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3D Pixel Characters Modeling & Animations for all. Unity 3D

Step by step video lessons to master 3D pixel art to make characters and PRO animations for Unity3D, cocos2d and likes

Created byYohann Taieb

Last updated 7/2019

English

What you'll learn

Draw 3d pixel art characters and objects in no time using free software
Use 3D objects in amazing game engines like Unity 3D or cocos2d to make and publish amazing games without having to hire artists nor buy graphic assets
create professional animations yourself, in no time, for free, without the help of anyone, all by yourself
learn about basic script use to animate characters, objects and cameras

Course content

10 sections • 57 lectures • 4h 15m total length

Instructor greetings and course overview2:11
In this lecture, you will get to know who your instructor is, and get a little overview of the course:

Overview:

The first part of the course consists of getting your environment up and running (PC or MAC) by teaching you which tools we will be using, how to get them and how to get them.

The second part of the course consists of helping you get starting by teaching the basics of the 3D pixel character modeling software.

The third part of the course, you will get to learn the techniques to create amazing 3d characters.

Then you will learn how to animate them just like in professional studios

And finally, the last part of the course, you will learn how to integrate your 3D models into the game engine named Unity 3D to make amazing games, how to make the characters interact with the environment and with other characters.
How to get the 3D pixel art editor for FREE - MAC and PC2:05
In this lecture, you will learn how to get the software for FREE to make 3D pixel art
Download all the project files0:08
Download all the project files from this course, which included the 3d models, animations, render images, Unity project screenshots and inspirational images. They are located in the "Bonus" section, the last section.

3D Voxel Basics - Palettes and brushes1:49
In this lecture, you will learn how to use the basic 3D tools such as palettes and brushes.
Learn how to zoom in, out, rotate the object viewport1:08
In this lecture, you will learn how to use basic tools such as zooming in, rotations and viewports.
3D Voxel Editor basics- render options and shadows1:35
In this lecture, you will learn how to render and use shadows within the 3d voxel editor.
Shapes Basics- Lines and Cubes3:26
In this lecture, you will learn how to use basic shapes such as lines and cubes
Shapes Basics- Spheres and Circles3:22
In this lecture, you will learn how to use basic shapes such as spheres and circles.

Create a simple base character model for animations9:18
In this lecture, you will learn how to create a simple base character model, using the T-pose, animation ready.
Create a simple spiderman 3d pixel character model8:08
In this lecture, you will get to draw your very own 3D voxel Spiderman character!
Add color shadows to the spider man 3d voxel1:47
In this lecture, you will learn how to play with colors, especially when you need to see how to place colors on such a small amount of pixels.

Export the spiderman 3d pixel art model as Object files1:06
In this lecture, you will learn how to export the spiderman character into a file extension that 3D game engine can use.
Automatically Rig the spiderman 3d character for animation4:53
In this lecture, you will learn how to auto-rig your 3D character!
Add character animations to spiderman superhero3:10
In this lecture, you will learn how to add amazing animations to your character, such as walk, idle, jump, flip, and more.

Get Unity 3d and open starting project2:15
In this lecture, you will learn how to get the 3D game engine tool called Unity3D, free to use for personal use.
Import the 3d spiderman character FBX file into Unity 3D2:09
In this lecture, you will learn how to import the 3D spider man character file into Unity 3D!
Animate the 3D superhero using the Animation Controller3:59
In this lecture, you will learn how to animate the 3d character within Unity as the game is playing

Note: Sometimes when you export / download / import from Mixamo, it does not animate, and when you import the animations, you get a box rather than the thumbnail.

The trick is adding it to the animator tab: Insert the animation inside the animator tab,

Setup to create advanced 3d pixel woman model2:15
In this lecture, you will learn how to create advanced 3D pixel characters. Here wwe will start with a 3D woman base character.
Advanced 3d woman mesh - modeling the feet4:48
In this lecture, you will learn how to model the woman's feet
Advanced - modeling the legs hips and thighs7:03
In this lecture, you will learn how to model the legs, hips and thighs.
Advanced - modeling the upper chest and back4:45
In this lecture, you will learn how to model the upper chest and back.
Advanced - modeling the arms and shoulders4:02
In this lecture, you will learn how to model the arms and shoulders.
Advanced - modeling the head and neck2:08
In this lecture, you will learn how to model the head and neck
Advanced - modeling the hair style3:50
In this lecture, you will learn how to model the hair style.

Draw Wonder Woman character - Adding the hero costume6:12
In this lecture, you will learn how to draw the hero costume on the base character,
How do draw a wonder woman character - the base body12:41
In this lecture, you will learn how to draw the base body of the Wonder Woman character
Auto Rig wonder woman character skeleton5:05
In this lecture, you will learn how to auto rig the wonder woman character.
Add animation packs to wonder woman4:15
In this lecture, you will learn how to add animation packs to the wonder woman model
Export the wonder woman model and animation for Unity 3D2:06
In this lecture, you will learn how to export the wonder woman character model with its animations ready for Unity 3D.
Importing Wonder Woman characters and anims in Unity 3D3:28
In this lecture, you will learn how to import the wonder woman character and its animations within Unity
Create a Wonder Woman Prefab Game Object6:12
In this lecture, you will learn how to create a wonder woman prefab game object
Set up script and controllers for animation6:11
In this lecture, you will learn how to set up scripts and game controllers to prepare for character animation.
Blending Animations Idle to Walking5:23
In this lecture, you will learn how to use the Mecanim Blending animation tool to switch from Idle mode to Walking mode and vice versa.
Program the walk animation in c sharp script6:31
In this lecture, you will learn how to program the walk animation in C Sharp
Create the Strafe Left and Right animations9:53
In this lecture, you will learn how to create the strafe left and strafe right animations.
Setup and program the jumping animation5:48
In this lecture, you will learn how to setup and program the jumping animation.
Adding the custom back flip animation8:34
In this lecture, you will learn how to add the custom back flip animation to the Wonder Woman character.
Quiz on Character Animation programming

Advanced 3D pixel man model - initial setup2:22
In this lecture, you will learn how to setup an advanced 3D pixel Man model
Increasing the character leg size6:13
In this lecture, you will learn how to increase the character leg size.
Advanced man 3d model - upper legs chest and shoulders6:51
In this lecture, you will learn how to shape the legs, chest and shoulders of an advanced 3D pixel man character.
Advanced man 3d model - arms and hair5:31
In this lecture, you will learn how to shape the man's arm and hair style.

Advanced - iron man - main colors8:27
Adding details to ironman armor4:32
In this lecture, you will learn how to add details to the ironman armor.
Export the ironman model0:50
In this lecture, you will learn how to export the ironman model to a usable file for animation.
Auto Rig the ironman 3d model2:50
In this lecture, you will learn how to auto rig your 3d model: Ironman.
Export the character animation to use in Unity3:49
In this lecture, you will learn how to export the character animation to use in Unity.
Import Ironman character within Unity3D4:06
In this lecture, you will learn how to import the Ironman character within Unity3D
Setting up and Programing the Turning animation6:41
In this lecture, you will learn how to set up and program the "turning" character animation
Creating the ironman energy blast animation6:46
In this lecture, you will learn how to create the ironman energy blast animation
Create the energy beam in Unity5:35
In this lecture, you will learn how too create the energy beam in Unity
Programming the energy beam firing animation6:41
In this lecture, you will learn how too program the energy beam firing animation
Triggering the energybeam animation5:34
In this lecture, you will learn how to trigger the energy beam animation
Working with animation events to trigger blast4:21
In this lecture, you will learn how too work with animation events, and get to trigger the energy blast.
Detect collision between laser beam and wonder woman character4:48
Trigger the death animation when hit by energy beam4:50
In this lecture, you will learn how to trigger the death animation when the energy beam hits another character
Quiz on Unity 3D
Congratulations1:02
A message from you instructor

Requirements

need a PC or a MAC computer
all software used are FREE to download and use (no need to pay for use!)

Description

In this course you will learn how to make and animate 3d pixel characters just like in the MineCraft game.

This course is meant for non-artists. Did you know you don't have to be an artist to be able to make great 3d characters? I've got a secret weapon to show you. you will be able to animate your characters in no time and get animations just like in professional games

You will learn how to use free tools to make amazing characters such as the Spiderman, Ironman and Wonder-Woman, Superman*.

You will also learn how to animate them in no time.

Then you will learn how to add all these characters in the game engine called Unity 3d to make amazing 3d games, just like MineCraft.

Now, this course is meant to make things super easy for you. All the steps are shown to you in the video lectures, so you cant possibly miss a step.

And by the way as a bonus, this course includes free downloads of all the finished 3D characters, with their animations, and all the Unity projects as well.

The skills you will learn in this course can be applied to so many projects. Invest in yourself by joining this course now

Important: all software used are FREE to download and use on PC and MAC computers (no need to pay, cheers!)

What is 3D Pixel Art?

3D Pixel art is a form of digital art, created through the use of 2D-like raster graphics software, where images are edited on the pixel level in the form of blocks. Graphics in most old (or relatively limited) computer, console, graphing calculator and mobile phone video games are mostly 2D pixel art, and now we use the new technologies t have the retro-cool style with the amazing functionality that 3d technology provides.

Note: This course is great to take as a combination with the 3D Pixel art - Crossy Road modeling course.

* For educational purpose only

By taking these courses, you will have a solid set of skills to get you to create professional games and can either become a solo entrepreneur or get hired by AAA game studios.

Enjoy!

Who this course is for:

game enthusiasts
non-artists
computer students
geeks
game fans
teenagers
indie developers
mom and pop
coffee addict

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Introduction3 lectures • 4min

3D Pixel software basics5 lectures • 11min

Your first 3D Pixel character modeling3 lectures • 19min

Your first character rigging and animation3 lectures • 9min

Integrate your character with the game engine3 lectures • 8min

Advanced 3D pixel characters7 lectures • 29min

Bonus: Wonder Woman style13 lectures • 1hr 22min

Advanced Modeling - Man character4 lectures • 21min

Advanced Animation & Programming - Iron Man15 lectures • 1hr 11min

Bonus1 lecture0

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