Advanced Video Game Creation with 3ds max, Maya and ZBrush


Next-generation game production tools and techniques

This advanced video game production class integrates the big three applications of next-generation gaming technology. Topics covered include digital sculpting with Pixologic's ZBrush and advanced digital painting and texture mapping with Adobe Photoshop. You’ll learn essential techniques for creating architecture, characters, creatures, vehicles and pick-up items. We’ll also teach you industry techniques for normal mapping, grunge-color maps and specularity maps are also emphasized.

The course features in-depth discussions on unifying game designs using fine art principals such as color theory, layout compositional design, form and structure, as well as other techniques to expand your understanding of the art of game design. We’ll study game play and level flow techniques, with each student continually testing and refining their creation in a group setting. On the last day of class, we’ll spend a game day play-testing and critiquing our designs.

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Advanced Video Game Creation with 3ds max, Maya and ZBrush


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Course Details
Course Details
Skill Level
Intermediate-Advanced
Prerequisites
3D Game Creation with 3ds max or 3D Game Creation with Maya or equivalent experience
When & How Long
Summer 2009 | 5 Day Course | M-F 9am - 5pm
Software Used
3ds Max, Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, Unreal 3 Game Engine
Certification/Credit Offered
DMA - Game Design Certification
Stanford Continuing Studies Credit
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Related and Recommended Courses
In addition to being offered as a stand-alone class, this course can also be taken as part of a DMA multi-week series. Please review the complete schedule for the location that you will be attending to see a listing of more advanced and complimentary courses.
Locations & Dates
The University of Texas at Austin
July 20 - 24
Brown University
July 27 - 31
Stanford University
July 27 - 31
University of California, San Diego
Aug 3 - 7
DMA Instructors
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