SPAWN

Spawn character, created by Todd McFarlane for Image Comics, is a former government assassin named Al Simmons who, after being betrayed and killed, returns from Hell as a supernatural antihero. In this project, the iconic character is brought to life through meticulous texturing in Substance Painter, where each layer enhances the depth and detail of his signature suit. The look development and rendering were carried out in Cinema 4D using Octane Render, creating a realistic, moody atmosphere that captures Spawn’s dark aesthetic. Every texture and lighting setup was carefully crafted to emphasize the character’s hellish origins and gritty realism.





Year:January 16, 2022Production:Personal projectDuties:Texturing, Rendering

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Mortal Kombat Spawn with slight differences on skin & mask shape, with more realistic shading, texturing and no cape!

Final lookdev turntable displaying the different passes of the texturing maps and wireframe

In this timelapse, watch as Spawn comes to life through intricate texturing in Substance Painter, where every brushstroke adds depth and gritty realism to his iconic suit. Witness the transformation of raw 3D mesh into a dark, battle-worn antihero, complete with glowing eyes and detailed fabric textures. From base colors to final touches, each layer breathes new life into the hellish vigilante's sinister look.



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