High-Poly Modeling Courses and Certifications

CG Cookie

Game Ready Fire Hydrant - High Poly Modeling in Blender - Part 1

Learn high-poly subdivision surface modeling in Blender 2.6 to create a game-ready fire hydrant. Part 1 of a series covering modeling, texturing, and exporting for game engines.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Current Gen 3D Game Prop Production

51 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create photorealistic game props using advanced techniques in Maya, ZBrush, Marmoset, and Substance Painter. Master the entire workflow from reference gathering to final presentation of a portfolio-ready asset.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Envato Tuts+

Modeling a High-Poly Car Tire in 3ds Max

Learn to model a detailed, high-poly car tire in 3ds Max, covering techniques like extrusion, welding, and UV mapping for realistic results in automotive 3D visualization.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Modeling a High-Poly Car Rim in 3ds Max - Part 2

Learn advanced techniques for modeling a high-poly car rim in 3ds Max, including blueprint setup, animated x-ray material creation, and various modeling tools for a detailed sub-d model.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Envato Tuts+

Modeling a High-Poly Car Rim in 3ds Max - Part 1

Learn to model a high-poly car rim in 3ds Max using blueprints, x-ray materials, and various modeling techniques. Master tools like array and welding to create a detailed sub-d model.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

Creating a Mask in ZBrush - Low and High Poly Modeling with UV Mapping

Master the creation of high and low-poly masks in ZBrush, including UV mapping and preparation for texture baking in Substance Painter - perfect for game asset development.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Alan Balodi - 3D Tutorials

High-Poly to Game-Ready Character Creation: Modeling, Texturing, and Animation

Master the complete workflow of transforming high-poly character models into game-ready assets, covering retopology, UV mapping, texturing in Substance Painter, and auto-rigging with Mixamo.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stylized Station

Modeling a Sword from Concept Art in Blender

Comprehensive tutorial on modeling a stylized sword in Blender 2.8, covering low-poly and high-poly techniques, workflow tips, and problem-solving for complex shapes and common modeling issues.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CG Cookie

Baking Normal Maps in Blender Using XNormal for Higher Quality Results

Learn to create high-quality normal maps using XNormal with Blender. Master advanced baking techniques, including cage baking, for more precise and customizable results in your 3D models.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stylized Station

Unreal Engine 4 Tutorial - Creating Environment Art

Comprehensive tutorial on creating stylized 3D environments, covering concept gathering, modeling, texturing, lighting, and compositing in Maya, Substance tools, and Unreal Engine 4.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Stylized Station

Beginners Guide to Creating Overwatch-Style Game Art - 3D Modeling-Texturing

Learn to create Overwatch-style game art with expert guidance on 3D modeling, texturing, and vehicle creation using Maya, Substance Painter, and Marmoset. Master techniques for stylized asset development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Envato Tuts+

How to Bake a Flawless Normal Map in 3ds Max

Learn to create detailed normal maps for low-poly game models using 3ds Max and Photoshop. Master UV setup, baking, error fixing, and final touches to achieve high-quality visuals with efficient resource use.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Envato Tuts+

Creating a Current-Gen Video Game Hot Rod: The Complete Workflow - Day 3b

Dive into high-poly modeling of a complex Hemi 540 engine and transmission for a video game hot rod. Learn techniques for creating impressive mechanical details and rendering.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Envato Tuts+

Sculpt a Photorealistic Rhino in ZBrush

Learn to sculpt a high-poly rhino mesh in ZBrush for realistic game assets. Master techniques for creating detailed normal maps and ambient occlusion, applicable to various 3D character designs.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Envato Tuts+

Next-Gen Weapon Creation - High-Poly Knife Model in 3ds Max - Part 1

Learn efficient 3D modeling techniques to create a high-poly knife model in 3ds Max, focusing on supporting edges, floating geometry, and symmetric modeling for game asset creation.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video