Dikko Courses

Texturing Stylised Characters - Baking UDIM Textures in Blender - Part 3

Learn to bake UDIM textures in Blender, overcoming challenges with workarounds. Covers UV map preparation, baking methods, and linking baked textures to new materials.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Texturing Stylized Characters - Blocking Base Colors with Material Node Editor

Learn to efficiently block out base colors for stylized characters using Blender's Material Node Editor, with added techniques for vertex painting and subsurface scattering.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Texturing Stylised Characters - How to UV Unwrap Like a Boss - Part 1

Learn efficient UV unwrapping techniques for stylized character texturing, preparing your 3D models for seamless and professional-looking texture application.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating Animatics with Storyboarder and Davinci Resolve

Learn to create professional animatics using free software, exploring techniques for camera movement, voiceover, and music integration while understanding their importance in film and animation production.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling for Animation - Converting an Existing Character into a New One

Learn to efficiently create new characters by morphing existing 3D models, saving time and gaining additional advantages in the character creation process.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling for Animation - Extra Details: Feet, Teeth, Abdomen, and More

Learn advanced character modeling techniques for feet, teeth, abs, and more. Enhance your 3D models with realistic details and procedural effects for improved animation quality.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling for Animation - Modeling Clothes Using Body Mesh

Learn to model clothes efficiently using body mesh as a base, covering shirt and shorts creation, arm realignment, and animation testing.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling Polygon Hair for Animation - Techniques and Approaches

Explore techniques for modeling polygonal hair, including common methods and problem-solving approaches for creating realistic digital hairstyles.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling for Animation - Retopologizing the Face

Learn to retopologize a 3D face model, from initial edge flow analysis to final details. Master techniques for creating realistic facial features and prepare your model for animation.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling for Animation - Sculpting the Face - Lecture 5

Learn face sculpting techniques for 3D animation, from basic blocking to detailed refinement. Master eye sockets, eyelids, lips, and ears. Includes remeshing, eyebrow modeling, and rendering tips.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling for Animation - Building the Hands - Part 4

Learn to model realistic hands for animation, from palm and finger construction to thumb modeling and rigging. Includes testing with Rigify and integration with Mixamo.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling for Animation - Adding Volume to the Body

Enhance 3D character models by adding volume to key body parts, improving deformation for smoother animations. Learn techniques for shoulders, buttocks, elbows, knees, and breasts.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling for Animation: Planning and Blocking the Body and Limbs - Part 2

Learn to block and articulate 3D character models for animation, from planning and scaling to testing with Mixamo. Master key techniques for creating flexible, animation-ready character meshes.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling for Animation - Top 5 Features of Good Animation Models

Discover top 5 features for creating exceptional animation models, including modeling with intention, scale, flow, compression/elongation, and center line. Gain insights to enhance your 3D character design skills.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding Basic Materials in 3D Design - Livestream 4

Explore fundamentals of material building in 3D design, covering roughness, metallics, texture maps, and essential concepts for creating realistic digital surfaces.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video