3D Toon-Style Environment Art with Arnold
A course by Calder Moore , 3D Artist
Learn to design, model, and render highly detailed sci-fi environments with a stylized look using Arnold, Photoshop, and Cinema 4D
Learn to design, model, and render highly detailed sci-fi environments with a stylized look using Arnold, Photoshop, and Cinema 4D
From movies and video games to illustrations and image renders, visual art has the power to transport us to another dimension. Calder Moore is a 3D artist who specializes in designing environments for those fictional worlds. He’s worked on projects across the animation and gaming industries and has collaborated with clients including Google, Wizards of the Coast, Atheris Entertainment, and The Royal Canadian Mint.
In this online course learn how to create 3D environment renders using Cinema 4D and Arnold. Explore shadows, textures, lighting, and color to build atmospheric sci-fi scenes with a stylized look. Invite viewers to explore your imagination with detailed works of digital art.
What will you learn in this online course?
31 lessons & 19 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (25)
- 1,378 students
- 31 lessons (7h 22m)
- 19 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
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- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a detailed 3D render of a sci-fi environment.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to learn how to create stylized 3D environments for personal or professional projects.
Requirements and materials
A working knowledge of Photoshop, Cinema 4D, and Arnold Renderer are required.
In terms of materials, you need a computer capable of rendering complex graphics with these programs installed.
Reviews
A course by Calder Moore
Calder Moore is a 3D artist from British Columbia, Canada. Growing up, he loved the immersive worlds he saw in sci-fi and fantasy films. This inspired him to pursue 3D art, as he found it was the perfect tool for building his own. After graduating from CATO, he worked in the animation and gaming industries before making the leap to a full-time freelance career.
Since starting his professional journey, Calder has participated in a wide range of projects, from TV shows and video games to album covers and board game art. Thanks to this extensive experience, he’s developed an adaptable style and workflow that have led to collaborations with clients like Google, Wizards of the Coast, Atheris Entertainment, and The Royal Canadian Mint.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
First Steps
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The Materials
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Gathering References
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The Idea 1
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The Idea 2
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U3
Establishing the Scene
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Arnold Basics 1
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Arnold Basics 2
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Setting Up 1
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Setting Up 2
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Blocking the Scene
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Kitbashing and Scene Scaling 1
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Kitbashing and Scene Scaling 2
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Kitbashing and Scene Scaling 3
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Modeling the Walkways
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Applying the Shader: The First Pass 1
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Applying the Shader: The First Pass 2
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U4
The Main Structure
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The Reactor 1
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The Reactor 2
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Tubes and Pipes 1
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Tubes and Pipes 2
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Kitbashing the Rest of the Scene
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Adding Details 1
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Adding Details 2
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Finishing the Scene: Rendering and Exporting
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U5
Postproduction
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Photoshop: The Final Touches 1
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Photoshop: The Final Touches 2
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Sharing a Project Online
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Arnold: Tips and Tricks 1
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Arnold: Tips and Tricks 2
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Arnold: Tips and Tricks 3
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FP
Final project
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3D Toon-Style Environment Art with Arnold
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theodoredaley
Calder goes through every single step and explains his rationale for each decision in a way that you will start to absorb not only the techniques but also the theory behind them to create your own style. Amazing thoughts and detail went into each section - highly recommend to all and a second re-watch even after completing for more little tips and tricks!
alxvillard
It is a really great course!
more as a tutorial feel but really well explained
gkartal
Great course!
jerch55107
Buen curso
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zubi_257
Nice techniques for Arnold users!