Low Poly Character Modeling for Video Games
UV mapping
A course by Daniel Gutiérrez , Art Director and 3D Modeler
About the video: UV mapping
Overview
“You will learn the concept of UV mapping and you will be able to create a mesh to assign it to your character and thus be able to do the texturing process.”
In this video lesson Daniel Gutiérrez addresses the topic: UV mapping, which is part of the Domestika online course: Low Poly Character Modeling for Video Games. Learn to design a 3D character with Blender.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i will explain what UV Mapping is. how to create it. and how Blender's tools make this process easier. Let's dive in and get started on this task. First. observe on the right my 3D model. and on the left. a 2D image. This 2D image represents the 3D model as if it were unfolded. much like flattening a box. This visualization helps us understand the spatial arrangement and texture mapping of the model. crucial for accurate UV Mapping. the box assembled and at the same time see how it is unfolded. The behavior is very basic. We have the advantage that in a 3D program we can est...”
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Course summary for: Low Poly Character Modeling for Video Games
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3D, 3D Character Design, 3D Modeling, Game Design, Video Games

Daniel Gutiérrez
A course by Daniel Gutiérrez
Daniel Gutiérrez is an art director and 3D modeler from Mexico. After finishing his degree in graphic design, he began searching for a new adventure and helped create a small indie game studio called Lienzo. This led him down a completely different career path than he initially planned. He currently works as an art director making games for different platforms and major gaming consoles.
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