Zombie

Brought to (un)life with texture painting in Substance Painter, this zombie head features disturbingly realistic details, from peeling skin to lifeless eyes. Each gruesome touch adds to its eerie presence, while Octane Renderer enhances the look with deep shadows and rich textures. It’s all about using digital art to create something that’s both captivating and unsettling, bringing an eerie level of realism to the world of the undead. Personal project showcasing my substance painter texturing & shading work, rendered with Otoy Octane render.





Year:January 9, 2023Production:Personal projectDuties:Texturing, Shading & Rendering

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Watch a time-lapse of the texturing process, creating a realistic zombie, showcasing each step from base textures to lifelike details in this making-of video

This meticulously crafted bust of a zombie character exudes a haunting realism that captures the viewer's attention. From the decayed texture of the skin to the hollow, lifeless eyes, every detail has been carefully designed to evoke an unsettling sense of the undead. A range of advanced techniques brings lifelike skin tones, subtle imperfections, and grotesque details to life, enhancing the zombie's otherworldly appearance. The rendering, executed with Otoy's Octane Renderer, adds depth and dimension through dramatic lighting and rich shadows, making the piece both visually compelling and eerily lifelike.



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