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Date & Time
September 15 - November 3
Every Friday 8 PM
Every Friday 8 PM
USA Pacific Standard Time
Class Info
3 hour classes
8 week course
Level: Beginner and Intermediate
*Replay included
*Replay included
Video Info
Live Session
Audio: Korean & English
(Interpreter provided)
Tool
Adobe Photoshop
3D-Coat
Zoom
3D-Coat
Zoom
$499 $599
CONCEPT ART
We will create TB Choi's Concept Art into a Stylized 3D Character
The modeling of this concept art will also be provided in the class.
We will create a 3D hand painted stylized character in the movie "Arcane" style
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What is Hand Painting?
3D Character Artist Jay Nam
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Workshop Highlights
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Jay Nam
Senior Character Artist at Blizzard Entertainment,
World of Warcraft
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instructor
Jay Nam
Hi, I'm Jay Nam.
I'm a senior character artist at Blizzard's World of Warcraft Team. I'm really excited about diving into 3D hand painting with you.
Through my courses, I will cover introductory of 3D modeling, the basics of hand-painting, various material expressions, the importance of silhouettes, unification, value and other principles. I will provide feedback on students' works, sharing not only the curriculum but also additional painting techniques.
I hope to share and impart all the skills I've accumulated over my 9 years of experience at Blizzard Entertainment. Let's move forward together and become skilled 3D artists.
I'm a senior character artist at Blizzard's World of Warcraft Team. I'm really excited about diving into 3D hand painting with you.
Through my courses, I will cover introductory of 3D modeling, the basics of hand-painting, various material expressions, the importance of silhouettes, unification, value and other principles. I will provide feedback on students' works, sharing not only the curriculum but also additional painting techniques.
I hope to share and impart all the skills I've accumulated over my 9 years of experience at Blizzard Entertainment. Let's move forward together and become skilled 3D artists.
Course Highlights
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Advanced Hand Painting Skills and Practical Tips from Artist of the Blizzard World of Warcraft Team
You'll learn the fundamental guide to 3D hand painting from an industry professional with years of experiences as a character artist. This course covers the basics of 3D modeling, advanced hand painting techniques, ranging from enhancing value to accurately portraying various materials in character design, and even how to unify lots of colors to elevate quality of your artwork.
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The Arcane Style in Hand Painting
We will bring characters to life while incorporating the trendy painting style inspired by the popular movie "Arcane" to elevate your artwork's visual impact.
This style mixes detailed and stylized elements, making art look both intricate and imaginative. It's loved for its magical and mysterious vibe, which works well for characters and environments. The arcane style is trendy because it brings wonder and creativity to hand painting, fitting in with modern art preferences.
This style mixes detailed and stylized elements, making art look both intricate and imaginative. It's loved for its magical and mysterious vibe, which works well for characters and environments. The arcane style is trendy because it brings wonder and creativity to hand painting, fitting in with modern art preferences.
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Mastering Various Materials
and Color Expression
You will learn the differences in achieving high-quality painting for various materials such as Face, Hair, Cloth, Metal, and Leather, as well as the hand-painting techniques to enhance details. Also, you will discover how to easily apply colors using Adjustment Layers and how to combine subtle color variations that are suitable for modeling. Plus, you'll learn how to identify colors that complement without losing values.
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Modeling techniques that are simple yet rich
This course covers everything from modeling to hand painting and final rendering. The modeling sessions will be a concise yet content-rich lecture. Over the course of two weeks, we'll quickly guide you through modeling steps and techniques, including sculpting, retopology, and UV mapping.
Then, with the provided completed 3D model, we'll focus more on painting to bring your character to life.
Then, with the provided completed 3D model, we'll focus more on painting to bring your character to life.
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Common mistakes and Key Points
When it comes to hand painting, many people frequently make common mistakes. Simply correcting these mistakes can lead to much higher quality results. Also, many people struggle with making hand-painted artworks that are not only good from a technical perspective but also have an artistic charm. In this course, we will provide guidelines for precise stylized painting and guide you step by step to achieve higher quality hand-painted results as you work.
What you will learn
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1. Intro to Hand Painting
Learn fundamental hand painting techniques, quality material representation, color expression, unification, addressing mistakes, and important points.
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2. Modeling
You'll gain a quick guide to modeling steps and techniques, including sculpting, retopology, and UV mapping. Then, with the provided completed 3D model, we'll focus more on painting to bring your character to life.
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3. Silhouette
Silhouette is very important because it provides an instant visual recognition of a character's shape and form. We will learn how to convey the character's personality, stance, and posture, contributing to their overall visual identity.
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4. Value
Value is crucial in character design because it defines the lightness and darkness of different areas in a design, creating contrast and depth. Proper value usage adds dimension, volume, and realism to characters, making them visually dynamic and believable.
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5. Color
Colors can highlight attributes, differentiate characters, and establish visual hierarchy. We will figure out right color palette together to set the tone, mood, and story of a character, helping to evoke specific feelings and reactions from the audience.
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4. Unification
Unification helps create a harmonious and pleasing visual experience for the viewer. By unifying colors, textures, and visual elements, the character appears balanced and well-integrated, creating a more polished and professional look. Unification helps guide the viewer's attention to the character's main features and prevents distractions caused by conflicting or disjointed elements.
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5. Face and Hair
We will explore techniques for accurately portraying facial features, expressions, and details, as well as rendering diverse hair textures and styles. We'll cover realistic yet stylized expression and sharing must-know tips for faces.
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6. Materials
(Cloth, Metal and Leather)
We will use techniques to paint different textures, highlighting their unique characteristics, adding depth, and accurately painting them. This involves light interaction, mastering folds and drapery, depicting the effects of wear and tear, and conveying the appearance of rusty metal textures.
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9. Posing and Rendering
At Last, you will also learn how to pose your completed character to add final details and enhance the overall visual impact. The finished character will expertly display the it's personality, story, and all the detailed hand-painted elements.
Interview with Jay
What will students learn through this workshop?
In this class, you will observe and learn the complete hand-painting process, mirroring the techniques used at Blizzard.
The Basics of 3D modeling, but its primary focus will be a more detailed exploration of hand painting techniques. For those who have 3D Coat, you can download the model and directly paint on it to practice your skills.
The Basics of 3D modeling, but its primary focus will be a more detailed exploration of hand painting techniques. For those who have 3D Coat, you can download the model and directly paint on it to practice your skills.
Who would you recommend this class to?
This class is recommend to students who are interested in elevating their skills in character painting. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop offers valuable insights to artists wanting to improve their character portrayal abilities.
Why 3D Painting?
3D Hand Painting is one of popular techniques in game industry and very widely used such as League of Legends, World of Warcraft and other mobile games. I highly recommend you to take this class if you are aiming Riot or Blizzard.
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