Pixar Style Character Creation with Character Creator, Maya and V-Ray - by José Tijerín

Overview

Learn to create Pixar-style characters using Character Creator, Maya, and V-Ray in this comprehensive tutorial by digital illustrator and 3D sculptor José Tijerín. Explore the powerful features of Character Creator 3 for producing highly believable yet stylized images. Follow a step-by-step workflow covering character modeling, cartoon hair creation, and exporting to Maya. Master V-Ray material creation for realistic skin, eyelashes, hair, and cartoon eyes. Discover techniques for applying textures, micro normals, and optimizing Maya performance. Gain insights into V-Ray rendering parameters and utilizing Zdeep for various applications. Perfect for video game developers and 3D artists looking to enhance their character creation skills.

Syllabus

Introduction
Why Character Creator
Using the High Quality Textures
Modelling a Cartoon Style Character
Creating a Cartoon Hair
Exporting from Character Creator to Maya
Configuring Maya to Use V-Ray
Applying Textures to V-Ray Materials
Applying Micro Normals
Creating Realistic Skin Material
Creating Realistic Eyelash Shading
Creating Realistic Hair with Character Creator
Creating V-Ray Material for Cartoon Hair
Creating Materials for Mouth Elements
Creating Cartoon Eyes with V-Ray Materials
Applying Textures to V-Ray Materials
Testing Character in V-Ray
Improving Performance of Maya
V-Ray Parameters for Quality Rendering
Using Zdeep for Different Uses