
Apart from Blender and Krita we will also be using PureRef ( Free ) for reference image, It allows you to put your reference images and have it overlay on top of everything. If you have single monitor this will be very helpful.
Please Find reference images on resource tab. You can find two reference images, one we will be using in the course and other one is full version, which has all the design from every angle possible to pick up the details of everything,
Using simple primitives meshes to block our the base mesh, We will only block out the base mesh to get a better idea of our model proportion, and for other part we can simply model based on our base mesh proportion.
Download the Block-Out Mesh from resources tab.
3D Anime Character Creation in Blender.
Learn step by step guide on creating your own 3d Anime style character using free software, Blender & Krita.
( No paid addon are required, all addons we will use in this course are available for free! ).
In this course, I’ll guide you through a step-by-step process for bringing your characters to life.
The lessons are organized into multiple chapters, each chapter focused on a specific topic. So you can easily jump between different topics as you like.
We’ll start by setting up reference images, then move on to blocking out your character using simple shapes. From there, we’ll combine those block-out meshes to make a base mesh, and Model Face/Head, Hand and Foots, then move on to costumes, hair, and accessories all from scratch. And then dive into UV mapping, texturing, Material.
Wait! There is more,
I have added extra chapter, for rigging. Where we will use Rigify to rig our character, so you can make some pose or a simple animation.
NOTE: This course is designed for intermediate users, so you should already have a basic understanding of Blender and Krita (or any similar image-editing software).
By the end, you’ll have the skills to create this 3d anime style characters or any character you can imagine from scratch.