Realistic Dog Grooming for Production with XGen by Jordan Soler

Welcome to the workshop on creating a realistic dog groom using Maya, XGen, and Mari! In this course, Grooming Artist Jordan Soler will guide you through his entire process, sharing valuable insights and techniques to help you achieve stunning results.

The workshop begins with setting up your files and analyzing references. This crucial step ensures that you have a clear understanding of the desired look and style of your groom. Jordan then dives into guide creation and explains the process of refining modifiers to achieve the desired groom. Throughout the workshop, he shares production-proven tips and tricks in XGen and grooming in general, allowing you to enhance your skills and achieve professional-level results.

As the workshop progresses, Jordan provides a quick overview of the shader he uses and demonstrates how to set up color maps to create a visually appealing final render. By the end of the course, you will have a complete understanding of the production workflow for creating a realistic animal groom, making this workshop valuable for anyone interested in realistic creature creation or seeking useful grooming tips.

Whether you are an aspiring artist looking to create realistic animals or an experienced professional seeking to enhance your grooming skills, this workshop offers a comprehensive overview of the process. Jordan’s expertise and industry experience will provide you with the knowledge and techniques needed to take your groom to the next level.

Get ready to dive into the world of realistic animal grooming and unlock your creativity. Join us in this workshop and let’s create amazing animal grooms together!