Cleaning Up Scanned Assets for Production
Wrap, ZBrush & Maya Workflow With Scott Denton
Description
Discover how to take pre-existing scanned assets and quickly and professionally clean them up using a combination of Wrap 3, ZBrush, and Maya. This workshop by Modeler and Generalist, Scott Denton, details the clean-up of a scan created by NYCap3D using the state-of-the-art photogrammetry solution, RealityCapture, along with assets produced by 3D Scan Store. A brief preview of Zoo Tools is also covered.
Throughout the course of the workshop, Scott discusses how to use Wrap 3 and ZBrush to transfer textures and displacement details from the 3dScanstore mesh. He also goes over some of the specific setups and essential tools inside of both Wrap and ZBrush that help to speed up the overall workflow. Scott teaches the important export options that you need to know and includes a demonstration on how to hook the textures up in Maya to achieve a render worthy of being passed on to a look-development artist. Helpings of industry tips are included along the way, particularly when it comes to what look-dev artists expect of modelers, plus tricks for organizing and naming your files like a pro.
The final portion of the workshop covers how to create a quick rig using Mixamo to bring some life to the character for the final renders using Arnold in Maya.
The goal of this video tutorial is to provide you with a sound understanding of scan clean-up work and provide you with new skills that will help to speed up your workflow in the studio. The ultimate goal being for you to get home on time while still delivering high-quality results.
Duration: 4h 08m
Format: HD 1920x1080
Scott Denton
Principal Modeler Generalist at Facebook Spark
Scott Denton is a seasoned 3D Modeler and Generalist with over 18 years of experience in film, television, advertising, and interactive media. A graduate of Full Sail University, he has contributed to high-profile projects including Fast & Furious 9, The Flash, Doom Patrol, Baymax Dreams, Spirit Riding Free, The Boss Baby 2, and Infinite.
Scott has collaborated with leading studios such as DreamWorks Animation, DNEG, The Mill, Jellyfish Pictures, and Framestore. His expertise spans high- and low-poly modeling, texturing, look development, and asset supervision, and he is proficient in tools including ZBrush, Maya, Wrap, and Substance Painter. He has also explored 3D printing and photogrammetry workflows.
Committed to education and mentorship, Scott has contributed to Emmy-winning projects, including the main title sequence for Apple TV’s Severance, where he handled scan cleanup, combining technical precision with creative artistry.
