Popularity_Choi’s 3D Art of the Week: Spine Jetpacker
Artist’s Insights
Popularity_Choi, a 3D character artist from Pangyo in South Korea, has created an impressive piece called Spine Jetpacker. This futuristic soldier is based on concept art by Yintion J – Jiang Geping. Choi used a range of software to bring this character to life, including 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance 3D Painter, UVLayout, TopoGun, Marvelous Designer, FiberShop, Marmoset Toolbag, and Photoshop.
The Creation Process
For the mechanical parts, Choi first sketched in ZBrush using DynaMesh, referring to Keos Masons’ hard-surface techniques. He then separated each part, retopologised them, and refined the details.
Texturing and Details
The modern military-style clothing needed realistic folds, so Choi created it using Marvelous Designer. The most enjoyable part of this project was the texturing. Choi had fun working on it because there were many objects with various decals engraved.
Easter Eggs
As an additional Easter egg, Choi also wrote the names of his favorite singers and songs on the wings. He’d like to thank Lim Jaegil for mentoring him during the project.
Conclusion
Spine Jetpacker is an impressive piece of 3D art that showcases Choi’s skills in creating detailed and realistic characters. The use of various software and techniques has resulted in a stunning model that is sure to inspire other artists.
FAQs
Q: What software did Popularity_Choi use to create Spine Jetpacker?
A: Choi used 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance 3D Painter, UVLayout, TopoGun, Marvelous Designer, FiberShop, Marmoset Toolbag, and Photoshop.
Q: What was the most challenging part of this project?
A: Choi mentioned that creating the mechanical parts was quite a challenge for him, as he is used to creating characters for medieval fantasy concepts.
Q: What was the most enjoyable part of this project?
A: Choi enjoyed the texturing process, as there were many objects with various decals engraved.
Q: Are there any Easter eggs in the model?
A: Yes, Choi wrote the names of his favorite singers and songs on the wings as an additional Easter egg.
