AI to Avatar - Turning AI-Generated 3D Models into Assets you can Actually Use
William Forrest, 3D Generalist & Motion Designer
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Introduction
1:51
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2.
Overview
2:29
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Generate the Concept
2:17
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Generate the Model
9:00
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5.
Remesh the Model
11:43
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Upscale the Textures
3:21
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Combine the Textures
9:32
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Transfer the Textures
6:45
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Paint the Textures
16:39
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Rig the Avatar
5:15
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Animate with Motion Capture
18:41
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12.
Quick Render Setup
3:57
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Course Description:
Unlock the next level of 3D design by learning how to transform raw AI-generated models into polished, production-ready assets. In this hands-on course, you’ll explore a streamlined workflow that bridges cutting-edge AI tools with industry-standard 3D software to create optimized models for games, animation, product visualization, or digital art.
Whether you're a 3D artist, game developer, or creative technologist, this class will teach you how to:
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Understand the strengths and limitations of AI-generated 3D models
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Clean and retopologize messy geometry for optimal performance
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Refine mesh details and UV unwrap for texturing workflows
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Bake and apply PBR textures using tools like Substance Painter
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Quickly rig and animate a cleaned-up AI-Generated character
We'll work through real examples—from importing and evaluating raw models to making them usable in a professional pipeline. By the end of the course, you'll have a complete understanding of how to turn AI-generated concepts into high-quality, production-ready 3D assets.
Who This Class is For:
This course is ideal for intermediate 3D artists or designers who are familiar with basic modeling and texturing tools, and want to explore the exciting intersection of AI and 3D asset creation.
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Hi, welcome to my teaching profile on Skillshare! My name's Will, I've been working as a 3D Artist for 8 years now. I've worked for such brands as Pandora, BBC UK, Epic Games, FIFA and The Olympic Games (IOC).
I've been teaching since around 2010, around the time I began working in 3D. Over the course of my career I've gained proficiency in Maya, Cinema 4D, Substance Painter, Unity, Unreal Engine, After Effects (to name a few).
As an artist I feel it's important to keep your workflow as fluid as possible, with the ability to explore and experiment with new ideas. My courses will show you how to overcome some of the less-intuitive techniques in 3D, giving you the freedom to get creative, and eventually get paid... Visualizar o perfil completo
Projeto prático de curso
Project Overview:
In this course, you’ll take a stylized, AI-generated 3D avatar and bring it up to production standards through a professional cleanup and refinement process. Starting with an auto-generated model, you’ll learn how to reshape and optimize it for animation, games, or real-time rendering—without sacrificing its unique stylized look.
This project is designed to teach you how to bridge the creative freedom of AI with the technical demands of professional 3D pipelines.
What You’ll Learn & Do:
Using your own AI-generated stylized character—or one provided in the course—you’ll:
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Retopologize and clean up the base mesh, focusing on stylized proportions and shapes.
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Unwrap clean UVs from multiple meshes and apply to a single object.
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Transfer Textures from Original Mesh to Clean Mesh using transfer map techniques in Substance Designer.
- Add touches and repaint textures using hand-painting techniques in Substance Painter.
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Rig and animated the Avatar using Accurig, along with retargeting tools in Cinema 4D.
Project Deliverables:
To complete your project, upload the following:
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A before-and-after comparison of the AI-generated model vs. your cleaned-up version.
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A wireframe render showing clean stylized topology.
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A screenshot of the UV map layout.
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Final textured renders from multiple angles (front, side, ¾).
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(Optional) A short turntable video or animation test.
Who This Is For:
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3D artists and character designers interested in stylized workflows.
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Game developers and indie creators working with stylized aesthetics.
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Anyone using AI tools who wants to turn rough concepts into polished, usable 3D assets.
Basic experience with 3D software (such as Cinema 4D, Blender, Substance Painter) is recommended. AI-generation tools and cleanup techniques will be explained step-by-step.
Why This Project Matters:
AI can quickly generate stylized 3D characters—but turning those into animation-ready assets takes real skill. This course teaches you how to maintain the expressive style of your character while applying the professional workflows needed for games, film, or interactive media.
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