevate their 3D matte painting skills. Start watching now with a free trial 👉 thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/environment-3d-matte-painting-techniques @worldcreator3d @mattepaint_ltd #pureref @blender.official @foundryteam @photoshop #worldcreator #mattepaint #mattepainter #mattepainting #blender #nuke #foundrynuke #photoshop #cinematic #environmentart #environmentartist #vfx #vfxartist #professionalartist #cgartist #professionaltechniques #3dmodel #creativeprocess #digitalart #digitalartist #digitalproduction #gnomonworkshopinstructor #videotutorial #shorts
Environment 3D Matte Painting Techniques with Koke Nunez The Gnomon Workshop 2023-08-15 | Dive into the world of 3D matte painting and master the art of crafting breathtaking environments using advanced techniques: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/environment-3d-matte-painting-techniquesStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionENVIRONMENT WORKFLOW USING PUREREF, @WORLDCREATOR3D, BLENDER, NUKE & PHOTOSHOP This workshop is designed for aspiring and intermediate artists seeking to elevate their 3D matte painting skills. Prior experience with digital art software like Photoshop, Nuke, and 3D software, such as Blender, is highly recommended.In this intermediate-level workshop, students will learn how to seamlessly blend 2D and 3D elements, create realistic landscapes, and design atmospheric environments. Essential tools and functions such as camera projection, 3D modeling, texture painting, and image compositing will all be covered in-depth.This comprehensive workshop provides invaluable insights into the professional matte painting industry, including workflow optimization, collaboration tips, and techniques to meet client expectations efficiently. By completing this workshop, students can confidently conceptualize, plan, and execute a full 3D matte painting project independently. You will hone your skills in creating realistic terrains, integrating 3D assets seamlessly, and achieving photorealistic results through effective lighting and shading techniques.Downloadable files provided with this workshop include everything students need to follow along with Koke’s process. TOPICS COVERED: — Planning — Layout— 3D Terrain Creation— 3D Scene— CompositingFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Creating a Monolithic City in Unreal Engine 5 The Gnomon Workshop 2023-08-04 | Explore the complete workflow for creating a cinematic environment in this comprehensive workshop by Senior Environment Generalist Jianfeng Li (Allan). This in-depth tutorial details everything from gathering references and crafting concept sketches to bringing to life a grand-scale environment in Unreal Engine. Start learning now: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/creating-a-monolithic-city-in-unreal-engine-5
Creating a Monolithic City in Unreal Engine 5 with Jianfeng Li (Allan) The Gnomon Workshop 2023-08-04 | Create a cinematic environment in Unreal Engine with this comprehensive workshop by Senior Environment Generalist Jianfeng Li (Allan): thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/creating-a-monolithic-city-in-unreal-engine-5Start your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionAN ENVIRONMENT GENERALIST WORKFLOW This in-depth tutorial details everything from gathering references and crafting concept sketches to bringing to life a grand-scale environment in Unreal Engine. This workshop is tailored for intermediate-to-advanced artists with a basic understanding of various tools such as Maya, Houdini, Gaea, SpeedTree, Substance Painter, ZBrush, Unreal Engine, Photoshop, and Nuke. While the tutorial aims to provide a complete overview of asset creation and environment finishing, some details won't be shown step by step; therefore, having a foundational grasp of the tools used in the workshop is recommended.Throughout the workshop, you'll acquire invaluable insights into the art of CG environment creation through asset making, scene assembling, basic matte-painting techniques, and compositing your final cinematic animation.A highlight of this workshop is the introduction of insights and approaches as a VFX artist, which Allan skillfully incorporates into his process of creating cinematic animations within the game engine. By completing the workshop, you'll be equipped to craft more immersive and photorealistic environments in Unreal Engine, setting you up for success in future projects.Throughout this workshop, Allan uses assets and plugins from PolyHaven, the Greeble Generator from SideFX, Psyop’s Cryptomatte tool from GitHub, plus assets from Mixamo.CHAPTERS:— Introduction of Workflow, References & Concept Creation— Blocking Out with Maya & Assets Breakdown— Making Terrain Base Model with Houdini— Adding Details to Terrain Assets with Gaea— Finalizing Terrain Models with Houdini— Creating Vegetation with SpeedTree— Hard Surface Modeling with Maya— Modeling Ground Entrance with Maya & Houdini— Vehicle Sculpting & Assets Publishing— UE Project Setup & Basic Material Setup for Vegetation— Procedural Lookdev for Terrain Assets — Part 1— Procedural Lookdev for Terrain Assets — Part 2— Texturing Architecture Assets with Substance Painter— Procedural Texture Setup for Other Props— Rebuilding Layout in Unreal Engine— Vegetation Set Dressing & Introduction of PCG Tool— Importing Animated Characters & Render Setup— Matte Painting & Compositing in Nuke — Part 1— Matte Painting & Compositing in Nuke — Part 2For more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Sketching 3D Environments using Blender & Photoshop with James Lewis-Vines The Gnomon Workshop 2023-07-27 | Sketching has traditionally been considered a 2D medium, but with the power of Blender’s Grease Pencil tool, you can draw in 3D and jump right into your designs to truly explore the space. In this 2.5-hour workshop, James Lewis-Vines shares his techniques, from gathering references to sketching and modeling a sci-fi environment design.thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/designing-environments-for-games
Designing Environments for Games The Gnomon Workshop 2023-07-27 | Learn how to sketch 3D environments using Blender & Photoshop with James Lewis-Vines, Lead Concept Artist at Fuse Games: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/designing-environments-for-gamesStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionSketching has traditionally been considered a 2D medium, but with the power of Blender’s Grease Pencil tool, you can draw in 3D and jump right into your designs to truly explore the space. In this 2.5-hour workshop, James Lewis-Vines shares his techniques, from gathering references to sketching and modeling a sci-fi environment design. His time-saving workflow allows concept artists to explore an environment design from many different angles and possibilities early in the sketching process without sketching multiple versions of the same scene.Discover how James designs a gas station in the clouds, then follow along in Blender as he moves around the environment design in 3D, exploring and capturing interesting camera keyframes for the final render. You’ll see how James goes through the process of substituting the sketched scene from his chosen point of view with a realistic environment using a lineup of Kitbash elements. Once the scene is rendered, he works the keyframe concept through to a final polish using Photoshop.This workshop is intended for intermediate Blender users; however, it also covers some of the basics for those just getting started. The purpose of this tutorial is to help provide a sound understanding of the Grease Pencil tool and to give you confidence in sketching your own environment designs from your imagination in a 3D environment.Project files provided with this workshop include the final Gas Station Grease Pencil Environment Blender file and the rendered thumbnails from the various cameras in the scene, as well as the final rendered keyframe image.CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:—Introduction—Sketching & Reference Gathering—Initial Blockout in Blender—Drawing the Scene with Blender’s Grease Pencil—Final Set Dressing & Finding Compositions—Prepping the Prop Lineup—Replacing Drawn Elements With New Props—Rendering the Chosen Frame—Painting in Photoshop—In SummaryFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Creating Complex Materials for Games in Substance Designer With Kat Tamburello The Gnomon Workshop 2023-07-20 | This tutorial provides the building blocks needed to effectively create any style of material in Substance Designer that upholds the technical standards required for games. Learn how to gather proper references and preplan a material graph, how to create dirt and cobblestones, and learn about the importance of consistent metrics, including establishing height scale, texel density, and consistent scale across a project. Ready to get started? 🌱thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/creating-complex-materials-for-games-in-substance-designer#thegnomonworkshop #gnomonworkshopinstructor #videotutorial #shorts
Creating Complex Materials for Games in Substance Designer With Kat Tamburello The Gnomon Workshop 2023-07-20 | Learn how to create a variety of materials for games using Substance Designer with Kat Tamburello, Senior Texture Artist at id Software: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/creating-complex-materials-for-games-in-substance-designerStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionUTILIZING PARAMETERS TO CREATE MULTIPLE MATERIALSThis beginner to intermediate level tutorial walks through the process for creating a complex material in Substance Designer that can be used to create multiple material variations. This tutorial will provide the building blocks needed to effectively create any style of material in Substance Designer that upholds the technical standards required for games. Initially, Kat will begin by discussing how to gather proper references and preplan a material graph. She will then cover how to create the dirt and cobblestones that are the base of the material. Once the initial block-in has been completed, you'll learn about the importance of consistent metrics like establishing height scale, texel density, and consistent scale across a project. After covering the foundation of material creation, you'll learn about creating individual assets, such as flowers, rocks, and sticks. With these assets created, you'll learn how to use the Shape Splatter node to scatter these assets across the ground. To conclude the workshop, Kat will discuss parameters so that you can create many variations of materials with just this one project. CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:—Introduction —Gathering References —Preplanning—Making the Base Ground & Cobblestones —The Importance of Consistent Metrics —Shape Creation: Making Assets for Scattering —Shape Splatter: Scattering Assets—Color & Gloss —Exposing Parameters—ConclusionFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Designing Mechs in VR Using Medium With Andre-Lang Huynh The Gnomon Workshop 2023-07-13 | Learn how to use Medium to quickly and efficiently craft hard-surface mecha designs for the videogame industry. Senior Concept Artist Andre-Lang Huynh has worked in video games for a decade, specializing in mecha and hard-surface design. The workflow taught in this workshop is the same one used by Andre to design characters, vehicles, and weapons for Gotham Knights, including the Batmobile and Batcycle. Start watching now with a free trial 👉thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/designing-mechs-in-vr-using-medium#shorts
Designing Mechs in VR Using Medium With Andre-Lang Huynh The Gnomon Workshop 2023-07-13 | Learn how to use Medium to quickly and efficiently craft hard-surface mecha designs for the videogame industry with Andre-Lang Huynh: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/designing-mechs-in-vr-using-mediumStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionA WORKFLOW BUILT FOR SPEED & FLEXIBILITY Learn how to use Medium to quickly and efficiently craft hard-surface mecha designs for the videogame industry. Senior Concept Artist Andre-Lang Huynh has worked in video games for a decade, specializing in mecha and hard-surface design. The workflow taught in this workshop is the same one used by Andre to design characters, vehicles, and weapons for Gotham Knights, including the Batmobile and Batcycle. In this 3.5-hour workshop, Andre-Lang shares his VR workflow in great depth and demonstrates the flexibility of sculpting in VR as well as the precision that you can achieve with simple yet effective tools. You’ll see exactly how he uses Medium to block out and refine his mecha before rendering the final design using KeyShot. This tutorial is designed to be enjoyed by everybody from aspiring artists to industry veterans looking to modernize their approach and add the power of VR to their arsenal. After completing this tutorial, artists should be able to quickly use Medium and KeyShot to create tangible and functional designs of their own. As a concept artist whose workflow has evolved from entirely 2D through adding 3D and is now almost exclusively VR, this is a fascinating workshop for 2D and 3D artists alike who are looking to add to their skillset and master VR sculpting tools.The workshop also provides helpful brushes and kitbash parts to support the sculpting of mechanical and hard-surface designs with ease. Project files include Andre’s brush pack, kitbash pack, Medium scene file, and KeyShot materials. CHAPTERS:— Introduction to the VR Sculpting Workflow— Gathering References— Basic Tools in Medium— Blocking out the Frame— Building the Armored Shell— Detailing Pass— Polish & Focus Pass— Kitbashing Workflow in Medium— Posing & Exporting the Mech— Rendering in KeyShot— VR Sculpting OutroFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Large-Scale Water FX in Houdini The Gnomon Workshop 2023-07-10 | The simulation of realistic whitewater poses significant challenges, especially at large scales. In this new workshop, you’ll explore a range of techniques to achieve realistic motion, taught by #ILM CG Supervisor Miguel Perez Senent, from simulating an airfield to modifying the dynamics of millions of particles using various methods based on real-life observations to mimic the behavior of water at different densities. You will also look-dev and render the shot using Karma within the Solaris USD context, making sure each component of the water is tightly integrated!Ready to get started? 🌊thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/large-scale-water-fx-in-houdini#Shorts #houdini #nuke #sidefx #creaturedesign #creaturefx #waterfx #watersimulation #watervfx #oceanvfx #wayofthewater #cgartist #movieproduction #3denvironment #professionaltechniques #3dmodel #creativeprocess #digitalart #digitalartist #artoftheday #digitalartwork #digitalproduction #thegnomonworkshop #gnomonworkshopinstructor #videotutorial
Large-Scale Water FX in Houdini with Miguel Perez Senent The Gnomon Workshop 2023-07-05 | Discover the workflow that goes into executing an epic water simulation shot featuring a sea creature breaching out of the ocean & diving back in: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/large-scale-water-fx-in-houdiniStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionSIMULATE & RENDER A VFX SHOT USING HOUDINI & NUKE This comprehensive workshop, taught by CG Supervisor Miguel Perez Senent, begins by defining a large ocean surface and then showcasing Houdini’s latest water toolset to simulate interaction with the creature. Using the latest FLIP Solver, you will create the base fluid simulation and dive into tips and tricks to make it more realistic and efficient. You’ll then learn how to generate and blend the mesh of the fluid with the rest of the ocean using some clever techniques and discover how to use the result to define a custom whitewater emission source based on the mesh surface properties and physical characteristics.The simulation of realistic whitewater poses significant challenges, especially at large scales. Over the course of several lessons, you’ll explore a range of techniques to achieve realistic motion, from simulating an airfield to modifying the dynamics of millions of particles using various methods based on real-life observations to mimic the behavior of water at different densities. Finally, you will look-dev and render the shot using Karma within the Solaris USD context, making sure each component of the water is tightly integrated. By splitting the various necessary passes, you can easily put together a final comp using Nuke.Throughout the workshop, you will learn to keep your scene efficient in order to be able to create the shot with a single computer. Notably, the showcased FLIP and whitewater simulations at the final resolution took under 1 hour to run. Through the power of TOPs, you’ll unlock the ability to wedge and parallelize simulations and renders.Even though this workshop covers some advanced topics and techniques, following along without prior experience will get you to the end result. Included with this workshop are the materials needed to fully create the FX shot, including the animated creature with textures, light, and camera.CHAPTERS: — Introduction— Creating an Ocean Grid & Spectrum— Setting up the FLIP Simulation— Collisions & Efficient Caching of Simulation— Meshing Fluid Particles— Simulating an Airfield using Pyro— Custom Whitewater Source Points— Adding Detail to Whitewater Source— Whitewater Simulation: Part 1— Whitewater Simulation: Part 2— Wedging & Caching Workflow for Whitewater— Water Dripping from Creature— Solaris Render Setup & Water Lookdev— Refining Water Lookdev— Whitewater Processing & Lookdev— Setting up Render Passes & Launching Final Renders— Compositing in Nuke— Conclusion & FeedbackFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
VFX for Games: Creating a Fantasy Scene with Keagan Williams The Gnomon Workshop 2023-06-29 | Create a floating fantasy scene for Unreal Engine using Houdini, Mixamo, Photoshop, and Character Creator with Sr. VFX Artist Keagan Williams: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/vfx-for-games-creating-a-fantasy-sceneStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionAN EFFICIENT & FLEXIBLE VFX PIPELINE FOR GAMES The workflow, tools, and principles taught in this workshop have been used by Senior VFX Artist Keagan Williams on videogame titles such as “Marvel’s Midnight Suns.”The goal of this workshop is to guide you through the creation of the fantasy scene demonstrated by Keagan while also empowering you with the skills you need to efficiently, flexibly, and beautifully develop and express your own creative ideas.Primarily aimed at beginner to mid-level artists, this workshop is ideal for those looking to create real-time VFX portfolio pieces, particularly those that go beyond basic particle systems. The scene demonstrated through this workshop features a central VFX element, and Keagan also touches on the worlds of Houdini’s KineFX and Vellum, as well as stylized hair, lighting, blueprints, and more. Some basic Houdini and Unreal Engine knowledge is recommended.Tackling tricky VFX sequences involves an initial investment of time; however, you’ll discover that the techniques demonstrated will open you up to much greater creative freedom on your own projects. You can follow along using the character demonstrated in this workshop; alternatively, you can create or use your own. When following along with this tutorial, we recommend downloading the (free) Mixamo characters and animations as referenced by Keagan. Additionally, Keagan has provided the files needed for almost everything else seen in the workshop. CHAPTERS:— Introduction— Body, Clothing & Hair Setups— Bones, Simulations & Animations— Central VFX Element— Exporting, Importing & Debugging— Materials, Blueprints & Lights— Pipeline— Make it Your Own!For more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Creating a Swamp Scene for Games with SpeedTree & Photogrammetry With Adrien Paguet-Brunella The Gnomon Workshop 2023-06-22 | In this step-by-step workshop, you'll gain valuable insights into using SpeedTree, Blender & Photogrammetry to bring natural environments to life: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/creating-a-swamp-scene-for-games-with-speedtree-photogrammetryStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionA COMPLETE BIOME COLLECTION WORKFLOW Join Adrien Paguet-Brunella, Senior Environment Artist, as he takes you on a comprehensive journey through the complete process of creating assets for a game environment biome collection. Designed for intermediate-to-advanced artists with prior knowledge of SpeedTree, Blender, and Unreal Engine, this workshop provides a complete overview of asset creation. Using photogrammetry and photometric stereo captures, Adrien dives into meticulously creating high-resolution leaves, branches, and flowers, ensuring every detail is carefully crafted. Adrien demonstrates how to create a hero tree, which serves as a blueprint for creating variations of trees. You'll also learn how to process scanned grounds and rocks and how to transform them into tileable landscape materials, along with some general photogrammetry tips.In addition to asset creation, Adrien shares valuable AAA production tips for building collections for natural environments. To conclude the workshop, he demonstrates how to seamlessly weave together all the assets created, resulting in an immersive and realistic scene plus dioramas.Project files available with this workshop include SpeedTree files for the hero tree, the tree variations, 3 bark texture sets, and photogrammetry data for the hero trunk and ground.CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:— Introduction— References— Leaves— Trunk— High Resolution— Low-Resolution Clusters— Hero Tree & Tree Variations— Addons to the Collection— In-Engine Scene & DioramasFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Stylized Environment Creation for Games with Rodrigo Brea The Gnomon Workshop 2023-06-14 | In this beginner-to-intermediate-level workshop, Rodrigo Brea shares professional techniques and approaches for building stylized environments: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/stylized-environment-creation-for-gamesStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionCREATING STYLIZED ASSETS FOR UNREAL ENGINE In this beginner-to-intermediate-level workshop, Rodrigo Brea shares various professional techniques and approaches for building stylized environments. This 5-hour guide covers topics including how to analyze a concept and create a breakdown; how to set up a basic scene in Unreal 5; different ways to create a variety of assets, from grass/foliage/trees to a hero piece; as well as how to texture and create a reusable Substance Smart Material. Rodrigo utilizes a few key software choices, including Unreal Engine 5, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, TreeIt, and Autodesk FBX Converter. Using these tools, he offers an industry-insider’s perspective to tackling and approaching the creation of stylized assets for professional games.You’ll see how the final scene is set up, and learn Rodrigo’s approach for lighting, as well as a few simple methods he uses to render out beauty shots and a video for presentation. The techniques taught will be not only helpful for creating a scene from a concept, but will also be applicable to any stylized environment you may want to create.By completing this workshop, you’ll have a better understanding of the workflow professional game artists use for creating stylized environments, and you will know a variety of ways to problem solve and approach different results.Accompanying this workshop are two downloadable folders; one includes Rodrigo’s completed Unreal 5 Project including all its assets; a second folder offers Rodrigo’s working files from the various software packages utilized in this workshop.CHAPTERS:— Analyzing the Concept & Creating a Breakdown— Gathering References— Setting up the Project— Reference Meshes— Creating Grass Patches— Finalizing the Grass— Using TreeIt— Finalizing the Trees— From Megascans to Stylized— Adding Damage to the Monolith— Sculpting the Monolith & Rocks— Creating Moss Patches— Texturing & Creating a Smart Material — Final Scene & Rendering For more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Animating First & Third-Person Shooter Attacks for Games with Brad Faucheux The Gnomon Workshop 2023-06-09 | If you want to know what goes into animating an FPS game, look no further than this comprehensive workshop by Brad Faucheux: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/animating-first-third-person-shooter-attacks-for-gamesStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionMAYA ANIMATION WORKFLOW Senior Cinematic Animator Brad Faucheux takes you step by step from planning out a first-person shooter attack through to the final polish. Additionally, he walks through a third-person attack for further animation practice. Throughout this workshop, Brad shares his professional workflow, along with the important tips, tricks, observations, and studies that he’s acquired over his many years working at AAA studios. He dives deep into research and observation and demonstrates everything you need to know about Maya for the task at hand. The use of animBot toolset is also used in this workshop to help with the animation workflow. You will learn how to animate character traits, power posing, as well as timing and constructing for games, flow, and structure, through to the final polish and details. All you need to get started is Maya, a character of your choice, and Photoshop for the pre-planning stage. By completing this workshop, you’ll have a sound understanding of how artists in AAA game studios approach, critique, and sync professional attack animations.CHAPTERS:— Introduction— Finding Your Character— Staging & Setup — Blocking & Posing— Blocking Pass— Splining Pass— Polish Pass— Final ThoughtsFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Automating Animation & Game-Ready RigsModular Rigging Techniques using Python with Nick Miller The Gnomon Workshop 2023-06-07 | Sharpen your scripting skills as we delve into modular rigging with Python in this 3-hour workshop created for riggers and aspiring coders: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/automating-animation-game-ready-rigsStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionMODULAR RIGGING TECHNIQUES USING PYTHONNick Miller, Creature Supervisor at DNEG, introduces a comprehensive library of code and explores the moderate-to-complex components of Python, Object Oriented Programming, and rigging. Building your own modular rigging system gives you several advantages; not only does it save you significant time, but it also enhances your problem-solving skills and prepares you to contribute to a company's rigging toolset. The objective is to create a one-click solution for rigging bipeds, with the potential for customization to suit other types of characters, pipelines, and project requirements. Watch as Nick leverages Maya's standardized human IK skeleton as a template by using it as a foundation to build rigs. This technique helps you to incorporate motion-capture data to drive your rigs. To showcase the system, Nick utilizes a downloadable character from Mixamo and then applies his tools to generate a fully functional rig before applying motion capture as keyframes onto the rig's controls. Additionally, Nick instructs how to organize rigs in a game-engine-friendly manner, allowing for easy export of the skeleton and character mesh. Upon completing this workshop, subscribers will have learned essential rigging techniques, including building a modular rigging system with Python, the basics of Maya's human IK skeleton, how to apply motion-capture data, and how to export rigs for game engines. Project files provided with this workshop give students a reference or guideline to follow. The downloadable project files include Nick’s asset build folders for three characters, including models, guides, textures, scripts, weights, and controls, as well as his modular rigging package (nmrig and grig).CHAPTERS:— Intro — Structuring Our Rigging System— Classes — Building a Control Library — Structuring Core Functionality — Chest & Hip — FK & IK chains — Biped Limb Module — Clavicle — Hand & Foot — Spine — Neck — Head — Finalize: Part 1 — Finalize: Part 2— Post — Mocap For more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Creating Assets & Architecture for Game Environments With Giovani Magana The Gnomon Workshop 2023-06-05 | Discover how to build a game environment in Unreal Engine 5 using assets created in Maya & ZBrush with Sr Environment Artist Giovani Magana:Start your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/creating-assets-architecture-for-game-environmentsFROM MAYA & ZBRUSH TO UNREAL ENGINE 5Giovani Magana shares various techniques from his professional workflow, focusing on efficiently building assets and architecture for game environments using an essential modular approach.This workshop is intended for intermediate-level artists with some prior knowledge of working with Maya, ZBrush, and Unreal Engine assumed. Giovani begins by sketching initial ideas in Photoshop before building a modular asset kit in Maya. He discusses his approach to creating tiles, trim sheets, tileable textures, and tileable meshes and then demonstrates how to create other assets, such as rocks and props, using ZBrush.To conclude this workshop, Giovani builds the final house and environment in Unreal Engine 5. He also assembles a corner of the environment to demonstrate his full process for creating organic landscapes, providing tips for finishing up a full environment using Unreal Engine. The workshop focuses primarily on making the assets needed to build a game environment; Giovani’s Substance Designer and Unreal material graphs are shown in the workshop but are not detailed step by step. CHAPTERS:— Reference & Sketching— Rough Blockout & Composition— Medium Blockout— ZBrush Sculpting: Stone Wall— Making a Tileable Mesh— Thermal Rock Trimsheet— Ornate Trimsheet— Texturing in Substance Painter— Massive Rock Texturing— House Construction— Landscape Building— Decals & VFXFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Mech Illustration With Character & Story by Hamish Frater The Gnomon Workshop 2023-05-25 | Create extraordinary illustrations with character and story by combining the precision and flexibility of 3D with the expressive freedom of 2D: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/mech-illustration-with-character-storyStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscription3D-TO-2D DESIGN & PAINTING TECHNIQUES Learn how to create extraordinary illustrations with character and story by combining the precision and flexibility of 3D with the expressive freedom of 2D. Hamish Frater’s detailed workshop guides you through his process for creating engaging, characterful illustrations with a hand-drawn feel.This workshop details the importance of collecting the right volume of references before diving into the sketching, 3D modeling, rendering, and painting processes to build up the design and final illustration. Throughout the process, Hamish offers his tried-and-tested tips for great design, composition, lighting, and color, and he teaches how to generate useful final passes that will help bring your illustration together in the most impressive way.This workshop is aimed at intermediate-level artists with some previous knowledge of 3D software, rendering, and Photoshop assumed. That said, the principles described and demonstrated in this workshop will be relevant and enjoyable for artists of all levels. With more than 20 years of experience working in film and games, Hamish has plenty of industry insights that he shares throughout the 5 hours of this workshop.Included with this workshop are a set of Hamish’s most-used brushes along with his 3D files to help you get started with building out your own scenes.CHAPTERS:— Introduction & Career History— Reference Gathering & Defining a Brief— Sketching to Find a Design— Blocking Out in 3D— Finding a Composition— Finalizing the 3D Scene— Defining the Value Structure— Adding Some Lines— Color & Texture— Rendering & CleanupFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Creating a Sci-Fi Pistol for Games With Sean Marino The Gnomon Workshop 2023-05-18 | Learn how to create a sci-fi pistol. Sean Marino, Associate Art Director at Riot Games, shares his workflow for modeling a weapon asset: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/creating-a-sci-fi-pistol-for-gamesStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionWEAPON MODELING & TEXTURING TECHNIQUES Learn how to create a sci-fi pistol for game production. Sean Marino, Associate Art Director at Riot Games, shares his workflow for modeling a weapon asset for games, starting from an initial concept and working in references of classic shooters to establish a general style target for the model. The work begins in Maya, where Sean demonstrates how to create a rough block-out of the weapon, using the concept as a starting guide and taking artistic liberties to adjust the model where needed. The model is then taken into ZBrush, where some hard-surface sculpting work is applied to create a final high-poly model. With the high-res model ready, Sean takes everything into Rizom UV Layout to unwrap and unpack the UVs and bake everything using Marmoset Toolbag. As the final step of the process, Sean opens up Substance Painter to cover the helpful basics of creating a master material template before diving deep into the detailing work to generate the final look of the weapon. With over a decade of experience focused on hard-surface and weapon design, Sean’s workshop aims to share his professional, tried-and-tested approach to modeling weapons for production. While his workflow does use specific software, the decision-making and workflow he shares can be applied to the software of your choice. By completing the workshop, you will have the knowledge to create highly detailed weapons for first or third-person games. The concept art featured in this workshop is by Eldar Safinand, used with permission from Forgeborne Games LLC for the board game Terminus Frontier.CHAPTERS:— References & Style Overview— Model Blockout— Mid-Poly Detail— High-Poly in ZBrush— Low-Poly Game Mesh— UVs & Baking— Texturing Part 1: Base Material— Texturing Part 2: DetailingFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Concepting Spaceships for Film & Games with Joe Gloria The Gnomon Workshop 2023-05-11 | Sr. Concept Artist Joe Gloria shares how to use 3D-Coat, ZBrush & KeyShot to create detailed 3D spaceship designs while keeping the process simple: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/concepting-spaceships-for-film-gamesStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscription3D DESIGN USING 3D-COAT, ZBRUSH, KEYSHOT & PHOTOSHOP Artists looking to develop their 3D design workflow will benefit from the techniques and workflow shared in this workshop, which culminates in a 360-degree turntable of a sci-fi vehicle.3D-Coat is used for the initial block-out of the shapes before Joe takes the design into ZBrush for more detailed hard-surface modeling work, and where the design really comes to life. Joe explains how you can utilize ZBrush in concept art for quickly upgrading designs that can be presented from all angles.Whether you work or aspire to work in movies or games, this workshop teaches you how to create perfectly controlled and detailed designs suitable for production. Joe also discusses how you can take steps to optimize your concepts so they are as close to the final product as possible. As well as learning Joe’s workflow for creating portfolio-worthy turntables, you’ll develop a sound understanding of the importance of form, balance, and curves in your designs. You’ll also gain a better understanding of how your color choices impact your designs and how to maintain flexibility throughout the design process.Accompanying this workshop is a collection of Joe’s 3D-Coat, ZBrush, KeyShot, and Photoshop files, to assist with your learning experience. CHAPTERS:—3D Hard-Surface Concept Design Pipeline Overview—Introduction to 3D-Coat—ZBrush Basics —Modeling a Spaceship in 3D-Coat—Detailing a Spaceship Model in ZBrush—Rendering your Spaceship Concept in KeyShot—360° Final Turntable Presentation—In ConclusionFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Introduction to Ziva VFX: Volume 1 With Madhav Shyam The Gnomon Workshop 2023-05-04 | Learn the basics of Ziva VFX with a focus on building deformation rigs and developing workflow practices to quickly create production-ready creatures: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/introduction-to-ziva-vfx-volume-1Start your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionSOFT TISSUE SIMULATION USING ZIVA VFX, MAYA & WRAP3D Instructor Madhav Shyam, Creature Supervisor at Ghost VFX, covers all the essential aspects of modeling, rigging, and animation that you need to know to create realistic results. With the modeling basics covered, Madhav dives into building an arm simulation rig from scratch. For this exercise, he uses the Sorceress Supreme model from Marcus Whinney (artstation.com/marketplace/p/00637/zbrush-model-sorceress-supreme-high-poly-ztl) as the base. The focus then shifts briefly to utilizing Python scripting in Maya to assist with the builds, before jumping into the final segment of the workshop: wrapping the asset and simulating the tissue. Using Ziva’s anatomy transfer tool, Madhav teaches how you can quickly morph their free assets into your own custom characters. This workshop aims to teach all the necessary skills you need to build a production-ready Ziva simulation rig. In addition to the Sorceress Supreme model by Marcus Whinney, Madhav also uses the free Mr. Ink asset available from the Ziva store to those with an active Ziva VFX (zivadynamics.com/ziva-vfx) license.CHAPTERS:—Introduction To Ziva VFX—Modeling & Rigging for Ziva VFX—Arm Setup 1: Muscle Simulation —Arm Setup 2: Fat Simulation—Arm Setup 3: Final Review—Python for Ziva VFX —Anatomy Transfer 1: Asset Wrap —Anatomy Transfer 2: Simulation Transfer —Anatomy Transfer 3: Final Review —Production Pipeline For more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Photogrammetry for Production Artists With John William Crossland The Gnomon Workshop 2023-04-27 | Create your own 3D props for production using photogrammetry with this guide for Modo, Marmoset, Photoshop, Agisoft, Lightroom & ZBrush: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/photogrammetry-for-production-artistsStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionPROP SCANNING THROUGH TO FINAL PRODUCTION ASSET Capture and create your own 3D props for production using photogrammetry with this comprehensive guide for Modo, Marmoset, Photoshop, Agisoft, Lightroom, and ZBrush. In this 4-hour workshop, John William Crossland, a Lead Principal Artist at Remedy Entertainment, sheds light on the entire process for those looking to get started with photogrammetry on a small scale. He details several ways to achieve low, medium, and high-range scans and explains how to produce a decent-quality scan that can be used as a baseline for a production asset.John walks through the entire process of creating a mountain boot asset using his tried-and-tested production workflow, from initial capture through topology clean-up, hard-surface modeling, and applying materials, before tackling the final renders. Throughout the demonstration, he shows various techniques to process scan data and how to create a clean, high-poly sculpt, as well as a low-poly mesh with UVs ready for texturing in Marmoset. This photogrammetry workshop is designed to help those with limited experience to successfully produce a scan to be proud of. His pragmatic guide to photogrammetry goes through all the steps needed to process your scan data and take it all the way through to a final sculpt, including baking and materials. Upon completing this workshop, you’ll have gained many practical insights into the photogrammetry process and will have a solid guideline for starting your own projects with minimal setup needs. The workshop is intended for you to sculpt along with John. His ZBrush ZTL file is provided with all the working steps, along with his Modo file (scene supplied with .obj) and the final Photoshop composite. The Marmoset scene file is also included with this workshop for subscribers to access and utilize.CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:—Camera Capturing Process—Lightroom Setup—Agisoft Processing—Reviewing in Marmoset—Initial Retopology—Hard-Surface Modeling—High-Poly Cleanup—Shoe Topology—Finalizing Lace Low Poly—Setting up for Final Textures in MarmosetFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Create a Procedural Waterwheel Simulation in Houdini With David Silberbauer The Gnomon Workshop 2023-04-20 | Discover how to build a fully functional waterwheel with an integrated fluid simulation in this comprehensive 4-hour Houdini video tutorial: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/create-a-procedural-waterwheel-simulation-in-houdiniStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionBUILD FUNCTIONAL ASSETS WITH INTEGRATED FLUID SIMULATIONS Whether you’re just starting out in Houdini or are an experienced user, this helpful tutorial by VFX artist David Silberbauer is packed with tips and tricks that will be enjoyable for all experience levels. This detailed Houdini workshop showing how to build a completely procedural waterwheel system covers numerous procedural techniques for manipulating geometry and simulations. He explains how to randomize attributes to create realistic and believable results, as well as how to customize velocities for creating robust fluid simulations. The workshop also details how to use vorticity for meshing and white water and shows how to turn your setups into Houdini Digital Assets (HDAs). David’s complete process is detailed through easy-to-digest chapters, along with his thought process along the way, to help guide you to making more effective and efficient choices when working in Houdini.By following this workshop, you’ll learn how to be more productive in your Houdini scenes and explore how working in a procedural way will save time and allow you to be more efficient at iterating production shots. You’ll finish this workshop feeling confident in planning and building your own procedural systems going forward.Provided with this workshop is a Houdini apprentice file with the procedural waterwheel asset.CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:— Planning: What Do We Want to Build?— Introduction to Procedural Modeling— Building a Waterwheel— Setting up a Robust Fluid Simulation— Turning the Setup into an HDAFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Dynamic Illustration Techniques Using ZBrush, Photoshop & Painter With Mike Thompson The Gnomon Workshop 2023-04-14 | When it comes to creating dynamic illustrations for clients such as Nike, Marvel, and Warner Bros., Mike Thompson is an industry expert: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/dynamic-illustration-techniques-using-zbrush-photoshop-painterStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionThis insightful workshop takes you on a complete journey through his creative process, from choosing an exciting concept art (kindly provided by Cameron Davis) through the steps he takes to create a 3D model before tackling a final paint-over ready for client presentation.Follow Mike’s complete process: From selecting an existing 2D concept through creating a digital maquette in ZBrush, and discover how he generates BPR renders to then composite those together in Photoshop to create the optimal base for a painting. He handles the final paint-over process using his preferred painting software, Corel Painter. The process taught in this workshop details the workflow that Mike uses when creating dynamic package art and poster design for his clients. He thoughtfully details everything from his reference collection process and explains his entire sculpting process during the course of the workshop. For inspiring tips and tricks to add to your sculpting and painting arsenal, this is a must-see workshop. CHAPTERS:1. Gathering References & Project Organization2. ZBrush Maquette Sculpting: Part 1 — Block Out3. ZBrush Maquette Sculpting: Part 2 — Detailing & Polypainting4. Creating Light Passes in ZBrush Ready for Photoshop5. Compositing in Photoshop to Create a Base Image6. Paint-Over in Corel Painter: Part 1 — Adding Detail7. Paint-Over in Corel Painter: Part 2 — Finalizing the PaintingFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Introduction to Maya for Animators With Erik A. Castillo The Gnomon Workshop 2023-04-07 | This introductory Maya workshop is geared towards those pursuing a career in CG character animation and includes essential practical exercises: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/introduction-to-maya-for-animatorsStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionTaught by Erik A. Castillo, former Animation Artist at DreamWorks, this comprehensive workshop aims to demonstrate that, while Maya may appear daunting at first, with the proper guidance, it can be significantly simplified. Additionally, the workshop aims to impart a methodology for approaching the craft of animation by prioritizing key aspects before progressing to more advanced concepts. The primary objective is to provide you with an introduction to the intricacies of animation using Maya, yet in an easy-to-digest manner. This 3.5-hour video guide encompasses a range of essential exercises, including a bouncing ball and pendulum animation, in addition to introductory lessons covering constraints. Subscribers will also have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the 12 principles of animation, presented using Erik’s easy-to-understand approach.Upon completion of this workshop, artists will have developed a fundamental proficiency in Maya, accompanied by a refined understanding of the fundamental principles that are integral to animation — primarily with regard to timing and weight. This knowledge will serve as a solid foundation for continued advancement and exploration into more intricate mechanics-driven exercises.The demonstrations in the workshop utilize ProRigs from prorigs.com.CHAPTERS:1. Introduction2. Introduction to Maya for Animators3. The 12 Principals of Animation4. Assignment 1: Ball Bounce 5. Assignment 2: Pendulum 6: Constraints7. OutroFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Creating Stylized Hairstyles Using ZBrush With Dan Eder The Gnomon Workshop 2023-03-23 | Learn how to use ZBrush's powerful tools to create dynamic and expressive hairstyles for your stylized characters in this 2.5-hour workshop: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/creating-stylized-hairstyles-using-zbrushStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionA COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR STYLIZED CHARACTERSLearn how to use ZBrush's powerful tools to create dynamic and expressive hairstyles for your stylized characters. In this 2.5-hour workshop, Lead 3D Character Artist Dan Eder shares a deep dive into his process for sculpting stylized 3D hair with ZBrush. Starting from an original character as his subject, Dan walks through his complete workflow for approaching character stylization using ZBrush, teaching an understanding of what creates an appealing character and talking through the technical tools and practical applications he uses to achieve his distinctive style.Through a series of step-by-step demonstrations, you will explore a variety of topics, including an introduction to ZBrush's essential tools and their capabilities when it comes to stylized hair creation; a look at the fundamentals of hair sculpting and styling for characters; strategies for adding texture, volume, and movement to hair; as well as Dan’s top tips for using color and lighting to enhance the look of hair in a 3D scene. He also shares his best practices for optimizing hair for use in games, animations, and other digital media.You can expect to come away from the workshop with a solid understanding of how to create appealing and believable hair for your stylized characters, along with new knowledge about a variety of ZBrush tools that will help to level up your digital-sculpting process.CHAPTERS:01. Gathering References & Inspiration02. Planning Out the Hair Mesh in ZBrush03. Dos and Don'ts for Hair Sculpting04. Geometry: An Overview, Demonstration & Timelapse05. Curves: An Overview, Demonstration & Timelapse06. CurveAlpha: An Overview, Demonstration & TimelapseFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Designing a Custom Kitbash Library With Gavin Manners The Gnomon Workshop 2023-03-02 | Concept Artist Gavin Manners takes you through the process of how to design and build your very own hard-surface kitbash library using Blender: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/designing-a-custom-kitbash-libraryStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionCREATE A HARD-SURFACE MECH SET USING BLENDERKitbash libraries can be an efficient way to save time when producing quick concepts for a mood piece, creating objects for background set-dressing, or adding detail and the indication of functionality to hard-surface models. In this workshop by Gavin Manners, you’ll be taken through the process of how to design and build your very own hard-surface kitbash library.Gavin’s workshop begins with how to spark the initial idea and write a brief for yourself. He walks through gathering references to be properly prepared for the creation of the assets in Blender. Also covered is how to get the most out of your kitbash parts by creating subassemblies, as well as the principle of exponential idea generation. The workshop then details how to create mech designs based on the brief, explaining how to use your custom kitbash library as effectively as possible. A simple lighting and rendering setup is also demonstrated before moving on to the final paint-over process to produce a finished piece of concept art. The focus of this workshop is specifically on mechs, but the principles can be applied to any form of hard-surface design. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to create multiple personalized kitbash libraries and add to them over the course of your artistic career.Although this workshop is for anyone with an interest in hard-surface design, it is not a beginner’s software tutorial; there is an assumed level of knowledge of Blender and Photoshop, so you will need to know the basics of the software. Included with this workshop are the kit created for this tutorial, the mech design 3D files, and the final paint-over PSD files, so you can take a closer look at everything created throughout the process. CHAPTERS:1. Introduction to Creating a Unique Kitbash Set2. Writing a Brief & Reference Gathering3. Creating Kitbash Assets Using Blender4. Texture Atlas5. 3D Scanning Techniques6. Subassemblies7. Mech Design & Iteration8. Lighting & Rendering9. Photoshop Mech Design Paintover10. ConclusionFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Key Illustration Workflow for Film & TV With Philippe Gaulier The Gnomon Workshop 2023-02-23 | When designing for film, there are many approaches an artist can take. Learn how Framestore Art Director Philippe Gaulier tackles his concepts: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/key-illustration-workflow-for-film-tvStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionBLENDER, 3D-COAT, MAYA, KEYSHOT & PHOTOSHOP TECHNIQUESThis 4-hour workshop by Framestore Art Director, Philippe Gaulier, walks you through one of the workflows he uses when creating concept art for his clients, whether it’s for a film or TV series. Within this workshop, you’ll discover the various techniques and approaches that help Philippe to work efficiently while maintaining flexibility throughout the concepting process. He begins by describing how he builds his own assets with a combination of Blender and 3D-Coat, using Maya for character posing, and then demonstrates how he creates a variety of dynamic compositions with interesting light scenarios to explore his ideas. Once happy with the compositions, he renders them out in KeyShot before adding his final touches in Photoshop. The particular method taught in this workshop allows Philippe to create a set of distinct images, each telling a different story. By the end of the tutorial, you’ll see five finalized illustrations that all help communicate the concept to Philippe’s client. While this tutorial features many helpful technical tips and tricks, it focuses on the creative process, providing you with a methodology that you can apply to any software of your choice. By completing this workshop, you will gain great insights into analyzing client briefs to create fantastic key illustrations and concept art — while thoroughly enjoying the creative process along the way! CHAPTERS:1. Introduction2. References & Inspiration3. Modeling in 3D-Coat & Blender4. Character Posing & Modeling Using Maya & 3D-Coat5. Setting up the Scene & Rendering in KeyShot6. Final Compositing & Painting in PhotoshopFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Creating Environment Concept Art for Games With Asim A. Steckel The Gnomon Workshop 2023-02-16 | Master concepts using Photoshop, 3D-Coat, and Octane for Blender with this 3-hr workshop covering the essential topics from a game-dev context: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/creating-environment-concept-art-for-gamesStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionMASTER BUILDING DESIGN USING PHOTOSHOP, 3D-COAT & OCTANE FOR BLENDER Creating and developing production art for games demands not only a deep understanding of the needs and goals of other departments in a game studio but also the consciousness and knowledge of technical restrictions. This 3-hour workshop covers these essential topics in a real game-dev context to share with you how you can visually communicate ideas with other departments in a studio while also understanding their needs and limitations.This workshop is an advanced tutorial using Photoshop, 3D-Coat & Octane for Blender. Asim leads you through the entire process, from initial research to brainstorming, designing a building, blocking it out in 3D, creating composition thumbnails, setting up a basic scene in 3D, and finally, through to a fully fleshed-out environment concept art piece. Asim shares his experience, knowledge, and the design thoughts he goes through while always taking other aspects into account, such as Game Design, Level Design, Art Direction, and so on.By following this workshop, you will not only learn Asim’s production-proven techniques and his personal painting process, but you will also learn insights into other aspects that affect your art, providing you with more awareness when tackling your own projects. Project files accompanying this workshop include Asim’s Photoshop file and sketches for your personal reference. CHAPTERS: 0. Preview1. Brainstorming & Research2. Building Design: Sketches3. Building Design: Clean-up4. Blocking Out the Building in 3D5. Composition Thumbnails6. Setting Up the Scene in Octane Blender7. Final Painting ProcessFor more workshops by industry professionals that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Animating Body Mechanics in Maya With Kelly Vawter The Gnomon Workshop 2023-02-02 | Animation can be hard, but it should also be fun. Kelly Vawter joins The Gnomon Workshop library with his full shot walkthrough in Maya: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/animating-body-mechanics-in-mayaStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionFULL ANIMATION SHOT WALKTHROUGH Animation can be hard, but it should also be fun. Kelly Vawter joins The Gnomon Workshop library with his full shot walkthrough in Maya, which focuses on body mechanics. Animating a skateboarder performing tricks, Kelly explains how he approaches a technical shot and offers up his entire animation process from start to finish. He divulges his industry workflow tips and shares the tools he uses when tackling complex performance and action animation shots in Maya. The workshop opens up with an Introduction chapter covering how Kelly sets up his shots and where he explains the tools he will use throughout the tutorial. Kelly teaches this workshop in a way that animators of any skill level should be able to get something out of it. That said, the focus of the content is created primarily for an intermediate skillset since there is less emphasis on the basics of Maya. Rather, Kelly jumps right into Maya to begin his demonstration, starting with the blocking before working through the Spline process and onto the final polish.Kelly’s career in animation started at Blizzard, where he worked on Overwatch cinematics before he moved to Respawn to work on Stars Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. From there, he went to Disney, where he worked on feature animations before later joining DreamWorks. Needless to say, his career experience is exactly what you need to see and hear if you’re looking to work as an animator on feature films or AAA games. CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:— Introduction to Animating Body Mechanics— Maya Scene Setup, References & Tools— Blocking Walkthrough— Spline & Polish WalkthroughTo learn Maya from scratch, be sure to check out our Introduction to Maya 2023: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/introduction-to-maya-2023-volume-1 For more workshops by industry masters that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Creating Keyframe Concepts for Film & Animation With Aleksey Pollack The Gnomon Workshop 2023-01-26 | Discover efficient approaches to creating keyframe concept art for movies and animated films using a variety of software and best practices: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/creating-keyframe-concepts-for-film-animationStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionPROCREATE, PHOTOSHOP, GRAVITY SKETCH, BLENDER & 3D-COAT TECHNIQUESIn this 4.5-hour workshop, Aleksey Pollack guides you through his tried-and-tested techniques, including his personal approach to digital sculpting for concept art and how he integrates VR modeling and Blender techniques to boost his creative output. By exploring a plethora of processes, software, and plug-ins, viewers will define the techniques that will work best for their own creative projects. The ultimate goal is to help you with the knowledge you need to build your own epic keyframe concepts. Aleksey shares what he calls his “unified toolbelt” approach, which allows him to always stay creative and never feel limited by a step-by-step process. Always working to deliver ideas and keyframes as fast as possible in a tight schedule, having a multitude of tools and techniques at his disposal allows him to work quickly and efficiently depending on the task at hand. You will see how some of Aleksey’s favorite plugins help him to achieve quick results and real-time solutions in 3D. He also details his preferred method for combining renders and his overpainting tricks that push the frame to its final look. This workshop is intended for artists who understand the basics of 3D modeling, while beginners will also discover fascinating new ways to approach and tackle creative projects. The plugins featured in this video guide include Physical Atmosphere, 3D-Coat Applink, and Sanctus Library. Accompanying the workshop are Aleksey’s final Photoshop file and Blender scene files, with all assets included for your reference.CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:— Introduction— Reviewing the Brief & Gathering Materials— Sketching & Blocking Out— Working in 3D— Rendering Your Scene— Overpainting & Exploring Options— In ConclusionFor more workshops by industry masters that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Creating Fantasy Illustrations With Procreate With Rafael Sarmento The Gnomon Workshop 2023-01-13 | In this Procreate workshop, Rafael Sarmento guides you through everything you need to know to create compelling fantasy illustrations on the iPad: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/creating-fantasy-illustrations-with-procreateStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionPAINTING COMPELLING CHARACTERS ON THE IPAD Discover how best to use Procreate tools to sketch down character ideations, using a blend of sci-fi and fantasy reference points as a starting point. This tutorial covers how to bring personality to a character, how to build unique character costumes, tips on powerful composition, and the best ways to use tone and color to create impact in an illustration. Throughout, students will be provided with the imaginative and technical tools to accomplish their own unique iPad character creations.Within this 2-hour workshop, Rafael will detail one of his personal techniques: Liquify Extravaganza. It uses the Liquify tool in Procreate to allow artists to create many textures, visual artifacts, and intentional accidents, which he then uses to “sculpt” specific shapes and forms into the illustration. This technique will greatly help students with their own explorations. This tutorial is tailored to all ability levels, and as The Gnomon Workshop’s first iPad tutorial, it starts with a clear breakdown of the Procreate software and the key tools that are used throughout. Rafael’s subjective ideas on creativity will appeal to all creatives, from beginners to professionals, and will be thoroughly dissected through technical examples. Subscribers can apply all of the principles discussed within their own working processes and achieve their own distinct results fueled by their particular creative voices.Included with this workshop is the high-res PSD illustration as a project file to provide further insight into Rafael’s painting process. Rafael’s Procreate Brush, “Sketchy Sarmento,” is also included as a downloadable resource.CHAPTERS:1. Introduction to Using Procreate2. References & First Sketches3. Setting the Composition4. Conveying the Mood5. Digging into the Designs6. The Liquify Extravaganza Technique7. Background Revolution8. Solidifying the Scene9. Last Changes & Final TouchesFor more workshops by industry masters that will help you take your creative skills to the next level using industry-trusted software, check out our complete video tutorial library at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Introduction to ZBrush 2022 With Madeleine Scott-Spencer The Gnomon Workshop 2023-01-04 | Learn ZBrush at your own pace. This guide by Madeleine Scott-Spencer takes you from the basics and through a full ZBrush sculpting workflow: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/introduction-to-zbrush-2022Start your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionA COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO LEARNING ZBRUSH Follow along with Maddie’s Introduction to ZBrush workshop in an organic, hands-on manner, gaining confidence with ZBrush’s unique interface and powerful tools at every step of the way.Beginning with a quickstart chapter that shows how to sculpt a detailed creature bust, Maddie continues with in-depth dives into ZBrush’s key features. She demystifies the ZBrush interface, menus, and windows to remove any intimidation factors early on. Explaining the logic behind the program’s UI as well as what the tools do, you’ll quickly learn how to work quickly in ZBrush and how to take advantage of custom hotkeys for even greater efficiency. The full ZBrush Brush system is explained in this workshop, including 3D Alphas, VDM brushes, IMM, and even how to create your own custom brushes. You will learn how to sculpt a full body using DynaMesh and explore the importance of Subdivision levels in creating accurate anatomical forms. Alphas and detailing for fine pores and wrinkles — and even how to paint skin textures from scratch — are also covered in great detail for your educational benefit. Maddie also covers how to get your work outside of the program by exploring ZBrush’s retopology and UV tools, as well as how to export Color, Normal, and Displacement maps for rendering in Maya, 3ds Max, Unreal Engine, and any other rendering tool you prefer. For those interested in 3D printing, this workshop includes a look at Decimation Master and 3D Print Exporter for you.The intention of this comprehensive workshop is to help you become a confident intermediate ZBrush artist that is ready to tackle the creation of 3D creatures, characters, props, and more. Topics covered include how to create complex models with Subtools, managing Polygroups for more accurate modeling, sculpting and painting in layers, modeling with ZSpheres, posing figures, and much more. Extensive downloadable project files are available with this workshop to help you follow along with many of the important lessons covered.CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:— Quickstart Guide to ZBrush 2022— The ZBrush 2022 Interface: Demystifying the Interface— Intro to ZBrush Brushes— Masking in ZBrush— The ZBrush Subtool Menu— ZBrush Polygroups— Working With Layers in ZBrush— ZSpheres— Subdivision Levels vs. DynaMesh— IMM Brushes — Skin Details, Fine Wrinkles & Pores in ZBrush— Intro to ZBrush PolyPaint— PolyPainting Creature Skin— Creating UVs in ZBrush— Materials & Rendering in ZBrush+ so much more!For more workshops by industry masters that will help you take your creative skills to the next level, check out our complete catalog at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Professional Character Design For Film With Ehsan Bigloo The Gnomon Workshop 2022-12-15 | Ehsan Bigloo, nominated 'Best Creature Designer' for 2 consecutive years by the Concept Art Association, presents his tried-and-tested workflow: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/professional-character-design-for-filmStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionTHE MAKING OF "DIV" WITH EHSAN BIGLOO Designing characters and creatures for film and TV can involve many processes. Ehsan Bigloo presents his tried-and-tested workflow when designing awe-inspiring creatures for the entertainment industry. Developing his own IP, this workshop details the making of Dîv, a demon character with supernatural strength and power that takes on a roughly human shape yet channels dark, supernatural powers. Beginning right where Ehsan likes to start any new concept, the first chapters detail how he approaches finding the initial thumbnails, shapes, and forms of a new creature using pencils on paper. Sharing thoughtful insights into his strategies as well as how he handles client feedback in the industry, the first segment of Ehsan’s workshop will help change the way you consider concepting your next design from scratch. After laying down his initial ideas using traditional media on paper, Ehsan takes his chosen concept design into the digital world, taking the initial sketch/concept into a 3D form using ZBrush to block out the model as he works through to the final render using KeyShot. All the while offering his industry tips, tricks, and insights, from his many years of experience working in the entertainment industry as a Concept Artist. As a bonus chapter, Ehsan takes his final creature into the Unreal Engine to demonstrate, from a designer's perspective, the creative possibilities available to you when you import a character into Unreal and set up some atmospheric lighting. This workshop is designed for aspiring and professional Character/Creature Designers, Concept Artists, Digital Sculptors, IP developers, as well as anyone interested in visual character-based storytelling.CHAPTERS:00: Introduction01: Idea Generation & Thumbnailing Techniques02: Initial Character Design on Paper With Pencil03: Modeling a Character in ZBrush — Part 104: Modeling a Character in ZBrush — Part 205: Polypainting a Character in ZBrush06: Rendering a Character Design With KeyShot07: Compositing a Character Design Using Photoshop08: Prepping a Character Design for Unreal Engine09: Bonus: Presenting a Character Design Using Unreal EngineFor more workshops by industry masters that will help you take your creative skills to the next level, check out our complete catalog at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Creating a Realistic Humanoid 3D Character With Babak Bina The Gnomon Workshop 2022-12-08 | This 3.5-hr workshop shares the character creation process of a humanoid 3D character, from concept to 3D, using ZBrush, Maya, Mari & V-Ray: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/creating-a-realistic-humanoid-3d-characterStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionCHARACTER CREATION WORKFLOW USING ZBRUSH, MAYA, MARI & V-RAYRevealing his entire thought process and 3D workflow, Babak Bina, a Character & Creature Design Lead at Zoic Studios, begins from a 2D concept that he takes into ZBrush to explore design possibilities, searching for interesting ways to execute and enhance the concept art while visualizing the character in 3D. Once satisfied with the character model, Babak shows how to create a generic UV using ZBrush’s automated system, UV Master, which can be taken into Maya to prepare it for a multi-tiled workflow. The texturing also begins in ZBrush, where Babak discusses how to harness the strength of masks combined with Polypainting to maintain all your sculpted details. With the base Polypaint created in ZBrush, the textures are then ready to export into Mari, where Babak walks through his tried-and-tested methods for creating different channels in Mari based on the Polypaint and displacement exported out of ZBrush. In the final portion of the workshop, Babak investigates the most effective lighting setup for the final render and walks through the shaders he creates in V-Ray. This intermediate-level workshop assumes some working knowledge of the listed software and is aimed at sharing the industry standard practices, tips, and tricks Babak has learned and gathered throughout his years working as a character artist in the film industry. CHAPTERS:1. Introduction2. Modeling & Preparing the UVs Using ZBrush & Maya — Part 13. Modeling & Preparing the UVs Using ZBrush & Maya — Part 24. Modeling & Preparing the UVs Using ZBrush & Maya — Part 35. Polypainting the Character in ZBrush6. Preparing Character Textures in Mari7. Lighting Setup & Look Dev Using V-Ray for MayaFor more workshops by industry masters that will help you take your creative skills to the next level, check out our complete catalog at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Sculpting Miniatures for Boardgames Using ZBrush With Francesco Orru The Gnomon Workshop 2022-12-01 | Learn how to translate a 2D concept into a 3D miniature using ZBrush and KeyShot in this 4-hr workshop by Digital Sculptor Francesco Orru: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/sculpting-miniatures-for-boardgames-using-zbrushStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionFROM 2D CONCEPT TO 3D MINIATURE SCULPT USING ZBRUSH & KEYSHOT This tutorial is intended for artists who already have some knowledge of digital sculpting in ZBrush and are ready to delve into the world of creating miniatures from concept art. The workshop covers the entire process of sculpting for miniatures, from considering the initial scales to using DynaMesh, ZRemesher, Transpose Master, ZModeller, and lastly, KeyShot for rendering.When resin printing miniatures, consideration needs to be given to the level of detail to be included in the model, which all depends on the scale, proportions, volumes, the interpretation of shapes — and you need to know which liberties you can take while sculpting. As well as sharing his workflow, Francesco discusses how to optimize your work to save time when sculpting, and shares his tips for developing good communication with art directors in order to receive feedback early on during the process. He talks about how to work under certain limits including time and resources, and stresses why it’s important to be open to reworking models — and never falling in love with your first attempts. By completing this workshop, you’ll have a solid understanding of the full pipeline when working from a 2D concept to create a 3D miniature using ZBrush. You’ll also discover how to present your work to an art director.The final prototype featured in this workshop was printed by Valkyrx Gaming in the UK.Provided as a downloadable resource with this workshop are the STL of the decimated high poly model, the ZTL of the T-pose with all the Subtools, plus the ZTL of the final posed model with Subtools.CHAPTERS:01. Sculpting the Legs02. Sculpting the Torso03. Sculpting the Arms04. Sculpting the Head05. Sculpting the Weapon06. Posing the Miniature07. Rendering with KeyShot08. Final DeliverablesFor more workshops by industry masters that will help you take your creative skills to the next level, check out our complete catalog at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Designing Unique Vehicle Concepts for Production With Jose Borges The Gnomon Workshop 2022-11-17 | A key to being a successful concept artist is the ability to express a believable and unique design clearly. Learn how in this 2-hour workshop: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/designing-unique-vehicle-concepts-for-productionStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionCREATING MEMORABLE VEHICLE DESIGNS IN PHOTOSHOP This 2-hour workshop by Senior Concept Artist, Jose Borges, is intended for intermediate Photoshop artists with a basic grasp of concept design and digital painting techniques. This workshop aims to focus on understanding design direction, how to use key reference information to inform designs, as well as developing strong narratives to give your ideas a strong foundation. By learning how to balance the detail in your designs, you’ll discover the art of creating recognizable and memorable vehicles for digital production.This video tutorial aims to support both working professional artists as well as those seeking to break into the field. Jose shares how to improve your creative thought process to bring stronger ideas to the table, which can elevate any project and make you a vital team member.Jose’s tutorial is handled entirely in Photoshop; his final PSD and JPG versions of the design files are provided as a download for subscribers who want to study them more closely. CHAPTERS:01. Introduction02. Establishing A Strong & Clear Narrative03. Reference Gathering04. Initial Sketches05. Art Directing06. Photobashing & Painting07. Background Environment08. Refining & Post-ProcessingFor more workshops by industry masters that will help you take your creative skills to the next level, check out our complete catalog at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Sculpting With ZModeler By Daniel Zeni The Gnomon Workshop 2022-11-10 | Learn how ZBrush’s ZModeler revolutionized Daniel Zeni’s workflow, and discover how to use itas efficiently as possible to bring characters to life: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/sculpting-with-zmodelerStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionFROM CONCEPT TO FINAL MODEL IN ZBRUSH Learn how to use ZBrush’s ZModeler as efficiently as possible in this new workshop by Daniel Zeni. During 6 years of experience working in film, games, and consumer products, using ZBrush to bring characters to life, Daniel found that ZModeler revolutionized his workflow. This workshop shares how he uses ZModeler to its full potential, covers the basics of ZModeler, shows the various ways to edit faces, verts, and edges, and discusses how to create any kind of topology you need in ZBrush — whether hard surface or organic. Throughout the workshop, Daniel details all the ZModeler techniques he believes every professional artist should know and demonstrates how to use them effectively. He also details several niche techniques, including how to use Insert NanoMesh using ZModeler. Once the character model is complete, Daniel finishes up by taking it into a final pose.This video tutorial is intended for those already comfortable sculpting in ZBrush who want to create proper topology, speed up their workflow, or even just transition from traditional box modeling to modeling in ZBrush. Daniel’s ZBrush file is included with this workshop for subscribers to study the final model. The concept Daniel Zeni uses in this workshop is by Anh Dang: www.artstation.com/anhdang.CHAPTERS:01. Introduction02. The Absolute Basics03. Project Setup04. Getting Started05. Modeling the Leg & Approaching Complex Shapes06. The Arm: Pushing & Pulling What You Have07. The Head & Back: Reusing the Shapes We Have08. Tubes, Gears & Radial Symmetry09. Nanomesh Fireflies, Details & Fake Lighting10. Shadows, Things We Missed & PosingFor more workshops by industry masters that will help you take your creative skills to the next level, check out our complete catalog at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Elephant Anatomy Vol. 1 & 2 With Terryl Whitlatch The Gnomon Workshop 2022-11-03 | This comprehensive workshop series by industry veteran Terryl Whitlatch studies the anatomy of real elephants & their prehistoric relatives: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/elephant-anatomy-vol-1-drawing-skeletons-musculatureStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionANIMAL ANATOMY FOR CREATURE DESIGN This comprehensive workshop series by industry veteran Terryl Whitlatch focuses on the anatomy and paleontology of real elephants and their prehistoric relatives. Terryl’s in-depth teachings provide the firm foundation necessary for designing elephant-inspired imaginary creatures with ease, authority, and believability. Professional concept artists and students of creature design will gain the essential and practical knowledge necessary to depict animals with a high degree of plausibility and versatility and to apply these principles to create designs suitable for the Entertainment Industry and Scientific Community.VOLUME 1 focuses on the Asian and African elephants and their prehistoric relatives. Skeletal, musculature, and shorthand versions of complex anatomy are demonstrated, and Terryl narrates with an in-depth discussion of the natural history and evolutionary processes that have shaped the various species of the elephant family. Her authentic knowledge reveals how the history and evolution of real-world animals have helped influence the design of similar creatures in the realm of Fantasy and Science-Fiction. Terryl covers both realistic and stylistically exaggerated approaches as they apply to animation, games, and film.VOLUME 2 focuses on Prehistoric species of elephants, including the Mammoth and Mastodon. The second portion of Volume 2 dives into the design of imaginary, elephant-inspired species. Terryl’s designs include the Oliphant, Behemoth, Exaggerated and Stylized designs, and a final bonus chapter looks at the skeleton and musculature of a Manatee. Upon completion of this two-volume workshop series, students will gain a solid understanding of the skeletal and muscular anatomies of elephants and their relatives; knowledge of the elephant family and its place in the world across time; and from this foundation, will be able to design creatures inspired by elephants for a wide variety of entertainment-oriented projects — regardless of style or aesthetic.WATCH VOLUME 1: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/elephant-anatomy-vol-1-drawing-skeletons-musculatureWATCH VOLUME 2: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/elephant-anatomy-vol-2-prehistoric-studies-imaginary-conceptsCHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:— The Elephant Family: Elephants & Their Prehistoric Relatives— Asian Elephant Skeletons & Musculature— African Elephant Skeletons & Musculature— Prehistoric Species: Mastodon— Prehistoric Species: Mammoth— Imaginary Concept: The Oliphant— Imaginary Concept: The Behemoth— Imaginary Concepts: Exaggeration & Stylized Characters— Bonus Chapter: Manatee Skeleton & MusculatureFor more workshops by industry masters that will help you take your creative skills to the next level, check out our complete catalog at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Sculpting the Human Skull With John William Crossland The Gnomon Workshop 2022-10-27 | Learn how to sculpt a realistic human skull with this comprehensive workshop by Principal Character Artist John William Crossland: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/sculpting-the-human-skullStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionFROM ZSPHERE TO FINAL RENDER USING ZBRUSH & MAYA This 3.5-hour workshop is designed to enable you to take just a few of the basic tools in ZBrush and understand precisely how to use those foundational basics to manipulate and create a human skull as a project for your portfolio. Discover how to identify the differences between male and female skulls and seek out the critical, key landmarks of human skulls that can bring together a sculpt from ZSphere to the final render.Whether you’re a beginner or more intermediate ZBrush artist, this workshop will provide many helpful insights into navigating workflows and improving your creative sculpting skills. John also offers guidance for creating workable topology, starting with a basic sculpt and finishing up with impressive, complex geometry. With the sculpt complete, John moves over to Maya where the lighting and rendering parts of his workflow are covered, using Arnold for the final render. To generate a portfolio-ready final artwork, the composite is taken into Photoshop for the final editing steps. John’s ZTL file is provided with all the working steps, along with his Mayarenderscene and Photoshop PSD file detailing all the layers used for the final composite, for you to compare to your own project throughout the workshop. CHAPTERS:01. Reference Gathering & Skull Anatomy Basics02. Setting up ZBrush03. Initial Skull Blockout & DynaMesh Workflow04. Using Boolean to Create SubTools & Boney Forms05. Creating Teeth for the Skull06. Further Sculpting & Landmark Placement07. Setup ZRemesher on DynaMesh SubTools08. Finalizing the Skull Sculpt09. PolyPainting & Exploring Passes10. Preparing Meshes for Maya11. Setting up the Lighting & Render Scene12. Final Render in Maya13. Final Composite in PhotoshopFor more workshops by industry masters that will help you take your creative skills to the next level, check out our complete catalog at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Creating Creature Fur Using XGen & Arnold With Bruno Tornisielo The Gnomon Workshop 2022-10-20 | Discover how to create creature fur from scratch in Maya using XGen and Arnold with Creature FX Artist Bruno Tornisielo in this 2.5-hr workshop:thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/creating-fur-for-creatures-in-xgen-and-arnoldStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionMAYA HAIR & FUR FUNDAMENTALS This insightful workshop details Bruno’s process for crafting believable hair and fur, starting with a simple sphere to demonstrate XGen's fundamental tools and principles. Bruno reveals all the important tools needed to create curves and modifiers and discusses how to create clumps, cuts, noise, and curls. With the foundations covered, Bruno covers the importance of separating the groom into layers to gain complete control over the groom. He shares the entire process for creating all the guides and layers for the full groom and demonstrates the modifiers required for each layer before walking through his light rig and shaders. Bruno also details how to paint maps using ZBrush as an added bonus. The workflow follows through to the final render in Arnold and shows how to create an interactive groom for your portfolio. This workshop is designed for artists looking to learn the basics of XGen as well as those interested in learning how to create realistic animal and creature grooms. This tutorial is packed with useful grooming tips and provides a comprehensive overview of Bruno’s production workflow, as used for creating realistic creature grooms for feature films. Bruno has provided his XGen Expressions .txt file as a downloadable resource with this workshop, which is available to subscribers. CHAPTERS:0. Introduction1. Introduction to Maya XGen2. Head Curves & Effects3. Chest Curves & Effects4. Tail Curves & Effects5. Legs Curves & Effects6. Fur Refinement7. Tail Fur: Tip Curves & Effects8. Lighting Set Up & Refinement9. Flyaway Curves & Effects10. ZBrush Quick Look at Texturing Tools11. Creating Textures & ShadersFor more workshops by industry masters that will help you take your creative skills to the next level, check out our complete catalog at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
Designing a Military Aircraft With Nikolai Razuev The Gnomon Workshop 2022-10-13 | Learn how to create a believable 3D aircraft concept for the entertainment industry from sketch to final render using Photoshop, Blender & 3D-Coat: thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/designing-a-military-aircraftStart your free trial to The Gnomon Workshop training library today: thegnomonworkshop.com/subscriptionFROM SKETCH TO 3D RENDER USING PHOTOSHOP, BLENDER & 3D-COAT Nikolai Razuev, a Senior Concept Artist at DNEG, shares his tried-and-tested techniques, starting with his tricks for sketching concepts in Photoshop and discussing the basic design principles that he follows when designing for the entertainment industry. Throughout 6 chapters, Nikolai details the efficient techniques for designing, modeling, and texturing realistic flying vehicles using 3D-Coat and Blender, from shape design and shading the initial 2D sketch to rough modeling in 3D-Coat, and applying realistic shaders using 3D-Coat, Nikolai uncovers his complete process for detailing a believable concept. He finishes with some photo-bashing using Photoshop over the top of his 3D render.This workshop is designed for intermediate artists and concept designers, particularly for those looking to learn some time-saving tips and tricks to speed up workflow and make things more efficient without sacrificing realism in your work. Nikolai’s production-proven designs boast the illusion of complexity and yet are created from scratch in a reasonable amount of time. Nikolai’s PSD file is included as a downloadable resource with this workshop, along with a PSD file of the texture and decals used, plus his Blender file containing the model, textures, and HDRi.CHAPTERS:01. The Brief02. Starting Point: 3D & Toon Shader03. Design Principles: 2D Sketching04. Modeling the Aircraft05. Shading & Lighting06. Background Image & OverpaintingFor more workshops by industry masters that will help you take your creative skills to the next level, check out our complete catalog at thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials.
