3D Cartoon Characters: Model with ZBrush from Scratch
A course by Miguel Miranda , 3D Modeler
Learn to create 3D cartoon characters from scratch, focusing on the artistic side of modeling to achieve volume, expression, and personality
Learn to create 3D cartoon characters from scratch, focusing on the artistic side of modeling to achieve volume, expression, and personality
Want to create expressive characters? In this online course, discover how to model 3D cartoon characters using ZBrush alongside professional Miguel Miranda, who's created characters for film, advertising, video games, and animations.
Throughout the course, soak up your teacher's passions for every single step of the cartoon character creation process and learn to bring their different features to life by simplifying shapes. After guiding you through his previous course, Introduction to Autodesk Maya, Miguel shows you how to take your characters to a whole new dimension with ZBrush.
What will you learn in this online course?
31 lessons & 26 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (31)
- 1,274 students
- 31 lessons (6h 37m)
- 26 additional resources (15 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
ZBrushWhat is this course's project?
Create the bust of a cartoon character of your choice in 3D from scratch using ZBrush. Also develop their expression using render layers to add to your portfolio.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Those wanting to learn the artistic process of character modeling and anyone just starting out in 3D or with ZBrush looking to improve their skills.
Requirements and materials
You need basic knowledge of ZBrush to take this course. In terms of materials, you need ZBrush installed as well as Adobe Photoshop, if possible.
Reviews
A course by Miguel Miranda
Miguel Miranda has been a 3D artist for the past ten years, specializing in 3D character creation. He has modeled characters for advertising, film, video game cinematics, video games, and cartoons.
Throughout his career, he has worked for various studios and currently works as a modeler at 23lunes Animation Studio and on privately commissioned projects.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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What will we do in this course?
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U2
Preparation
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Search for references, style and mount references
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Get comfortable with ZBrush
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Character blocking
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Creation of a mannequin
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U3
Bringing a character to life
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Fitting the first basic volume
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Extra: Fitting the first basic volume
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Step from 2D to 3D
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We start using the brushes
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Sculpted: working with geometry
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Sculpted: face and base of torso 1
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Sculpted: face and base of torso 2
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U4
Defining
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Basic hair
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Define hair 1
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Define hair 2
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Eyebrows, eyelashes, basic color 1
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Brows, eyelashes and basic color 2
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UV and color 1
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UV and color 2
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Detail character 1
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Detail character 2
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U5
Last Steps
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Camera, composition and retouching 1
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Camera, composition and retouching 2
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Expression
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Materials and lights
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Render and mount layers in Photoshop
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Character Introduction: Final Illustration 1
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Character Introduction: Final Illustration 2
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Tips for finding your dream job
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FP
Final project
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3D Cartoon Characters: Model with ZBrush from Scratch
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
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luan_cruz
Amazing course!
holapedroiglesia
it,s a good course for people who have experience with z brush and it want to improve their skills
andersson_217
Excelente Curso, te va ayudando de a poco y va aclarando detalles bastante importantes, lo recomiendo mucho.
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natashadafne11
genial para empezar con zbrush
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omarcm45a
Un excelente curso para iniciarse en el mundo del modelado 3D. El porfesor tiene muy buenos conocimientos tanto del programa como de la creación de personajes. Pude aprender mucho de él.
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