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Ideation + Constraints
World theme, rules, references, “what’s unique,” and what must stay consistent.
Live and Online • Creative • AI-assisted (not AI-replaced)
Build immersive worlds with craft + modern pipelines
A practical workshop for artists, animators, game designers, and makers—moving from ideation to cinematic composition, 3D layout, and even 3D printing prep, with AI used for iteration and refinement.
5+
Workflow modules
AI+
Support tool, not replacement
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World, built end-to-end
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What is the World Builder Workshop?
Live and Online training in association with PVNet.
Live sessions are held at our production studio in the Palos Verdes Promenade (Palos Verdes, California). This hybrid workshop explores how artists, animators, and designers build immersive worlds using traditional craft blended with modern AI-assisted workflows.
Hand-drawn ideation
World layout + story
3D modeling
Animation workflows
3D printing prep
AI for iteration
What you’ll leave with
- ✅ A repeatable world-building workflow you can use for games, animation, XR, comics, tabletop, or physical models
- ✅ A “world bible” starter kit: moodboard, style constraints, key assets, and pipeline notes
- ✅ A set of prompts + node-style process thinking you can reuse across projects
- ✅ Video snippets you can share or build into a portfolio
The pipeline (hands-on, practical)
Structured like a real production flow: explore → refine → assemble → present.
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Characters / Creatures
Shape language, silhouettes, variations, quick iterations, and design selection.
03
Environments + Composition
Environment sketching, cinematic framing, lighting ideas, and “readability” passes.
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3D Layout / Engine Prep
Blocking, scale, camera paths, asset organization, and export considerations.
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3D Printing Considerations
Watertight forms, supports, scale, tolerances, and surface detail priorities.
AI
AI as support (never replacement)
Used for iteration speed, structural refinement, and style exploration—your design instincts drive decisions.
Video samples
Drop in your YouTube/Vimeo links—or use local MP4 files. This section is built to scale.
Process
Before/After
Tool Demos
Mini Case Studies
Vibe Coding Rigged Characters
Bridging modular coding with creative rigging workflows.
Thumbnail Generation Process
Rapidly iterating visual ideas within Photoshop.
Polypainting in Zbrush
Mastering surfaces and color directly on high-res sculpts.
Using Polypaint in Zbrush
Practical application and refinement of sculpted details.
Who it’s for
A perfect meetup for anyone building worlds—digital, physical, or hybrid.
Animators
Build characters + scenes with a pipeline mindset, then translate to shots and motion.
Game Designers
World logic, level layout, camera readability, and asset organization for engines.
Makers / 3D Printing
Turn designs into printable forms with practical constraints and clean geometry.
Illustrators / Comics
Develop a consistent world bible—style rules, props, locations, and recurring motifs.
XR / Immersive
Spatial thinking, guided exploration, and environment readability for presence.
Curious Beginners
Learn how modern pipelines fit together without needing to be “AI native.”
Session formats
Workshop (2–3 hrs)
Live walkthrough + exercises + share-out.
Deep Dive (Half-day)
Focus on one pipeline: creature, environment, or engine
layout.
Studio Session
Tailored to team needs: stakeholders, artists, or mixed
groups.
What we emphasize
- ✅ Craft first: your taste and decisions lead
- ✅ Clear process you can repeat
- ✅ “Show your work” thinking (great for portfolios)
- ✅ AI used for iteration + refinement
What people say
Swap these with real quotes as you collect them.
“This made the whole AI + production conversation feel grounded. I finally understood what the pipeline actually looks like.”
“The constraint-first approach was the breakthrough. I stopped chasing random outputs and started building a coherent world.”
“Practical and inspiring. The ‘AI as scaffolding’ framing is exactly what I needed.”
Join the next World Builder Workshop
Want this as a public meetup, a studio session, or a focused deep dive? Drop your email and what you’re building—game, animation, tabletop, XR, or physical model.
FAQ
Quick answers—easy to expand.
Do I need to be “good at AI” to attend?
No. The workshop is designed to build confidence and literacy. We treat AI like a support tool inside a broader creative workflow.
What tools do you use?
It varies by session. The focus is on transferable workflow thinking: prompt design, iteration strategy, selection criteria, and production structure.
Is this for games only?
No—games, animation, tabletop, comics, XR, and physical models all fit. “World building” is the common thread.
Can you run this for a studio team?
Yes. We can tailor it for stakeholders vs artists, and focus on one pipeline (creature, environment, engine layout, etc.).