Aaron Sims’ second DVD illustrates the process of designing a full character in a 3D environment. Starting by creating a quick concept in Photoshop, Aaron models the character in XSI, texturing it in Deep Paint. Aaron shows how to use XSI to build the rig and pose the character, and then sets it in an environment where he lights and renders it. Finally, he finishes the piece in Photoshop, showing you techniques to give your design a refined and completed look.
Topics Covered:
Drawing a Concept in Photoshop
Modeling the Concept in XSI
Texturing in Deep Paint
Building a Background in XSI
Lighting and Rendering in XSI
Painting Final Details in Photoshop
Chapters:
01. Drawing in Photoshop
02. Modeling a Design in XSI
03. Painting Textures in Deep Paint and Photoshop
04. Lighting and Rendering
05. Photoshop Detailing
06. Modeling a Character and Costume in XSI
07. Modeling the Character’s Props
08. Lighting and Texturing in XSI
09. Rigging, Posing, Lighting and Rendering in XSI
10. Final Photoshop Detailing
The Minimum System Requirements:
1GHz or faster processor
512 MB RAM
5 GB of hard disk space