In this Introduction to XGen course, you will learn the fundamentals of working with XGen and creating your first grooms. The course covers all essential tools and how to avoid common mistakes. Later in the series, you'll experience the complete process for creating a simple yet professional groom from start to finish, with no time-lapses – every step is shown in real-time.
What You'll Learn
XGen Basics: Understand how XGen works, including guides, partings, painting groom maps, modifiers, in-depth clumping, and using noises.
Professional Grooming: Learn how to plan and execute a professional-level groom with detailed discussions on each step.
Instructor
Michael Cauchi, a senior VFX artist, has spent the last few years grooming at MPC for films like Dumbo, Dr. Dolittle, and X-Men: Dark Phoenix. When not working professionally with 3D, he teaches at the University of Bournemouth.
Skill Level
This course requires an intermediate understanding of Maya but no prior experience with XGen.
Software Used
Maya 2019
Chapter List
Main Course - 3h 9 min
Course Introduction
Model Requirements
Groom Planning
Creating Your Groom
Guidework Part 01
Guidework Part 02
Base Groom Settings
Maya Paint Tool
Partings
What Are Modifiers
Clumping Part 01
Clumping Part 02
Cut Modifier
Noise Part 01
Noise Part 02
Clumping Part 03
Bonus - 47 min
Expressions Explained
Expressions and Maps
Hair Shading Basics
Professional Groom Creation - 3h 37 min
Production Creation and Guides Blockout
Production Creation and Guides Refinement
Production Clumping and Modifiers Blockout
Production Clumping and Modifiers Refinement
Final Summary of Process
Files Included
24 HD Videos
PDF Overview of Introduction to XGen
All Working Files
Master the art of grooming in XGen with this comprehensive tutorial series, and elevate your skills to a professional level.
