Ever wonder how a 2D concept illustration ends up as a fully rendered 3D character in a game? It’s definitely a team effort involving several different artists. Let’s take a look at the whole process from start to finish! Concept art The process begins with a 2D illustrator producing concept art with an initial character… Continue reading How to build a zecha: from concept art to 3D model
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