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👾 Character Modeling Session 2: Final Touches & Scene Integration

Time: 1h30m

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Overview

In this session, you’ll finalize your 3D character, export it as a .obj file with materials, and import it into your environment scene. You’ll make sure it fits the space in scale, position, and style, and begin applying materials and lighting for a unified look.

⚠️ Don’t forget to press Ctrl + S regularly to save your progress.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Character Prep Instructions

1. Open the Blender file where you modeled your character.

2. Add final features and details.

3. ⚠️ Wait before adding materials — we’ll do that later.

4. Press Ctrl + S to save any new changes you made before proceeding.

5. Delete these default objects:
   • Select the Light and press X to delete.
   • Select the Camera and press X to delete.
   • Delete any other unnecessary objects.
6. Select and Join your character:
   • Press A to select all objects.
   • Press Ctrl + J to join everything into one object.
7. 💾 Save your character file again using Save As!
   • Go to File → Save As
   • Name it: YourName_Final_Character.blend
8. Export your character as OBJ
   • File → Export → Wavefront (.obj)
   • Save as: YourName_Character.obj

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Place Your Character in the Scene

⚠️ Don’t forget to press Ctrl + S regularly to save your progress.

1. Open Your Scene File

• Go to File → Open and select YourName_SceneModel.blend

2. Import Your Character

• Go to File → Import → Wavefront (.obj)
• Locate and import your exported .obj file

3. Scale Proportionally and Position Your Character

• 💡 Tip: Your character should match the size of the space
• (e.g., not taller than a wall or smaller than a bench)

4. Add Materials and Textures

• Select your character and go to the Material Properties tab
• Create and assign materials for skin, metal, clothing…

5. Optional – Add Hair or Fur

• Use the Particle System → Hair
• Tweak hair length, density, and shape for basic stylized hair

6. Add or Reposition Lights

• Use Shift + A → Light to add:
  • Area Light for soft shadows
  • Point Light for localized brightness
  • Sun Light for global directional light
• Use G to move the light
• Adjust intensity and color in the Light Properties tab

7. Save Your Scene

• File → Save As
• Name it: YourName_SceneWithCharacter.blend

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📝 Creative Question

Does your character feel “at home” in the space you created?
→ Think about proportions, lighting, and textures — does everything belong together?

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