Sci-Fi Character Creation with Photoshop and ZBrush

Sci-Fi Character Creation with Photoshop and ZBrush

“Congratulations! You have reached the end of this course. Thanks for joining me and I hope you feel ready to sculpt your own cybernetic character. Let's revise the necessary steps to complete your project.

• Before jumping into your design, I first recommend getting your head around the software. Refer to the resources I provided in Unit 3 to master the basics behind ZBrush and KeyShot. Then, start researching your references. This is a very important step in establishing solid foundations on which to build your project. Gathering good references will help you to clarify your vision.

• Next, create your basic blockouts in Photoshop. These will provide an example to follow when assembling your mechanical structure.

• Then, use a combination of the default IMM brushes in ZBrush and your chosen 3D kitbash assets to create your design. Place your different elements with care, paying attention to position and size. Don't be afraid to experiment a little. Follow your instincts to make your design unique.

• Once you've pulled the last mechanical elements of your design together, transfer your image to KeyShot and start rendering. Harmonize the lighting of your character with the environment of the base image to achieve a cohesive look.

• Now, it's time for the post-production phase. Bring everything together as one entire unit by using color correction and FX layers. Add any final elements, like logos, to add some branding to your overall image.

And that's all! I can't wait to see your cybernetic characters. You can share your project by clicking on "Create your project" above. Remember to share both the final result of your image and the steps that have led you to it. It would be great if you showed a picture of each step and added a brief explanation about what you have done in each one. I will be in the forum to give you feedback. But don't feel discouraged if there's a short delay; I will try my best to respond as soon as I can. In the meantime, engage with your fellow students and check out their work. Conversation fuels creativity. See you there!”

Partial transcription of the video

“ Final Project Now that you've reached the end of this course, I hope that you have learned how you can use these techniques to give the characters a sci-fi and a cybernetic look. Be original and creative while uploading your final project. I want to see all the steps of your creative process. Start by gathering your references and then searching for your base photo. I would love to see the personality that you want to convey through the art direction you will be selecting. Then move on into Photoshop, where you will block out the basic shapes using the brush of your choice. After that, yo...”

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Course summary for: Sci-Fi Character Creation with Photoshop and ZBrush

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (20)
• 1061 students
• 4 units
• 18 lessons (3h 41m)
• 8 downloads

• Category

  3D & Animation

• Software

  Adobe Photoshop, KeyShot, ZBrush

• Areas

  3D, 3D Character Design, 3D Modeling, Art Direction, Photography Post-production, Photomontage, Traditional illustration