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Architecture and Construction Service Providers; Media & Entertainment; Advertising; Publishing & Graphics Design; Games; Film & TV; Architecture Services

In this class, Neil shows his pipeline for shading and texturing environments, props, and hard surface characters—everything from organic plant life to buildings and hard surface robots. These techniques can be used to texture any high resolution object, whether for VFX and animated films, videogame cinematics, or even architectural work. He discusses shaders as well as all of the available methods for applying textures to your models. The class also covers pattern creation methods, from procedurals and hand-painted textures to photo manipulation. Focus is on efficiently shading thousands of individual objects without the need to spend a lot of time UV mapping everything (although UV mapping is discussed). Although Neil demos all of this using 3ds Max® software, Autodesk® Mudbox® software, Chaos Group's V-Ray®, and Adobe® Photoshop, the principles discussed can be applied to your paint application and renderer of choice.

Shading and Texturing Environments, Props, and Robots

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In this class, Neil shows his pipeline for shading and texturing environments, props, and hard surface characters—everything from organic plant life to building

FX Supervisor

Technology Manager

Interior Designer

Digital Artist

Animation

Automation, Integration, & Customization

Customization

Rendering

Software Development

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CG/Vfx Supervisor; Technical Director; Set/Prop Designer; Compositor/Vfx Artist; Visualization; Animation; and Entertainment

In this intermediary class I will discuss the theory behind my workflow for shading and texturing environments, props, and characters. These techniques can be used to texture any high-resolution object, whether for visual effects, animated films, video game cinematics, or even architectural work. We will discuss shaders, as well as available methods for applying textures to your models. We will also cover pattern creation methods, from procedurals to hand-painted textures to photo manipulation. We will focus on how to efficiently shade thousands of individual objects without having to spend a lot of time UV shading everything (although we will touch on UV shading). Many of the examples will use 3ds Max software, Mudbox software, Chaos Group's V-Ray rendering engine, and Adobe Photoshopbut you can apply the principals discussed to the 3D app, paint application, and renderer of your choice.

Shading And Texturing Workflow

In this intermediary class I will discuss the theory behind my workflow for shading and texturing environments, props, and characters. These techniques can be u

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3D Artist; Technical Director; Set/Prop Designer; Compositor/Vfx Artist; CG/Vfx Supervisor; Visualization; Animation; and Entertainment

In this intermediary class I will build upon the theory presented in my class, Shading And Texturing Workflow, with a practical example that involves shading and texturing a high-resolution photoreal robot. The techniques presented can be used to texture any high-resolution hard-surface object, whether for visual effects, animated films, video game cinematics, or even architectural work. We will focus on how to efficiently shade thousands of individual objects without having to spend a lot of time UV shading everything. Blended box maps, projection paint, curvature maps, occlusion maps, and the building of a library of materials are just some of the topic that we will cover. I will use 3ds Max software, Chaos Group's V-Ray rendering engine, and Adobe Photoshop for this example, but you can apply the principals discussed to the 3D app, paint application, and renderer of your choice.

Shading And Texturing a Photoreal Robot

In this intermediary class I will build upon the theory presented in my class, Shading And Texturing Workflow, with a practical example that involves shading an

Software

Art Director

Concept Design

CAD Management & IT

2D/Graphic Artist; Concept Artist; CG/Vfx Supervisor; Art Director; 3D Artist; Visualization; Animation; and Entertainment

In this intermediary class I will show practical examples of my workflow for producing concept art. My workflow combines both 2D painting and 3D rendering to produce the most detailed images possible in the shortest amount of time. I have split up my image-making process into 20 stages, starting with rough 2D sketches and photobashing. I then move on to rough 3D and then a more detailed 3D stage, followed by a final 2D stage of painting tiny details and compositing the final image. Whether or not you're a concept artist for visual effects, animated films, or video games, you'll gain insight into techniques that can help your own process. We will primarily use Adobe Photoshop, 3ds Max software, Chaos Group's V-Ray rendering engine, and Red Giant Software's Magic Bulletbut you can apply the principals discussed to the software of your choice.

Concept Art: Combining 2D and 3D Tools To Create Compelling Imagery

In this intermediary class I will show practical examples of my workflow for producing concept art. My workflow combines both 2D painting and 3D rendering to pr

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Shading and Texturing Environments, Props, and Robots

Shading And Texturing Workflow

Shading And Texturing a Photoreal Robot

Concept Art: Combining 2D and 3D Tools To Create Compelling Imagery