In John William Crossland’s photogrammetry workshop, artists will learn multiple approaches suitable for different budgets and skill levels for 3D scanning. John provides a solid foundation for anyone looking to incorporate scanned assets into a production workflow, covering the entire pipeline from capture to final render, emphasizing that quality results are achievable even without expensive equipment.

Duration: 1m 9s

This lesson provides a guide to asset capture by breaking down equipment options across different price points and quality levels. Artists learn to select equipment based on the specific requirements of each project rather than always pursuing the most expensive setup.

Duration: 3m 31s

This lesson establishes fundamental photogrammetry capture techniques highlighting the importance of systematic camera positioning and proper lighting control. John makes the technique accessible while demonstrating how equipment quality impacts results.

Duration: 7m 18s

Successful 3D scanning requires careful consideration of material properties before beginning the process. Artists will learn how to scan objects with matte, highly reflective, and pure black surfaces.

Duration: 7m 28s

This lesson successfully shows that professional photogrammetry doesn't require complex studio setups or expensive equipment. John demonstrates that by using readily available tools and a streamlined workflow, artists can capture, process, and begin modeling assets within an hour.

Duration: 9m 4s

While masking each image manually may seem tedious, artists learn how Photoshop Actions can streamline the workflow. Investing time in this preparation step ensures the photogrammetry software can accurately merge multiple scan angles into a cohesive 3D model.

Duration: 9m 45s

Successful photogrammetry is about balancing quality, time investment, and intended use. John explains that a mid-range approach using high-quality settings with a decent camera often provides the best value for retopology reference work.

Duration: 25m 19s

By removing specular reflections at the capture stage rather than in post-processing, the cross-polarized scan provides the best ground truth data for retopology work. Artists learn that investing in proper polarization equipment produces significantly better results than standard or mobile capture methods.

Duration: 6m 14s

This retopology demonstration emphasizes that creating clean base topology is an investment rather than wasted effort, providing a foundation that benefits every subsequent production stage. John balances technical requirements with practical production concerns in this approach.

Duration: 28m 7s

This lesson shows an efficient hard surface modeling workflow that prioritizes both technical quality and artistic control. Artists learn that by leveraging Modo's mesh fusion and live boolean capabilities, the focus remains on design iteration and proper bevel planning.

Duration: 11m 18s

John showcases an advanced way of transforming 3D-scanned objects into production-ready game assets. This process emphasizes balancing technical precision with artistic interpretation, using the scan as a foundation while making intentional design improvements.

Duration: 25m 20s

This workflow demonstrates an efficient, professional approach to texture cleanup that keeps important scan details while removing unnecessary elements. Artists learn to maintain the object's "history" through weathering and wear patterns rather than creating perfectly clean textures.

Duration: 12m 52s

The main takeaway in this lesson is finding the balance between removing photogrammetry artifacts and preserving authentic surface character. John highlights an iterative approach of constantly moving between detail work and full-asset evaluation.

Duration: 14m 1s

Artists learn that professional 3D modeling involves building assets that function well throughout an entire production pipeline rather than just creating attractive topology. By planning UV splits strategically and maintaining consistent topological patterns, hero-quality assets are created.

Duration: 19m 26s

In this lesson, artists will learn an efficient production pipeline for converting high-poly sculpts into game-ready assets through retopology, UV mapping, and organized baking. John emphasizes non-destructive workflows that reflect professional game asset development practices.

Duration: 20m 2s

Artists learn a practical approach to finalizing game-ready assets that balances technical efficiency with visual quality. This lesson shows how topology reduction, UV layout, and material selection contribute to creating believable 3D assets. By addressing common software limitations through workarounds and maintaining organized workflows with color-coding and grouped components, the lesson provides valuable insights.

Duration: 13m 1s

It's important for artists to prioritize organization and synchronization across multiple software platforms during the asset finalization phase. John ensures that all baked details appear correctly and that the asset is properly prepared for the custom texturing phase by managing mesh naming and UV layouts.

Duration: 15m 49s

The workflow shown in this lesson balances technical precision with artistic sensibility, demonstrating how to preserve authentic scan data while enhancing it with procedural materials. Artists learn that by keeping a non-destructive, organized layer structure, high-quality results are achieved while retaining flexibility.

Duration: 26m 24s

In this final lesson, John goes over the workflow that takes a 3D shoe model from photogrammetry through game-pipeline processes to final presentation-quality renders. Thoughtful composition and strategic lighting demonstrate how technical 3D workflows can be elevated into compelling product imagery. The combination of Modo for geometry preparation and Marmoset for rendering provides an efficient pipeline for creating portfolio-quality product visualizations.

Duration: 11m 38s