Creation of Characters: From 2D to 3D
Topology and UVs
A course by Matias Zadicoff , Character Designer and Animator
About the video: Topology and UVs
Overview
“Once we have the model defined in neutral and symmetric pose, we will create its topology and simple Uvs. These will allow us to advance fluidly in the following processes. ”
In this video lesson Matias Zadicoff addresses the topic: Topology and UVs, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creation of Characters: From 2D to 3D. Learn techniques to model, texture, render, and print a 3D character with Substance Painter, V-Ray, and ZBrush.
Partial transcription of the video
“Topology and UVs We have our character finished and in a neutral position. Now we'll put it at a real scale first and then create the necessary UVs and topologies to be able to work comfortably in the following steps. We have the model defined. Now we are going to create the topology and UVs of the cap and head. Although when a character is to be used for animation it needs a perfect topology, that is, a construction that works almost muscularly in the form of EdgeLoops, in this case, we are only going to use it for concept art, so it doesn't need to be perfect, but we do need to improve th...”
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Course summary for: Creation of Characters: From 2D to 3D
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Category
3D & Animation -
Software
Substance Painter, V-Ray, ZBrush -
Areas
3D, 3D Character Design, 3D Design, Character Design

Matias Zadicoff
A course by Matias Zadicoff
Matias Zadicoff began his career in the multimedia industry. After several years developing corporate websites, he decided to take up 3D design. He later moved to Canada where he worked on 3D projects for the video game company Fuel Industries. In 2005, he returned to Argentina and continued working as a freelancer for various studios around the world and collaborating with clients like Marvel, Disney, Pasozebra, Gizmo, Iacono, and Possible, as well as artists including Joan Manuel Serrat, Joaquin Sabina, and Black Eyed Peas.
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