Shortly after leaving Enteraktion studios Julian was picked up by Digital Domain as a Modeler/Setup. He spent most of his time at Digital Domain working on cloth simulation and developing modeling techniques for facial deformation on the photo realistic main character, “Sonny”, on the Academy Award Nominee for Best Visual Effects, I, Robot.

In 2004, Julian moved to Sony Pictures Imageworks working as a technical animator using Motion Capture on the Warner Brothers film “The Polar Express.“ Julian is currently working on upcoming film from Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis “Monster House”. Using his talent in the modeling department and as a technical animator doing FACS (Facial Action Coding System) by Interpreting the actor performance to modified face shapes that logically fit with the character, while maintaining visual beauty and continuity.

Recently, Julian has become an active member in 3dTotal. He writes’ exclusive tutorials and articles as well recreating training Maya DVDs to target the Maya community.

In his free time Julian enjoys teaching people the different techniques of modeling and researching multiple areas of CG and day-by-day improving his understanding on different aspects of the media, focusing on hyper real techniques.

(not a Maya user? Scroll down for info on forthcoming conversions of this DVD)

Maya: v1
Modeling, Mapping and Texturing a Creature Head

Comprehensive :
The aim of our training DVD's is to provide the artist with the most comprehensive set of lessons available. This is achieved by presenting the training material in the form of printable step by step text and images combined with on screen movies and audio instructions.

Beginner to advanced :
Beginners will enjoy the easy to follow complete step by step approach, intermediates will be able to study and learn from the techniques of a professional artist, whilst the more advanced artists will benefit from new tricks and tips.

Content :
All aspects of creating the finished textured head are taught in a way that artists will be able to learn at their own pace. Once these techniques have been learned they can be equally applied to all your future organic modeling and texturing projects.

Format :
To enable the artist maximum usability and understanding we have Used a number of different ways of presenting this training material as follows :-

HTML Interface :
Will work in all browsers and on all platforms. Less memory intensive allowing you to work in your 3d package and run the DVD at the same time

Printable :
Step by Step text and images written specifically for each project

Full Resolution Flash Player Movies
High Res (1152x879) and Low Res (1024x768) .swf files for quick and easy viewing. All movies have a custom control panel and slider bar for easy access to any part of the movie. Low Res Screen users can now resize the movies to suit

Full Resolution screen shots
Can be studied in detail to allow the user to see exactly what is being explained (Resolution 1024x768 Standard)

Extra ongoing support for all customers by the Author
Julian will also be checking on a Training DVD section on www.threedy.com forums which will be accessible to DVD customers only. Here you will be able to post your work in progress, ask questions and get advice from the man himself!

---This Training DVD Covers:---

Section 01 : The Basics
An overview of using the Interface

Section 02 : Modeling
• Creating a Template & Primitive
• Cube into a Head - poly tools
• Extruding a Nose - bevel and inset
• Instancing one Half of the Head
• Cut - removing Triangles
• Creating Nostrils
• Meshsmooth
• Creating Horns
• Creating Eyes
• Refining & Making whole again
• Applying a Material

Section 03 : Mapping & Unwrapping
• Mapping
• Unwrapping
• Exporting a Template
• Improving the UV Layout

Section 04 : Texturing
• Painting the Skin
• Shadows and Highlights
• Blemishes
• Bump Map
• Specular Map
• Refining the Diffuse Map
• Painting the Eyes
• Painting the Horns

Minimum System Requirements (PC)
DVD Rom Drive : 1GHz Processor : 128Mb RAM : Monitor Resolution 1024x768

Minimum System Requirements (MAC)
DVD Rom Drive : 400Mb G3 Processor : 128Mb RAM : Monitor Resolution 1024x768

Software Requirements:

Macromedia Flash Player
(latest version) can be downloaded free from: www.macromedia.com

Maya 4.5 and above

Adobe Photoshop v5 and above
(similar 2d paint programs that support layers can also be used to follow the instruction)

Price - $57 (Approx. UK £29.00 / EUROPE €42.00)

Email cdsupport@3dtotal.com with any questions or phone the 3DTotal UK Studio on 01905 29764 -
outside UK dial 44 1905 29764

Not for your chosen software?
We are aiming to make these training products accessible to everyone whatever software you use and are so currently negotiating conversion DVD's. The more interest we receive the more we will push for that particular software version of the DVD, so click your relevant link below to send us an email. We will of course then contact you when it is ready!


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SoftImage Version - Click Here


Cinema 4D Version - Click Here


Other Software - Click Here
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