Orc Warrior | Cinematic
Concept Creation • Figurine Sculpting (1/6) • Retopology • UVs • PBR Texturing
AI-Assisted Animation • Cinematic Adaptation • Camera • Lighting • Rendering • Video Editing
The Project
I designed and created this 1/6 scale figurine and all its accessories using Maxon One, ZBrush, and Substance 3D. Inspired by the World of Warcraft universe, this project explores semi-realistic character design with a strong focus on morphology and detail. I enjoy working across both stylized and more realistic approaches, and this piece reflects that balance. The videos showcase my workflow, from high-resolution sculpting to texturing and final rendering to visualize the character�s appearance. The lower image presents the retopologized low-poly version, optimized for real-time rendering and game engines. The model was originally sculpted in ZBrush, then retopologized, UV-unwrapped, and baked (normal map, ambient occlusion, curvature, etc.) to preserve visual quality while reducing complexity. I also explored an AI-assisted creative workflow to animate the character directly from the final 3D renders, resulting in a short edited clip. The model is currently being prepared for 3D printing, as shown in the Products & Manufacturing section of this website.
Once retopology and PBR texturing were completed, the character was rendered in Substance Stager to achieve clean, production-ready stills with controlled lighting and materials. Below are the renders I created using Substance Stager.
Based on the original Substance Stager renders shown above, I created this short clip exploring AI-assisted animation, showcased below.
Based on the original Substance Stager renders, AI upscaling was applied to enhance image sharpness, detail, and overall visual fidelity while preserving the original look.
