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Understanding Texture Baking: A Crucial Skill for 3DCG Artists

On June 20, 2025, a must-attend online seminar titled "Polygon Night: Great Textures Start with Solid Baking" will take place, hosted by C&R Creative Studios. This informative session is designed for 3DCG creators eager to enhance their skills in texture baking, a fundamental process that significantly impacts the quality of digital art.

The seminar kicks off at 7:30 PM, lasting until 9:00 PM JST. Attendees will learn from three accomplished creators from the COYOTE 3DCG Studio, who specialize in environmental design. This is a unique opportunity to dive deep into the nuances of texture baking, an area often misunderstood by even experienced artists.

What is Texture Baking?

Before we delve deeper, let’s clarify what texture baking entails. Texture baking refers to the process of pre-calculating lighting information, shadows, and other necessary details to save them as maps or textures. This method allows for smoother rendering, especially when handling complex information in real-time applications. As tools like Substance Painter gain popularity, it's critical to understand that utilizing these resources effectively relies on strong foundational skills in baking techniques.

Why Attend?

Many artists fall into the trap of adopting a "just wing it" approach when it comes to baking. Unfortunately, this often leads to sub-par quality, regardless of the tools employed. During the seminar, our instructors will address common pitfalls and troubleshooting methods, emphasizing the importance of understanding the rationale behind every step in the baking process.

"Why do we perform these actions?" is a key question that will be answered as participants learn the design philosophies that underlie successful texture baking practices. This seminar not only equips participants with the technical expertise necessary to improve their work but also encourages a more strategic and thoughtful approach to asset creation.

Meet the Instructors

Representing COYOTE 3DCG Studio, our esteemed instructors include:

1. Tetta Igarashi - Environment Section Director
- Upon joining C&R in 2014 and later COYOTE 3DCG Studio in 2015, Tetta has amassed extensive experience across various consumer and mobile titles. His current focus is on mentoring team members and organizational management.

2. Nikolai Bondarenko - Environment Designer
- Hailing from Russia, Nikolai began his journey as a 3D artist in Europe during university. After completing a Japanese language course, he joined C&R COYOTE 3DCG Studio in 2024, where he currently specializes in asset creation for consumer games.

3. Eimi Yamazaki - Environment Designer
- Eimi graduated and entered C&R COYOTE 3DCG Studio as a new graduate. She now works on asset creation for mobile games and overseas titles, bringing fresh perspectives to her designs.

The seminar caters not only to seasoned 3D designers and modelers but also to students and aspiring artists who aim to elevate their understanding and skills in 3D work.

Seminar Details

• - Date: June 20, 2025
• - Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM JST
• - Location: Online
• - Fee: ¥1000 (Free for students upon showing a student ID)
• - Limited Seats: 100 participants

How to Register

For those interested in enhancing their skills, registration is open until 6:00 PM JST on June 19, 2025. Secure your chance to learn critical techniques that can transform your 3D work by visiting this link.

Conclusion

C&R Creative Studios has long been a leader in supporting and advancing the careers of creatives since its inception in 1990. Their mission is to enhance the lifetime value of professionals, contributing significantly to creative industries through various seminars, workshops, and innovative educational programs. Join us in this journey to improve your 3D capabilities and set yourself on a path to unparalleled artistic excellence.