{"id":3161,"date":"2023-09-12T14:46:59","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T14:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salarydistribution.com\/machine-learning\/2023\/09\/12\/one-small-step-for-artists-one-giant-leap-for-creative-kind\/"},"modified":"2023-09-12T14:46:59","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T14:46:59","slug":"one-small-step-for-artists-one-giant-leap-for-creative-kind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salarydistribution.com\/machine-learning\/2023\/09\/12\/one-small-step-for-artists-one-giant-leap-for-creative-kind\/","title":{"rendered":"One Small Step for Artists, One Giant Leap for Creative-Kind"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Editor\u2019s note: This post is part of our weekly <\/i>In the NVIDIA Studio<\/i><\/a> series, which celebrates featured artists, offers creative tips and tricks and demonstrates how <\/i>NVIDIA Studio<\/i><\/a> technology improves creative workflows.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

When it comes to converting 2D concepts into 3D masterpieces, self-taught visual development artist Alex Trevi\u00f1o has confidence in the potential of all aspiring creators.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou may think it\u2019s a complicated process, but trust me, it\u2019s easier than you think,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The featured content creator of this week\u2019s In the NVIDIA Studio <\/i>installment, Trevi\u00f1o is the founder of AENDOM<\/a>, a project with the mission of creating artwork rooted in storytelling elements and sharing creative processes to educate and inspire the next generation of artists.<\/p>\n

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From this initiative, the Lunar Rover collection was born.<\/p>\n

Shooting for the Moon<\/b><\/h2>\n

The story behind the Lunar Rover<\/i> collection comes from an exploration of grief and inspired by the work of artist Mattias Adolfsson<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, Trevi\u00f1o wanted to translate Adolfsson\u2019s detailed and playful caricature style into his own 3D design.<\/p>\n

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Trevi\u00f1o\u2019s inspiration, credit Mattias Adolfsson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Trevi\u00f1o started gathering reference imagery and creating mood boards with the standalone program PureRef, which allowed him to play with different perspectives and styles while in the conceptual phase.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted the character to explore a desolate landscape where it is clear that, despite loneliness and abandonment, he continues to explore in allusion to the emotions of grief,\u201d Trevi\u00f1o said.<\/p>\n

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Advanced sculpting in Blender.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

He then shaped and sculpted models in his preferred 3D app, Blender. Using its Cycles\u2019 RTX-accelerated OptiX ray tracing in the viewport, powered by his GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU<\/a>-equipped PC, Trevi\u00f1o unlocked interactive, photorealistic modeling with smooth movement in the viewport.<\/p>\n

\u201cNVIDIA GPUs have a wide range of support and powerful performance, which ensures that I can rely on my GPU to work correctly and render images faster and with higher quality,\u201d said Trevi\u00f1o.<\/p>\n

Next, Trevi\u00f1o applied UV mapping to his models, which allowed him to texture them in Adobe Substance 3D Painter to create realistic, detailed textures.<\/p>\n

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UV mapping in Blender.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

RTX-accelerated light and ambient occlusion<\/a> baking optimized assets in mere moments.<\/p>\n

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Textures created in Adobe Substance 3D Painter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cMy GeForce RTX GPU\u2019s capabilities were essential while texturing,\u201d Trevi\u00f1o said. \u201cMovement without lag and the ability to make speedy material changes effortlessly were especially helpful while swapping looks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Trevi\u00f1o moved to Adobe Illustrator to create alphas \u2014 color components that represent degrees of transparency or opacity of colors \u2014 as well as masks and patterns.<\/p>\n

\u201cGPU acceleration and AI-enabled features are essential tools, as they allow me to work more efficiently and produce higher-quality results,\u201d said Trevi\u00f1o.<\/p>\n

He returned to Blender, taking advantage of RTX-accelerated OptiX ray tracing in Blender Cycles for the fastest final-frame render.<\/p>\n

Finally, Trevi\u00f1o imported the project into Adobe Photoshop for postproduction work, including adjusting color grading, sharpness, noise and chromatic aberration, and using look-up tables for retouching \u2014 just a few of the 30+ GPU-accelerated features at his disposal.<\/p>\n

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Stunning details in post-production and color correction thanks to Adobe Photoshop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The end result achieved Trevi\u00f1o\u2019s goal of creating a desolate landscape and alluding to the emotions of grief.<\/p>\n

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Beautiful yet desolate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For a more detailed look at Trevi\u00f1o\u2019s creative process, check out his five-part tutorial series, Creating 3D Lunar Rover w\/ Alex Trevi\u00f1o,<\/i> live on the NVIDIA Studio YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL4w6jm6S2lzvy-mfeIHJiAmqN6ARz-DJt<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Discover exclusive step-by-step tutorials from industry-leading artists, inspiring community showcases and more, powered by NVIDIA Studio hardware<\/a> and software<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Lunar Lessons Learned<\/h2>\n

Trevi\u00f1o has three monumental pieces of advice for aspiring artists:<\/p>\n

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  1. Learn the basics of the entire pipeline process<\/b>. Learn about modeling, texturing, rendering, post-production, marketing and promotion. Expertise across the board isn\u2019t required but general understanding of each step is.<\/li>\n
  2. Don\u2019t be afraid to experiment<\/b>. The best way to learn is by doing. Try new things and experiment with different techniques. Mistakes will lead to growth and evolved artistry.<\/li>\n
  3. Find a community of like-minded artists<\/b>. Connect in multiple communities to learn from others, share work and get valuable feedback.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    3D visual development artist Alex Trevi\u00f1o.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Check out Trevi\u00f1o\u2019s portfolio on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Follow NVIDIA Studio on <\/i>Instagram<\/i><\/a>, <\/i>Twitter<\/i><\/a> and <\/i>Facebook<\/i><\/a>. Access tutorials on the <\/i>Studio YouTube channel<\/i><\/a> and get updates directly in your inbox by subscribing to the <\/i>Studio newsletter<\/i><\/a>.<\/i>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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