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Have you ever dreamed of creating lifelike creature characters in Blender? This course uses a Eurasian wolf as a case study and will guide you step-by-step to complete a cinematic and realistic Eurasian wolf model.
Why our course?
Comprehensive Coverage: From modeling to texturing, fur, rigging, and animations, we provide a one-stop solution to all your animal character creation needs.
Wide Audience: Tailored for both Blender beginners and intermediate to advanced artists, this course offers a complete experience in creature effects. Whether you're a modeler, texture artist, grooming artist, rigger, or animator, you'll gain comprehensive experience in character creation.
In-depth Case Study: Using a wolf as a case study, with 150+ episodes and 90+ hours of content, we thoroughly explain the creation process.
Course Outline
Modeling
In the modeling section, we will guide you through the entire process, from finding and analyzing references to creating a highly realistic wolf model in Blender. We will learn how to examine the physical characteristics of a wolf, focusing on the proportions and structures of the head, body, and limbs. Starting with sculpting the large shapes, we will progress to detailed modeling and adding texture details. Along the way, we will cover both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in topology, gradually shaping a realistic wolf model.
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Texturing
In the texturing section, we will use Blender and Krita together to create textures for the wolf model. Starting with the basics of UV knowledge, we will master the principles of UV unwrapping. In the texturing phase, we will learn to analyze the texture and characteristic temperament of the wolf. With hand-drawn textures, projected images, and program generated textures, we will create realistic fur textures and skin textures for the wolf. Finally, we will apply textures and materials to make the wolf look vivid and realistic.
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Grooming
In the hair section, we will use Blender to create realistic wolf fur, from early reference analysis to final material adjustment. During the creation process, we will learn how to achieve complex hair effects through the combination of hair flow and parameters, how to enrich the hair effects using weights and textures, how to layer hair, and how to use Blender’s built-in textures to achieve rich and varied materials, ultimately creating a lifelike wolf fur effect.
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Rigging
In this section, we will guide you through the basics of Blender's rigging, familiarizing you with each commonly used function and constraint. During the actual rigging phase, we will learn how to combine skeletal diagrams and real references to create skinned bones for the body and face. We'll cover the use of various constraints to rig each part of the wolf, including the spine, neck, limbs, face, and even more specific parts like the toes, eyes, and tongue. Additionally, we will learn how to switch between IK and FK, ultimately creating fully functional rigging for easier animation production.
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Animation
In this section, we will learn how to create walking and howling animations for a creature character in Blender. We will start with the basic tools and settings related to animation. Then, we'll learn how to analyse references, what to consider when searching for them, and how to determine the movement patterns of the character. Finally, we will begin creating the animation, beginning with the blocking for the body and limbs, and refining the animations of the spine, limbs, tail, and head, guiding you step by step through creating realistic walking and howling animations.
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Pricing
Pre-order now to enjoy a 10% discount and receive a $25 skeleton model for free! Start your journey into Blender creature effects today!
Modeling
Start Date
June 5th, 2024
Course Details
Total Duration: 11 hours +
Course Levels: Beginner-Intermediate
Lecture Type: Pre-recorded
Pre-order Period
May 23th, 2024 - June 6th, 2024
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Price
$78
Texturing
Start Date
June 20th, 2024
Course Details
Total Duration: 10 hours +
Course Levels: Beginner-Intermediate
Lecture Type: Pre-recorded
Pre-order Period
May 23th, 2024 - June 21th, 2024
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Price
$78
Grooming
Start Date
Upcoming
Course Details
Total Duration: -
Course Levels: Beginner-Advanced
Lecture Type: Pre-recorded
Pre-order Period
-
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Price
$198
Rigging
Start Date
July 10th, 2024
Course Details
Total Duration: 9 hours +
Course Levels: Beginner-Advanced
Lecture Type: Pre-recorded
Pre-order Period
June 24th, 2024 - July 11th, 2024
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Price
$158
Animation
Start Date
July 22th, 2024
Course Details
Total Duration: Recording
Course Levels: Beginner-Advanced
Lecture Type: Pre-recorded
Pre-order Period
July 1th, 2024 - July 23th, 2024
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Price
$198
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