Intro to Production Modeling [CGMA, Jon Krummel, Group-Buy]

This 7-week course is designed to equip you with the expectations, techniques, and knowledge necessary to succeed as a 3D modeler in a professional production environment. You will learn how to become a fast, efficient, and effective 3D artist while adapting to the studio workflow. By the end of the course, you will create production-friendly models based on provided concept art and assemble them into a scene for your portfolio or demo reel.

Week #1: Aesthetics​

• Topics:
  • Interpreting concept and production art into 3D models.
  • Understanding how your models will be used in production.

Week #2: Topology​

• Topics:
  • Understanding triangles, quads, ngons, and other geometries.
  • Identifying and fixing “bad geometry.”
  • Learning edge flow for organic and hard surface modeling.
  • Exploring resolution topology.

Week #3: Thinking Outside the Box​

• Topics:
  • Developing efficient workflows.
  • Customizing the interface with hotkeys, shelf tools, and marking menus.

Week #4: Refining / UV Part I​

• Topics:
  • Refining your models.
  • Preparing for quality checks before UV mapping.
  • Introduction to UV workflow (Part 1).

Week #5: UV Part II / Final Quality Check​

• Topics:
  • Continuation of UV workflow (Part 2).
  • Conducting final quality checks and cleaning.
  • Naming and grouping best practices.

Week #6: Presenting Your Work​

• Topics:
  • Meeting deadlines and managing production timelines.
  • Effectively presenting your work to supervisors and artistic directors.
  • Strategies for “selling” your models.
  • Introduction to Arnold/Substance Painter workflow using the Hedgehog Labs plugin and presenting models in Viewport 2.0.

Week #7: Final Submission​

• Activities:
  • Final critiques and quality assurance.
  • Submission of completed projects for review.

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