Sci-Fi Design 01 [Gumroad, Rafael Grassetti]
- Publisher
- Gumroad
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Product URL
- https://grassettiart.gumroad.com/l/GoKdK
- Author
- Rafael Grassetti
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 05:22
- Release date
- Mar 1, 2020
- Skill level
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $120
Course Description
Sci-Fi Design 01 with Rafael Grassetti is a 5+ hour course that demonstrates the full process of creating a sci-fi character in ZBrush. Recorded over two days of live demonstration and edited for easy viewing, the workshop covers the entire pipeline — from reference gathering and 3D blockout to refinement, texturing, rendering in ZBrush, and final compositing in Photoshop. Rafael answers over 60 questions from the audience, covering industry workflows, portfolio tips, and advice for breaking into the field.What You'll Learn
- Full sci-fi character pipeline from reference gathering to final composite
- How to find, use, and think about reference images
- Blocking out and refining a 3D character in ZBrush
- Sculpting techniques to speed up your workflow
- Texturing and rendering inside ZBrush
- Post-processing and compositing in Photoshop
- Industry and portfolio insights from a senior artist
Course Curriculum
Part 1 - Reference & Blockout
How to find and use reference images, what goes through Rafael's mind when starting a project, and blocking out the sci-fi character in ZBrush from scratch.Part 2 - Sculpt & Refine
Refining the design and cleaning up the model. Sculpting techniques, workflow speed-ups, and things to study to get better at sculpting.Part 3 - Textures & Render
Applying textures inside ZBrush and setting up renders to get a polished output from the sculpting software.Part 4 - Post-Production
Composing and finalizing the piece in Photoshop. Rafael walks through his compositing techniques to polish the render into a finished portfolio-ready piece.Requirements
No skill level is strictly required to enter, but basic familiarity with the ZBrush interface and navigation is recommended, as this is not an introduction to the software but a deep dive into a professional workflow.Recommended materials:
- ZBrush (basic navigation skills recommended)
- Photoshop (for final compositing)
- Sci-fi reference images for design inspiration
Who This Course Is For
This course is for anyone who wants to see a senior professional's complete sci-fi character design pipeline from start to finish.It is especially useful for:
- Aspiring character artists who want to see a complete pipeline from a senior professional
- ZBrush users with basic navigation skills looking to improve their sci-fi sculpting workflow
- Artists interested in the intersection of 3D sculpting and 2D post-processing for portfolio work
- Anyone looking to strengthen their portfolio with industry-ready techniques
About the Instructor
The course is taught by Rafael Grassetti, a veteran character artist known for his work on major game and film properties. He has taught workshops worldwide and brings a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to digital sculpting. His online store features a range of tutorials focused on ZBrush character creation, portfolio development, and industry best practices.Course Format
5+ hours of video recorded over two days of live demonstration, edited for convenient viewing. Includes timestamped notes for both days, allowing you to skip to any section without missing content. Rafael answers over 60 audience questions covering the games, film, and collectibles industries, sharing personal experience on building a portfolio and breaking into the industry.Final Result
By the end of this course, you will have seen the complete process of creating a sci-fi character in ZBrush — from reference gathering and blockout to final render and Photoshop composite. You will gain practical, repeatable workflow techniques, an understanding of industry best practices, and a clear roadmap for producing your own portfolio-ready sci-fi character designs.
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