Welcome to Upside Tutorials - the channel for those who are interested in 3D Art.
I'm Stefan Ivanov, a professional 3D Artist with many years of game development experience, currently working as an Art Director at Pixelmon. I am here to share my knowledge, show you how to model using the latest tools and software and give you some hints how to improve your process.
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The state of #worldofwarcraft
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Help me grow my 2nd channel for Gaming. I’ll make game reviews, talk with other developers and follow up with tutorials on some of the effects and how to make them inside Unreal.
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Thank you!
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🚀 5 Steps to Kickstart Your Journey as a 3D Game Artist 🎮✨
Breaking into the world of game design as a 3D artist can be exciting and overwhelming. But fear not—here’s a simple 5-step roadmap to help you get started and make your mark in the gaming industry!
You can follow my tutorial channel, where I show how to game dev:
youtube.com/@UpsideDownTutorials
1️⃣ Master the Basics
🎨 Start with a strong foundation in art fundamentals: anatomy, perspective, color theory, and lighting.
💡 Tip: Sketching and traditional art will sharpen your eye for detail, even in the digital realm.
2️⃣ Learn Essential Software
💻 Familiarize yourself with industry-standard tools like:
Modeling: Blender, Maya, 3ds Max
Texturing: Substance Painter, Photoshop
Sculpting: ZBrush
💡 Tip: Choose one software to start with and gradually expand your toolkit.
3️⃣ Build Your Portfolio
📂 Create a portfolio showcasing your best work, focusing on quality over quantity.
🎮 Include:
Game-ready models
Texture maps
Wireframes & breakdowns
💡 Tip: Aim for diverse styles—this shows versatility and adaptability.
4️⃣ Understand Game Development Basics
👾 Learn the pipeline: modeling, texturing, rigging, and optimization for real-time engines.
🛠️ Familiarize yourself with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine to see your models in action.
5️⃣ Network and Keep Learning
🤝 Join online communities (ArtStation, Polycount, LinkedIn groups) and attend gaming industry events.
🎓 Take online courses or tutorials to stay updated with the latest trends and techniques.
💡 Tip: Don’t be afraid to seek feedback and collaborate with other artists to grow your skills.
🌟 Final Advice: Be patient, stay consistent, and embrace the process. Every masterpiece starts with a single polygon! Your creativity and passion for gaming are your biggest assets.
What are your top tips for aspiring 3D game artists? Let me know in the comments! 👇🎨✨
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Did you watch the #boxing between #jakepaul vs #tyson?
What are your thoughts on it? I’ve explored #metahumans and how close I can get visually to Mike Tyson in preparation for the #fight
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3Ds Max 2023.2 Update was released. #3dsmax
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Which sounds more interesting topic?
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Will you move your project to Unreal Engine 5?
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Thank you all for the amazing support 🥳
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Do you use Photoshop for texture creation?
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