This lecture demonstrates a technique that encourages the artist to
pursue three-hour figure gesture studies in 3D. These 3D gesture ‘paintings’
allow the artist to experiment and avoid being consumed with the detail
work ordinarily associated with the medium of 3D. While a reference
photograph is used for the purposes of the lecture, the techniques have
been developed under the time constraints of working in front of a live
model. Techniques will be demonstrated for the three phases of creating
a quick study; modeling, texturing and lighting using ZBrush, 3D Coat
and Modo. Each of the phases will be built from the ground up, and
the purpose of each component is demonstrated. This methodology
can easily serve as a foundational ‘underpaint’ for a more polished,
realized work. When the underpaint is solid, more finished work
is solely a matter of adding additional layers and filling in details.

Chapters:

Mesh Considerations

Modo can import several file formats. Choosing the right one, considering the situation,

is very important to get you the right results. The three file formats that will be discussed are OBJ,

FBX and Collada. Each one operates differently depending on the situations

and will be tested with our geometry. Sometimes, moving data through different packages

might generate unclean geometry, requiring minor fixing would be necessary

for getting good results. Since the imported model is very detailed, having some

degree of complexity, proper organization is paramount for the rigging process.

You’ll learn how to rig this model using the new Schematic View in order to better pose your model.

Studio 01 Setup, Clay Rendering

A studio environment is very fast to setup in Modo. You’ll learn how to achieve this quickly

to correctly visualize your model with a simple light rig. you will also go through

creating material presets for later reuse and how to render several types of clay

shots to showcase the model geometry through the help of a simple composite in After Effects.

Studio 02 Setup, Photo-realistic Rendering

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to take advantage of the Render Tree to

modify the previous environment, maintaining its essence and updating the light rig.

You will go through creating new material presets for later reuse and to

properly use reflectors to illuminate and enhance the look of your model.

(Very similar to a live photography set) Many Render Outputs will be later compositing in After Effects.

Using HDRI and Back-plates In this chapter you’ll learn how to integrate

your model with a photo backplate, using an HDR image for lighting and nice reflections

to help achieve this effect. You will need several Render Outputs to enhance in the final After EffectsCompositing stage.