Character Facial Sculpting [CGMA, Dmitrij Leppee]
- Publisher
- CGMA
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Author
- Dmitrij Leppee
- Language
- English, English Subtitles
- Duration
- 00:00
- Release date
- Sep 1, 2019
- Skill level
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $998
This course outline is a great foundation for understanding facial anatomy and portrait sculpting! Here’s a refined overview of each week, along with some suggestions for additional activities or resources that might enhance the learning experience:
Course Outline: Portrait Sculpting
Week #1: Skeleton
- Focus: Introduction to the skull and neck anatomy.
- Activities:
- Study and discuss anatomical references.
- Explore 3D models of the skull.
- Homework: Create sketches of the skull from different angles.
Week #2: Cartilage, Eyes, and Glands
- Focus: Understanding cartilage structure, eye anatomy, and gland placement.
- Activities:
- Detailed studies of the eye and surrounding structures.
- Discuss how glands affect facial shape.
- Homework: Create eye models and place them in the skull.
Week #3: Head & Neck Muscles and Fat Compartments
- Focus: Adding muscle structures and understanding fat distribution.
- Activities:
- Create muscle overlays on the skull.
- Discuss how muscles influence facial expressions.
- Homework: Sculpt basic muscle shapes in clay or digitally.
Week #4: Skin
- Focus: Laying the skin over the anatomical structures.
- Activities:
- Explore skin texture and its relation to underlying anatomy.
- Work on creating a generic face model.
- Homework: Research different skin textures and colors.
Week #5: Portrait
- Focus: Sculpting a new portrait to apply learned concepts.
- Activities:
- Experiment with different styles and features.
- Peer review of portraits created.
- Homework: Choose a reference photo for your portrait.
Week #6: Retopology
- Focus: Understanding retopology and its importance.
- Activities:
- Hands-on retopology sessions using ZBrush or other software.
- Discuss best practices for clean topology.
- Homework: Retopologize a previous model.
Week #7: Refinements and Detailing
- Focus: Adding final details to the portrait.
- Activities:
- Focus on small features like pores and wrinkles.
- Class critiques to provide feedback on each other's work.
- Homework: Make a list of details to refine based on feedback.
Week #8: Polypaint
- Focus: Introduction to polypainting techniques.
- Activities:
- Explore color theory in relation to skin tones.
- Hands-on polypainting session.
- Homework: Create a color palette for your portrait.
Week #9: Hair
- Focus: Sculpting realistic hair using various techniques.
- Activities:
- Experiment with different hair sculpting methods (fibermesh, Xgen).
- Discuss hair’s impact on character and expression.
- Homework: Create a hair model for your portrait.
Week #10: Expression Sculpting and Pose — The Final Image
- Focus: Final touches and preparing for rendering.
- Activities:
- Pose your model and explore different facial expressions.
- Render different passes in ZBrush for compositing.
- Homework: Create a final composite image in Photoshop.
Additional Resources and Activities
- Anatomy References: Use online resources or textbooks on human anatomy for artists.
- Guest Lectures: Invite industry professionals to talk about their work.
- Portfolio Reviews: Schedule sessions where students can present their work to peers or professionals for feedback.
