MClass June2014-02 – “Speedy Character Creation Is Elementary – From Concept To Screen” – Kim Lee
Speedy Character Creation Is Elementary – From Concept To Screen
Description:
In this class we will examine the various techniques used in creating a troll character for a mock game animation used for the ABC show “Elementary”. We will explore all facets of the process from modeling the character, armor, weapon and environment to texturing, skinning and animation. The class will explain how 3ds Max 2014 was used to complete this project from start to delivery on an accelerated production schedule of 4 days.
Date: June 14, 2014
Time: 4:00pm
Class Specs:
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Price: $100 non-members $80 members
Software Used: 3dsmax 2014, Mudbox 2014, Vray 2.3
Requirements: Intermediate knowledge of 3ds max usage is recommended
Duration: 1 hour 15mins | 15mins Q&A
Topics Covered:
- Designing with Speed of Execution in Mind
- Fast Modeling Approaches
- Techniques for Fast Skinning/Weighting
- Important Character Animation Principles For Good Results Fast
- Quick Cloth Usage and Creating Looping Cloth Animations
Website: www.worldsaway.tv
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/worldsaway
Kim Lee has worked as an animator, vfx supervisor, technical director, director, author, teacher and community leader for 15+ years. His work in both and digital and physical realms spans from commercials for Chase, American Express, Google, and Lexus to feature film development at Disney Feature Animation to work on television series like Mega Cities and Crime360. His recent work blends his strong background in digital production with electronics, programming, carpentry, and mechanical and leverages recent developments in the growing maker movement.
Kim has represented AutoDesk – traveling through Europe and North America to train artists and instructors at IBM, Electronic Arts, and MTV. Lee has also worked as a 3ds Max demo artist for Autodesk at all the Major trade shows such as Siggraph, NAB, GDC, and IBC.
He has written for numerous publications including 3ds Max 2010 Architechtural Visualization – Advanced to Expert (3DATS), and Inside 3ds Max 4, (New Riders).
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