A Comprehensive Guide to 3D Character Modeling | Polymator

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A Comprehensive Guide to the Creation Process of
3D Character Modeling

• If Environments are the backbone of the game,
  then Characters are the heart. Any game is
  incomplete and disastrous without proper
  character development and arc. Users identify
  themselves with the characters while playing the
  game and engage more with the gameplay because of
  them. Characters portraying real-life emotions
  garnered sympathy amongst users leading to mass
  attraction of the audience towards the game
  because of the creation of emotional attachment.
• Hence, it is pivotal to pay meticulous attention
  to detail to create 3D Game Characters. We will
  walk you through the basics and simplified
  process of creating 3D Characters for games.
  Also, we will guide you on how to make this
  process plain sailing with a 3D Modeling Company
  working with you to develop 3D Modeling
  Characters. Visit our website to learn more.

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How does 3D Character Modeling work in Game
Development?

• 3D Character Modeling is a manifold process where
  a 3D Artist applies different tools software to
  create game characters. A character can be a
  person, animal, mythical creature, robot, or
  devil. Also, a character can be the main
  (primary) protagonist/antagonist a player
  controls during gameplay. And secondary
  characters who act as supporting or have an
  individual impact on the game with which the
  player interacts.
• The 3D Character creation process begins with
  creating a primitive form of characters. E.g., 3D
  Artists can make a cube or square shape, modify
  it using different tools software, and further
  develop (edit) it in other programs to give the
  3D Model a visioned form.

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How to decide on 3D Game Character styles?

• Generally, 3D Character Artists create 3D human
  models for primary secondary characters. And
  characters styles are ascertained based on the
  setting goals of the game. However, there is no
  clear definition of it, but we highlight it in
  five salient playable character styles
  cartoonish, life-like, creative, blocky, and
  abstract.
• E.g., a cartoonish style signifies drawn
  characters similar to cartoons a creative style
  implies quirky character designs such as an alien
  with a human topology or a combination of human
  and animal (mythological creature).

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Step-by-Step Process for Creation of 3D Modeling
Character

• The initial planning phase of any project is
  integral, and it is crucial to get conversant
  with 3D Character Modeling Workflow to ensure the
  entire process is carried out smoothly and meets
  the games vision concept. The following is a
  beginner-friendly 3D Character Model creation
  steps.

3D Character Concept
Before starting character creation, you must
comprehend their story and connection with other
characters, environments, and game plots. And
accordingly, visualize the character. We
recommend gathering as many references as
possible to understand how you will create it.
Also, please pay attention to the detail of their
background to make a perfectly unique character.
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3D Character Blocking

• You can commence 3D Model creation by combining
  primitive shapes into the desired form of your
  character. E.g., you can use numerous cubical
  cylindrical shapes and connect them as different
  elements of your character model. It will give a
  concise idea of how your character will appear.

3D Character Sculpting
You will have a smooth model without
characteristics, features, and traits during
sculpting. A 3D Artist creates them through a
sculpting process, like clay modeling. E.g., A
Sphere is used for the characters eyes and
making chin cheekbones a long cylinder is used
for making a finger.
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Creation of 3D Character Topology

• A game character topology is the surface
  structure to ascertain 3D Character model visual
  characteristics. E.g., it is employed to make
  minute details, such as mouth, nose, eyes, and
  hair. The correct topology is needed to animate
  individual parts of the 3D model.
• Customarily 3D model topology is created using
  Polygonal Modeling. As Polygons have numerous
  corners, it is crucial to select a shape allowing
  effortless editing animating of individual
  character parts.

3D Character Model Rigging Skinning
Rigging is the creation of a character skeleton,
which is essential to animate the skeleton/bones
individually in the future, thereby making a 3D
human model move. Usually, software used to model
characters other game assets has ready-made
skeleton samples. Post Rigging process comes
with Skinning, which involves the creation of
Bipedal characters to secure the skeleton model
surface. At this stage, the skeleton becomes the
characters part and can move.
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3D Character Rendering

• In this process, the 3D Game Artist designs a
  scene for a 3D model via computer graphics
  converts it into a 2D image. 3D Artists fine-tune
  image lighting, frame texture, and camera
  direction. The images are primarily used for
  promotional (advertising) purposes).

3D Character Model Animation
It is the most critical step in 3D Character
creation, as 3D Character Artists animate
characters body movements and make facial
expressions to give life to characters. At
Polymator, we use advanced tools technologies
to manipulate individual body parts and while
working on facial expressions, movements, and
gestures.
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Conclusion

• After reading this, you would have fully
  comprehended how 3D Character Modeling work in
  the Game Development process, how to decide on 3D
  Character styles, and the step-by-step process of
  creating 3D modeling character.
• By following all the tips points we mentioned
  in the blog, you can create fascinating and
  visually appealing 3D Gaming Characters to
  connect users deeply with your gaming characters.
• At Polymator, we provide comprehensive 3D Game
  Art services that include 3D Characters
  Modeling, 3D Animation, and 3D Environments
  Modeling. We have dexterous and highly creative
  3D Game Artists for hire, proficient in designing
  creating enthralling 3D Characters Models and
  other 3D Game Art.
• Contact us for a consultation and quotation for
  your game 3D Character creation modeling. And
  alternatively, please email us your game
  requirements at contact_at_polymator.com.

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