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Creation of Characters with ZBrush and Cinema 4D

A course by Zigor Samaniego , 3D Designer

3D Designer. Madrid, Spain.
Joined June 2009

Learn to design, model, and render your own characters from scratch

  • Best seller Spanish with subtitles in English
  • 99% positive reviews (437)
  • 10482 students

Learn to design, model, and render your own characters from scratch

A course by Zigor Samaniego

3D designer specialized in designing characters, Zigor Samaniego has created an authentic universe of adorable 3D characters in which shapes, colors, and textures reign. This army of creations, which he publishes regularly on social media and has modeled with ZBrush and Cinema4D, has won over clients such as Prada, Maxon, Nickelodeon, and Nestlé.

In his previous courses , [url=https://www.domestika.org/es/courses/114-lettering-3d-modelado-y-texturizado-con-cinema-4d/]3D Lettering: Modeling and Texturising with Cinema 4D, and 3D Animation for Non Animators with Cinema 4D, he taught you how to exploit the possibilities of Cinema 4D. In this course, he guides you on a journey to brush off any fear of ZBrush and use it alongside Cinema 4D to design, model, and render your own characters. Turn these two programs into the perfect tools to shape your designs.

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What will you learn in this online course?

21 lessons & 14 downloads

Why use Zbrush?
5 minutes, 47 seconds
Install Goz to Exchange Data
4 minutes, 2 seconds
Tips with the most used tools 1
15 minutes, 30 seconds
Tips with the most used tools 2
18 minutes, 34 seconds
Customize Zbrush
5 minutes, 15 seconds
Spanish with subtitles in English
  • 99% positive reviews (437)
  • 10482 students
  • 21 lessons (3h 55m)
  • 14 additional resources (12 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Design two characters: one soft and gummy, for a candy company, and another furry and fun, as a mascot for a shopping mall.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Designers, illustrators, animators, and anyone wanting to start using ZBrush to design and model their characters.

Requirements and materials

Basic knowledge of 3D is necessary for this course and, although Zigor explains everything you need to know about ZBrush, you should have a decent working knowledge of Cinema 4D.

For materials, you need a computer installed with ZBrush, Cinema 4D, and an image editing program such as Photoshop. Also, you will need a render engine; Zigor will use Octane, but you can use the one you like best.


Reviews

10482 Students
437 Reviews
99% Positive ratings

Zigor Samaniego

A course by Zigor Samaniego

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3D Designer

In Zigor Samaniego's more than 10 year career as a 3D designer, he has had the opportunity to experiment in various branches of the discipline, from the creation of graphics for video games, advertising, and lettering pieces to character creation. Creatures from his personal project, which he regularly showcases on social media, have paved the way for him to work with clients such as Prada, Maxon, Nickelodeon, and Nestlé, among others.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Zbrush-Cinema4D connection

    • Why use Zbrush?
    • Open Zbrush and not die of fright
    • Install Goz to Exchange Data
    • Tips with the most used tools 1
    • Tips with the most used tools 2
    • Customize Zbrush
  • U3

    Let's make our first character

    • References and sketch
    • Basic structure of the scene
    • Sculpted in Zbrush 1
    • Sculpted in Zbrush 2
    • Materials, lights and render in Cinema 4D 1
    • Materials, lights and render in Cinema 4D 2
    • Retouching
  • U4

    Second character (hairy)

    • References and sketch
    • Basic structure of the scene
    • Sculpted in Zbrush
    • Materials, hairs, lights and render in Cinema 4D 1
    • Materials, hairs, lights and render in Cinema 4D 2
    • Final retouching
  • FP

    Final project

    • Creating characters with ZBrush and Cinema4D

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

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    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

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  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

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FAQs

Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

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Creation of Characters with ZBrush and Cinema 4D. 3D, and Animation course by Zigor Samaniego Best seller

Creation of Characters with ZBrush and Cinema 4D

A course by Zigor Samaniego
3D Designer. Madrid, Spain.
Joined June 2009
  • 99% positive reviews (437)
  • 10482 students