How to Create Stylized Modular Ruins with Substance 3D
Introduction Hello everyone, my name is Kirill. I work in the gaming industry as a 3D environment artist. I started studying computer graphics at university, where I got acquainted with various 2D software like Photoshop, CorelDraw, and CAD programs. Later, the third dimension was added to that list. My first 3D software was SketchUp, but […]
Learn How To Create A Realistic Dragon With ZBrush & Mari
Conclusion I started this project in early November 2023 and finished it in mid-July 2024. But it didn’t really take me 9 months to complete as I didn’t work on it for four months. The body was obviously a big challenge, but the most challenging part was that, until almost the very end, I didn’t […]
How to Create a Painterly-Style 3D Character in Under Two Days
I am used to adding lighting with a warm-cold contrast because I find it more visually appealing. Once the lighting was finished, I added a bit of sharpening and focus to my camera and exported the image to Photoshop to add a few finishing touches. Conclusion This project took me a day and a half […]
Learn How to Set Up Wind for a Ghibli-Style 3D Scene
Final Scene I did encounter some issues with scene building. Since I was controlling the wind direction globally, the camera movement would also be limited to the wind direction. I didn’t want to create multiple levels for different camera angles, so the cameras are quite spread out. Please forgive my laziness. For the scene setup, […]
How to Start a Business This Weekend: AppSumo CEO Noah Kagan
Noah Kagan shared how he started AppSumo, a “Groupon for software,” in one weekend in a new podcast episode. The startup cost was $60; AppSumo earned $80 million last year and Kagan is still its CEO. In 2010, Kagan was 28 years old and had already experienced what it was like to be the 30th […]
How to Create a Photorealistic Grand Terrain in Unreal Engine
Introduction Hi! I’m Gal Ravid-Tal, a 3D/Unreal Generalist & Compositor, currently working at Platige Image. My experience includes movies, TV shows, commercials, and product visualizations. Some of my recent favorite projects are Netflix’s Obliterated TV series, a commercial for the Lamborghini Revuelto, and a short animated film titled Mossies: Catching Art, produced by Platige Image. […]
How To Master A Mock Interview In Any Industry
A mock interview isn’t just for students. getty Mock interviews, or practice interviews, aren’t just for students. In fact, a mock interview can benefit anyone at any experience level. Why? Because interview processes, tools and etiquette change over time. A mock interview allows you to have a dress rehearsal where you can focus on building […]
Learn How To Create A Cozy Kitchen Scene With Unreal Engine 5 & Maya
Conclusion I learned so much through this project and improved my skill sets in a lot of areas from modeling, texturing, and broadening my Unreal Engine knowledge. I faced many challenges but I already knew from the start that I wanted this project to allow me to dive deeper into environment building in Unreal Engine. […]