High-Resolution Game Character Creation Pipeline in ZBrush and Maya

In this series of tutorials we will learn how to create a realistic character from scratch, covering modeling and texture creation.

Throughout will go over concept selection, and blocking in of forms using ZBrush 4R6's powerful suite of tools, we will also be jumping into Maya for base mesh creation for some of more complex pieces. I'll discuss different sculpting techniques giving you a good overview on different problem areas such as leather or skin pores.

We'll then discuss how to go about texturing and retopologizing the high-resolution models in TopoGun and Photoshop. We'll be using UV layout for the fast and easy UV creation. Normals and and other maps will be generated using TopoGun, XNormal, and a versatile map creation program.

Over the course of the tutorial we will cover general anatomy, as well as introducing a DynaMesh workflow and topology geared towards animation. We will go over utilizing Polypaint to hand paint our base textures, which will later be enhanced in Photoshop and dDo.

The tutorial will end with a semi-low resolution character with normal maps and diffuse geared towards a realtime game workflow. Tips learned here can be applied to any realistic or stylized character.

High-Resolution Game Character Creation Pipeline in ZBrush and Maya course details:

Level: Advanced

File project: Included

Software used: Maya 2014, Photoshop CS6, ZBrush 4R6, TopoGun, UVLayout, dDo, Marmoset Toolbag

Time: 10h 45m

Homepage: http://www.digitaltutors.com/tutorial/1361-High-Resolution-Game-Character-Creation-Pipeline-in-ZBrush-and-Maya

High-Resolution Game Character Creation Pipeline in ZBrush and Maya content details:

1_Introduction_and_project_overview
2_Collecting_references
3_Blocking_forms_of_the_head_from_a_sphere
4_Blocking_in_eyes,_brow,_nose,_and_cheeks
5_Tweaking_the_shapes
6_Working_more_on_sculpting_the_head
7_Starting_wrinkling_and_skin_detail
8_Defining_the_face_with_detail
9_Blocking_in_the_arms_and_hands
10_Continuing_blocking_in_the_arms_and_hands
11_Detailing_the_arms
12_Beginning_to_block_clothing_in_ZBrush
13_Creating_clothing_forms
14_Cloth_detailing_on_button_down_shirt
15_Combining_the_two_shirts
16_Pushing_the_detail_on_the_t-shirt
17_Beginning_the_detailing_process_on_the_pants
18_Finishing_the_pants_detail
19_Base_mesh_creation_of_the_shoes
20_Shoe_sculpting_in_ZBrush
21_Finishing_the_shoes
22_Defining_button_and_cloth_details_in_Maya
23_Applying_button_to_cloth_and_shoe_details
24_Adjusting_shirt_and_shoe_detail
25_Quick_jewelry_creation_for_our_character
26_Finalizing_geometry_of_our_character
27_Getting_our_mesh_ready_for_retopology
28_Getting_into_TopoGun
29_Retopologizing_the_face
30_Finishing_the_retopology_of_the_face
31_Retopologizing_the_arms_and_hands
32_Continuing_to_retopologize_the_hands_and_arms
33_Creating_the_inside_of_the_mouth
34_Continuing_cleaning_up_the_model
35_UVing_the_clothing
36_Laying_out_the_UVs_in_Maya
37_Normal_map_generation
38_Map_generation_and_composition
39_Collecting_the_needed_maps_for_dDo
40_Hand_painted_skin_textures_in_ZBrush
41_Continuing_to_hand_paint_textures
42_Texture_mapping_in_TopoGun
43_Texture_mapping_in_dDo
44_Adding_diffuse,_specular,_and_gloss_textures
45_Finalizing_textures_of_our_image
46_Final_presentation_of_the_render