From Sketch to 3D Anime Avatar: Exploring Applications [Coloso, Rika]
- Publisher
- Coloso
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Author
- Rika
- Language
- English, English Official subtitles
- Duration
- 22:11
- Release date
- May 15, 2024
- Skill level
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $239
Create Your Own 3D Avatar and Explore the 3D Universe!
Rika - the creator behind Enya Akemi from Nonoru’s class on Coloso Japan and many other popular 3D avatars - will guide you through every step of the process, from developing your character concept to transforming your ideas into a fully functional 3D model ready for use across a wide range of 3D applications. As you learn 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, and setup for various platforms, you’ll gain a complete understanding of the entire 3D avatar creation pipeline and its many possibilities.
The techniques taught in this class are highly versatile and open the door to countless opportunities, including VTubing, VR meetups, livestreaming, and more. The goal of this course is not only to help you create a 3D VTuber character but also to equip you with the skills to build a 3D model that can be used in today’s most popular online 3D environments - maximizing your ability to take advantage of modern technologies such as full-body tracking.
Throughout the program, you’ll build confidence in every step of the process: 3D modeling, UV mapping, texturing, rigging, and preparing your avatar for multiple platforms.
Expert 3D CG Character Artist - Rika’s Portfolio
Why Take This Class?
From a blank screen to a complete 3D avatar ready to explore the 3D universe.You’ll receive one of the most comprehensive guides available on creating and implementing anime-style 3D avatars.
Rika will walk you step-by-step through building a 3D avatar starting from a blank canvas. You’ll not only learn to create the model itself but also how to prepare it for popular applications such as VNyan, Warudo, VSeeFace, and VRChat - each of which uses different file formats and features.
Additionally, an entire chapter of the class is dedicated to setting up full-body tracking using the Oculus Rift in VRChat.
16 Class Exercises
- Brainstorming 3D Character Ideas
- Sketching Character Designs for the Avatar
- Profile Proportions & 2D Rendering
- Modeling an Anime-Style 3D Head
- Head UV Unwrapping & Texturing
- Modeling the Body and Clothing
- Body UV Unwrapping & Texturing
- Modeling the Hair Mesh
- Hair UV Unwrapping & Texturing
- Creating Viseme Blendshapes
- Weight Painting
- UniVRM & Spring Bone Colliders
- VSF Format Setup
- Expressions in VNyan & Warudo
- VRChat Format Setup
- Full-Body Tracking
Class Highlights
Transforming Rough Ideas into a 3D Character Design
In the early stages, we’ll explore how to refine your initial concepts and sketches into a solid, visually appealing 3D character design. This is one of the most exciting phases, beginning with a blank canvas in Clip Studio Paint. A key takeaway from this part of the course is learning how to approach and structure the design process for a 3D character.Bringing Your 2D Designs into a Fully Modeled 3D Avatar
Here, our focus is on faithfully translating your 2D character into 3D. From building the mesh to texturing, blendshapes, and rigging, you’ll work through the full production pipeline with detailed guidance. Although some parts of the workflow—like modeling and rigging - can be repetitive, mastering these fundamentals ensures your final 3D avatar stays true to your character’s personality and visual identity.Technical Deep-Dive Into the Most Popular 3D Applications
We’ll cover all the essential technical setup required for platforms such as Unity, VSeeFace, VNyan, Warudo, and VRChat - including configuring expressions, animations, physics, and full-body tracking. By the end of these chapters, you’ll understand how to bring your avatar to life across multiple VTuber and 3D applications - and finally see your character, which started from a blank screen, moving and interacting in the 3D world.
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