Tutorial: Achieve 3D Anime Eye Effect From Side View

If you're looking for a cheap and easy way to create a 3D anime eye effect, this helpful guide from 3D Artist Mr. Zingy, who specializes in stylized and VTuber character art, is perfect for you.

To fake the 3D look from the side as well, the artist employed the flipped normals technique along with backface culling, effectively creating a kind of contact lens effect for the eye. Here's the video tutorial showcasing the process step-by-step and the final look:

There are plenty of things you can do with backface culling: for example, we recently shared どろんdoron's technique for making 3D noses that mimic the style of anime. Be sure to take a look to learn more:

Also, check out Mr Zingy's great time-saving tips for quick body UVs, and stay tuned for the next video on how to hide parts of a body as blendshapes:

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