SOFT WARE: UV MAPPING
HOW DO I UNWRAP A HUMAN FIGURE?
Frequent question across the UV boards
Practical tips and tutorials from pro artists to improve your CG skills
Humans are generally no more difficult to unwrap than other objects
EXPERT TIP
BRUSHING
When using the brushes in RizomUV, consider them as watercolours rather than oils or acrylics, and set the brush sliders accordingly. You'll get much better results with a bigger brush and low pressure settings than the other way around.
Cirstyn Bech-Yagher
Cirstyn has moved from Radeon’s ProRender to the RizomUV team, where she does product management as well as modelling, UV mapping and tutorial writing. cirstyn.com
Glen Southern
Glen runs SouthernGFX, a small Cheshire-based studio specialising in character and creature design. He has been using and training ZBrush in the UK for over 15 years. www.southerngfx.co.uk
Mike Griggs
Mike Griggs is a 3D and visual effects artist with vast experience across the industry, as both a creator and a technical writer. www.creativebloke.com
Pietro Chiovaro
Pietro is a freelance 3D artist and YouTuber. An expert in the creation of props and environments, he shares many of his creations on his channel. www.pietrochiovaro.com
Antony Ward
Be it game development, rigging or recording in-depth courses for his YouTube channel, Antony boasts experience in most areas of 3D. www.antcgi.com
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