Horror Creature Design with Deadly Melodic

In horror films, as well as fantastic horror games, there are many monsters sprinkled throughout. Sometimes those terrifying but phenomenal creatures stick with you and, perhaps, you even start to think ‘Could I make a creature like that?’. The truth is, you can!

However, as you may have guessed, plenty of work lingers behind those designs, both on a creative and technical level. That hard work shouldn’t scare you, as anyone can do it! The process by which these monsters are created is often left out, and it can be hard to truly grasp all that’s necessary to bring them to life.

WHAT WILL THE CLASS COVER?

In this course, we’ll explore the depths of horror design to understand what makes a monster appear scary. We’ll also be breaking down the basics of software like Zbrush and Maya to make it much easier to understand all the technical aspects required to create a 3D creature. This class is packed with information that will allow you to confidently create horror monsters from a simple 2D concept to a fully rendered 3D model. You’ll also be able to approach horror more confidently and create creatures that stick with the viewer like glue.

WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR?

This course is for intermediate to advanced artists who want to understand the creative and technical process of creating a fully functional horror monster that can be placed right into a game or film. If you’ve ever struggled with making a design appear scary or have found it difficult to fully grasp all the steps of creating a horror creature, I’ll walk you through each step. I’ll be discussing my thought process behind horror design the bits of psychology that go with it, and guiding you through all the technical aspects.

WHAT WILL THE STUDENTS ACHIEVE?

Ultimately, I will guide you through my entire process, from concepts to complete and finalized renders. I want to give you the thought process I use to fabricate a creature from scratch and the mindset to not be afraid to try new things, even with the risk of making a mistake or straying from the original idea. Creating a monster is so much more than simply making something scary. It’s also about working and researching to understand them and building them with care for every detail in mind. Making something that looks like it has a purpose and could exist in our world with us is one of the many keys to creating a horrifying monster.