In this DVD Alessandro shows his workflow to model a stylized character for production, based on a given concept. The essential steps are covered, starting with the presentation of the initial 2D concept and associated reference materials. Alessandro then demonstrates blocking out the character with ZSpheres in ZBrush using the concept as reference for proportions. This becomes his base in 3ds Max to block out all the main components through polymodeling. Next, he details the character with a combination of polymodeling techniques in 3ds Max and ZBrush sculpting. Particular attention is paid to keeping the topology of the various parts consistent for an animation environment, showing in particular how to efficiently retopologize parts in 3ds Max to achieve a better geometry distribution. After modeling an addition to the character not present in the initial concept, Allesandro renders and presents the final model in ZBrush in the form of a character sheet and a turntable. Instructor for this title: Alessandro Baldasseroni

• Character introduction and setup of image planes in 3d studio Max.
• Basic polymodeling of the elm in 3d studio Max
• Character blocking in Zbrush based on concept sheet.
• Overall detailing with polymodeling and zbrush sculpting.
• Modeling of an additional prop : Military backpack
• Retopology in 3d studio Max and character presentation in Zbrush.

Chapters
1. Image Planes and Blocking in Helmet
2. Blocking in Character
3. Adding Details
4. Hands and Boots
5. Straps and Pouches
6. Strap Details
7. ZBrush Setup
8. Sculpting the Face
9. Sculpting Boots
10. Detailing the Helmet
11. Attaching Helmet Symbol
12. Sculpting the Pants
13. Sculpting the Jacket
14. Modeling the Backpack
15. Sculpting and Detailing the Backpack
16. Retopology
17. Finishing the Character
18. Turntable Render (no audio)

• Product Code: ABA01
• ISBN: 1-59762-781-X
• UPC: 805366017835
• Duration: 294 minutes
• Formats: DVD-ROM

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Alessandro Baldasseroni

3D Artist

Alessandro Baldasseroni is a self-taught 3D artist specialized in character modeling and texturing. He started his career working as a generalist with a leading game developer in Milan, while also continuing to develop his personal portfolio based on high resolution characters and 3D illustrations. The international recognition soon followed allowing him to be featured on several international magazines and artbooks including Digital Art Masters and Ballistic Publishing's Exposé and Elemental. After freelancing for major studios in the game industry such as Massiveblack, Flagship Studios and Blur, he moved to California to join Blur as lead character artist. His professional work can be seen on several game cinematics, commercials and features including Star Wars: The Old Republic, Warhammer Online, The Force Unleashed, NFL on FOX, Halowars, Mass Effect 2, The Simpsons ride at Universal Studios, Dante's Inferno and many more.

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