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Creative Bloq
Creative Bloq
Technology
Ian Dean

How to light a 3D sculpt quickly using just one HDRI texture

3D models of a gothic knight.

Discovering new ways to achieve the same result, with the aim of speeding up your workflow, is always helpful, whether you’re experimenting with the best 3D modelling software or pushing the limits of the best laptops for 3D modelling. Our sister magazine, ImagineFX, spoke to Erik R. Ramalho about his technique for lighting a 3D sculpt in a fast, effective way.

“This artwork began as a series of assignments in Glauco Longhi’s class, in which I completed a few each week. It’s inspired by a concept from Ruan Jia. I aimed for a rough sculpture feel that’s different from my previous, clean production work.

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