3D Master, from zero to hero Vol.4: Body Anatomy

Name: 3D Master, from zero to hero Vol.4: Body Anatomy
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Understands the bases of the Human Anatomy for the creation of high quality 3D characters.

Created byMauricio García Arias

Last updated 11/2018

English

What you'll learn

You will learn techniques which will help you build the right proportions for your characters.
You will apply the concepts of human anatomy to the torso.
You will apply the concepts of human anatomy to the arms.
You will apply the concepts of human anatomy to the legs.

Course content

4 sections • 40 lectures • 4h 43m total length

Introducción and downloable files1:48
Introductory video containing the introduction of the invited instructor Oscar Garcia. 3D character developer for films, short films, video games and high level advertising videos.
Scale4:15
First class about model creation and scale
Norms explination5:42
The instructor will explain the use of ideal proportions for the development of the human body with an artistic approach.
Tool preparation as visual reference8:36
Importing and use of tool as help or visual reference for the development of the human anatomy. The loaded tool will be used on all the sessions of the course.
If you don´t find tha character reference, you can download it right here.
The file is a .ztl (ZTooL), Load this file through: Tool/ Load / Select and load the file "Ryan_Kingslien_Anatomy_Model.ztl"
Usage of masks3:46
Use of masks. Direct links for the mask tool. Types of masks. Importance of the masks usage.
Polygroups management3:31
How polygrous work and simple operations for digital sculpting by hiding and selecting polygroups.
Workflow with reference6:45
Start of the exercise of sculpting using a predisigned model from the software. Revision of the chest muscles and their shape.

Pectorals Part 17:13
Management of the reference tool of the software for support on the muscular groups of the body.
Pectorals Part 22:56
Second session for the pectorals. Modeling of the group of fibers that make up the pectoral
Deltoid Part 18:08
Deltoid modeling session. Relationship of muscle to clavicle bone.
Deltoid Part 25:52
Continuation of the deltoid session. Work on the upper torso.
Trapezius Part 18:00
First session of the trapezius. Complementary work on the upper torso. Review of the shape of the trapezius and the parts in which it is divided.
Trapezius Part 25:29
Second session of sculpture of the trapezius. How the fibers are fixed to the bone of the scapula.
Trapezius Part 36:29
Final part of the work on the trapezius.
Teres and infraspinatus6:24
Group of four small muscles located on the back that are located in the superior part between the deltoids, the trapezius and the Latissimus dorsi
Latissimus dorsi Part 16:16
First session of one of the largest and most important muscles of the back. Points of reference for the contouring of the latissimus dorsi.
Latissimus dorsi Part 25:38
Second session for the Latissimus dorsi. Generation of volume on the dorsal.
Latissimus dorsi Part 35:24
Sculpting of the Latissimus dorsi located on the lumbar part of the back.
Serratus Part 16:01
First session for the Serratus. Complex bodybuilding since it is entwined with another group of muscles. Work on the top at the height of the pectorals.
Serratus Part 25:24
Second session for the Serratus. Definition of the rib cage as a guide for the muscles that will be covered in the session.
Serratus Part 34:41
Third session for the Serratus. Guides for the work of the serratus major.
Serratus Part 47:40
Fourth and final session for the Serratus. Marking the muscles to finally connect them with the abs.
Abs8:05
Final part of the torso - work of the abdominal muscles. Abdominal segments.
Torso Part 19:07
Finalizing the muscles to bring them closer to a much more realistic shape. Smoothing muscles to make them look more natural.
Torso Part 27:27
Continued refining of the torso.
Torso Part 39:33
Third session of refining the torso. Minor corrections to the neck area.
Torso Part 410:08
Fourth session of refining the torso. Adjustment of volumes and decrease of definition

Arm Part 15:58
First session for the sculpting of the arm. Basic guide for understanding the structure of the muscles that are on the arm.
Arm Part 25:24
Second arm session. We continue with the basic guides for the sculpting of the arm muscles. Superior part of the arm.
Arm Part 36:25
Third arm session. Lower arm - forearm and final review of arm muscles.
Arm Part 47:17
Fourth arm session. Extensor digitorum
Arm Part 59:46
Fifth arm session. Refining and adjustment of the final details of the arm. Generation of muscles close to the wrist.

Leg Part 111:33
First session - introduction to leg modeling. Bone reference check for muscle building guide.
Leg Part 210:35
Second session - vast external work and vast internal work.
Leg Part 310:21
Third session - definition of the muscles of the buttocks and upper part of the leg.
Leg Part 412:52
Fourth session - generation of guides for work on the back of the leg.
Leg Part 510:47
Fifth session - calf work. Guidelines for working the lower leg.
Leg Part 67:58
Sixth session - work on soleus and gastrocnemius
Leg Part 79:29
Last session of the sculpting of the leg. Finishing touches of the leg.
Conclusions5:06
Conclusions of the course. Invitation to continue with the next modules of Human Anatomy: Head part II. Instructor Farewell Oscar Garcia Co-founder and member of CG Makers Team.

Requirements

The course is developed in Zbrush, reason why it's important you have the software installed on your computer. At Pixologic's website you will find a free trial version valid for 45 days.
It’s important that you have a basic knowledge on the software for better comprehension of the course, if you don’t have it, I’d like to invite you to take our free course “Zbrush Basics”
If possible, It’d be ideal that you have seen the three first parts of the course 3D Character creation; “Vol.1 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy, Vol.2 The Head, and, Vol.3 Hands and Feet”, of course, this doesn’t mean to be an impediment for taking the course.
Both, the set of subjects and the visual references are relative to the human body (Masculine and Feminine) reason why it’s important to understand that they are taken with it a learning environment.
!Best aptitude, disposition and interest for learning!

Description

Are you a student, professional or amateur and wish to become a digital artist? want to develop skills for the creation of 3d characters in the movies industry, Digital Animation and Videogames ?. If your answer is yes, this course is for you!

You will learn how to customize the interface to facilitate your workflow with characters, you will use a set of tools that will allow you controled work on the shapes.
You will apply advanced techniques to optimize your time and your workflow.
In each block of muscles I will explain how to generate the shape of each one of them, and how they are connected through tendons to the bones respectively.

Through 39 classes you will learn everything you need to model an anatomically correct character, you will learn muscle by muscle with its name in english and recommendations to apply this knowledge to your future projects.

The course contains the following topics:
Norms
Masks
Polygroups
Pectorals
Deltoid
Trapezius
Teres and infraspinatus
Dorsal
Serratus
Abs
Torso
Arms
Legs
This knowledge will be part of your tools as a professional, will represent a differentiator against those who ignore the contribution that anatomy makes to a job, creating quality characters, no matter if it is realistic, cartoon, manga or whatever style you choose.
What are you waiting for?, sign up now!

Who this course is for:

This course is aimed at any student of character creation, whether is about to start taking classes or has been creating them for some time, or if the student wants to improve the technique, this course will be really helpful.
If you have problems developing characters of high complexity, this classes will provide you tools and clear knowledge for managing the complexity of those characters.

3D Master, from zero to hero Vol.4: Body Anatomy

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Course content

Introduction to human anatomy lectures Part 1 - The body7 lectures • 34min

Basic musculature - Workflow of the torso20 lectures • 2hr 16min

Superior limbs5 lectures • 35min

Lower extremities8 lectures • 1hr 19min

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