Chaos Frontier - User contributions [en]

Blender Plugins

2025-04-04T05:41:15Z

Garrett:

= Add-ons and Extensions Marketplaces =

* [https://blender-addons.org/ Blender Addons]
* [https://thefauxrogue.gumroad.com/l/ravage Ravage 2] - Layer based texturing

= Grease Pencil =

* [https://blendermarket.com/products/hand-drawn-line-generator?ref=110 Hand-Drawn Line Generator]
* [https://gakutada.gumroad.com/l/DeepPaint DeepPaint]

= User Interface =

* [https://blendermarket.com/products/n-panel-sub-tabs?ref=247 N Panel Sub Tabs]

https://blendermarket.com/products/stylized-comp-master?ref=110

https://blendermarket.com/products/greeble-generator

https://blendermarket.com/products/procedural-crowds

https://blendermarket.com/products/polygen?ref=110

https://extensions.blender.org/add-ons/ucupaint/

Blender Plugins

2025-03-11T20:54:07Z

Garrett:

Blender Plugins

2025-03-10T00:27:00Z

Garrett:

Blender Plugins

2025-02-26T12:44:46Z

Garrett:

Main Page

2025-02-23T11:06:21Z

Garrett: /* TODO */

= Geometry =

== Character Design ==

[[Character Creation]]

== Modeling ==

[[Hard Surface Modeling]] -- [[2D Modeling]] -- [[Environment Modeling]]

== Sculpting ==

[[Sculpting]] -- [[Retopology]]

== Other ==

[[Text]]

= Lighting, Materials, and Color =

[[Color]] -- [[Lighting]] -- [[Materials]] -- [[Shaders]]

= Animation =

[[Rigging]] -- [[Motion Capture]] -- [[Poses]]

= Rendering =

== Visual Considerations ==

[[Compositing]] -- [[Camera]] -- [[Line Art]] -- [[NPR]]

== Composition and Framing ==

[[Comic Book Panels]] -- [[Fonts]]

= Publishing =

[[Printers]]

= TODO =

* [[Blender Plugins]]
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_gg5Sdern2bn6wgfOh2xRrV8CwaVMIVBYvwSRfI6RCc/edit?gid=0#gid=0 Useful links for artists]

NPR

2025-02-11T04:27:41Z

Garrett:

= Add-Ons =

* [https://pepeschoolland.gumroad.com/l/ibbls ClayPencil]
* [https://doublegum.notion.site/Documentation-_-3-Doh-109970fdd7904cbc99832757f2a336d2 Clay-Doh] - creating stop-motion with clay figures
* [https://blender-addons.org/npreevee/ NprEevee]

= Tools =

* [https://fotosketcher.com/ FotoSketcher]

Character Creation

2025-02-11T00:53:11Z

Garrett: /* Add-Ons */

= Approaches =

== Sculpt and Retopo ==

The traditional approach for high-definition characters

# Create some starting geometry
# Use the Sculpting tools e.g. Snake Hook to expand, contract, smooth, and extrude geometry, often with the Dyntopo option enabled
# Use [[Retopology]] to turn the final sculpt into a more manageable mesh by reducing the number of faces without losing the important details

== Model and Subdivide ==

A technique for creating low-poly characters or blocky/boxy characters.

# Create geometry, e.g. a cylinder
# Add Mirror and Subdivision Surface modifiers to inflate the available geometry and balance the character
# In Edit mode, scale (S) and move (G) points around to match a desired silhouette
# Manually subdivide, then repeat step 3 to refine the silhouette

== Skin ==

More at [[Skin Character Creation]]

A more recent option.

# Create a skeleton with vertices and edges, but not faces.
# Add the Mirror, Skin, and Subdivision Surface modifiers in that order.
# Select vertices and use Mesh - Transform - Resize (Control-A) to control the skin size
# Subdivide edges and repeat step 3 to refine the silhouette

Demonstration video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuUk_mAEl6s Fast Character Modeling with the Skin Modifier in Blender]

= Add-Ons =

* [https://blendermarket.com/products/adjustable-mannequin?ref=110 Adjustable Mannequin]
* [https://github.com/Upliner/CharMorph CharMorph]
* [https://blendermarket.com/products/figaro?ref=110 Figaro] - Figaro is a tool designed for creating base meshes for characters and creatures quickly and easily
* [https://blendermarket.com/products/humgen3d Human Generator Ultimate]

Skin Character Creation

2025-02-09T04:00:15Z

Garrett:

= Approach =
A more recent option.

# Create a skeleton with vertices and edges, but not faces.
# Add the Mirror, Skin, and Subdivision Surface modifiers in that order.
# Select vertices and use Mesh - Transform - Resize (Control-A) to control the skin size
# Subdivide edges and repeat step 3 to refine the silhouette

== Notes ==

The size of the skin at each vertex is based on the "Radius X" and "Radius Y" vertex data.

= Scripting =

[https://docs.blender.org/api/current/bpy.types.MeshSkinVertex.html#bpy.types.MeshSkinVertex.radius MeshSkinVertex class] and
[https://docs.blender.org/api/current/bpy.types.Mesh.html#bpy.types.Mesh.skin_vertices skin_vertices property] are the keys to accessing skin vertex data.

The goal is to turn Grease Pencil strokes into character outlines.

= Tutorials =

Demonstration video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuUk_mAEl6s Fast Character Modeling with the Skin Modifier in Blender]

Skin Character Creation

2025-02-09T03:36:16Z

Garrett: Created page with "= Approach = A more recent option. # Create a skeleton with vertices and edges, but not faces. # Add the Mirror, Skin, and Subdivision Surface modifiers in that order. # Select vertices and use Mesh - Transform - Resize (Control-A) to control the skin size # Subdivide edges and repeat step 3 to refine the silhouette == Notes == The size of the skin at each vertex is based on the "Radius X" and "Radius Y" vertex data. = Tutorials = Demonstration video: [https://www.y..."

Character Creation

2025-02-09T03:35:40Z

Garrett:

Hard Surface Modeling

2025-02-06T10:24:24Z

Garrett:

= Tutorials =

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynuGMQ2-AS4 Your first hard surface model in 5 minutes]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsTjnQ067sw Blender Hard-Surface Modeling Fundamentals]

= Add-Ons =

* [https://www.kushirocg.com/gridmodeler Grid Modeler]
* [https://blendermarket.com/products/random-flow Random Flow] - a random mesh generator for adding greeble and creating sci-fi surfaces

Sculpting

2025-02-06T10:10:35Z

Garrett:

= Approach =

Create a basic character outline through one of the [[Character Creation]] approaches. Then go to Sculpt Mode and perform these setup steps:

* Click the Brush menu and check "Front Faces Only"
* Turn on X mirroring (if so desired)
* Use R to visually set the remesh size, or click the Remesh menu to set it there

To perform sculpting:

* Select the brush you want, then use F to adjust the radius and Shift-F to adjust the strength
* Zoom and rotate to the appropriate scale and location
* Apply the tool to your mesh
* Periodically use Control-R to remesh (or use a [[Retopology]] add-on)
* Repeat

== Frequently Used Brushes ==

* Draw (D)
* Grab (G)
* Clay Strips
* Crease Polish

== Techniques ==

* To create eye sockets, you can invert Clay Strip to make gaps.
* To create a nose, the Snake Hook can be used. Then use Grab to adjust.
* The mouth can be made with a Crease brush, drawing a sort of mild M shape.
* Use Clay Strips to add bulbous shapes, like chin definition.

= Tutorials =

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAr30Tyuhxo How To Sculpt Eyes In Blender And Make It Look Stylized Yet Realistic]

Sculpting

2025-02-06T10:07:17Z

Garrett:

= Approach =

Create a basic character outline through one of the [[Character Creation]] approaches. Then go to Sculpt Mode and perform these setup steps:

* Click the Brush menu and check "Front Faces Only"
* Turn on X mirroring (if so desired)
* Use R to visually set the remesh size, or click the Remesh menu to set it there

To perform sculpting:

* Select the brush you want, then use F to adjust the radius and Shift-F to adjust the strength
* Zoom and rotate to the appropriate scale and location
* Apply the tool to your mesh
* Periodically use Control-R to remesh (or use a [[Retopology]] add-on)
* Repeat

== Frequently Used Brushes ==

* Draw
* Grab
* Clay Strips
* Crease Polish

== Techniques ==

* To create eye sockets, you can invert Clay Strip to make gaps.
* To create a nose, the Snake Hook can be used. Then use Grab to adjust.
* The mouth can be made with a Crease brush, drawing a sort of mild M shape.
* Use Clay Strips to add bulbous shapes, like chin definition.

= Tutorials =

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAr30Tyuhxo How To Sculpt Eyes In Blender And Make It Look Stylized Yet Realistic]

Text

2025-02-01T09:44:12Z

Garrett:

= Tutorials =

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJFVeBoUa30 The SECRET to Perfect Blender Text in 60 Seconds]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3WJwsPk_mw The Right Way to fix Text Topology in Blender]

Text

2025-02-01T09:42:54Z

Garrett: Created page with "= Tutorials = * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJFVeBoUa30 The SECRET to Perfect Blender Text in 60 Seconds]"

= Tutorials =

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJFVeBoUa30 The SECRET to Perfect Blender Text in 60 Seconds]

Main Page

2025-02-01T09:42:29Z

Garrett: /* Geometry */

Sculpting

2025-01-29T07:46:19Z

Garrett:

= Approach =

Create a basic character outline through one of the [[Character Creation]] approaches. Then go to Sculpt Mode and perform these setup steps:

* Click the Brush menu and check Front Faces Only
* Turn on X mirroring (if so desired)
* Use R to visually set the remesh size, or click the Remesh menu to set it there

To perform sculpting:

* Select the brush you want, then use F to adjust the radius and Shift-F to adjust the strength
* Apply the tool to your mesh
* Periodically use Control-R to remesh (or use a [[Retopology]] add-on)

== Frequently Used Brushes ==

* Draw
* Grab
* Clay Strips
* Crease Polish

== Techniques ==

* To create eye sockets, you can invert Clay Strip to make gaps.
* To create a nose, the Snake Hook can be used. Then use Grab to adjust.
* The mouth can be made with a Crease brush, drawing a sort of mild M shape.
* Use Clay Strips to add bulbous shapes, like chin definition.

= Tutorials =

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAr30Tyuhxo How To Sculpt Eyes In Blender And Make It Look Stylized Yet Realistic]

Sculpting

2025-01-29T07:45:36Z

Garrett:

= Approach =

Create a basic character outline through one of the [[Character Creation]] approaches. Then go to Sculpt Mode and perform these setup steps:

* Click the Brush menu and check Front Faces Only
* Turn on X mirroring (if so desired)
* Use R to visually set the remesh size, or click the Remesh menu to set it there

To perform sculpting:

* Select the brush you want, then use F to adjust the radius and Shift-F to adjust the strength
* Apply the tool to your mesh
* Periodically use Control-R to remesh (or use a [[Retopology]] add-on)

== Frequently Used Brushes ==

* Draw
* Grab
* Clay Strips
* Crease Polish

== Techniques ==

* To create eye sockets, you can invert Clay Strip to make gaps.
* To create a nose, the Snake Hook can be used. Then use Grab to adjust.
* The mouth can be made with a Crease brush, drawing a sort of mild M shape.
* Use Clay Strips to add bulbous shapes, like chin definition.

Sculpting

2025-01-29T07:34:25Z

Garrett: Created page with "= Approach = Create a basic character outline through one of the Character Creation approaches. Then go to Sculpt Mode and perform these setup steps: * Click the Brush menu and check Front Faces Only * Turn on X mirroring (if so desired) * Use R to visually set the remesh size, or click the Remesh menu to set it there To perform sculpting: * Select the brush you want, then use F to adjust the radius and Shift-F to adjust the strength * Apply the tool to your mesh..."

Fonts

2025-01-29T00:19:09Z

Garrett:

= Websites =

* [https://blambot.com/ Blambot] - Blambot has provided lettering and design for virtually every major publisher: Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics, Oni Press, and more.
* [https://mangafonts.carrd.co/ MangaFonts] - For matching typefaces to translated manga they are used in/getting a feel for what a typeface looks like when used.
* [https://github.com/saraoswald/lettering-tutorials/wiki/Fonts Lettering Tutorials: Fonts] - Just a whole bunch of info about fonts, their uses, placement, and other lettering info.

Motion Capture

2025-01-28T23:59:12Z

Garrett:

= Add-Ons =

* [https://github.com/cgtinker/BlendArMocap BlendArMocap] - discontinued
* [https://github.com/cgtinker/blendartrack BlendArTrack] - discontinued

= Tools =

* [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/camtrackar/id1502545167 CamTrackAR]
** [https://www.cgchannel.com/2020/08/camtrackar-exports-3d-camera-tracks-to-blender-for-free/ Using CamTrackAR with Blender]
* [https://github.com/TrackLab/ViRe ViRe] - motion capture with VR controllers

Compositing

2025-01-28T23:01:59Z

Garrett:

= Tutorials =

* [https://youtu.be/vtdczoXVyvQ Render like a professional in Blender (ACES, View Layers, Passes)]

= Add-Ons =

* [https://blendermarket.com/products/autosmear?ref=110 AutoSmear]
* [https://blendermarket.com/products/compositor-paint Compositor Paint]

Blender Plugins

2025-01-25T21:11:54Z

Garrett:

= Add-ons and Extensions Marketplaces =

* [https://blender-addons.org/ Blender Addons]

* [https://thefauxrogue.gumroad.com/l/ravage Ravage 2] - Layer based texturing

= Grease Pencil =

* [https://blendermarket.com/products/hand-drawn-line-generator?ref=110 Hand-Drawn Line Generator]
* [https://gakutada.gumroad.com/l/DeepPaint DeepPaint]

= User Interface =

* [https://blendermarket.com/products/n-panel-sub-tabs?ref=247 N Panel Sub Tabs]

https://blendermarket.com/products/stylized-comp-master?ref=110

Shaders

2025-01-25T13:33:06Z

Garrett:

= Add-Ons =

* [https://blendermarket.com/products/stylizedshaders Stylized Shaders]
* HoYoVerse - to make characters that look like Genshin Impact or Honkai Star Rail
** [https://github.com/festivities/Blender-miHoYo-Shaders HoYoverse Shaders for Blender/Goo Engine 3.3 and above]
** [https://github.com/michael-gh1/Addons-And-Tools-For-Blender-miHoYo-Shaders Blender Addons and Tools for HoYoverse Shaders]
* [https://github.com/taro8/blender-90s-anime-shader 90's Anime Shader]

Shaders

2025-01-25T13:30:25Z

Garrett:

Shaders

2025-01-25T13:30:15Z

Garrett:

= Add-Ons =

* [https://blendermarket.com/products/stylizedshaders Stylized Shaders]
* HoYoVerse - to make characters that look like Genshin Impact or Honkai Star Rail
* [https://github.com/festivities/Blender-miHoYo-Shaders HoYoverse Shaders for Blender/Goo Engine 3.3 and above]
* [https://github.com/michael-gh1/Addons-And-Tools-For-Blender-miHoYo-Shaders Blender Addons and Tools for HoYoverse Shaders]

Shaders

2025-01-25T13:26:29Z

Garrett:

= Add-Ons =

* [https://blendermarket.com/products/stylizedshaders Stylized Shaders]
* [https://github.com/michael-gh1/Addons-And-Tools-For-Blender-miHoYo-Shaders Blender Addons and Tools for HoYoverse Shaders] - to make characters that look like Genshin Impact or Honkai Star Rail

Color

2025-01-25T13:25:25Z

Garrett: Created page with "= Specifics = * [https://www.color-hex.com/color-palette/4778 Anime skin color palette]"

= Specifics =

* [https://www.color-hex.com/color-palette/4778 Anime skin color palette]

Main Page

2025-01-25T13:25:02Z

Garrett: /* Lighting and Materials */

= Geometry =

== Character Design ==

[[Character Creation]]

== Modeling ==

[[Hard Surface Modeling]] -- [[2D Modeling]] -- [[Environment Modeling]]

== Sculpting ==

[[Sculpting]] -- [[Retopology]]

= Lighting, Materials, and Color =

[[Color]] -- [[Lighting]] -- [[Materials]] -- [[Shaders]]

= Animation =

[[Rigging]] -- [[Motion Capture]] -- [[Poses]]

= Rendering =

== Visual Considerations ==

[[Compositing]] -- [[Camera]] -- [[Line Art]] -- [[NPR]]

== Composition and Framing ==

[[Comic Book Panels]] -- [[Fonts]]

= Publishing =

[[Printers]]

= TODO =

* [[Blender Plugins]]

Printers

2025-01-25T13:24:21Z

Garrett: Created page with "= Websites = * [https://www.lulu.com/create/comic-books Lulu] - Custom comic book printing with international shipping! Self-publish your comic for free and bring your characters to life with rich color printing, including inside cover printing. * [https://printninja.com/printing-resource-center/book-game-industry-standards/comic-book-dimensions/design-a-modern-comic-book/ PrintNinja] - PrintNinja recommends following these guidelines to design a modern comic book."

= Websites =

* [https://www.lulu.com/create/comic-books Lulu] - Custom comic book printing with international shipping! Self-publish your comic for free and bring your characters to life with rich color printing, including inside cover printing.
* [https://printninja.com/printing-resource-center/book-game-industry-standards/comic-book-dimensions/design-a-modern-comic-book/ PrintNinja] - PrintNinja recommends following these guidelines to design a modern comic book.

Main Page

2025-01-25T13:23:42Z

Garrett:

= Geometry =

== Character Design ==

[[Character Creation]]

== Modeling ==

[[Hard Surface Modeling]] -- [[2D Modeling]] -- [[Environment Modeling]]

== Sculpting ==

[[Sculpting]] -- [[Retopology]]

= Lighting and Materials =

[[Lighting]] -- [[Materials]] -- [[Shaders]]

= Animation =

[[Rigging]] -- [[Motion Capture]] -- [[Poses]]

= Rendering =

== Visual Considerations ==

[[Compositing]] -- [[Camera]] -- [[Line Art]] -- [[NPR]]

== Composition and Framing ==

[[Comic Book Panels]] -- [[Fonts]]

= Publishing =

[[Printers]]

= TODO =

* [[Blender Plugins]]

NPR

2025-01-25T13:23:20Z

Garrett:

= Add-Ons =

* [https://doublegum.notion.site/Documentation-_-3-Doh-109970fdd7904cbc99832757f2a336d2 Clay-Doh] - creating stop-motion with clay figures
* [https://blender-addons.org/npreevee/ NprEevee]

= Tools =

* [https://fotosketcher.com/ FotoSketcher]

Fonts

2025-01-25T13:22:47Z

Garrett: Created page with "= Websites = * [https://blambot.com/ Blambot] - Blambot has provided lettering and design for virtually every major publisher: Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics, Oni Press, and more."

Main Page

2025-01-25T13:22:25Z

Garrett:

= Geometry =

== Character Design ==

[[Character Creation]]

== Modeling ==

[[Hard Surface Modeling]] -- [[2D Modeling]] -- [[Environment Modeling]]

== Sculpting ==

[[Sculpting]] -- [[Retopology]]

= Lighting and Materials =

[[Lighting]] -- [[Materials]] -- [[Shaders]]

= Animation =

[[Rigging]] -- [[Motion Capture]] -- [[Poses]]

= Rendering =

== Visual Considerations ==

[[Compositing]] -- [[Camera]] -- [[Line Art]] -- [[NPR]]

== Composition and Framing ==

[[Comic Book Panels]] -- [[Fonts]]

= Publishing =

= TODO =

* [[Blender Plugins]]

Comic Book Panels

2025-01-25T13:22:00Z

Garrett: Created page with "= Websites = * [https://comicsdevices.com/forepanel-backpanel-inset/ Comics Devices: Forepanel, Backpanel and Inset]"

= Websites =

* [https://comicsdevices.com/forepanel-backpanel-inset/ Comics Devices: Forepanel, Backpanel and Inset]

Main Page

2025-01-25T13:21:43Z

Garrett:

= Geometry =

== Character Design ==

[[Character Creation]]

== Modeling ==

[[Hard Surface Modeling]] -- [[2D Modeling]] -- [[Environment Modeling]]

== Sculpting ==

[[Sculpting]] -- [[Retopology]]

= Lighting and Materials =

[[Lighting]] -- [[Materials]] -- [[Shaders]]

= Animation =

[[Rigging]] -- [[Motion Capture]] -- [[Poses]]

= Rendering =

== Visual Considerations ==

[[Compositing]] -- [[Camera]] -- [[Line Art]] -- [[NPR]]

== Composition and Framing ==

[[Comic Book Panels]]

= Publishing =

= TODO =

* [[Blender Plugins]]

Retopology

2025-01-25T13:20:43Z

Garrett:

= Approaches =

== Automatic ==

Demonstration video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CviZw41IbMg The ULTIMATE Automatic Retopology Guide for Blender!]

= Add-Ons =

* [https://docs.retopoflow.com/ Retopoflow] - sketch-based retopology tool

Character Creation

2025-01-25T13:19:43Z

Garrett:

= Approaches =

== Sculpt and Retopo ==

The traditional approach for high-definition characters

# Create some starting geometry
# Use the Sculpting tools e.g. Snake Hook to expand, contract, smooth, and extrude geometry, often with the Dyntopo option enabled
# Use [[Retopology]] to turn the final sculpt into a more manageable mesh by reducing the number of faces without losing the important details

== Model and Subdivide ==

A technique for creating low-poly characters or blocky/boxy characters.

# Create geometry, e.g. a cylinder
# Add Mirror and Subdivision Surface modifiers to inflate the available geometry and balance the character
# In Edit mode, scale (S) and move (G) points around to match a desired silhouette
# Manually subdivide, then repeat step 3 to refine the silhouette

== Skin ==

A more recent option.

# Create a skeleton with vertices and edges, but not faces.
# Add the Mirror, Skin, and Subdivision Surface modifiers in that order.
# Select vertices and use Mesh - Transform - Resize (Control-A) to control the skin size
# Subdivide edges and repeat step 3 to refine the silhouette

Demonstration video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuUk_mAEl6s Fast Character Modeling with the Skin Modifier in Blender]

= Add-Ons =

* [https://blendermarket.com/products/adjustable-mannequin?ref=110 Adjustable Mannequin]
* [https://github.com/Upliner/CharMorph CharMorph]
* [https://blendermarket.com/products/humgen3d Human Generator Ultimate]

Poses

2025-01-24T23:02:15Z

Garrett:

= Add-Ons =

* [https://blendermarket.com/products/adjustable-mannequin?ref=110 Adjustable Mannequin]

= Websites =

* [https://www.thedrawingsource.com/figure-drawing-proportions.html 7 Figure Drawing Proportions to Know]
* [https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/human-anatomy-fundamentals-basic-body-proportions--vector-18254 Human Anatomy Fundamentals]
* [https://www.mixamo.com/ Mixamo] - download animation or auto-rig a character
* [https://www.posemaniacs.com/ POSEMANIACS]
* [http://www.thedrawingwebsite.com/beginners-drawing/ THE Drawing Website - How Drawing is like Kung Fu]
* [http://www.thedrawingwebsite.com/?s=Bruce%20timm%20style THE Drawing Website - Bruce Timm's art style] - poses and proportions for Bruce Timm's work

Blender Plugins

2025-01-24T23:01:29Z

Garrett:

Environment Modeling

2025-01-24T23:01:03Z

Garrett: Created page with "= Add-Ons = * [https://prochitecture.gumroad.com/l/blender-osm Blender OSM] - Open Source Maps data * [https://paveloliva.gumroad.com/l/buildify Buildify] * [https://perspective-plotter.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html Perspective Plotter]"

= Add-Ons =

* [https://prochitecture.gumroad.com/l/blender-osm Blender OSM] - Open Source Maps data
* [https://paveloliva.gumroad.com/l/buildify Buildify]
* [https://perspective-plotter.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html Perspective Plotter]

Main Page

2025-01-24T22:59:53Z

Garrett:

Main Page

2025-01-24T21:07:54Z

Garrett:

= Geometry =

== Character Design ==

[[Character Creation]]

== Modeling ==

[[Hard Surface Modeling]] -- [[2D Modeling]]

== Sculpting ==

[[Sculpting]] -- [[Retopology]]

= Lighting and Materials =

[[Lighting]] -- [[Materials]] -- [[Shaders]]

= Animation =

[[Rigging]] -- [[Motion Capture]] -- [[Poses]]

= Rendering =

[[Compositing]] -- [[Camera]] -- [[Line Art]] -- [[NPR]]

= TODO =

* [[Blender Plugins]]

Poses

2025-01-24T21:07:40Z

Garrett: Created page with "= Websites = * [https://www.thedrawingsource.com/figure-drawing-proportions.html 7 Figure Drawing Proportions to Know] * [https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/human-anatomy-fundamentals-basic-body-proportions--vector-18254 Human Anatomy Fundamentals] * [https://www.mixamo.com/ Mixamo] - download animation or auto-rig a character * [https://www.posemaniacs.com/ POSEMANIACS] * [http://www.thedrawingwebsite.com/beginners-drawing/ THE Drawing Website - How Drawing is like K..."

= Websites =

* [https://www.thedrawingsource.com/figure-drawing-proportions.html 7 Figure Drawing Proportions to Know]
* [https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/human-anatomy-fundamentals-basic-body-proportions--vector-18254 Human Anatomy Fundamentals]
* [https://www.mixamo.com/ Mixamo] - download animation or auto-rig a character
* [https://www.posemaniacs.com/ POSEMANIACS]
* [http://www.thedrawingwebsite.com/beginners-drawing/ THE Drawing Website - How Drawing is like Kung Fu]
* [http://www.thedrawingwebsite.com/?s=Bruce%20timm%20style THE Drawing Website - Bruce Timm's art style] - poses and proportions for Bruce Timm's work

Main Page

2025-01-24T21:04:46Z

Garrett:

= Geometry =

== Character Design ==

[[Character Creation]] -- [[Poses]]

== Modeling ==

[[Hard Surface Modeling]] -- [[2D Modeling]]

== Sculpting ==

[[Sculpting]] -- [[Retopology]]

= Lighting and Materials =

[[Lighting]] -- [[Materials]] -- [[Shaders]]

= Animation =

[[Rigging]] -- [[Motion Capture]]

= Rendering =

[[Compositing]] -- [[Camera]] -- [[Line Art]] -- [[NPR]]

= TODO =

* [[Blender Plugins]]

Line Art

2025-01-24T21:04:12Z

Garrett: Created page with "= Approaches = * Solidify and Flip Normals * Freestyle"

= Approaches =

* Solidify and Flip Normals
* Freestyle

Main Page

2025-01-24T21:03:37Z

Garrett:

= Geometry =

[[Character Creation]]

== Modeling ==

[[Hard Surface Modeling]] -- [[2D Modeling]]

== Sculpting ==

[[Sculpting]] -- [[Retopology]]

= Lighting and Materials =

[[Lighting]] -- [[Materials]] -- [[Shaders]]

= Animation =

[[Rigging]] -- [[Motion Capture]]

= Rendering =

[[Compositing]] -- [[Camera]] -- [[Line Art]] -- [[NPR]]

= TODO =

* [[Blender Plugins]]

NPR

2025-01-24T21:03:11Z

Garrett:

Character Creation

2025-01-24T20:55:11Z

Garrett:

= Approaches =

== Sculpt and Retopo ==

The traditional approach for high-definition characters

# Create some starting geometry
# Use the Sculpting tools e.g. Snake Hook to expand, contract, smooth, and extrude geometry, often with the Dyntopo option enabled
# Use [[Retopology]] to turn the final sculpt into a more manageable mesh by reducing the number of faces without losing the important details

== Model and Subdivide ==

A technique for creating low-poly characters or blocky/boxy characters.

# Create geometry, e.g. a cylinder
# Add Mirror and Subdivision Surface modifiers to inflate the available geometry and balance the character
# In Edit mode, scale (S) and move (G) points around to match a desired silhouette
# Manually subdivide, then repeat step 3 to refine the silhouette

== Skin ==

A more recent option.

# Create a skeleton with vertices and edges, but not faces.
# Add the Mirror, Skin, and Subdivision Surface modifiers in that order.
# Select vertices and use Mesh - Transform - Resize (Control-A) to control the skin size
# Subdivide edges and repeat step 3 to refine the silhouette

= Add-Ons =

* [https://blendermarket.com/products/adjustable-mannequin?ref=110 Adjustable Mannequin]
* [https://github.com/Upliner/CharMorph CharMorph]
* [https://blendermarket.com/products/humgen3d Human Generator Ultimate]

Character Creation

2025-01-24T20:54:46Z

Garrett:

= Approaches =

== Sculpt and Retopo ==

The traditional approach for high-definition characters

# Create some starting geometry
# Use the Sculpting tools e.g. Snake Hook to expand, contract, smooth, and extrude geometry, often with the Dyntopo option enabled
# Use [[Retopology]] to turn the final sculpt into a more manageable mesh by reducing the number of faces without losing the important details

== Model and Subdivide ==

A technique for creating low-poly characters or blocky/boxy characters.

# Create geometry, e.g. a cylinder
# Add Mirror and Subdivision Surface modifiers to inflate the available geometry and balance the character
# In Edit mode, scale (S) and move (G) points around to match a desired silhouette
# Manually subdivide, then repeat step 3 to refine the silhouette

== Skin ==

A more recent option.

# Create a skeleton with vertices and edges, but not faces.
# Add the Mirror, Skin, and Subdivision Surface modifiers in that order.
# Select vertices and use Control-A to control the skin size
# Subdivide edges and repeat step 3 to refine the silhouette

= Add-Ons =

* [https://blendermarket.com/products/adjustable-mannequin?ref=110 Adjustable Mannequin]
* [https://github.com/Upliner/CharMorph CharMorph]
* [https://blendermarket.com/products/humgen3d Human Generator Ultimate]