Introduction to Creature Design with Nick Pill (Melbourne & Online)

This is a fun, beginner friendly workshop that is designed to give students of all skill levels something to focus on. Nick uses a combination of both 2D Sketching and 3D Sculpting in his process and has designed the class so you can follow along with a drawing tablet, pencil and paper, or if you’re keen to explore 3D, you can sculpt your final creature design.

Day 1 will cover:

• Research and Gathering Reference
• Idea Generation
• Thumbnail Sketching
• Problem Areas: Horns, Claws, Teeth, etc.
• Refining Your Design
• Intro to Sculpting (ZBrush)

Day 2 will cover:

• Rendering in ZBrush
• Digital Painting
• Adding Colour in Photoshop
• Making Late Adjustments to Your Design
• Adding Effects: Fire, Smoke, Saliva, etc.
• Final Presentation

This workshop is perfect for students who are keen to explore their creature design skills and want to peek behind the curtain and see how a professional artist uses digital painting and sculpting tools when working on film projects.