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  1. So what does going ‘The Extra Mile’ means?
    - Well, it could just be that 'little extra step that you were missing' or the 'additional 15 minutes' you didn’t even know you needed to complete the artwork. For instance, here are some scenarios:
    • You have a clear idea of what you want to create but once you reach a point in the process, the following steps are a bit confusing… like what’s next after sculpting in a ‘T-Pose’?
    • You are a confident sculptor in ZBrush but want to go the extra mile and texture your creations in Substance Painter - great! What would that process look like?
    • You know that presenting your work shouldn’t take hours but you’re not sure what to do to keep it simple yet effective…
    • You are quite comfortable with the texturing workflow in Substance Painter but struggle with rendering…
    • You are well versed in the different workflows but somehow feel that the end result doesn't have the impact you were hoping for...
    • You can easily sculpt, texture and render a bunch of passes but everything gets confusing when you need to put them together to create a composition of the image...
     
  2. The course Extra Mile has
    - The Extra Mile course is my systematic approach, following a series of simple steps, to take you from a ZBrush sculpture all the way to a polished render or illustration.

    With The Extra Mile you’ll get:
    • Lifetime access
    • 8 Modules
    • 3 Bonuses including access to The Extra Mile private community
    • Course resources (brushes, models, materials, lights, etc).
    • All updates to the course content are free
    • Q&A Live sessions
    • Open Student feedback sessions
    • Artwork breakdowns 
    • Login 24/7 (all digital)
    • 30-Day money-back guarantee
     
  3. What do I get with the THE EXTRA MILE course?
    • Lifetime access
    • 8 Modules with 54 videos lessons
    • 3 Bonuses including access to The Extra Mile closed community
    • Course resources (brushes, models, materials, lights, etc).
    • All updates to the course content are free
    • Q&A Live sessions
    • Open Student feedback sessions
    • Artwork breakdowns (from my portfolio pieces)
    • Login 24/7 (all digital)
    • 30-Day money-back guarantee
     
  4. When can I access THE EXTRA MILE course?
    - Straight away! Once you get the course, you are in! You can start immediately :)
     
  5. Is the THE EXTRA MILE for a beginner, intermediate or advanced?
    - Some basic prior knowledge of ZBrush (i.e. interface and navigation) and Photoshop (i.e. what layers are etc) is required, but for the rest, I take you from beginner to intermediate to advanced!
     
  6. Where can I ask questions?
    - We've got you covered! with the course you also get access to The Extra Mile closed community and this is going to be the hub for finding answers to your questions, getting feedback and share your progress with other like-minded people!
     
  7. How can I access the THE EXTRA MILE content?
    - You’ll have a login account where you can access your library of content at any time 24/7
     
  8. What software is used in the THE EXTRA MILE course?
    - The main software is ZBrush and Photoshop. With just these two, you can follow the BPR rendering and compositing workflow.  However, to take full advantage of The Extra Mile course you need Substance Painter which we’ll use for texturing, and Keyshot and/or Marmoset toolbag 3 for rendering.
    There is other software that is mentioned as extras or in bonus lessons like Blender and Rizom UV, but they are not essential (just trying to provide you with alternatives).
     
  9. Is this THE EXTRA MILE course pre-recorded?
    - Yes, all the videos are ready when you are. You can watch them and re-watch them and go through the entire course at your own pace. There will be live sessions (like student feedback sessions or Q&As) that you can watch live and interact, but they will also be recorded in case you cannot make it.
     
  10. Do I need to know ZBrush?
    - Yes, a little bit. I go through every process in detail but having previous knowledge of the ZBrush interface and basic understanding of the tools are going to help you move faster.
     
  11. Do I need to have all the software used in THE EXTRA MILE course?
    - Not exactly, I’d say ZBrush and Photoshop are the fundamentals. Part of the idea with The Extra Mile course is to give you a few different avenues to get to the same goal: a great looking image. This is also why I end up with various ‘final compositions’ from the different workflows.

    For example, if you don’t have Substance Painter because you don’t want to use it, you can still follow the rest of the modules and produce the maps for Marmoset Toolbag 3 rendering module, straight from ZBrush as I explain in the UVs and baking module.

    Also, since the Modules are also structured by workflows, if you decide to get Substance Painter later on (or any other software you currently don’t have) you can simply go back and revisit the module where we explore the specific software.
     
  12. So what if I get new software?
    - Do I need to learn it before I get this course?
    Nope, with the exception of ZBrush, which I assume you have used it before, I’ll cover a brief introduction to Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag 3, Keyshot and any other software we use, enough to get you started and ready to produce awesome art!
     
  13. What if I have a previous version (old) of the software?
    - Most of the processes I explain in the course are not specific to the version number. If you have a version where a button or a tool I teach is not present, I’ll do my best to provide an alternative. For instance, with Keyshot, I use the version 8.2 pro and I know there are features that other versions don’t have like HDRI editor or Material Graphs. In these cases, I also explain how to achieve the same or similar result in a different way.
     
  14. Do I get feedback on my work?
    - I’ll give you feedback on your work in a few different ways depending on what stage you are at with your project. The feedback could be painting over your image with suggestions (showing before and after), a sketch over your concept or sculpt, a reply to a post in the community with a list of possible changes/fixes and finally, when I find a piece of feedback that could also benefit others, I’ll do a more in-depth ‘open student feedback session’ that everyone will have access to.

    Also, as part of The Extra Mile community, you can post your work in progress and get instant feedback from the community and other artists. Remember that the artist in the closed community are also doing the course or have gone through it already so you’ll get very relevant feedback. I’m also an active member of The Extra Mile community and I’ll try to provide as much honest feedback as I can.
     
  15. What does ‘lifetime access’ mean?
    - Literally access for life! You’ll have access to the content (updates and new stuff added) for the course longevity!
     
  16. I already know most of this stuff, can I get just one module?
    - Unfortunately no. The course was carefully planned to follow a linear structure while grouping lessons by the workflow. Going through a single module is only useful as a recap of the workflow once you have done the previous lessons.
     

  17. What if I’m not happy with the course, can I get my money back?
    -     I’m confident that the lessons in each module and the way I have structured the course, will help you develop your sculpting, texturing, lighting, rendering and compositing skills. Like with everything else, you’ll need to invest the time to practice, in order to improve. If you are not happy with the course, you can contact support within 30 days of your purchase and request a full refund.

  18. Price for THE EXTRA MILE
    - The Extra mile course is currently closed. Although this is a lifetime access, there is a limit to the number of students I can take. Drop your name and email in the form located at this link.
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