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Intro
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Learn from Korea's Top Master Creatives
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20 Years of Mastery, Flawless Realism: Ed Pantera’s Modeling Pipeline
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A Top-Tier 3D Artist Sharing a Practical Game Industry Workflow
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The Perfect Silhouette & Vibe: Aesthetic Female Characters
Class Intro
3D Character Artist, Ed Pantera
“Join me to create next-level realistic characters that will transform your portfolio.”
Ed Pantera's Expert Workflow for Realistic Female Characters
With over 20 years of experience at all major Korean game companies, Ed Pantera reveals his tips and tricks for creating realistic 3D characters, exclusively on Coloso! Join Ed Pantera as he teaches you the process of creating beautiful female characters that go beyond just a pretty face, combining a perfect silhouette and overall vibe to craft the full package.
Do you feel like your best efforts always lack a little something special? Then let Ed Pantera’s aesthetic modeling skills help you fill in those gaps. Don’t miss this exclusive look into Ed Pantera’s unrivaled expertise, from his approach to the female anatomy and how to create natural-looking characters to the secrets to creating appealing characters with the right vibe, only on Coloso!
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28. Marmoset Test
- Testing the modeling data as textures
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Class Perks
Get These Coloso Exclusives
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Unlimited Access to 32 Chapters Based on the Game Industry’s Practical Work Process -
Hands-On Learning: Realistic Female Character Examples -
Base Modeling Files to Create Realistic and Aesthetic Female Characters
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Various Source Files Essential to Create Aesthetic Female Characters -
Human Anatomy Guide to Help You Understand Full Body Anatomy -
A Collection of Reference Materials for Creating Natural-Looking Characters
Recommendation
Who Should Take This Class?
Character modelers who have trouble creating appealing and aesthetic characters
Job seekers and junior workers who want to learn more about the process of working on realistic game characters
Character modelers who want to create more natural-looking female characters based on human anatomy
Expert 3D Character Artist Ed Pantera's Portfolio
* This Portfolio includes fanart
Why Take This Class?
Learn the complete process of creating a realistic, aesthetic female character, exclusively revealed for the first time! Ed Pantera, a top-tier 3D character artist with 20 years of experience, shares the practical work process used across the game industry. Discover the most practical method of full-body modeling of realistic female characters, available only on Coloso.
Explore the 7 tools needed to perfect your realistic character creation process based on the actual workflow used in the game industry! Learn key tips and tricks for creating realistic characters that can immediately be applied to your artwork. Discover how to create a fully balanced and complete female character with realistic details and build a high-quality portfolio that will help you land a job at a game company.
Creating Realistic Characters the Right Way, From Start to Finish
Part 1. Female Anatomy
Learn the female anatomy to craft natural-looking faces and body silhouettes, then model them using ZBrush.
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What Makes a Female Face Different:Understanding Female Body Proportions and Structure -
Female Body Proportions and Features:Body Modeling to Perfect the Little Details
Part 2. Details that Showcase Your Character’s Vibe
Get hands-on with expressing aesthetic details, from clothing to hair and makeup that fit the vibe of your character.
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Detailed Clothing Work IncludingTops, Bottoms, Shoes, Gloves, and Accessories -
Makeup & Facial Texturing for Realistic Expression -
Posing for Concept Fit & Masking Techniques
Part 3. Enhancing Quality and Finishing Up
Use the Marmoset render to set up lighting, then go through the post-correction process to create a final character brimming with quality.
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Light Settings and RenderingUsing Marmoset -
Post-Correction:Completing the Final Data Using Photoshop and Lightroom
Part 4. Completing Your Character
Instructor
3D Character Artist
Ed Pantera
Hello, I'm 3D character artist Ed Pantera. I've spent the last 20 years in the game industry working on projects for NC, Netmarble, Webzen, and many others, and I've also worked extensively within the sculpting industry.
In this class, I cover the entire work process needed to create a realistic female character. Standards of beauty may be different depending on the viewer, but good sculpting always resonates with many people. Follow me as I take you step-by-step through my process to help you understand my style of expression and solve roadblocks and difficult areas with ease.
Student Reviews
Class Recommended By Ed Pantera's Students
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Jaejin Han
NC Soft/AION2 Character Team LeaderEd Pantera has been a longtime colleague of mine and I’ve seen firsthand his wealth of knowledge and great sense of style. I recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn the ins and outs of creating high-quality characters.
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Youngjo Cho
HYBE IM/Technical ArtistEd Pantera’s class covers the essentials of creating realistic, aesthetic 3D characters in a systematic way. The curriculum covers everything from the basics to advanced skills, including facial proportions, structure, and texturing. It is highly recommended for anyone who wants to create high-quality characters that can be used in the real world, including the game industry.
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Jeongho Shin
NC Soft/Senior 3D Character ArtistEd Pantera’s class covers the essentials of creating realistic, aesthetic 3D characters in a systematic way. The curriculum covers everything from the basics to advanc Ed Pantera is a top-notch modeler with a combination of experience, skill, and style that is unmatched in the industry. This class will no doubt help you improve your character modeling skills.
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Mina Kim
Blizzard Korea Studio/Senior 3D Character ArtistThis is the class we've all been waiting for, from Ed Pantera, one of the most skilled and aesthetic minds in the industry. If you've ever wanted to create full-body characters that are both appealing and aesthetic, you won’t want to miss this class.
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Opon
MADNGINE/Lead 3D ArtistEd Pantera is a top-tier modeler who has consistently proven himself through his high-quality work. This class will answer all the questions you've always had about how he creates such masterpieces, including the practical work process he uses to create AAA-quality characters and appealing details.
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Yunho Cho
NC Soft/L2M Art DirectorI’ve seen Ed Pantera’s passion to tirelessly work for better results with his unique perspective and meticulous attention to detail. I think it’s great that he is sharing the cumulation of that hard work with others through this class. I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to become a top-tier modeler as fast as possible!
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Euijong Kim
NCsoft / Technical ArtistThis class is perfect for 3D artists and aspiring digital sculptors alike and will help you build a standout portfolio full of aesthetic female characters. I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to take their sculpting skills to the next level and learn the ins and outs of creating aesthetic characters through the hands-on process of one of the best character artists in the industry.
3D Character Artist
Ed Pantera
[Current]
N Company Lead Character Modeler
Projects & Awards
[Notable Projects]
Former: Lead Character Modeler for Actoz Soft Wuxia MMO
Former: Character Modeler Part Manager for Webzen Hack and Slash
Former: Lead Character Modeler for NC MMO Project
Former: Director and Lead Character Modeler for N Company
Highlights
Class Highlights
The Key to Creating Appealing and Beautiful Female Characters through Character Modeling
An aesthetic female character is the ultimate goal for countless realistic character modelers. Now you can learn the key aesthetic points that make all the difference and discover the secrets behind the principles of anatomy. Explore how to create aesthetic female characters that are both appealing and competitive, all based on the game industry’s real-world work process.
Korea’s Top Character Modeler with 20 Years of Experience
Learn the secrets to creating lifelike, realistic characters from 20-year pro and world-renowned modeler, Ed Pantera! Discover the keys to creating realistic characters from essential anatomy concepts to skeletal and muscular facial expressions and vibrant texturing. Then add a little something extra to your character’s vibe by perfecting the texture of their clothing.
The Secrets to a Truly Captivating Character, From Facial Features to the Perfect Vibe
Discover how to create characters with their own unique flavor and vibe! Captivate the audience with female characters that have a sexy, attractive aesthetic and unique aura, setting them apart from male characters. Learn how to create facial expressions and an overall vibe, which are the most important aspects of character expression, and use those tools to become a competitive character modeler.
Class Details
You'll Learn
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A Collection of Essential Anatomy Theories to Create Female CharactersLearn essential anatomy theories needed to create naturally beautiful female characters! Delve into the unique physical features, facial structures, proportions, and structures that differentiate women from men, and learn a character modeling process that emphasizes aesthetic elements. -
Precise and Complete Character and Clothing Modeling Using ZBrushLearn how to perform sophisticated modeling with ZBrush, leaving no detail untouched. Take your modeling skills to the next level by working on character faces and bodies, as well as modeling a variety of detailed clothing and accessories. -
Retopology and the UV Work Process That’s Used in the Game IndustryFollow the actual work process that’s used in the game industry and work with retopology and UV to create your characters. Create low-falls with TopoGun and RizomUV, and quickly learn efficient data creation techniques that can immediately be applied to your work.
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The Key to Realistic Texturing that Makes Your Character Look LifelikeWork with textures on modeled characters using ZBrush and Substance Painter. Detail Master Ed Pantera reveals the key texturing techniques you need to complete your character, from adding realistic details to applying makeup for maximum aesthetic expression. -
How to Effectively Pose Your Character to Fit the Concept You WantNo character modeling is complete without the perfect pose! Utilize ZBrush masking to create effective poses that take into account a character's proportions and vibe. Achieve a high-quality final product with poses that perfectly fit the concept you've envisioned. -
Post-correction and Rendering to Round Out a High-Quality Realistic Female Character PortfolioCompose and render your scene in Marmoset, then refine it in Photoshop to finish up your character and bring their personality to life! Take the final steps to culminate your character work and craft a standout portfolio.
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Interview with
3D Character Artist Ed Pantera
Question.01
What is the purpose of this class?
This class aims to help you create aesthetically pleasing realistic female characters, something that many character artists struggle with. Creating an appealing female character requires a lot of thought. It’s not an easy task. However, in this class, I share the unique tips and tricks I learned over my 20-year career to offer a way to approach the process and make it easier. I also cover the characteristics and areas unique to women that differentiate female characters from male characters.
Question.02
How are your unique strengths integrated into this class curriculum?
Through this class curriculum, you'll learn how to model characters based on anatomy, as well as the entire work process involved in creating a realistic character from a blank canvas to the final product. I'll walk you through the entire process of creating a realistic female character in a step-by-step manner using the unique expertise I gained during my long career.
Question.03
What are the unique points of this class?
Through this class curriculum, you'll learn how to model characters based on anatomy, as well as the entire work process involved in creating a realistic character from a blank canvas to the final product. I'll walk you through the entire process of creating a realistic female character in a step-by-step manner using the unique expertise I gained during my long career.
Required Programs
This course will use Zbrush 2023, 3Ds Max 2024, Substance Painter 10.1, Adobe Photoshop 2024, Marmoset4, Topogon2, RizomUV 2022.1, Adobe Lightroom.
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized chapter experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the chapter.
