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Unlock the Secrets of Game Prop Modeling: Create Your Own Eco-Bot
Join industry expert Ben Keeling for a transformative journey into the world of game prop modeling. Learn to create detailed, realistic game props starting with your very own Eco-Bot with Personalized Feedback.
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Struggling to bring your game art to life?
This free course offers step-by-step guidance to elevate your modeling skills, enabling you to create intricate, lifelike game props.
In just five weeks, you’ll gain deeper understanding about the Gaming Industry, learn 3D modeling, texturing, rendering techniques, and get personalized feedback from a master, culminating in a portfolio-ready Eco-Bot.
Hands-on learning and project-based outcomes with Pro Guidance
Features
- Free Weekly Pre Recorded Content
- Free Personalized Homework Feedback
- Free Live Q&A
- Lifetime Access
- Community & Virtual Classroom
Benefits
- Learn About the Gaming Industry
- Learn the Basics of 3D Modeling
- Create a Portfolio Piece
- Gain Lifetime Likeminded Friends
Week 1 - Introduction To The Industry
A preliminary journey into the gaming industry. This introductory week sets the stage for your learning adventure by providing a comprehensive overview of the gaming world.
Week 2 - Reference Gathering/Prop blockout/Highpoly
Week 2 kickstarts your prop modeling journey. It begins with gathering inspiring references and conceptualizing your Eco-Bot.
Week 3 - Low poly, Unwrap & Bake
Week 3 delves into the finer aspects of prop modeling with a focus on texture and efficiency. Starting with an introduction to texel density and low poly breakdowns, you'll explore low poly modeling techniques and optimization strategies.
Week 4 - Texturing
Week 4 elevates your modeling project with a deep dive into texturing. It begins with gathering references specifically for texturing, followed by lessons on building and utilizing smart materials.
Week 5 - Lighting, Presentation and Renders
In Week 5, you'll bring your Eco-Bot to life with final touches and rendering.
Ben Keeling
Ben is currently working as a Senior Environment Artist at Rocksteady Studios in London, UK. He has worked on numerous environments on various AAA productions and projects for over 6-years. He’s worked on titles such as EA’s Need for Speed franchise, Sony’s VR worlds with PlayStation VR, and on Halo Wars 2. His work has been featured on the Algorithmic homepage, Polycount, and CryEngine forums.
Curriculum
A preliminary journey into the gaming industry. This introductory week sets the stage for your learning adventure by providing a comprehensive overview of the gaming world. You’ll gain insights into the industry’s history, current trends, and future opportunities. This week also includes an orientation to the tools and technologies that are pivotal in game development and prop modeling. By understanding the broader context of the gaming industry, you’ll be better equipped to appreciate the significance of your skills and the potential impact of your creations in this dynamic field
1.A: Reference gathering and deciding on an idea
1.B: Blocking out your eco-bot
1.C: High poly techniques
1.D: Recap, homework and takeaways
2.A: Intro to texel density/breakdown of low poly
2.B: Low poly techniques & optimisation
2.C: Unwrapping techniques
2.D: Packing the UV’s
2.E: Setting up baking inside of Substance Painter
2:F: Recap, homework and takeaways
3.A: Reference gathering for texturing
3.B: Building Smart materials
3.C: Assign smart materials to different parts of the model
3.D: Hand painted details
3.E: Recap, homework and takeaways
4.A: Setting up scene for rendering
4.B: 3-point lighting setup
4.C: Test renders and polish to texturing
4.D: Save out final renders
4.E: Post process
4.F: Recap, homework and takeaways
