10 WEEKS • ONLINE • INSTRUCTOR-LEAD • SKILL-FOCUSED

Character Art:

Digital Sculpting for the Toy Industry

COMING SOON

10 WEEK LIVE, ONLINE SKILL-FOCUSED TRAINING FOR ARTISTS

With the rising popularity of 3D Printing, sculpting for the toy industry is a lush business. To be successful takes an eye for minute details and the understanding of how the pieces should be sculpted in order to fit together.

In this course, Martin Canale will help you simplify that task by demonstrating proven strategies that he uses in production every day.

This character sculpting course will consist of 10 weeks of LIVE demonstrations and reviews and 2 weeks of focus on individual projects. You'll learn core skills and be part of a community of artists all working to achieve next level quality in their work.

Most importantly, Martin will focus on sharing his workflow. You will learn how Martin's process will help you to create a portfolio ready character that will impress.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

In this course, students will create a character from start to finish using references for inspiration. The course will cover 3D modeling and sculpting in ZSpheres and creating clothing. Student will go over retopology, UV unwrapping, cuts and keys for parts and 3D printing. The course will focus on sharing workflows and processes to help better understand the digital toy creation pipeline and sculpting workflows expected in a studio environment.

Estimated time for course work: 8-10 hours per week

Skill Level: Intermediate

Course Format: Standard

Duration: 10 Weeks + 2 Weeks Of Access
Lecture Type: Live weekly
Assignment: Deadlines each week
Feedback: Live weekly

By the end of the course, you'll:

Conceptualize your 3D character using references and inspiration for block out.

Create realistic clothing and model extra props that bring life to the character.

Morph target selection for cutting key parts for 3D printing.

Learn the industry pipeline, including retopology, unwrapping UVs, and optimal rendering set up.

CURRICULUM

Our Industry-Standard curriculum is built together with today's best artists to bring you the highest quality training possible. Achieve your dreams today.

WEEK 1

Getting Stared

References preparation
ZSpheres basic form

WEEK 2

Building Form

Generic basic shapes
Skeleton support

WEEK 3

Mannequin

Poligrouping TPose Mesh
Creating an articulated mannequin

WEEK 4

Pose

Sketching pose
Fitting skeleton on posed mannequin

WEEK 5

Posed Mesh

Sculpting posed mesh
Anatomy basic shapes on DynaMesh mesh

WEEK 6

Clothing

Continue working on sculpting the clothing and armor from masking and panel loops
Begin modeling props such as belts and bags

WEEK 7

Retopology & UVs

Retopologize your character into a low poly model
Unwrap the UVs

WEEK 8

Cutting & Key Parts

Layer textures according to reference to create a realistic resulpt
Use Noisemaker and morph target selection for cutting and key parts

WEEKS 9 & 10

Capstone Project

Working with live Boolean
Prepare file to print

WHAT IS A SKILL TRACK?

This course is what we call a Skill Track. That means, you work closely with an expert in the field who demonstrates the tools, workflows and techniques that you'll need to know to excel as an artist.

Skill
Focused

Skill Tracks rely heavily on lectures and demonstrations whereas Bootcamps & Career Tracks focus primarily on you and your work.

Flexible Commitment

Are you just looking to pick up a skill? Just want to learn how an artist works? If so, then Skill Tracks are the perfect solution.

Live Weekly Meetings

Stay connected! Yes, we're ONLINE but you meet with your instructor every week to learn new skills.

Pick Up New Software Skills

Want to pick up the software skills you need to thrive in a Bootcamp or on-the-job? Skill Tracks are a great way to achieve this.

About your Instructor

Martin Canale

Martin is a sculptor based in Argentina. Born with an eye for art, he began sculpting at 21 when he realized that drawing didn't give him the freedom to create what he had in mind.

His past employment includes selling to comic book companies and working in FX, but most of his career has been spent working freelance. Currently he works with SideShow Collectibles creating toys under licenses such as Disney, Warner Bros, and Universal.