How to Make a Character in 3D Modelling

Making a character in 3D modelling is both exciting and challenging. It’s exciting because there are nearly limitless opportunities to bring the character to life with the help of subtle detailing. It’s challenging because a slight change in shade or a missing stroke can change the entire impact of the character.

A character in a game is one of the major 3D game assets, so you need to be pretty clear about what you want the character to do. That’s also because the character usually becomes the central figure of a game to the extent that it can pretty much dictate the success of the game.

The first thing you will need when you start out is a frame, a skeleton (or an armature). The frame of the 3D character models, or the topology, must be outlined keeping in mind what you expect the character to do throughout the game – running, fighting, flying, swimming, jumping and so on. For instance, once you design a traditional fish, it’s the frame isn’t suitable to run or jump on land. So all the actions your character is expected to carry out must be ingrained in the frame.

The next step will be to think of the skin, muscle and body of the character. Is the character skinny, plump, athletic, lean, heavily muscular, stooped…? Shading the right way can very much change the outward appearance of characters in 3D modelling. A skilled 3D artist can make considerable changes in the character with very minor detailing.

Now comes the fun part: how’s the character going to be dressed? If the character is an animal or a bird, you have the option to keep them in their original skin. (Of course, you can choose to give them a special touch.)

If, on the other hand, the character is a human, demon, superhero or whatever, their wardrobe will very much reflect their personality and predict their future actions, so choose wisely. For instance, a warrior prince must have a dress that allows him swift movements without entangling himself in the dress. A queen who has to just sit on a throne can be dressed fashionably and elaborately without having to worry much about ease of movement.

As you would have begun to realize by now, Unity 3D models are prepared with not only a lot of effort but with a lot of thinking. And it is this thinking that sets apart great 3D artists from the average one. An outstanding artist will not only pay attention to very small details but will also understand the overall gameplay and design characters accordingly.

Companies offering top 3D modelling services can offer you a wide variety of services. Do you want 3D Max Models? Do you want them to design 3D characters for a video game? Are you looking to hire 3D modellers for some specific requirements? Whatever the case, your basic understanding of 3D character designing can help you establish a good dialogue with a company to whom you intend to outsource 3D models or your entire 3D game.