Gumroad – Ultimate Weapon Tutorial 2 – The Complete Hard-Surface Masterclass

Ultimate Weapon Tutorial 2 by Tim Bergholz (ChamferZone) is a monumental Hard-Surface masterclass, widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive guides in the industry. The course covers the entire AAA game-ready weapon pipeline (AR-15): from the initial primitive in Blender to final texturing in Substance Painter and high-end rendering in Marmoset Toolbag 5. ✨ Key Features: – 80+ Hours of Content: An exhaustive, “no-skip” training program covering every single detail of the production process. – Full Weapon System: Modeling over 50 individual components, including dedicated 7-hour chapters for a Holosight and SFP Scope. – Advanced Pipeline: Mastering Boolean workflows, mesh cleanup, UV unwrapping with texel density management, and high-quality baking. – Texturing Deep Dive: 30+ hours focused on Substance Painter, smart material creation, edge damage, and surface storytelling. – AAA Expertise: Taught by Tim Bergholz, a veteran with 20 years of experience at studios like Crytek, Ubisoft, and Digital Extremes. – Essential Assets: Includes reference imagery, alpha maps, custom “Painted Gun Steel” smart materials, and plugin setup guides. Software: Blender, Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag.