Oct 11, 2006

“Modeling a Male torso” by Peter Ratner If you are modeling a male, then follow the illustrated torso steps. The technique is the same as the one used for the female. The big difference is that you will have to create more edges so that you can shape all the muscles. As with any human modeling, it helps to have an artist’s anatomy book handy for...

Oct 8, 2006

“Upside down ” by Mathias Koehler This making-of is intended for intermediate users. Beginners are welcome to read this as well of course, but don’t expect detailed descriptions of how I’ve modelled this special head part or that leg or something. There are about 50 pictures showing the process. I’m focussing mainly on the creation...

Oct 7, 2006

“Tiger Den” by Antonis Papantoniou Purpose There is a fundamental difference I think, between fine art and applied art: Fine art is created to serve itself or an abstract ideal, where applied art is mostly created to serve a practical purpose. I think that this is a distinction that forms the foundation for visual arts such as concept art, character...

Oct 4, 2006

“Rock ‘n’ Roll” by Rodrigue Pralier My Name is Rodrigue Pralier, I currently work for Electronic Arts Montreal. I will show you how I did my Rock n Roll image. For my last personal project I wanted to do an old rock and roll character. I will show you all the different steps, from modeling the pieces in Zbrush to the final retouching in...

Oct 1, 2006

“Modeling a Female torso” by Peter Ratner This tutorial is a continuation of the “Modeling A Female Head” lesson. I prefer to give the reader as much detail as possible and since artists are more visually oriented, I like to provide more images than words. If you like my instructions, please consider buying my books Mastering 3D Animation, 2 nd...