01. Course Overview- Understand the learning objectives and full workflow of the course - Get an overview of each chapter and its key focus

02. Blocking & Volume Basics- Learn the fundamentals of character structure using basic forms - Practice controlling proportions and volume

03. Basic Upper Body Character Design- Explore basic proportions for upper body (half-body) designs - Create a simple upper body character concept

04. Upper Body Character Design: Diver Concept- Apply diver-themed elements to design an upper body character

05. Upper Body Character Design: Scottish Theme- Apply Scottish-inspired elements to develop a unique character design

06. Elderly Character with Ring – Design Process- Design facial features and silhouette for an elderly character - Determine ring accessory placement and proportion for visual balance

07. Recommended Tool: Reference Board – PureRef- Learn PureRef’s core features for reference management - Import, arrange, and organize visual references efficiently

08. Recommended Tool: Visual Note-taking – Mubu- Understand key features of Mubu for outlining and brainstorming - Create collaborative visual notes for project planning

09. Recommended Tool: Image Viewer – Massigra- Explore Massigra’s key functions for quick image viewing - Use tagging and batch browsing for efficient file management

10. Interface, Viewport & Hotkeys- Explain ZBrush’s viewport and interface layout - List commonly used hotkeys

11. File Formats & Auto-Save- Differentiate common file formats - Demonstrate how to set up autosave

12. Basic Brushes, RGB & Material Modes- List basic brushes in ZBrush - Explain how to switch between RGB and M modes

13. Sculpting, Subdivision, DynaMesh & Sculptris Pro- Explain the purposes of DynaMesh and subdivision - Demonstrate how to apply different subdivision methods

14. Masking, Hiding & SubTools- Demonstrate basic masking and hiding operations - Explain how to switch between SubTools

15. Freezing Subdivisions- Introduce the concept of freezing subdivisions - Demonstrate the effects of subdivision after freezing

16. Sculpting an Elderly Woman- Demonstrate the facial sculpting process of the elderly woman - Showcase both basic and detailed sculpting techniques

17. Game of Thrones: The Hound Sculpt- Demonstrate the sculpting process of the Hound - Showcase both basic and detailed sculpting techniques

18. Astronaut Character Sculpting- Demonstrate head sculpting for the astronaut character - Showcase both basic and detailed sculpting techniques

19. Coordinate System in Blender- Explain the difference between world and local coordinate systems and how to switch between them - Demonstrate how to use alignment tools

20. Selection & Snapping Tools- Compare different selection modes - Demonstrate vertex, edge, and face snapping techniques

21. Core Modeling Commands- List essential modeling commands - Demonstrate the modeling workflow step by step

22. Using Modifiers in Blender- Explain the functions of modifiers in Blender

23. Vehicle Modeling Breakdown- Introduce the vehicle model concept - Demonstrate the vehicle modeling process

24. Creating Hair in Blender- Explain the approach to generating hair - Demonstrate the basic hairstyle creation workflow

25. Topology Tips & Modeling Workflow- Explain the principles of topology for modeling

26. Modeling Collars, Scarves & Accessories- Demonstrate how to model collars and scarves

27. Boolean Operations for Modeling- Explain the concept of Boolean operations - Demonstrate the Boolean modeling workflow

28. Built-in Add-ons & M3 Toolkit- Introduce how to enable built-in add-ons - Demonstrate installation and basic use of the M3 add-on

29. Pipeline Add-on: CABLERATOR+- Demonstrate how to enable and use Cablerator+

30. Powerful Hard Surface Modeling Add-ons- Showcase add-on activation and basic operations

31. Astronaut Modeling: Part 1- Demonstrate how to build the astronaut model

32. Astronaut Modeling: Part 2- Showcase sculpting of detailed model features

33. Axis Tools & Action Master- Demonstrate the workflow for Axis and Action Master tools

34. Modeling Brushes & IMM Brushes- Demonstrate the IMM brush workflow

35. Curve Brushes: Creation & Application- Explain the application process of curve brushes

36. Creating Bandages & Chainmail- Demonstrate how to model bandages and chainmail

37. Cloth Simulation in ZBrush- Showcase the cloth simulation feature in ZBrush

38. Using Deformers for Sculpting- Explain how to use deformers effectively

39. Stroke Modes & LazyMouse Settings- Demonstrate stroke modes and LazyMouse configuration

40. Freezing Subdivisions: Advanced Use- Demonstrate how to reapply edits after freezing subdivisions

41. VDM Brush Techniques- Demonstrate how to use VDM brushes

42. UV Mapping & Seamless Textures- Introduce UV unwrapping and seamless texture setup

43. NanoMesh: Creating Chainmail & Coin Piles- Demonstrate how to generate chainmail and coin piles using NanoMesh

44. ZBrush 2022: Practical Features- Explain the major new features in ZBrush 2022

45. Astronaut Model Refinement: Part 1- Demonstrate the astronaut model refinement process: Part 1

46. Astronaut Model Refinement: Part 2- Demonstrate the astronaut model refinement process: Part 2

47. The Hound: Cleanup & Refinement- Showcase refinement and cleanup of the Hound model

48. Mongolian Character Concept- Present detailing techniques for the Mongolian character model

49. Elderly Man with Ring: Modeling Phase- Demonstrate final detailing for the Elderly Man with Ring model

50. Light & Shadow Theory- Explain the fundamentals of lighting and shadow theory

51. Color Theory for 3D Artists- Describe color relationships and principles of color harmony

52. Polypainting Techniques in ZBrush- Demonstrate polypainting techniques in ZBrush and various coloring methods

53. Final Touches Before Rendering- Introduce the rendering output workflow

54. Camera & Lighting Setup: EEVEE Render- Demonstrate camera and lighting setup in EEVEE

55. Introduction to Shader Nodes- Explain the basics of using shader nodes

56. Material Setup with EEVEE- Demonstrate how to adjust material settings in EEVEE

57. Rendering with Cycles Engine- Showcase rendering settings in Cycles

58. Magic Sphere with Nodes- Present the “Magic Sphere” example using nodes

59. Decals & Medals Creation- Demonstrate how to create decal and medal textures

60. Custom Sticker Design- Explain the workflow for creating sticker materials

61. Toon Shading 2.0 & Light Blockers- Demonstrate toon shading techniques and how to use light blockers

62. Turntable Animation in Blender- Showcase the turntable animation rendering process

63. Sequence Rendering for Turntable Animation- Introduce the method for sequence rendering

64. Turntable Animation in ZBrush- Demonstrate how to export turntable animations in ZBrush

65. Material Add-on: Fluent- Explain how to apply materials using the Fluent add-on

66. Weathering Techniques by TOPUPU- Describe weathered material creation techniques

67. Vertex Color to Texture Map in ZBrush- Demonstrate the process of converting vertex colors to texture maps

68. Compositor Nodes for Final Touches- Introduce the basics of compositor nodes

69. Peppa Concert Scene: Rendering & Compositing- Showcase rendering and compositing for the Peipei concert scene

70. Sculpting Theory & Principles- Explain the sculpting process and key techniques

71. Project Breakdown: General Case- Introduce methods for analyzing project case studies

72. Project Breakdown: “Glory” Concept- Describe the post-production workflow for the “Glory” project

73. Post-Processing Techniques- Demonstrate common post-processing techniques

74. VFX Color Design- Explain color design methods for visual effects

75. VFX Painting Techniques- Demonstrate the painting process for visual effects

76. Astronaut: Detailing & Layout Design- Demonstrate the layout process after refining the astronaut model

77. Mongolian Character Sculpting- Showcase sculpting details for the Mongolian-themed character

78. Wild Boar Sculpting- Demonstrate sculpting techniques for the wild boar model

79. Elderly Man with Ring: Full Workflow- Review the full sculpting workflow for the Elderly Man with Ring project

80. Volume & Mesh-Based Clouds- Simulate volume and mesh-based clouds - Introduce how volumetric mesh techniques are used for cloud creatio

81. Terrain Creation: Landscape Generator- Demonstrate the terrain creation process using a landscape generator

82. Terrain Creation: Blender’s Built-in Presets- Use preset assets to quickly generate terrain examples

83. Terrain Creation: Quick Scatter Tool- Showcase how to use a scatter tool for efficient environment distribution

84. Geometry Nodes: Basic Applications- Explain the basic functions and interface of geometry nodes

85. Geometry Nodes: Advanced Techniques- Demonstrate how to build complex geometry node networks

86. Particle System for Architecture (Less Efficient Than Geometry Nodes)- Apply a particle system to create architectural massing effects

87. Environment Design: Case Study- Analyze the full workflow of environment scene creation

88. Rigid Body Simulation: Fracture Effects- Demonstrate fracture simulation techniques

89. Rigid Body Simulation: Animation Workflow- Showcase animation creation using rigid body dynamics

90. Fluid Simulation: Liquid Effects- Introduce the process of creating liquid effects with fluid simulation

91. Dynamic Pose Theory- Explain the principles of dynamic motion in illustration poses

92. Design Principles & Color Schemes- Discuss color theory and how to establish visual focus

93. Composition Theory- Introduce composition rules and techniques for guiding the viewer’s eye

94. Design Analysis: Part 1- Analyze key design elements in sample works: Part 1

95. Design Analysis: Part 2- Analyze key design elements in sample works: Part 2

96. How to Use Rigged Files- Demonstrate how to load and manage rigged files

97. Base Body Rigging- Explain the basic rigging workflow for base body models

98. Puppet-Style Character Rigging- Demonstrate puppet-style rigging and weight painting

99. Mechanical Skeleton Setup & Rigging- Showcase mechanical rigging techniques and joint setup

100. ZSphere Basics- Explain posing and manipulation techniques using sphere-based models

101. Adaptive Skin Workflow- Demonstrate mesh generation using Adaptive Skin

102. ZSphere T-Rex Sculpting- Show how to build a basic T-Rex model with ZSpheres

103. Peipei: Final Touches for Standing Illustration- Showcase model completion for the Peipei illustration pose

104. DAZ Hand Gesture Posing- Explain how to import and apply hand gestures from DAZ

105. DESIGNDOLL (Optional – Download Separately)- Introduce DesignDoll and its use cases in pose planning

106. 3D Illustration Pose: Creative Approach- Outline the full workflow of 3D illustration poses from concept to completion

107. Fat Thor: Composition Techniques- Demonstrate composition and layout for the “Fat Thor” character

108. Delivery Agent: 3D Composition & Related Techniques- Showcase the composition and related tools used in the Delivery Agent scene

109. Desert Voyager: Character Sculpting- Explain character shaping and pose adjustment techniques

110. Qingshan Fish Market: Composition Design- Demonstrate key composition techniques for the Qingshan Fish Market scene

111. How to Train Your Dragon: Composition Breakdown- Showcase character and environment design for How to Train Your Dragon

112. Illustration Pose Work: Design Analysis- Analyze detailing techniques in a sample illustration pose

113. Wind-Sea Flight Scene: Full Technical Breakdown- Explain key technical points of the “Wind-Sea Flight” project

114. Space Café: High-Poly Modeling Breakdown- Demonstrate high-poly detailing for the Space Café scene

115. Desert Voyager: Mechanical Asset Creation- Showcase mechanical part refinement for the Desert Voyager

116. Desert Voyager: Character Detailing- Demonstrate step-by-step character detailing for the Desert Voyager

117. Frog Warrior Character Design- Explain the modeling workflow for the Frog Warrior character

118. Peipei Concert: Overall Composition- Demonstrate the overall layout of the Peipei concert scene

119. Peipei Concert: Scene Breakdown- Break down the visual elements of the concert environment

120. Peipei Concert: Layered Rendering- Showcase the layered rendering workflow

121. Peipei Concert: Detailing Pass- Demonstrate detailing techniques for the concert scene

122. Peipei Concert: Final Illustration- Present the final render and post-production compositing process

123. Qingshan Fish Market: Supporting Character Design- Explain the modeling workflow for supporting characters

124. Qingshan Fish Market: Composition Detailing A- Demonstrate composition refinement method A

125. Qingshan Fish Market: Composition Detailing B- Demonstrate composition refinement method B

126. Qingshan Fish Market: Rendering & Compositing- Showcase the scene rendering and compositing process

127. Space Café: Illustrated Version- Present illustration-style rendering for the Space Café project

128. Azshara Character Detailing- Demonstrate character detailing techniques for Azshara