Sculpting Miniatures For Production

Creating 3D Printed Miniatures In ZBrush, From Start To Finish

ENROLL TODAY

3D printing has become a big industry and artists that understand the ins and outs of working with the current machines are in high demand. 

CLASS OVERVIEW
 
Learn how to apply practical workflows to sculpt miniatures with one of the Industry’s leading artists, Bob Plociennik. Bob has been designing and printing 3D miniature sculptures for about 4 years and currently works fulltime for Mierce Miniatures.

 

Bob will teach you the workflows for sculpting miniatures in ZBrush with the objective of 3D printing your model. You will learn all the steps in the pipeline and understand how to prepare your model to print successfully.

 

 

This course on Creating 3D Printed Miniatures In ZBrush will consist of six modules of live lessons and reviews. You’ll learn core modeling and printing skills and workflows and be part of a community of artists working to achieve next level quality in their work.
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Course Format: Standard
  • Duration: 6 Weeks + Lifetime Access
  • Lecture Type: Pre-Recorded & Live
  • Assignments: Deadlines each week
  • Feedback: Live, weekly Q&A

What You’ll Learn

 
 

The course will go through the full process of sculpting and preparing models for 3D printing. The emphasis will be on creating on a small scale and for miniatures as you work through anatomical and facial details, accessorizing with armor and weapons, achieving dynamic poses and adding clothing elements and textures. Students will learn how to get the most out of the various tools to get the best results.

By the end of the course, students will learn how to cut and key parts for optimal 3D printing. They should also have gained knowledge on how to troubleshoot new problems or tasks.

 
Weekly Breakdown
 

1. Blocking Out The Figure

Learn the proportions and essential structures of the human face.
 

2. Blocking Out The Face

Deep dive into sculpting the basic planes of the human skull.
 

3. Establishing Clothing & Accessories

Anatomy overview. Understanding anatomy terms & concepts.
 

4. Dynamic Posing

Find references and concepts for inspiration. Block out a figure with focus on proportions and posing.
 

5. Micro Details

Start a high resolution base sculpt.
 

6. Prep For 3D Printing

Refine, refine, refine.
 

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By The End Of The Course

You’ll:

 
 
  • Know the principles for working with small-scale sculptures.
  • Know the workflow for cutting and keying parts for 3D printing.
  • Have mastered your way through the miniatures pipeline.
  • Have created your own miniature sculpture from concept to completed 3D print.
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DIGITAL SCULPTOR

Bob Plociennik

Bob is a Digital Sculptor with four years of experience in designing and producing 3D printed miniatures.

He works full-time for multiple companies and has close to ten years of sculpting experience.
 

Your Mentor's Work

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Our Graduates Work At

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Students Work

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