Foundations — Storytelling and Character Design
Build the character before you ever open ZBrush: story, intention and the design decisions that make it memorable.
Course
Beginner / Intermediate
EN (PT Subtitles)
7h30min
ZBrush + Blender
Character Design: Baby Allosaurus.
From storytelling to final render — a complete stylized character pipeline across 4 modules, built around one memorable character.
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Price
$49
One-time · Lifetime access
Sculpt timelapse — the Baby Allosaurus you'll build in this course.
Taught by a Senior Character Artist who lives this process every day inside real studios.
E-Line Media
Angel Studios
PUGA Studios
Lessons included
Everything you'll learn
Four modules, one character — creative decisions and technical execution, side by side.
ZBrush — Blockout and Chibi Proportions
Lock the silhouette and find charming, readable chibi proportions straight from the blockout.
ZBrush — Sculpting, Detailing, and Expression
Sculpt personality, not just polygons — form, surface detail and the expression that sells the story.
Final Render — Lighting, Scene, and Visual Storytelling
Compose, light and render the final shot in Blender — a portfolio-ready image that tells the story.
Stop modeling shapes.
Start telling stories.
Your sculpts are technical. They should be memorable. This course is about the decisions that make a character feel alive — from the first idea to the final composed render.
Start your character today
Exclusive student bonus
Four bonuses included
Reference sheet pack
Turnaround sheets and study references for the Baby Allosaurus, ready to use.
Custom brush pack
The brushes Vini actually uses in production, ready to install.
HDRI lighting pack
Sunset HDRIs used in the course, for the final render and beyond.
30% off TopoGun 3
Discount on the TopoGun 3 Perpetual License for your retopology stage.
Your instructor
Learn from someone who's inside the industry, not just talking about it.
Hi, I'm Vini Cavalcanti — Senior 3D Character Artist with 10+ years of experience in games and entertainment, focused on visual development and stylized characters. Currently at E-Line Media on Endstar, with credits on The Wingfeather Saga (Angel Studios) and games like Wonderbox at PUGA Studios.
Senior Artist
10+ years exp
Industry active
Lifetime access
EN · PT Subtitles
Character Design: Baby Allosaurus
- 7h30min of video lessons
- 4 modules, from storytelling to final render
- Reference sheet pack + custom brush pack
- Sunset HDRI lighting pack
- 30% off TopoGun 3 Perpetual License
- 15-day money-back guarantee
$49
one-time payment
Secure checkout via Hotmart. Study at your own pace, come back to the lessons whenever you want.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need prior experience in 3D? +
The course is designed for beginner and intermediate artists. Basic familiarity with ZBrush navigation helps, but every creative and technical decision is explained step by step.
What software will I need? +
ZBrush for sculpting and Blender (free) for the final scene and render. The TopoGun 3 discount is a bonus for when you move into retopology — it's not needed to follow the lessons.
Is there a deadline to finish? +
No. After purchase, access is lifetime. Study at your own pace and come back to the content as many times as you want.
Is the course in English or Portuguese? +
The lessons are in English with Portuguese subtitles.
What if I'm not happy with the course? +
You have a 15-day money-back guarantee after purchase — plenty of time to explore the content and decide whether it's the right fit for you.
One story. One pipeline.
Yours forever.
From storytelling to final render, with every decision explained.