The Process Behind Ari: Creating a Character From Reference to Render | Full Course

Welcome to the Ari Character Creation Course

Why should you take this course?

This course is designed for those who do not want to remain an average artist. You will learn the complete workflow I have used and refined in the industry over the past few years — from the very beginning to the final render.

What You Will Learn

Full production pipeline from creating a game/animation character to final rendering

Advanced 3D sculpting and modeling techniques

Character design principles

Character optimization for games and animation

Standard retopology suitable for rigging

Professional lighting and rendering for a strong portfolio presentation

Who Is This Course For?

Full production pipeline from creating a game/animation character to final rendering

Advanced 3D sculpting and modeling techniques

Character design principles

Character optimization for games and animation

Standard retopology suitable for rigging

Professional lighting and rendering for a strong portfolio presentation

Individuals aiming to enter the 3D design job market

Character designers who want to level up their skills

Anyone who wants to become one of the best in the field

SOFWARE USED IN THIS COURSE

ZBrush for sculpting

Maya for retopology and UV mapping

Marvelous Designer for costume design

Marmoset Toolbag 5 for baking

Substance Painter for texturing

XGen for grooming

Arnold for final rendering

WHAT YOU GET

A clean and streamlined pipeline with less talk and more practical work

Access to all HD videos + full project files

(Textures, materials, base meshes, and Maya scene included)

REQUIREMENTS

This course is not suitable for beginners.

You should already be comfortable with the core software environments.

Intermediate knowledge of ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, Substance Painter, Maya, and Marmoset is recommended.

I cover everything from installation to the final render.

Even if you are slightly below intermediate level, you can still benefit from this course in the following weeks.

This course will never become outdated.

COURSE CHAPTERS

1Head_Sculpt_Step_1

2Head_Sculpt_Step_2

3Head_Test

4Metahuman_Change

5Shoes_Modeling

6Pant_Modeling

7Glove_Modeling

8Skirt_Modeling

9Leather_Modeling_Step_1

10Leather_Modeling_Step_2

11Belt_Modeling

12Needle_Modeling

13Dagger_Modeling

14UV_Unwrapping

15Clothes_and_Weapon_Detailing

16Head_Detailing

17Bake

18Painting_Step_1

19Painting_Step_2

20Clothes_Weapon_Lookdev_Tests

21Head_Eye_Lookdev_Tests

22Groom_XGen_Step_1

23Groom_XGen_Step_2

24AdvancedSkeleton_and_CameraSetting

25Second_Hair_And_Texture

26Render

Project Files

NOTE

Do not let the number of chapters scare you.

Most modeling stages share 95% of the same principles and techniques.

For example, once you understand Shoes_Modeling, you will already understand most of the clothing modeling steps as well.

COURSE FOCUS

This course is not recommended for those who want to stay ordinary.

The goal is growth and securing a job in the industry.

To help you reach a professional level.

To guide you in the right direction so you can become one of the best.

To ensure you progress as efficiently as possible without wasting time.