Hard-Surface Modeling Courses and Certifications

Hard Surface Techniques in ZBrush 4R5

14 ratings at Pluralsight

ZBrush contains an array of tools geared toward hard-surface modeling with more and more features added in each new update. Software required: ZBrush 4R5.

• Pluralsight
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

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Modeling a Shipping Container - Blender

Learn hard-surface modeling in Blender by creating a shipping container. Cover blocking-in, basic shapes, and essential techniques for realistic 3D modeling of industrial objects.

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

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

Creating a 3D Tank in Maya - Hard Surface Game Asset Tutorial

Master low-poly game asset modeling in Maya by creating a stylized tank from scratch, learning clean topology techniques and professional workflows for hard surface modeling.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Arrimus Ultimate 3D Modeling Course

600 ratings at Udemy

Work with a variety of programs to supercharge your designs.

• Udemy
• 3 days 2 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Plasticity Modeling Guide by Arrimus 3D

368 ratings at Udemy

Master hard surface 3D modeling in Plasticity through hands-on projects, from industrial mech designs to detailed machinery, while learning efficient workflows and professional techniques.

• Udemy
• 1 day 23 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Lobo - 3D character in Blender course

230 ratings at Udemy

How to make 3D character in Blender for 3D printing or portfolio

• Udemy
• 23 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Master Hard Surface Modeling in Maya 2020

58 ratings at Udemy

Learn Maya's powerful modeling tools and master professional techniques for hard surface modeling

• Udemy
• 36 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

SouthernGFX

Hard Surface Modeling for Beginners in Nomad Sculpt

1 review

Learn hard surface modeling in Nomad Sculpt by creating a cute robot. Covers basic techniques for beginners, including panel removal, body shaping, and adding details like eyes and wheels.

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

Blender: Hard Surface Modeling

55 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Interested in using Blender to model objects like vehicles or machinery? Learn how to create realistic hard surfaces such as the skid-steer loader featured in this course.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 4 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

3ds Max: Hard Surface Modeling

48 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn tools and techniques to model hard surface objects as quickly and efficiently as possible with 3ds Max.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Advanced Character Modeling in Maya

35 ratings at Pluralsight

In this tutorial, we will learn advanced techniques for modeling a feature-quality character in Maya. Software required: Maya 2012.

• Pluralsight
• 3 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

ZModeler Character Workflows in ZBrush and Maya

34 ratings at Pluralsight

In this course, you will go through the entire character creation pipeline with ZBrush using the ZModeler brush to make a complete character. Software required: ZBrush 4r7, Maya 2017.

• Pluralsight
• 3 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Getting Started with 3D-Coat

27 ratings at Pluralsight

Get closer than ever before to sculpting your characters with true digital clay. Learn the basics of hard surface modeling and texturing within 3d-Coat.

• Pluralsight
• 3 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Hard Surface Modeling Fundamentals in 3ds Max

22 ratings at Pluralsight

Learn hard surface modeling, smoothing, and sculpting with 3ds Max, Photoshop, and ZBrush.

• Pluralsight
• 2 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

FBX Workflows for Blender to Unity

15 ratings at Pluralsight

Learn to harness the power of Blender and prep your assets to use in Unity

• Pluralsight
• 3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available