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Mudbox Training Course Outline

Module 1: Basics of the Mudbox Production Pipeline

  • Understanding the Mudbox
  • Workflow Stages
  • Loading a Base Mesh
  • Using the Camera to Navigate Scene
  • Blocking in the General Shape and Adding Image Planes
  • Sculpting Model
  • Adding Paint Layers and Painting Model
  • Rendering Image in Mudbox
  • Exporting Results from Mudbox
  • Rendering Image in Maya

Module 2: Mudbox User Interface

  • Starting Out with the Welcome Screen
  • Navigating the Main Viewport
  • Exploring the East Frame Window
  • Working with the South Frame Tray
  • Performing Map Extraction
  • Setting Mudbox Preferences

Module 3: Detail-Sculpting an Imported Model

  • Modelling the Base Mesh
  • Laying Out UVs
  • Using Naming Conventions and Organising the Components of Model
  • Setting Scale, Location, and Pose of the Model
  • Sculpting Surface Details
  • Sculpting Weathering and Wear and Tear

Module 4: Painting and Texturing an Imported Model

  • Texture-Painting Models in 2D and 3D
  • Laying Out UV Maps and Arranging UV Shells for Texture Painting
  • Creating Texture Maps
  • Using Materials and Textures
  • Working with Paint and Texture Layers
  • Using Specular, Gloss, and Bump Maps
  • Gathering Reference Images
  • Painting Bertie

Module 5: Digital Sculpting

  • Understanding Digital Sculpting
  • Planning the Sculpture
  • Sculpting in Stages
  • Determining the Best Base Mesh for Sculpting
  • Understanding the Mudbox Sculpt
  • Tools and Their Properties
  • Modelling the Base Mesh in Maya
  • Laying Out the UVs in UV Layout
  • Posing the Base Mesh
  • Sculpting the Model
  • Sculp Using a Vector Displacement Map (VDM)

Module 6: Working with 3D Scan Data

  • Understanding the Benefits and Challenges of 3D Scan Data
  • Using 3D Scanners
  • Reviewing Scan Data Import Considerations
  • Importing 3D Scan Data and Re-Topologizing in Mudbox

Module 7: 3D Painting

  • Painting Sculpture
  • Generating UVs on Subdivision Levels and Painting Directly on UVs
  • Painting on Layers and Using Blend Modes
  • Using Color, Stamps, and Stencils
  • Workflow to Adobe Photoshop and Back
  • Loading Textures into Maya

Module 8: Lighting and Rendering

  • Rendering and Using Cameras in Mudbox
  • Lighting Model
  • Applying Visual Effects with Viewport Filters
  • Creating Turntables and Recording Sessions
  • Rendering in Mudbox and External Programs

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Who should attend this Mudbox Course?

The Mudbox Training Course in Sacramento is essential for individuals seeking to enhance their skills in creating detailed and realistic 3D sculptures and textures for various applications. The following professionals can greatly benefit from attending this course:

  • Concept Artists
  • Character Designers
  • Animators
  • 3D Artists
  • Texture Artists
  • Visual Effects (VFX) Artists
  • Game Developers
  • Graphic Designers
  • Multimedia Designers

Prerequisites of the Mudbox Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Mudbox Training Course. However, familiarity with 2D art and 3D modelling can be beneficial for the delegates.

Mudbox Training Course Overview

Mudbox is a powerful proprietary 3D sculpting and painting tool, making it a vital component in the world of 3D modelling and digital art creation. As the demand for realistic 3D characters, captivating environments, and compelling concept designs continues to grow across various industries in Sacramento, understanding Mudbox's capabilities becomes increasingly relevant.

Mastery of Mudbox is essential for professionals in the fields of 3D modelling, animation, game development, and digital art in Sacramento. 3D Artists, Animators, Game Designers, and Concept Artists should aim to master this subject. Knowing Mudbox empowers them to efficiently create highly realistic 3D characters and engaging environments, reducing production time while enhancing the quality of their digital artwork.

The Knowledge Academy's 1-day Mudbox Training in Sacramento is designed to provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of Mudbox's interface, fundamentals, sculpting and painting layers, and the creation of realistic 3D characters. Delegates will gain hands-on experience using Mudbox's tools and techniques under the guidance of an industry-experienced instructor with a deep understanding of the 3D sculpting process.

Course Objectives

  • To teach participants how to work with sculpting and painting layers in Mudbox
  • To enable delegates to create highly realistic 3D characters and engaging environments
  • To provide practical knowledge of Mudbox tools and techniques
  • To enhance delegates' proficiency in digital sculpting for 3D model
  • To equip professionals with the skills needed to create production-ready 3D digital artwork

Upon completing this course in Sacramento, delegates will be well-equipped to excel in the fields of 3D modelling, animation, game development, and digital art. They will have the ability to create highly realistic 3D characters and immersive environments efficiently, making their digital artwork more competitive and marketable.

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What’s included in this Mudbox Course?

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • Mudbox Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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Sacramento is situated near central valley at the joining of the Sacramento River and the American River, as well as it being the capital city of California it is also the sixth largest city within California and is home to around 485,199 people within 2014. Sacramento also has a metropolitan population of an estimated 2,414, 783 in 2010 therefore ranking it in third place as the largest metropolitan population within California. Sacramento is also the seat to the government of Sacramento County, and America’s most diverse city as of Harvard University civil rights project in 2002. There are a number of different types of schools, which are public, private or independent, the independent schools within Sacramento include the Waldorf School and the Sacramento Country Day School which was run by the California Association of Independent Schools as opposed to being one of the Roman Catholic Independent schools. The Public schools include Natomas Unified School District, Twin Rivers Unified School District, Sacramento City Unified School District and Elk Grove Unified School District. Some of the Universities within the city include Sacramento State (California State University, Sacramento) and University of California. Sacramento State University plays a big part in the education of students, as of 2004 they enrolled roughly 22,555 undergraduates within the eight colleges it operates. There is also a few universities with campuses in Sacramento which include the McGeroge School of law – University of Pacific, National University, Western Seminary and the University of San Francisco. All of the Universities offer students different types of courses and degrees some of which include graduate, undergraduate, bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees. Subjects can also differ depending on the institution with regards to public health sciences, administration, project management, business, sciences, law, counselling, education, mathematics, engineering, arts, sports and many more. Sacramento also consists of different schools which practise religion, these being an Islamic school the Masjid Annur, Christian schools such as the Sacramento Adventist Academy and the Capital Christian School as well as a Jewish school which is the Shalom School.

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