3D Character / Props Design, learn how to make your own character and/or props using Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter and Marvelous Designer

From 36.28 $ /h

in this class i will teach you how to make a character for videogame. you will be taught how to approach it by using software like zbrush, maya, substance painter, etc
we will start with discussing the concept and then proceed to sketching in zbrush, then we make the costume using Marvelous Designer and/or zbrush, at the same time we will create the gears and any accessories needed for the character, after that we go to maya for retopo, then toolbag for baking, sp for texturing and finally we render it in toolbag

We will cover:

- advanced modelling
- high resolution modeling/sculpting
- low resolution modeling (retopology)
- texturing
- materials
- lighting
- rendering (real time rendering)

note that this class require more than one session to help you achieve what you want, simply you ask me to help you with the things you don't know of the process

Extra information

you need to know how to use the mentioned software specially maya and zbrush (if you want you can use alternative application but i teach using those). if not check my other class to get you started using those powerful programs

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

hello, my name is AR and i am 3D Character Artist,

i am so passionate about 3D art and character design in 3D, and what i love the most about this skill is that you keep working on yourself and improving your skills, and teaching it to you is one of the most satisfying experiences that i can think of.

some of the things that i love to do are:
-creating realistic characters for games
-learning anatomy
-sculpting portraits and figures in zbrush
-design clothes in Marvelous designer

Education

computer engineering
self taught 3D Artist
took many workshops in anatomy, character design, figure sculpting, texturing using mari and substance painter, cloth design in marvelous design

Experience / Qualifications

worked on games and animated feature films for the past 10 years.
proficient at Maya, Zbrush, Marvelous Designer and Substance Painter

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Arabic

Skills

Computer animation

Video games

Digital arts

Reviews

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

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Gaëtan

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- Its graphical interface, its basic tools, its integration into Adobe Premiere Pro
- Use of merger modes
- Effects keys on the timeline, time remapping with or without Twixtor,
- Rotoscoping, 2D tracking and Camera tracking, masks and layers.
- After Effects 2d / 3d space (2.5D) and animation in space
- Motion blur
- VideoCopilot, Trapcode plugins, ...
- Use of vector graphics such illustrator .ai in After Effects.
- Import / export of C4D from / to AE
- Colorimetry in After Effects
- The preview modes, exports optimized for the web, exports optimized for editing in NLEs.
- Save time working with liners, liners for compositions and Adobe Premiere.

Gaëlle

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Most kids think coding is for "smart kids" or "future programmers."
It's not. Coding is how real people solve real problems.
In this class, we skip the theory. Your child creates real things.

What they'll do:
✓ Build real projects in Scratch: a working game, an interactive animation, a story they coded
✓ Program virtual robots: solve real-world challenges (navigate a maze, automate a task, build a system)
✓ Create in Minecraft Education: design worlds, automate constructions, solve logic problems
✓ Experiment with different languages: not just learn "the right way," but understand that there are many ways to think about a problem
✓ Collaborate and share: work with other kids, get feedback, improve their work
✓ Develop logical thinking: not just for coding, but for anything: solving math problems, science challenges, real-world situations

Why this is different:
We don't teach syntax. We teach how programmers think.
Most children's coding courses say "here's the code, copy it." We teach "what problem are we trying to solve? How could we break it into steps? What options do we have?"
When your child learns to think like a programmer, they can learn any language afterward.

What they take home:
A portfolio of 3–4 completed, working projects. The ability to say "I built this." And the deep understanding that code is a tool to make real things happen.

Format: Online or Barcelona | 60–90 min sessions | Flexible pace, no prior experience needed
For curious 8-12 year olds who want to build.

Ani

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The space of the workshop: our art workshops will take place as in the open air with the walks to be inspired by natural forms, as comfortably in a closed space in a room at home or in my workshop in Bellegarde as also in lines from time to time with the camera - web.

Description of the workshop: during our lessons, we will learn both the academic techniques of drawing, watercolor and acrylic, artistic gestures, as well as drawing inspiration from the history of art and current contemporary artists. .

This course also contains an option with computer know-how for digital creations in graphic design on the Adobe Suite: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro...

The specifics of this workshop:
Our courses can be a new benefit for your health: relaxation in nature inspired by shapes and drawing in the open air.

As also you add a new knowledge or practice in a foreign language: Russian, English, Armenian.

Workshops can be group and individual as needed.

The age group :
- Starts as early as for 4-12 year olds for their creative development.
- For teenagers (13-17 years old) - for their out-of-school activity or for the preparation of files for a high school in the Arts.
- For adults and Seniors (18-65+ years old) - for their activity outside work, relaxation, personal reconnection with Nature and self-questioning.

My personal artistic practice:
I am currently in my last year of Master in Visual Arts at La HEAD in Geneva and have experience as a trainer and facilitator in visual art, Graphic Design for international and intergenerational people. I also had the opportunity to give lessons before in Russian, French Armenian and English.

Daniel

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Do you want to learn the basics of drawing? Or are you already past that level? Do you want to draw on paper (with pencils) or on a screen? Do you want to learn the basics of 2D animation? All for a very reasonable price? We can do it!

Nice to meet you, I'm Daniel. I'm a (private) art teacher, I'm also a freelance artist and have been working as one for about 7 years. I'm looking for students in Utrecht, I have a teaching space available in my apartment (I can share my address when you contact me), but am also able to travel to your desired space within the city.
I can also teach via webcam, but I do recommend my in-person classes, seeing as they're more immersive and educational.

I unfortunately do not speak Dutch (yet), but am confident we can overcome any potential language barrier we come across.

I have the most experience in teaching teenagers and preteens, so I think we would definitely be a good match if you're a parent or guardian looking for a teacher for your child.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Eva

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I am a multidisciplinary artist and designer with fifteen years of experience. I studied art and architecture at the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and the Columbia University in New York. I teach painting, drawing, digital image and creativity. This class is ideal for beginners but also intermediate students who want to develop their own style.

For my personal projects, I work in a wide range of mediums, from drawing, painting and printmaking to digital image and 3D Printing. When teaching, I prefer to first focus on free-hand drawing and painting as this allows for greater spontaneity regardless of the student's technical level. We later explore other methods based on the student's individual interests. I like to teach children and adults via mini projects involving art history references and help them develop narratives around their work. I deeply believe in people's creative potential and in my classes will help you channel your own voice.

Lara

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Would you like to be able to illustrate the worlds and stories you imagine?

Do you want to learn how to create characters for a video game, animation, children's story, comic or in any format? Or would you like to be able to draw your favorite characters?

If you have those concerns, I would love to help you.

I like to focus the classes in such a way that the current drawing level of the student is not what is important. The room for improvement will always evolve. I like to take my classes towards character design, towards general things like the psychology of color and shapes, since they are assimilable and highly useful concepts, independent of the level of drawing. For this reason, my classes are aimed at all ages and drawing levels.

I also try to focus them on the preferences and tastes of each student, showing them that everything they like, they like for a reason, that nothing is left to chance and that they can also understand how to make their drawings reflect what they want to convey. Even to create your portfolios or visual information for your own project or story.

I give private classes with students from different parts of the world, so many of my classes I have been able to do in both English and French.

I studied 2D animation in France, and thanks to this training, my work has been nourished by dynamism, storytelling, expressiveness, typical of this medium, as well as the sensitivity for color and shapes that I usually use to infuse a unique style both to my original designs as well as my fanarts.

Emer

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Photoshop is a powerful app for photographers. As a photographer, you’ll need to be able to sort through the many complex features that will help make photos better. I’ve designed this course as a practical guide to Photoshop that’s specifically made for learning photographers.

You will learn how to make selections, create masks, retouching portraits and use advanced techniques to not only improve photographs, but to turn them into entirely new images.

Eyon

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During my training, I learned to develop video games with Unity software. In the years that followed, I perfected my knowledge by participating in game jams and presenting my games at independent developer events. The most important thing I learned was how to find the information you need online. So I will teach you how to develop it yourself, without my help.

During this course you will learn to:
- Code in C# in Unity
- Create 2D game levels
- Create 2D sprites in the game and design tilemaps
- Create a game interface (menu, life points, credits etc...)
- Export your games to Android, iOs and desktop and WebGl to play in the browser

I will also support you in your gameplay ideas

Antoine

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I work as a 3D generalist for cinema and/or video games, with a specialization in 3D Layout/Préviz.

During our courses, I will teach you the techniques to create your own illustrations/projects, and allow you to discover if not improve your skills in the world of 3D.
As examples, we will learn how to use software such as Blender, 3dsMAx, Photoshop, Zbrush, Substance Painter, and many others.

I am very attentive, a teacher and I will be able to guide you and support you step by step on your desires for achievements, whether for beginners who want to discover this field, up to students who need to learn to master new skills.

My classes take place as follows:
You tell me what you would like to achieve, and we will achieve it together, otherwise I will offer you a project to create in line with your desires, while taking care to explore enough aspects to prepare you for the profession.

Looking forward to meeting you, and I hope, see you soon!

Joseph

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Join me in the journey of discovery to find your inner animator. I have skills in multiple fields in this industry. from adobe animate to after effects to 3d Maya and Blender. I'll give you all the tips and skills needed to get going in the animation field

Ariana

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I offer creative lessons tailored to your needs and preferences. These can cover drawing and painting techniques, but also other materials like clay or digital tools (think digital art on the iPad). Together, we'll explore your current level, what skills you'd like to learn, and establish a goal to guide the lesson content. Especially if you're saying, "Yes, but I'm not really that creative," or "Yes, but I'm not very good at drawing," I'd love to take on the challenge with you!

Elene

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As a multidisciplinary artist, I believe that strong digital work is rooted in traditional mastery. This course combines the tactile logic of oil painting and watercolors with the power of Photoshop and digital design. We begin with the core fundamentals, anatomy, still life, and composition before transitioning those skills into the digital space.

You will learn to control digital brushes, build convincing lighting, and apply color with intention. We move beyond simple tutorials to tackle character design, surreal environments, and professional workflows. By the end of this course, you will have a body of polished, original work and a deep understanding of the design fundamentals that make an image successful in any medium.

By the end, you’ll produce portfolio-ready artworks and understand a professional workflow from sketch to finish. Each session combines hands-on exercises with discussion of artistic choices, so you strengthen both technical skill and creative judgment.

This course is for beginners and intermediate artists who want to go beyond tutorials and actually build a body of polished, original work.

Guillaume

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My methodology is tailored to each student's needs, while maintaining a clear objective to be achieved throughout the project. Drawing on my extensive teaching experience, I have had the opportunity to share my knowledge across a wide range of sectors, including video games, animated films, advertising, 3D printing, fine jewelry, swiss watchmaking, and related merchandise.

Simon

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Are you a beginner in digital painting and want to learn the basics from the start? I offer individual video sessions tailored to your level and goals.

As a freelance illustrator and concept artist, I work on professional projects every day. I'm sharing my actual working method with you, not theoretical exercises.
Help sheets to make sure you don't forget anything.

What you get:
→ 1 hour of 100% personalized video lessons
→ A program tailored to your needs and your software (Photoshop, Procreate, Krita...)
→ Practical advice drawn from my professional experience
→ A report and resources will be sent after the session

Perfect for testing before committing, or for unlocking a specific point.

📍 Online (video conference)
📩 Contact me to arrange a time slot!

Andrés

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Learn Photoshop in an easy, practical, and creative way

In this course, you'll discover how to transform simple ideas into amazing designs, even if you've never used Photoshop before. You'll learn step-by-step, in a straightforward way, with real-world exercises that will make the process much more dynamic and fun.

From editing photos like a pro to creating eye-catching content for social media, advertising, or personal projects, here you'll develop skills you can use from day one.

What will you learn?

* Photo retouching and editing
* Design of flyers, posts and banners for social media
* Using layers, effects, and essential tools
* Color correction and lighting
* Creative techniques for making more impactful designs
* Tricks and shortcuts used by professional designers

This course is designed for beginners and anyone who wants to boost their creativity, learn a useful skill, and start creating visual content with a professional style.

Learn at your own pace, enjoy the process, and take your creativity to the next level.