Description
Creating Indian God characters in iClone 7 presents a unique and rewarding challenge, as it requires both artistic skill and cultural sensitivity. Here’s how you can approach it, focusing on finding and creating these sacred figures:
1. Finding Pre-Made Indian God Characters:
Reallusion Content Store/Marketplace:
This is your first stop. Search for specific deities like “Ganesha,” “Shiva,” “Vishnu,” “Lakshmi,” “Saraswati,” “Hanuman,” “Krishna,” “Durga,” etc.
You might find some existing models, or character bases that can be heavily modified. For instance, you can find assets like “iclone 7/8 Indian Ganesha character” and “iclone 7/8 Indian shiva character” on marketplaces that specialize in iClone content.
Look for associated content like:
Traditional Attire: Dhotis, saris, crowns, elaborate jewelry, sacred symbols.
Props: Tridents (for Shiva), mace (for Hanuman), conch shells, lotus flowers, musical instruments (for Saraswati), weapons (for Durga).
Animal Vahans (Mounts): Mouse (for Ganesha), Nandi (for Shiva), Garuda (for Vishnu), peacock (for Kartikeya/Murugan), swan (for Saraswati).
Third-Party 3D Asset Stores:
Websites like Turbosquid, CGTrader, Sketchfab, and Unity Asset Store are excellent sources for generic 3D models.
Search for “Hindu deity 3D model,” “Indian god 3D,” “Lord Ganesha 3D,” “Shiva 3D,” etc.
Important Consideration: While these stores offer a vast selection, ensure the models are compatible with iClone 7. Look for formats like FBX or OBJ. You’ll likely need to import them into Character Creator (CC3/CC4) to rig them for iClone’s animation system, or use 3DXchange to convert and prepare them. Rigging static models can be complex.
Check for models that are “rigged” or “game-ready” as they are more likely to have a suitable bone structure for animation.
2. Creating Your Own Indian God Characters (Using Character Creator & External Software):
This approach gives you the most control over authenticity and detail.
Character Creator (CC3/CC4):
Base Mesh: Start with a generic human base mesh in Character Creator.
Body Sculpting:
Proportions: Modify body proportions to match the iconography of the deity. For example, some deities are depicted with broader chests, specific hand gestures (mudras), or multiple arms.
Muscle/Weight: Adjust muscle definition and weight to reflect the deity’s power or serenity.
Skin Tone: Use SkinGen in Character Creator to achieve appropriate divine skin tones, which often range from golden to blue (for Krishna/Vishnu) or white (for Shiva).
Facial Features:
Sculpt the face to capture the deity’s characteristic features – eyes, nose, lips, and expressions (e.g., meditative for Shiva, benevolent for Lakshmi).
Beards/Mustaches: Apply or sculpt appropriate facial hair.
Hair and Headwear:
Hair: Create elaborate hairstyles like Shiva’s matted locks (Jata) or Vishnu’s dark hair.
Crowns/Headwear: This is crucial. Sculpt or import custom crowns, diadems, or elaborate headpieces specific to each deity.
Clothing and Accessories (Very Important!):
Traditional Draping: This is where external 3D modeling software (like ZBrush, Blender, Marvelous Designer) becomes invaluable for creating authentic drapes of dhotis, saris, or elaborate robes. You can create these in Marvelous Designer, export as OBJ, and then import into Character Creator as clothing.
Jewelry: Intricate necklaces, armlets, bracelets, anklets, and earrings are essential. These can be sculpted or modeled in external software and imported as accessories.
Symbolic Items: Add specific attributes like Shiva’s third eye, Krishna’s flute, Durga’s many weapons, or Ganesha’s broken tusk.
Multiple Arms (Advanced):
For deities like Durga or Vishnu who are depicted with multiple arms, you’ll need advanced 3D modeling skills. This typically involves modeling the additional arms in external software, rigging them, and then attaching them to the iClone character. You’ll need to carefully manage the bone structure and skinning.
Materials and Textures:
Use high-quality PBR (Physically Based Rendering) textures for skin, clothing, and accessories to give them a divine and realistic look.
Consider adding glowing or ethereal effects to the materials in iClone for a supernatural touch.
External 3D Software (Blender, Maya, ZBrush, 3ds Max):
For highly detailed or complex deities (especially those with multiple arms or unique body forms), you might need to model and sculpt the character entirely in external software.
Once modeled, export the character as an FBX file.
Rigging and Skinning: Ensure the character is properly rigged with a human-like bone structure that iClone can understand. Skinning must be clean to allow for smooth animation.
Import into Character Creator: Import the rigged FBX into Character Creator for final adjustments, applying CC textures, and converting it to an iClone compatible character.
3. Animation and Cultural Sensitivity:
Motions: Once your God character is in iClone, use its animation tools:
Motion LIVE
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