3D PRINTING FROM ZERO TO HERO

Learn the complete 3D printing workflow from start to finish. This course teaches you how to properly prepare a digital sculpt, print it successfully, and clean the final piece for professional, display-ready results.

Course overview

Skill level
Intermediate
Software used
Software 1 Software 2 Software 3
Number of lessons
4 Modules - 25 Lessons
Duration
4h+ (Lifetime)
Teacher
Maarten Verhoeven
Course format
Pre-recorded (Access anytime)

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Bring your sculpts from ZBrush to your desk

  • Step-by-step guide for preparation for 3D printing, for models of any complexity.
  • Analyze and solve problemsYou will know what result to expect with your model before it reaches the printer.
  • Post-processingHow to polish and prepare your piece after it has been printed

Course schedule

Module 1. 3D printing technology overview

  • Lesson 1: 3D printing technology
  • Lesson 2: Industries and applications
  • Lesson 3: Types of 3D printers
  • Lesson 4: Materials and filaments
  • Lesson 5: Optimizing the costs
  • Lesson 6: 3D printing in color
  • Lesson 7: Choosing a 3D printer

Module 2. Preparing your model for 3D printing

  • Lesson 1: Keying out principles
  • Lesson 2: Hollowing out principles
  • Lesson 3: Organizing your project
  • Lesson 4: Common problem solving
  • Lesson 5: Adjusting to 3D print

Module 3. Advanced model preparation

  • Lesson 1: Advanced problem solving techniques
  • Lesson 2: Slicing parts and cuts
  • Lesson 3: Scaling and keys
  • Lesson 4: Hollows
  • Lesson 5: Drain holes

Module 4. If you own a 3D printer

  • Lesson 1: Setting up your print
  • Lesson 2: Post-process: tools and preparation
  • Lesson 3: Rinse, cutting the supports, curating process
  • Lesson 4: Assembling
  • Lesson 5: Drain holes
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3D Printing Technologies & Printer Types

Get a clear understanding of the main 3D printing technologies and printer types. Learn the strengths, limitations, and best use cases so you can choose the right approach for your projects.

Fundamentals of Model Preparation

Learn the essential steps to prepare a digital sculpt for printing. Cover scale, wall thickness, orientation, supports, and common mistakes to ensure successful prints.

Advanced Model Preparation

Go deeper into advanced preparation techniques for complex models. Learn how to split models, hollow meshes, optimize details, and prepare files for high-quality results.

Printing at Home: If You Own a 3D Printer

For those with a 3D printer, learn how to set up prints correctly, adjust settings, and troubleshoot common issues to achieve clean, reliable results.

Assembly & Cleanup

Finish your printed model by learning how to assemble parts, clean supports, sand surfaces, and prepare the piece for painting or display.
Maarten Verhoeven

Maarten Verhoeven

Zbrush artist / digital concept sculptor

Learn from an industry expert

Maarten Verhoeven is a digital sculptor, concept and vfx artist specializing in work for film, commercials and toys. Having a strong background in art, he handles different aspects of production, from concept, sculpting, compositing and color grading. Born and raised in Belgium, Maarten developed a great interest for anatomy, art and history. He gained a Master's degree in Animation and worked as an all-round vfx artist in Belgium. After a few years he went freelance in order to follow his passion: digital sculpting. Today he’s working as a ZBrush artist, contributing his talents to various companies, publications and projects including Pixologic, Hasbro Toys, Gentle Giant; Walking Dead, The Hobbit, 3DArtist, 3D world, 3Dcreative magazine and The Gnomon Workshop...

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  • Full access to the complete course
  • Download all course files and materials
  • Access to the private Discord community
  • Learn at your own pace
  • LIFETIME access!
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Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions below

  • The bulk of the program is offered as pre-recorded HD-quality videos. In addition to pre-recorded content, you will have access to live Q&A sessions, forum feedback, and small group peer-to-peer feedback.

  • Yes. You will get an invoice as soon as you complete the checkout, and if you need a business invoice for reimbursement, email us and we'll be happy to provide this too

  • We estimate about 3-4 hours of work per week during 12 weeks.
    If you're a beginner artist, plan extra time to master your sculpting skills

  • The program is beginner-friendly because we all start with a sphere. You need to know ZBrush fundamentals, to be successful, but we don't have any further requirements.

  • You can pick any human face, better if it's a recognizable celebrity. No limitations here.

  • ZBrush is the main tool. We use Marmoset and Marvelous Designer for presentation and a couple of other plugins that you will get access to as a student.

  • This course is designed to be fully self-paced, so you can learn and progress at your own speed, on your own schedule.

    If you’d like feedback or have questions along the way, you can always join our Discord community, where you can share your work, get guidance, and connect with other students.

  • You can always access the course anytime. Is life time access

  • Yes, all ArtHeroes courses are LIFETIME!

What our students say

Real reviews from real students

Marlon gave very good advice and the pace of the course was just right. I learned lots and faster way to learn than just looking around random Youtube by myself.
Momoko Okabe
Canada
The best part is the simple way that Marlon approaches a difficult character, and the way he breaks it into simple steps to achieve an awesome character! Because the course gives you exactly what it offers, you can learn a cool workflow and how to tackle a character from point A to Z.
Martin Carrillo
Ecuador
I learned a lot, so I think it is super recommendable. The workflow and the constant correction of the mentor has given me another view of my work process.
Julio Padula
Argentina
The feeling of improvement the course gives to you - it's the best thing for me. Thanks to the overall organization and Marlon's human and technical skill the process of trial and error was not frustrating but funny and challenging. I've never stayed up so long at night having so much fun in "making 3D".
Francesco Gianfreda
Italy
I loved the length of the videos, it covered enough for me and then let me go off and figure stuff out for myself. The character I had was not the same as in the videos and there was a lot of room to go my own way. For me that was good as I had done enough step by step courses and some things don't stick that way. But using what I was taught in the videos on my own character brought up new challenges and locked a few things into place.
Sean Olsen
Ireland
Outstanding quality and value. The instructors are experts in their field and make complex topics accessible to everyone.
Michael Chen
Singapore

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