Game Design Character Creation Video Tutorial - Training CD

This unique Game Design - Character Development 1 Tutorial Video - Training CD is perfect for users who want a hands-on introduction to the way 3D characters and models are developed for video games and film. Taught by Michael Ingrassia, a 3D expert and tutor with proven industry experience, the training course shows how to use multiple tools and develop a custom task-focused workflow. With tips for using industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop, zBrush, and Maya, users will learn about configureing programs for 3D modeling use, learn how to develop basic models, textures and shapes and then see how a finished character is completed in stunning detail. The design process is broken down into its most basic parts, and every technique is shown one step at a time. With provided work files, users are encouraged to follow along as the tutorials progress. The clear instructional video presentation beats the illustrations in any book and offers a fair high degree of retention. Offered either as a Training CD / DVD or online through the unlimited subscriber service, this multi-part Game Design tutorial video allows you to get professional level instruction right in your own home. Watch the lessons from the comfort of your own desk, and learn at your own pace.

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This Game Design Character Development tutorial video utilizes an easy to follow training format that is both engaging and informative. Created to assist the beginners to intermediate users, the author uses a unique training method that bring a high degree of visual clarity to even the most complex applications. Being over 8 hours long this Game Design Character Development tutorial on CD / DVD is extremely comprehensive and easy to follow. Video Training by Experts - Low Cost

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Introduction to Character Development

Maya Navigation and Customization

Basic Modeling Techniques

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Basic UV Layout

  • Intro to the UV Editor
  • Using Planar Projection Maps
  • Using Automatic Mapping
  • Creating Shells with the Move & Sew Tool
  • Checker Map Testing
  • UV Set Assembly
  • Cylindrical Projection Trick
  • Organizing the UV Layout
  • Creating the UV Snapshot

Basic Texturing

  • Blocking Out the Basic Color Map
  • Preparing the Basic Bump Map
  • Preparing Maps for Transferring
  • Using the Transfer Map Tool
  • Generating a New Color & Bump Map
  • Adding Dirt & Grunge Detail pt. 1
  • Adding Dirt & Grunge Detail pt. 2

Additional Map Creation

  • nVidia Normal Map with Photoshop Filter
  • Generating a Specular Map
  • Amb/Occ Shadow Map Creation
  • Overlaying the Amb/Occ Map
  • Texture Map Cleanup
  • Final Thoughts

Understanding ZBrush

  • Interface / Tools & Settings
  • Navigation & Importing Mesh
  • Divide / Crease & Sculpting pt. 1
  • Divide / Crease & Sculpting pt. 2
  • Brushes & Strokes
  • Using Masks
  • Using Alpha Masking Maps
  • Creating an Alpha Mask MAp
  • Using Polymesh & Subtools
  • Sculpting with Symmetry
  • Projection Master & ZApp Link

Character Modeling: Getting Started

  • Mesh & Templates Overview
  • First Stage - Blocking the Mesh
  • First Stage - The Arm
  • First Stage - The Hand
  • Second Stage - Adding Mesh Divisions
  • Third Stage - Attaching the Arm
  • Third Stage - Building the Boot
  • Extracting Mesh for Detail Modeling

Detailing the Body

  • Collar Detail
  • Chest & Back
  • Waist / Hips & Legs
  • Arms & Hands
  • Boots pt. 1
  • Boots pt. 2

Creating the Head

  • Head Modeling
  • Eye Cavity pt. 1
  • Eye Cavity pt. 2
  • Finishing the Face
  • Cranial Mesh
  • Adding the Neck
  • Creating the Ear pt. 1
  • Creating the Ear pt. 2
  • Detailing the Cap & Respirator
  • Finishing the Head

Mesh Prep & Advanced UVs

  • Understanding Subdivision
  • Subdividing the Arm
  • Unwrapping the Arm UVs pt. 1
  • Unwrapping the Arm UVs pt. 2
  • Head UVs - Unwrapping the Cap
  • Head UVs - Unwrapping the Face
  • Head UVs - Unwrapping the Respirator
  • Cleanup & Inspection

Character Sculpting in ZBrush

  • Creating the Head Alpha Mask
  • Creating the Skin Alpha Map
  • Sculpting Underlying Muscles
  • Skin Texture & Wrinkles
  • Detailing Eyebrows & Skullcap
  • Alpha Stamping Details
  • Adding a Scar with 3D Layers

Texture Painting

  • Using Polypaint
  • Flesh Temperature Zones
  • Detailing & Shadows
  • Cavity Painting
  • Burnishing & Highlights
  • Finishing Details & Final Thoughts

Maps & Assembly

  • Baking Polypaint to Textures
  • Generating Normals & Exporting Mesh
  • Shader Setup in Maya
  • Assembling Final Mesh

Conclusion & Credits

  • Course Wrap Up
  • About the Author

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Game Design Character Creation Training - VIDEO INFO

Game Design Character Development

Michael Ingrassia

8 hours - 110 Movies

US$ 99.95

Win Vista XP, 2000, 98. Mac OS X

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  • The tutorials can be rewound, fast forwarded or stopped at any time
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