Creating Digital Humans 2: Definition and Detailing
Learn organic modeling techniques and a production workflow to creating clean topology, adding muscle definition, and strategically adding detail to create a realistic human from reference. Disclaimer: Some photographic reference contains nudity and is intended for mature audiences. Software required: Maya 8.5 or higher.
What you'll learn
Learn organic modeling techniques and a production workflow to creating clean topology, adding muscle definition, and strategically adding detail to create a realistic human from reference. Contains over 5 hours of project-based training for artists learning the technical and artistic processes of creating digital doubles for use in Film and Games. Popular highlights include: Polygon Modeling; Subdivisional Modeling; Anatomical Structure; Anatomy Concepts; Creating Believable Likeness; Refining Edge Flow; Strategic use of Small Detail; Hair Construction using Curves; Sculpting Geometry; Muscle Definition; Matching Facial Features; Adding Key Characteristics; Localizing Detail; Detailing Hands and Feet; Adding Wrinkles to Skin; Adding Asymmetrical Details; Matching Photographic Reference; Creating Eyeball Geometry; Solving Common Geometry Concerns; Optimizing Geometry for Texturing. Disclaimer: Some photographic reference contains nudity and is intended for mature audiences. Software required: Maya 8.5 or higher.
Table of contents
- Reference Image Setup / Workflow Explanation 5m
- Refining the Chest and Neck 9m
- Softening the Clavicle and Neck 6m
- Adding Breast Detail 6m
- Defining the Breast Transition 5m
- Shaping the Elbow Joint 4m
- Refining the Hand 8m
- Adding Knuckles to the Fingers 17m
- Adding Fingernails 15m
- Finishing the Hand 15m
- Refining the Rib Cage and Abdomen 10m
- Detailing the Hip and Knee Areas 13m
- Shaping the Foot and Ankle 15m
- Adding Wrinkles to the Foot 6m
- Adding Toenails 10m
- Modifying the Shape of the Head 7m
- Building the Eyeball 11m
- Defining the Eye Socket and Lid 15m
- Finishing the Eye Area 10m
- Adding Small Details to the Eye: Caruncle and Wet Layer 15m
- Modifying Ear Placement and Size 8m
- Shaping the Nose 9m
- Refining the Mouth 16m
- Cleaning up the Head 11m
- Adding Eyebrows 11m
- Building Geometry for the Eyelashes 8m
- Creating Curves for the Hair 11m
- Adding Hair Curves 9m
- Adding and Modifying Hair Curves 10m
- Working with Hair Curves and Geometry 11m
- Sculpting the Hair 5m
- Adding Small Details to the Hair 13m
- Final Assembly: Mirroring Geometry and Naming/grouping 12m
- Adding Asymmetry to the Face 4m
- Taking a Step Back: Making Needed Adjustments 8m
- Conclusion 1m
About the author
Justin thrives as a lead modeling author at Pluralsight. Growing up, Justin found a deep interest for the computer graphics industry after watching movies like Jurassic Park, Toy Story, and The Abyss. His ambition would lead him to work at Sony Imageworks in Los Angeles on movies like Monster House and Surf's Up. Justin has also had numerous articles, tutorials, and images published in 3D World and 3D Artist. As an author, Justin enjoys collaborating with fellow authors, especially on project... more