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HandPainted Diorama Course
Registration Period:
Course Start:
OCT 12, 2024
ENDED
Course End:
ENDED
Overview
Create your Epic Environment Diorama in a very popular Handpainted style! Follow our Design or create your own!
Starting with creating a Mood Board, followed by 3D Modeling, UV maps, Mastery of Texturing, and Presentation! Full Pipeline!
Duration: 6 Weeks
Info: Course stages, homework, live session time, and everything else will be available on the Private Discord channel at the Course start.
Softwares: Blender/Maya or Any 3D Software, 3D Coat, Photoshop, Sketchfab/Marmoset, ZBrush (optional)
Requirements: Basic 3D knowledge, ability to hold a pen and have fun
Mentorship Language: Eng/Ru/Lv/Orcish
Content
Week 1
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Course Intro
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What is Mood Board
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Working with Mood Boards and References
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About Compositions
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Creating a Blockout
Week 2​
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How to think when creating Design
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Diorama 3D Modeling
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Overpainting
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3D Modeling final polishing
Week 3​
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UV Maps
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Color Blending Part 1
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Color Blending Part 2
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Lineart
Week 4
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Painting Highlights
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Painting Decals
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Painting AO
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Adding More Colors
Week 5
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Painting Emissive
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Painting Reflections
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Creating Foliage
Week 6
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Texture Final Polishing
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Marmoset Scene Setup
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Sketchfab Scene Setup
Bonus Content
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Stylized 3D Modeling Tips
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3DCoat Scene Setup
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Material Painting Tips
- 10Hrs of Unique Video Content
- 3D Model files, Textures PSD/PNG, 3D Coat Scene, Marmoset Scene
- Additional files with tips, tutorials, and color schemes

Gold Tier
0 SEATS LEFT
Personal Online Mentorship
Personal reviews up to 2Hrs/week
10Hrs of Course Videos + All Files
Course Discord Chat


Silver Tier
Bronze Tier
0 SEATS LEFT
0 SEAT LEFT

Basic
PRE PURCHASE NOW!
25% DISCOUNT
Personal Video Reviews
up to 1Hr/week
10Hrs of Course Videos + All Files
Course Discord Chat
Overpaints/Reviews in the chat
10Hrs of Course Videos + All Files
Course Discord Chat
10Hrs of Course Videos + All Files
SOLD OUT
on Oct 12, 2024
SOLD OUT
on Oct 12, 2024
SOLD OUT
on Oct 12, 2024
€48
For Bank Transfers and other Payment methods, please contact us by the Discord or Email
Handpainted Weapon Course
COURSE IS LIVE!
Registration Period:
JAN 28, 2025
Course Start:
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FEB 10, 2025
MAR 16, 2025
Course End:
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! LIMITED SEATS!
PLEASE CONTACT US VIA EMAIL/DISCORD
Overview
Young padawans will acquire ancient knowledge of creating a Handpainted Weapon.
From the depths of design to the Modeling, UVs, and Mastery of Texturing!
Gold/Silver/Bronze Tiers will have weekly homework tasks and live reviews at the end of every week.
No one gets out with unfinished raw work!
Course Curator: Romans Busels Zug
Course Mentor: Claire Chidgey
Duration: 4-5 Weeks
Info: Course stages, homework, live session time, and everything else will be available on the Private Discord channel at the Course start.
Softwares: Blender/Maya or Any 3D Software, 3D Coat, Photoshop, Sketchfab/Marmoset
Requirements: Basic 3D knowledge, ability to hold a pen and have fun
Week 1
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Concept techniques for anyone
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Intro to Photoshop
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Concepting the base silhouette
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Concepting the details
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Polishing the details
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Adding values
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About Base colors
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Adding base colors and skins
Content
Week 2
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Intro to modeling
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3D Modeling and UVs
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Mesh for Emission
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Stylized Mesh tips
Week 3
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Intro for Texturing
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Intro to 3D Coat
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Material Check Tips
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Painting base colors
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Color Blending Part 1
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Color Blending Part 2
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Lineart
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Additional Blending
Week 4
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Highlights Part 1
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Highlights Part 2
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Highlights Part 3
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Painting Decals
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AO and Reflections
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Overall Polishing
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Lineart
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Gradient & Baked AO
Week 5
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Emissive Part 1
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Emissive Part 2
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Emissive Part 3
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Work Presentation
- 8Hrs of Unique Video Content
- PSD/PNG Files for concept stages and textures
- 3D Model files, 3D Coat Scene, Marmoset Scene
- Additional PSD/PNG files with tips for materials and color scheme

Gold Tier
0 SEAT LEFT
Personal Online Mentorship
Personal reviews 60-90min/week
Course files and ~8Hrs of Video
Course Discord Chat


Silver Tier
Bronze Tier

Basic
25% DISCOUNT
Online Mentorship with a class
Group reviews up to 60min/week
Course files and ~8Hrs of Video
Course Discord Chat
Overpaints/Reviews in the chat
Course files and ~8Hrs of Video
Course Discord Chat
Course files and ~8Hrs of Video
€37
0 SEATS LEFT
0 SEATS LEFT
SOLD OUT
on Feb 7, 2025
SOLD OUT
on Feb 7, 2025
SOLD OUT
on Feb 7, 2025
For Bank Transfers and other Payment methods, please contact us by the Discord or Email
Lead Mentor
Romans Busels

Romans is the Founder of ZugZug Studio, YouTuber, Art Director, and a 3D Artist with a huge passion for Handpainted and Stylized styles.
He has over 15 years of professional experience in videogame development, not only as an Artist but also as the person who hires, manages, and art directs Artists. Currently working as 3D Art Director for League of Legends.
His past projects include companies such as Activision Blizzard, Disney, Epic Games, FunPlus, and many more.
His main art principles are to break the rules, trust your imagination, change your Art vision, and make your dreams come true! Language: ENG/LV/RU.
Mentor
Claire Chidgey

Claire is a professional 3D Artist working in games, with a passion for Handpainted and Stylized Art. She has over 10 years of work experience as a 3D Artist creating environments and has been part of ZugZug Studio for 2 years. She has a passion for a multitude of games and art-styles and is eager to help students explore new techniques and push the boundaries of their creativity. Language: ENG.
Mentor
Lucile Thyrard

Lucile is a 3D Artist working as a Prop Artist on World of Warcraft, @Blizzard Entertainment. Over 8 years of experience in creating HandPainted art. She is driven by the belief that every prop enhances the narrative of the world as much as the character. Worked on League of Legends, TFT, Heartstone, and Valorant Cinematics. She is also a Teacher at one of the best game art schools, Artside. Language FR/ENG/IT
Coming Soon
Phillip Zhang
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