Sci-Fi Character Creation with Photoshop and ZBrush
A course by Abrar Khan , Concept Artist and Illustrator
Learn to create striking sci-fi concept art by combining digital techniques to design characters with a cybernetic feel
Learn to create striking sci-fi concept art by combining digital techniques to design characters with a cybernetic feel
The sci-fi universe is vast, and the creative possibilities are endless. Learning how to use digital techniques can help you harness those possibilities to create unique characters and artwork. Abrar Khan is a concept artist and illustrator from India, currently based in Sweden. As part of his role as senior marketing artist at Ubisoft Massive, he has brought characters to life in games such as Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 and Avatar.
In this course, Abrar shows you the techniques he uses to create stunning concept art and design memorable sci-fi characters. Discover what 3D kitbashing is and how you can use it to give any character a mechanized look. Learn how to render and enhance your image using KeyShot and Photoshop. Turn an ordinary photo into a sci-fi scene with a cyberpunk feel.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 19 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (20)
- 1,011 students
- 18 lessons (3h 41m)
- 19 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
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Recommended software for this course
Adobe Photoshop
KeyShot
ZBrushWhat is this course's project?
Give an existing photo a sci-fi, cyberpunk twist using digital design techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in sci-fi art, or creatives who want to gain a better understanding of 3D kitbashing and other digital design techniques.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you’ll need a basic knowledge of Photoshop, ZBrush, and KeyShot.
You will also need a computer with these programs installed.
Reviews
A course by Abrar Khan
Abrar Khan is a concept artist and illustrator from India. He’s currently based in Sweden, where he works as a senior marketing artist for Ubisoft Massive and is responsible for creating promotional content for games. Abrar comes from an artistic family and was always interested in drawing as a child. He went on to study for a diploma in 2D/3D arts but is mostly self-taught thanks to his passion for discovering new techniques to help him evolve as a digital artist.
During his time at Ubisoft, Abrar has worked on a number of gaming projects including Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 and Avatar. He regularly shares his latest work on these projects, and more, across his social media channels.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Collecting References and the Base Photo
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Reference Gathering
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Researching the Base Photo
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Character's Personality
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U3
The Artwork
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Basic Blockout in Photoshop
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Kitbashing in ZBrush 1
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Kitbashing in ZBrush 2
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Kitbashing in ZBrush 3
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Rendering in KeyShot 1
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Rendering in KeyShot 2
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U4
Post-production
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Placement and Integration 1
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Placement and Integration 2
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Placement and Integration 3
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Placement and Integration 4
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Final Touch-UPS 1
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Final Touch-UPS 2
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Extra Tips
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FP
Final project
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Sci-Fi Character Creation with Photoshop and ZBrush
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