Design and Modeling of a 3D Sci-Fi Ship
A course by user936745 surname936745 , 3D Artist and Concept Artist
Joined November 2018
Learn to create a futuristic vehicle with ZBrush, Maya, and Substance Painter
Learn to create a futuristic vehicle with ZBrush, Maya, and Substance Painter
Joined November 2018
Beyond the ships that Tesla or NASA may be developing today, in the world of science fiction there are thousands of vehicles both in video games and in movies, which stand out for their level of detail and design realism. Juan Noveletto—3D artist and concept artist—specializes in the creation of science fiction characters and vehicles. Recognized for his work on the video games Master of Orion, Element Space, and Injustice 2, as well as the movie The Vast of Night, in this online course he teaches you his professional process so that you can make your 3D sci-fi ship a reality.
Learn the workflow and professional tools that Juan Camilo uses to develop a futuristic 3D vehicle, with a realism and a cinematographic look that will surprise any viewer.
What will you learn in this online course?
27 lessons & 19 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (119)
- 2,457 students
- 27 lessons (5h 43m)
- 19 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Photoshop
Maya
Substance Painter
ZBrushWhat is this course's project?
Design, model, and render a sci-fi vehicle to obtain several images for your portfolio.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Designers, illustrators, and anyone interested in creating futuristic vehicles for different projects such as video games, movies, or commercials, among other things.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you need basic knowledge of Photoshop, ZBrush, and Maya.
For materials, you need a computer installed with Photoshop, ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter, and Marmoset Toolbag, as well as a graphics tablet.
Reviews
A course by user936745 surname936745
Juan Novelletto has more than six years of experience in the entertainment industry. Specialized in the creation of characters and vehicles, both in 2D and 3D, he has worked on video games of AAA titles, Master of Orion, Element Space, and Injustice 2, and movies including The Vast of Night.
Passionate about science fiction, he considers this area his greatest strength and seeks to reflect his story in each of his creations.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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Project Presentation
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U2
2D sketch
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Search for references and preparation of the board reference
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Thumbnails Generation
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Selection and refinement of a thumbnail
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U3
3D vehicle modeling
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Main forms I
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Main Forms II
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Secondary forms I
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Secondary forms II
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Tertiary forms I
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Tertiary forms II
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Tertiary Forms III
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Tertiary forms IV
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Use of Alphas I
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Use of Alphas II
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Kitbashing
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U4
3D vehicle texturing
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Prepared the Low model in Maya
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UV Coordinates I
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UV coordinates II
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Textured base in Substance Painter
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Final texturing in Substance Painter I
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Final texturing in Substance Painter II
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U5
Presentation of our vehicle
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Render in Toolbag
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Retouching in Photoshop I
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Retouching in Photoshop II
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Tips for your portfolio
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FP
Final project
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Design and modeling of your 3D sci-fi ship
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Adobe Photoshop
Maya
Substance Painter
ZBrush
displayname11911440
Easy to follow and it works fine to follow along with english subtitles :)
Biggest plus in my opinion is the nice UI config file the teacher shares!
displayname2560227
Excellent course!!!
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displayname12382089
Perfectly explained, inspirational from start to finish, very good course.
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displayname1317970
Great!
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displayname826935
An excellent course teaches you a lot in terms of modeling and the importance of bases, as well as references.
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