The Wild Render: Advanced Wolf Modeling and Grooming

Course Overview: From Blockout to Cinematic Realism

The Wild Render is an intensive, 12-week live online masterclass designed for artists aiming to produce cinematic-quality, photorealistic creatures. Focused on a detailed wolf character, this course provides a deep dive into the Advanced Modeling, Sculpting, and Grooming techniques demanded by the VFX and feature film industries.

You will learn the complete production workflow: crafting clean base meshes in Maya, performing high-frequency detailing in ZBrush, and culminating in complex XGen/nHair grooming and physically accurate rendering using Arnold. By the end of this course, you will have a stunning, professional-grade portfolio piece and a mastery of the tools required to tackle any complex animal or creature project.

Who This Course Is For

This masterclass is specifically designed for Intermediate to Advanced 3D artists who are comfortable with the basics of Maya and ZBrush and are ready to push the quality of their work to a photorealistic, production level.

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TitleThe Wild Render: Advanced Wolf Modeling and Grooming
Duration12 Weeks (Live Online Masterclass)
GoalCreate a cinematic-quality, photorealistic wolf character for VFX/Film portfolio.
Target AudienceIntermediate to Advanced 3D Artists (comfortable with Maya/ZBrush basics).
Core SoftwareMaya, ZBrush, Arnold Renderer, XGen/nHair
Curriculum Overview

Weeks 1-3: Modeling, Topology, and UVs (Maya).


Weeks 4-6: Sculpting, Detailing, and Map Generation (ZBrush).


Weeks 7-8: Texturing and Shading (PBR/SSS setup).


Weeks 9-10: Advanced Hair Grooming and Styling (XGen).


Weeks 11-12: Cinematic Lighting, Rendering, and Compositing (Arnold/Pipeline).

PricingVisit this page for price details: https://bstech3d.com/courses/

 

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TitleThe Wild Render: Advanced Wolf Modeling and Grooming
Format12-Week Live Online Masterclass (Interactive sessions with Q&A)
SoftwareMaya, ZBrush, Arnold Renderer (XGen/nHair)
Duration12 weeks live instruction
Pricingvisit this page for price details.   https://bstech3d.com/courses/ 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

The course utilises the following software: Maya, Arnold Renderer, Xgen, ZBrush, Mari, Marvelous Designer, Photoshop and Da Vinci Resolve.

This course is not designed for beginners. It assumes a certain level of knowledge in 3D character creation and familiarity with the software used. I'd suggest starting with the basics first and then using this course to further enhance your skills.

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