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Zhou Xun: Recreating Chinese Actress in 3D

Caleb Runqiu Zhang shared how he recreated actress Zhou Xun using ZBrush and Marmoset Toolbag, showing the eye and hair setup.

Caleb Runqiu Zhang

Jun 17, 2025

Marmoset Toolbag 5.02 Beta is Available Now

It offers new texturing, baking, and rendering features.

Gloria Levine

Jun 17, 2025

Breakdown: Recreating Zeri from League of Legends in 3D

Hemant Kunj told us about Zeri, the Spark of Zaun, showing how he shaped her face without a particular likeness, and discussing the layers behind props.

Hemant Kunj

Jun 12, 2025

Sculpting, Grooming, & Rendering a Stylized Elf with ZBrush & XGen

Kevin C. Sepúlveda talked to us about how he created a stylized-realistic elf, discussing sculpting in ZBrush, grooming with XGen, adding detail using Displacement Maps in Substance 3D Painter, and rendering in Marmoset Toolbag 5.

Kevin C. Sepúlveda

Jun 11, 2025

Creating a Fantasy Character With a Whimsical Lantern & Intricate Clothing

Yuriy Drobot provided us with a detailed breakdown of Sophia, a female fantasy character. He focused on the creation of her gear, including a gun, lantern cage, and brooch, as well as her clothing, such as her hat and boots. He shared how these elements contributed to her convincing appearance and discussed the useful skills that enriched and added depth to her overall look.

Yuriy Drobot

Jun 10, 2025

Art-To-Experience Contest: A Creative Challenge by Emperia and 80 Level

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Modeling & Texturing Iconic Footballs Using 3ds Max & Substance 3D

Ilya Dolgov showed us the working process behind the Football Balls Adidas project, discussing modeling and texturing three renowned ball designs, visualizing various materials and levels of wear and tear, and adding recognizable details to each one using 3ds Max, ZBrush, and Substance 3D Painter.

Ilya Dolgov

Jun 09, 2025

Hand-Painted 3D Anime Character Created with Substance 3D

Zhen Zhang showcased this great Jujutsu Kaisen fan art.

Emma Collins

Jun 06, 2025

Tutorial: Hard-Surface Workflows In Marmoset Toolbag 5

Learn how to streamline your working process and master baking, texturing, and rendering in this 6-part series.

Amber Rutherford

Jun 05, 2025

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