Cover Image 3D Anime Style Mecha Production in OctaneRender for Blender [Coloso, Lino Grandi]
- Publisher
- Coloso
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Author
- Lino Grandi
- Language
- English, English Subtitles
- Duration
- 24:00
- Release date
- Jan 4, 2024
- Skill level
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $162
Lino Grandi will guide you to create a fully rigged, ready-for-animation 3D Mecha from scratch using OctaneRender for Blender.
OctaneRender for Blender is an extremely powerful and feature-complete rendering engine, known for its real-time GPU-based photorealism. Let's reveal the features of this amazing tool and learn how to best integrate it with Blender. Explore the powerful synergy between Blender & Octane and improve your future workflow and skills!
Get These Coloso Exclusives:
- Unlimited Access to All 29 Videos
- Mecha Concept Design & Startup Files
- 1 Finalized Mecha Model: Ready-for-Animation
Class Material Details:
Start-up Files:
- 1 Jet Model Scene for Ch. 6
- Concept Image References
- 1 Basic Model with Modifiers
- Empty Collection Structure
- Fully Rigged
- Fully Shaded
- Ready-for-Animation
- 5 Mecha Design Concepts
- Advanced Toon Material
Why Take This Class?
Lino Grandi, a skilled 3D Artist at OTOY, actively contributes to the development of Octane for Blender.
This class is thoughtfully crafted to offer you in-depth guidance, covering the journey from setting up OTOY's powerful GPU-based rendering to the completion of a 3D anime-style mecha, perfectly prepared for animation, all achieved through OctaneRender for Blender.
Throughout this course, you'll explore creative methods in hardsurface subdivision modeling, master the art of toon shading, and become proficient in rigging a customized mecha design. Real-time feedback will be at your disposal, enabling you to achieve exceptional results by harnessing the capabilities of the two powerful and free tools: Octane Render and Blender.
By the course's conclusion, you'll possess a clear understanding of the techniques employed in crafting toon-shaded anime-style visuals. Moreover, you'll have cultivated an artist's eye for capturing the genre's unique aesthetics while infusing your distinctive creative touch.
9 Class Exercises:
- Intro to OctaneRender for Blender
- Toon Shading
- Mecha Design Analysis for Optimal Work
- Edge Tracing
- Mecha Modeling / Hardsurface Modeling
- Building the Skeleton
- Creating Controls For the Rig
- Experimenting with Pose
- Lighting and Post Processing
Class Highlights:
Unleash the Power of OctaneRender for Blender:Throughout this course, we'll unveil the remarkable Toon-Shading capabilities of Octane Render as it seamlessly integrates with Blender. Drawing upon my extensive experience as a 3D artist at OTOY, I'll guide you through Octane's exceptional features, emphasizing its pivotal role in enhancing your creative workflow. You'll not only learn how to harness these tools effectively but also gain the proficiency to elevate your artwork. By the course's conclusion, you'll possess a robust grasp of OctaneRender for Blender NPR features, ready to infuse it into your future artistic ventures.
Prepare to delve into the captivating realm of anime-inspired, toon-shaded mecha modeling. Drawing upon my lifelong devotion to anime and mecha aesthetics, I'll lead you through the intricate journey of crafting an entire toon-shaded mecha. Along the way, you'll experience the magic of real-time render feedback, harnessing one of Octane's formidable capabilities.
Effective Rigging for Anime Mecha Characters:In the later chapters of our course, I will guide you through the intricacies of rigging, ensuring that your mecha not only boasts a stunning appearance but also exhibits natural movement. You'll gain expertise in rigging mecha models, understanding the nuances of real-life mechas, from their mechanical joints to expressive poses. One of the key objectives of this course is to impart rigging skills from both technical and artistic angles, equipping you to have your mecha fully prepared for animation.
