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3D Weapon Design VR Workflow

Concepting using Substance 3D Modeler & Blender with Bryant Momo Koshu

Description

Design 3D weapon game assets using Substance 3D Modeler and Blender. This 5.5-hour workshop begins with an introduction to using Substance 3D Modeler as part of a VR design workflow and continues with intermediate and advanced-level Blender techniques. Whether you’re looking to create game assets for a VR workflow, develop your Blender workflow, brush up on our hard-surface design theory, or learn concept art in general, this workshop will provide you with a great insight into designing high-quality assets for games.


Instructor Bryant Momo Koshu begins with all the initial concept sketching using Substance 3D Modeler before moving into Blender where all the refinement of the sculpt is done. You’ll learn how to retopologize hard-surface assets in Blender, and discover Bryant’s top-rated addons for Blender for an efficient design workflow. He’ll also discuss texturing using nodes and how to animate the model, all the while discussing his industry experiences to help you understand the important theory behind his design decisions.


By completing this workshop, you will feel confident sculpting in VR and have gained various techniques to develop your Blender workflow when it comes to hard-surface design, whether specifically for weapon assets or for bigger projects. Bryant’s FBX and Blender files are included with this workshop for subscribers to download.


Bryant’s highly recommended apps to support this Blender workflow include the Hard Ops / Boxcutter Ultimate Bundle, the DecalMachine Addon, and the Calibrator by Sergey Kritskiy.


Duration: 5h 55m

Format: HD 1920x1080

Bryant Momo Koshu

Senior Concept Artist

Bryant Momo Koshu is a concept artist with over a decade of experience in video games, film, and virtual reality, known for his adaptability and creative versatility. He specializes in hard-surface modeling, environment design, and character concept art, blending traditional techniques with modern 2D and 3D digital tools.


Bryant has collaborated with leading studios on a variety of projects, helping bring immersive worlds and intricate designs to life. Committed to education and mentorship, he creates tutorials and workshops focused on workflows in Blender, Substance 3D Modeler, and photobashing techniques, and participates in mentorship programs to guide and support emerging artists in developing their skills and professional careers.

  • Bryant is the best hard-surface designer I have ever seen; his work is nothing short of spectacular, his sensitivity to detail and function is something to highlight, and I hope to work with him again because his work inspires me to improve.

    - Julian Calle
    Visual Development Artist at Framestore

  • Bryant is a fantastic Concept Artist; not just a great illustrator, but someone who embodies everything you want in the role. He’s collaborative, ego-free, and full of ideas, turning brainstorming and whiteboard notes into compelling, well-communicated visuals. Flexible with deadlines, quick to innovate in new technology like VR, and always elevating team workflow and culture, Bryant proves that great concept art is as much about mindset and collaboration as it is about draftsmanship.

    - Mark Domowicz
    Lead Designer at Absurd Ventures

  • Bryant was a pivotal member of Yellow Tracksuit Entertainment and a key part of the company’s success. His hard work and willingness to do whatever it took for the team to succeed were invaluable. Beyond his fantastic personality, his craftsmanship was remarkable. Bryant was able to adapt his style to suit the needs of any project, and soaked up new information like a sponge! Whether it was realistic concept art, or stylized forms in animation, Bryant was a design chameleon!

    - Jin Han
    CEO / President at Yellow Tracksuit Entertainment

  • Bryant’s skill and creativity are exceptional, and he is an outstanding collaborator and teammate. He executes ideas quickly and thoroughly, often exceeding expectations with the quality of his work. Bryant is also a fantastic team player; always encouraging, giving and receiving feedback clearly, and bringing joy and passion to everything he does. He adapts effortlessly, and his genuine positivity brightens every meeting. I can’t recommend Bryant enough — if you want top-tier artistry in an amazing person, he’s your guy.

    - Miki Gao
    Associate Producer, Vehicle Cosmetics - Rocket League & Fortnite Battle Royale at Epic Games