What is the prerequisite to access this Bootcamp?

To be successful in this program you will need basic knowledge of 3D modeling, UVs, Maya, and basic computer skills.

What are the software and hardware requirements?

Software: Photoshop, Mari, Maya/Arnold, Substance Painter, Nuke, PureRef. We will be providing you with all software required to take our online courses. You will also get access to a library of assets to use throughout the course. Hardware: You will need a dedicated graphics card, and a computer that meets the minimum requirements for the software above.

How many hours per day should I dedicate to this Bootcamp?

Our Bootcamp is built to be tailored to your needs. Lectures are usually delivered with recorded videos on demand and interactive scheduled online lessons with the instructor once or twice a week and inherent reviews or Q&A section. It is mostly provided in the evenings and weekends.

What is the average salary for a 3D Texture Artist?

The average salary for a 3D Texture Artist is approximately US$69,232/year, with a range of around $47,000 to $96,000. However, many Texture Artists are also 3D Modelers, positions that require you to be both often earn more too.

What career I will be able to get after this Bootcamp

The course is designed to prepare you to enter the industry. It covers hard and soft techniques and includes a comprehensive term focused on the career development and construction of your portfolio to prepare you for the industry.Texture artists usually work in visual effects studios for movies or tv series, animation/cartoon studios, videogames companies, and advertising.

How to learn concept art, character deisgn online courses.

Q: Who is Texturing & Beyond Bootcamp for?

Aspiring Artists For those who love movies and all the amazing visual effects behind a film and have always dreamed of working in the entertainment world, but don’t even know where to start. Recent STEAM graduates For those who are graduates in any discipline of STEAM education and are interested in the more creative and technical jobs, this Bootcamp is a specialization for beginning a career in the Visual Effects industries and developing hands-on skills to secure a place in this sector. Career shifter For those interested in changing careers and embarking on creative and technical work, without any specific background in this sector. Texturing & Beyond Bootcamp is specifically designed to strengthen knowledge and skills to get an exciting and well-paid job in one of the most rapidly growing industries in the 21st century in which VFX artists will continue to be in demand. Career boosters Are you a professional in a design role (3d modeler, graphic designer, photographer, creative director, media designer, etc.)? This Bootcamp is designed for professionals who wish to make more competitive their job profile and take it to the next level. Join our Texturing & Beyond Bootcamp and gain new successful roles in the industry.

EMOTION THROUGH ART

with PAUL MELLENDER

Set your creative skills by learning from one of the greatest professionals in VFX, animation, and games.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring a character to “life”? The Masterclass “Emotion through Art” is an amazing journey that will take you into the magic world of “art” by Paul Mellender.

An immersive experience awaits you with an incredible opportunity to absorb technical knowledge, suggestions, inspirations, and tricks from one of today’s greatest artists.

This Masterclass has been designed for both beginner and intermediate artists, who are passionate about various aspects of creating art and wish to acquire new skills to represent intuitively and correctly a human figure, focusing on facial expressions.

Our dynamic virtual classroom offers to explore painting and drawing techniques while learning new artistic practices, from traditional to digital; expanding your vision and approaches, and having individual feedback from Paul.

3-Day Masterclass

September, 2022

Beginner
Intermediate

Photoshop
Graphics Tablet and Pen Stylus

Live streaming

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Initial understanding of why and when we present expression, how to portray these states from the simple to complex, and how to infuse characters with “life”

MASTERCLASS SYLLABUS

DAY 1

3 HOURS

Introduction to Unreal Engine 4
Importing 3D assets into the Engine
Set-dressing a level
Illumination and introduction of VFX into the scene
Introduction of the Blueprint programming System

DAY 2

3 HOURS

Student work showcase
Current and future game tech: Unreal Engine 5
Suggestions and Q&A

MASTERCLASS SYLLABUS

DAY 1

Paul Mellender introduces himself and his work. He will guide the participants to the art world and how to communicate emotions through art. Will be analyzed: what is an expression and how to communicate it, who is expressing, who reads the expression, and the audience as an expressing participant.

DAY 2

Technical drawing from traditional to digital. Drawing time in static faces and bodies. What to draw for a moving image, and what to draw for a still image. Bending physical measures to create a “true” experience. Simple sets the basis or theme, complex sets the time.
Projects assignments to all the participants for the next session.

DAY 3

Participants final project presentation.
Feedback, reviews, and Q&A.

Meet the instructor

PAUL MELLENDER

Art Director, CG Generalist

Paul is an artist from Reno, Nevada. His professional career in art has ranged through a spectrum of different fields: traditional fine artist, CG generalist, art director, special effects artist, illustrator, game artist, as well as an art teacher and consultant.

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KEY ELEMENTS

The best way to learn and get inspired and involved with our short-programs from the best industry-leading instructors in an immersive environment, with personalized advice, reviews, and project work.

Inspirational and in-depth training
Immersive experience
Higher value- time
Professional growth
Networking

Need help before applying to the program?

If you are not sure which Bootcamps is the best for you, just fill out an inquiry form, or chat directly with us, comfortable from your home speaking about yourself and your future aspirations.

We are eager to begin your journey and welcome you to the Linknetic community!

Faq

Our Bootcamp offers intensive short-term training based on the acquisition of professional skills in VFX, Animation, and games, learn the best practices, industry-standard tools and software, and complete tasks and projects, under the supervision of award-winning professionals and the top artists on the international industrial scene.

Students learn through live lessons and virtual labs focused on practical learning experiences. After 20-24 weeks, they come out confident in their tech and soft skills, ready to face the top industries and international studios as complete digital artists.

Aspiring Artists
For those who love movies and all the amazing visual effects behind a film and have always dreamed of working in the entertainment world, but don’t even know where to start.

Recent STEAM graduates
For those who are graduates in any discipline of STEAM education and are interested in the more creative and technical jobs, this Bootcamp is a specialization for beginning a career in the Visual Effects industries and developing hands-on skills to secure a place in this sector.

Career shifter
For those interested in changing careers and embarking on creative and technical work, without any specific background in this sector. Texturing & Beyond Bootcamp is specifically designed to strengthen knowledge and skills to get an exciting and well-paid job in one of the most rapidly growing industries in the 21st century in which VFX artists will continue to be in demand.

Career boosters
Are you a professional in a design role (3d modeler, graphic designer, photographer, creative director, media designer, etc.)? This Bootcamp is designed for professionals who wish to make more competitive their job profile and take it to the next level. Join our Texturing & Beyond Bootcamp and gain new successful roles in the industry.

Within only 6 months, our Texturing & Beyond Bootcamp will give you a solid foundation and specialization for the creation of a photorealistic texture for 3D Asset for the visual effects industries, getting the latest skills studios are hiring, getting hands-on practice, and learning the VFX software used by top production studios all over the world and start your journey into the industry! All side by side with the top VFX artists with real-world experience.

LINKNETIC IS AN ONLINE
STUDIO-ACADEMY

SPECIALIZED IN
VFX | ANIMATION | GAME

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Send us your request so we can assist and help you in making the right choice for your future.

EMOTION THROUGH ART

with PAUL MELLENDER

Set your creative skills by learning from one of the greatest professionals in VFX, animation, and games.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

MASTERCLASS SYLLABUS

DAY 1

3 HOURS

DAY 2

3 HOURS