High-Poly Modeling Courses and Certifications

Professional High Poly Modeling Tips in Maya LT

In these lessons, we will cover a range of different techniques for creating high poly models. Software required: Maya LT 2015.

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

Current Gen 3D Game Prop Production

36 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create photorealistic game props using advanced techniques in Maya, ZBrush, Marmoset, and Substance Painter. Master the entire workflow from reference gathering to final presentation of a portfolio-ready asset.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Quick Start to Modeling in 3ds Max: Volume 3

21 ratings at Pluralsight

Learn advanced 3ds Max modeling techniques for high-poly models, including Graphite Modeling tools, control loops, and floating geometry. Create detailed props for narrative scenes.

• Pluralsight
• 2 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Stylized Station

Unreal Engine 4 Tutorial - Creating Environment Art

Comprehensive tutorial on creating stylized 3D environments, covering concept gathering, modeling, texturing, lighting, and compositing in Maya, Substance tools, and Unreal Engine 4.

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

Stylized Station

Beginners Guide to Creating Overwatch-Style Game Art - 3D Modeling-Texturing

Learn to create Overwatch-style game art with expert guidance on 3D modeling, texturing, and vehicle creation using Maya, Substance Painter, and Marmoset. Master techniques for stylized asset development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stylized Station

Modeling a Sword from Concept Art in Blender

Comprehensive tutorial on modeling a stylized sword in Blender 2.8, covering low-poly and high-poly techniques, workflow tips, and problem-solving for complex shapes and common modeling issues.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CG Cookie

Baking Normal Maps in Blender Using XNormal for Higher Quality Results

Learn to create high-quality normal maps using XNormal with Blender. Master advanced baking techniques, including cage baking, for more precise and customizable results in your 3D models.

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

CG Cookie

Game Ready Fire Hydrant - High Poly Modeling in Blender - Part 1

Learn high-poly subdivision surface modeling in Blender 2.6 to create a game-ready fire hydrant. Part 1 of a series covering modeling, texturing, and exporting for game engines.

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

Envato Tuts+

Next-Gen Weapon Creation - High-Poly Knife Model in 3ds Max - Part 1

Learn efficient 3D modeling techniques to create a high-poly knife model in 3ds Max, focusing on supporting edges, floating geometry, and symmetric modeling for game asset creation.

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

Envato Tuts+

How to Bake a Flawless Normal Map in 3ds Max

Learn to create detailed normal maps for low-poly game models using 3ds Max and Photoshop. Master UV setup, baking, error fixing, and final touches to achieve high-quality visuals with efficient resource use.

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

Envato Tuts+

Creating a Current-Gen Video Game Hot Rod - Modeling the Engine and Transmission - Day 3c

Dive into high-poly modeling of a supercharged Hemi 540 engine and transmission for a video game hot rod. Learn techniques for complex mechanical parts and rendering.

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

Envato Tuts+

Model a High Poly Airframe Missile Launcher in 3ds Max

Learn to model a detailed RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile Launcher using 3ds Max's advanced poly and spline modeling tools in this comprehensive step-by-step tutorial.

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

Envato Tuts+

Model a High-Poly RPG Rocket Launcher in 3ds Max - Day 2.5

Detailed modeling tutorial for creating a high-poly RPG launcher in 3ds Max, covering advanced techniques like subdivision, support edges, and proper topology for a quad-based mesh.

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

Modeling and Texturing a Low Poly Helmet for Games in 3ds Max

In this tutorial, we will be creating a low poly helmet for games. Software required: 3ds Max 2014, Adobe Photoshop, Marmoset Toolbag, Illustrator

• Pluralsight
• 3 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creating a Secondary Game Vehicle in 3ds Max

In this 3ds Max tutorial, we'll model and texture a detailed secondary vehicle. Software required 3ds Max 2013.

• Pluralsight
• 16 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available