Hard-Surface Essentials Vol 3- Radio Complex Assemblies by GhostS Courses

Ready to tackle some seriously complex game assets? This course dives deep into building multi-part models, like intricate radios, and shows you how to create your own custom decals using Photoshop and Substance Painter. It’s all about getting those AAA-quality details right.

🎯 What you’ll learn

• Master complex game asset assemblies with interlocking parts.
• Create professional custom decals and masks using Photoshop.
• Add realistic, functional details to meet AAA standards.
• Combine different surfaces and shapes within a single asset for a polished look.

✅ Requirements

• Skills: Basic understanding of 3D modeling concepts like navigation, extrude, and bevel.
• Tools: Maya, Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag, and Photoshop.
• Hardware: [INFERRED] A computer capable of running Maya, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and Marmoset Toolbag.

📝 Description

This course, “Hard-Surface Essentials Vol. 3: Radio & Complex Assemblies,” is the next step in mastering intricate game assets. We’re focusing on building multi-part game assets, which means managing separate components and making sure they all fit together perfectly. You’ll learn a cool hybrid workflow using Photoshop and Substance Painter to create professional masks and decals that really make your models pop.

While this is Volume 3, you don’t absolutely need to have finished the previous ones, but it’s recommended for a smoother ride, especially with complex assemblies. This course stands on its own if you’re keen on learning custom decal workflows.

We’ll be using Maya for modeling and optimization, Substance Painter for advanced texturing and masking, Photoshop for creating custom graphics and masks, and Marmoset Toolbag for professional baking and rendering.

The course is structured to be beginner-friendly, even if you’re new to these specific tools. There’s an optional “Essentials Bootcamp” section covering basic Maya and Substance Painter tools if you need a refresher. We’ll then move through reference analysis, blocking out the asset, detailed modeling and high poly creation, optimizing for games with low poly and UVs, and finally, the core part: baking, texturing, and rendering. You’ll also get an optional section on custom export settings.

By the end, you’ll be able to manage complex assemblies like a pro, master the Photoshop-to-Substance workflow for unique details, and create professional, portfolio-ready game assets.

🧑‍🎓 Who this course is for

• Aspiring Game Artists looking to build complex hard-surface props for their portfolios.
• Intermediate 3D Modelers wanting to integrate Photoshop into their texturing pipeline for custom details.
• Prop Artists focused on a complete pipeline for multi-component assets with technical precision.
• Anyone who has completed Volumes 1 & 2 and wants to tackle more advanced shapes and detailing workflows.

🧑‍🏫 About the Author

Rogelio Magaña, also known as GhostS Courses, is a professional 3D Artist with significant experience in the gaming and tech industries. He’s worked with major AAA gaming studios and companies like Adobe, Dekogon, and Experience Points. Rogelio’s goal is to teach aspiring artists the industry-standard workflows needed to succeed. His courses emphasize practical, high-level knowledge used in real production environments, covering complete game-ready pipelines, hard surface mastery using Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter, and even advanced CAD for Artists with Plasticity. He also shares insights on his YouTube channel, discussing modern workflows and industry trends. Rogelio believes mastering the right pipeline is key to a successful career.

🏁 Final Result

• A portfolio-ready, complex, multi-part hard-surface game asset, such as a detailed radio, showcasing advanced modeling, texturing, and custom decal skills.