Thomas-Sten Chermain’s 3D Character Art
The Artist and His Inspiration
Thomas-Sten Chermain, a 3D character artist from Réunion, an island in the Indian Ocean, has created a stunning piece of art inspired by the villain from the SF action movie Elysium, Agent Kruger. This artwork is an experiment in producing a convincing render of a real-life person.
Software Used
The suite of software used in this project includes:
- ZBrush
- Substance 3D Painter
- Maya
- Marvelous Designer
- Character Creator
- Unreal Engine
- Photoshop
The Artwork
[Image: Thomas-Sten Chermain’s 3D art of Agent Kruger]
Artist’s Insights
Thomas-Sten says: "I chose this project because of its incredible sci-fi elements. The uncanny valley of the technology wasn’t noticeable when I looked at the design of the character: like I was successfully duped by this sci-fi style. One thing that was important during this project was the scanning approach for the clothes. I loved it, and it’s now one of my favourite tasks."
Posing and Cleaning Up
For the posing, Thomas-Sten started with Character Creator 4 and finished in ZBrush. He spent 90 per cent of his time cleaning up in ZBrush to ensure there was no clipping geometry, stretched UVs or unrealistic deformations.
Conclusion
Thomas-Sten’s artwork showcases his skills in creating a convincing render of a real-life person using a range of software tools. His attention to detail and dedication to cleaning up the character’s pose and geometry are evident in the final result.
FAQs
Q: What inspired Thomas-Sten to create this artwork?
A: Thomas-Sten was inspired by the sci-fi elements of the movie Elysium and the character of Agent Kruger.
Q: What software did Thomas-Sten use to create this artwork?
A: Thomas-Sten used ZBrush, Substance 3D Painter, Maya, Marvelous Designer, Character Creator, Unreal Engine, and Photoshop.
Q: What was the most challenging part of this project?
A: Thomas-Sten found the scanning approach for the clothes to be an important and challenging part of the project.
Q: How did Thomas-Sten approach the posing of the character?
A: Thomas-Sten started with Character Creator 4 and finished in ZBrush, spending 90 per cent of his time cleaning up in ZBrush to ensure a realistic pose.
