Creating a Full Character in ZBrush

Master the dark arts of character design in this 18-hour deep dive. We’re going on a journey to build a grim, Souls-inspired boss from the first brushstroke to the final render.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Expert Character Teaching

Learn every phase of the professional pipeline, covering exactly what it takes to create a complete, high-end character from start to finish using ZBrush.

All Steps Shown

No skips. No time-lapses. You see every single brushstroke with full commentary, ensuring you never miss a beat. By the end of this series, you'll have the skills and confidence to design your own legendary bosses from scratch.

Go Beyond the 3D Model

This course goes beyond basic sculpting to focus on the storytelling and design philosophy behind iconic boss characters. You will master the full creative process - from initial reference and anatomy to detailing weapons and capes.

DETAILS

What You'll Learn
  • Anatomy & Blocking: Learn the design philosophy and anatomy of a dark fantasy boss.
  • Hard Surface & Weapons: Use ZModeler and hard surface workflows to build complex scythes and armor.
  • Secondary Details: Sculpt realistic hands, feet, and detailed fabric folds for capes and accessories.
  • Dynamic Posing: Move beyond the T-pose with rough and refined posing techniques for a cinematic silhouette.
  • Texturing & Lighting: Apply high-end noise details and basic textures before setting up professional lighting in Blender.
What You Get

In addition to the narrated videos, you'll find all the relevant work files that you need in order to follow along. This includes:

  • 24 Narrated Videos Available for Streaming
  • 2 Bonus Chapters
  • ZBrush Noise Presets
  • Custom Chain Brush
  • Fabric Texture
  • Complimentary PDF
  • Custom UI
  • Custom Hotkeys
Requirements

We recommend that you have a decent working knowledge of ZBrush as we'll be jumping straight in.

Skill Level

This course is perfect for Intermediate artists who know their way around ZBrush and has some sculpting and anatomy experience.

Your Instructor

Morten Jæger is a FlippedNormals co-founder and a 20-year ZBrush heavyweight. From Guardians of the Galaxy to Avengers: Endgame, his sculpts have been in the biggest blockbusters in cinema history. A master of character design and a veteran educator, Morten strips away the complexity of high-end sculpting to show you exactly how industry-leading characters are built.

Course Contents

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Industry Experience You Can Trust

From blockbuster films to AAA games, our instructors have contributed to some of the industry’s most recognized projects.