Unlock Your Career as a Professional 3D Artist in Just Months.
Skip expensive schools and endless YouTube tutorials. My proven system will guide you to your dream job in games or film.
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The Hard Truth about Hard Surface Modeling
(no pun intended)
Tried to learn 3d modeling and still feel stuck? It's probably not your fault.
YouTube Overwhelm
Diving into YouTube for 3D modeling tutorials can lead to information overload and confusion. The sheer volume is daunting, and it's easy to waste hours filtering through mixed-quality content for just a few useful tips.
Costly Art Education
Art schools may offer in-depth learning, but the financial burden is heavy. High tuition fees can saddle you with debt, forcing you into jobs you dislike just to manage repayments — a far cry from your creative ambitions.
Other Online Courses
While seasoned professionals offer many online courses, they can inadvertently overwhelm beginners with complex concepts. The lack of structured learning and excessive use of time-lapses make it hard for new learners to follow along and retain information effectively.
THE SOLUTION.. HARD SURFACE HERO!
Transform your 3D modeling passion into a career with our all-inclusive Hard Surface Hero program. Covering every stage of 3D asset creation – from modeling and texturing to final presentation – this collection of project-based courses equips you with industry-demanded skills, minus the overwhelming cost and confusion of other learning methods.
The Hard Surface Hero is an exclusive collection of:
8Â Courses (125+Â Videos) & exclusive downloads, discounts, and perks.
MASTERING HARD SURFACE MODELING IN MAYA
Overcome common 3d modeling problems, like starting complex models, achieving clean topology, and finishing projects efficiently. My structured system simplifies the process, boosting your confidence and efficiency in 3D modeling.
$397 Included in Hard Surface HeroÂ
UVS UNLEASHEDÂ
Learn to quickly create production quality UV maps, tackling challenges like creating UV seams, achieving even texel density, and creating  optimal UV layouts for texturing, enhancing the quality of your 3d models.
$197Â Included in Hard Surface Hero
NEXT LEVEL TEXTURING IN SUBSTANCE PAINTER
This course equips you with the know-how to master texturing, from understanding the vast array of materials in Substance Painter to achieving photorealism and helping elevate your models to beautiful portfolio-worthy pieces.Â
$297Â Included in Hard Surface Hero
BLENDER TO MAYA ACCELERATOR
Using Blender and want to follow Mastering Hard Surface Modeling? In this course, you'll learn how to quickly adapt Maya's production-quality modeling techniques to Blender, allowing you to create professional 3d models with ease.
$97Â Included in Hard Surface Hero
POST-PRODUCTION MASTERY
Learn how to transform a good render into an epic image. Dustin Valkema of CG Hacks will teach you how to use render layers and overlays in Photoshop to create artworks that demand attention.
$147Â Included in Hard Surface Hero
INTRODUCTION TO GAME ART
Learn the basics of creating 3d models for video games for game engines like Unity and Unreal.  Key concepts like low-poly modeling and baking will be explored. Taught by real-time veteran, OnMars 3D.
$147Â Included in Hard Surface Hero
PRESENTATION PRO
Does your online portfolio need a boost? Learn my Photoshop workflow to dramatically improve the presentation of your online portfolio and get potential employers knocking down your door!
$97Â Included in Hard Surface Hero
GRUNGE & GRIME
Learn how to create realistic grunge textures in Substance Painter to help you achieve more realistic renders and tell a better story with 3D your models. Â
$97Â Included in Hard Surface Hero
That's 125+ videos total at 65+ hours of content!
($1,529 Value)
Plus, you'll also get the following exclusive content:
DIGITAL PRODUCT PROFITS
This in-depth guide to help you generate some serious side income with your skills as a 3d artist.
MONETIZE YOUR ART WITH NFTS
This guide will help you generate how to monetize your 3d Art with NFTs.
3D BEAST BOOTCAMP REPLAY
Join OnMars3D and me for a replay of a Portfolio Review. Learn valuable insights to enhance your 3D art and apply them for dramatic improvement.
AND THESE EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS
Private Community
You're never alone as a member of 3D Beast Academy with access to our Discord Group.
Big Student Discounts
8% off FlexiSpot Standing Desks
50% off Malcolm 341 Mega Pack
30% off CG Hacks assets
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Maya Shortcuts
3x the speed of your Maya workflow. These shortcuts helped to create my best 3D models; imagine what you'll create with them.
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Free Downloads
Quickly level up your presentations with my Photoshop Templates.
 Understand how pro 3d models are built with my Project Files.Â
Free Video Updates
Never get stuck with outdated courses. Videos include closed captions and are at normal speed with no time lapse so it's easy to follow along.Â
Lifetime Acess
Never lose access to your courses or be asked to pay for extension fees with lifetime access.
GET ALL THIS ($3,527+Â Value) FOR...
30 DAY REFUND POLICY
Don't love Hard Surface Hero? We offer full refunds within 30 days. At a 99.2% satisfaction rating, we are confident you WILL love it!
Your Plan for Becoming a Professional 3D Artist.Â
Join Hard Surface Hero
Simply click the orange enroll button on this page, which will take you to a secure checkout form. Complete your payment, and then you'll be prompted to create an account. Then you're ready to get started.
Watch Video Lessons
Dive into our extensive library of lessons, available immediately upon enrollment. Our easy-to-follow lessons are recorded and played back in real-time speed with no time lapses. No skipped steps, no confusion.
Complete the Exercises
After each set of videos is followed by self-paced exercises, ideal for busy schedules. Post your completed exercises in our Discord community using the provided templates to receive valuable feedback and support from the community.
Become a PRO!
As you complete each exercise, you'll gain confidence and learn to create production-quality 3D models. By the program's end, you'll have several portfolio-worthy pieces, paving your way to your dream job.
Get noticed by employers & respected by your peers.
A solid online portfolio is your gateway into your dream job in the entertainment industry. This program will teach you how to create portfolio-worthy pieces like in the instructor project gallery below.
WHAT DO OUR STUDENTSÂ SAY?
OUR STUDENTS WORK AT
Simone Porchedda
3DÂ Artist |Â MPC
"When I enrolled in 3D Beast Academy, it was good for me to memorize a clean workflow, a clean approach to complex shapes, how to break them down. It was a nice and clean way to approach 3d modeling that was easy to understand."
Jonathon Valle
Lead Multimedia Artist | NYU
"It's hard to express how much you helped me and how much I learned. It was the right time for me to push my career to the next level. It's happening, I'm living that right now, which is awesome. I got a new promotion and that led to an award at work. And things are going really well!"
Rich Hensman
3D Artist |Â Next
"I feel like since joining the Academy I clearly developed and progressed as a 3D artist, thanks to those skills, I've been able to change jobs recently and started a new role working on CGI homeware work for Next a FTSE 100 company in the UK and one of the biggest fashion retailers.“
Become the Great 3D Artist You Were Meant to Be
WORKFLOW EASILY TRANSLATES TOÂ OTHER 3D PACKAGES!
Our best success stories come from students using other packages like Blender, Cinema 4d, and 3Ds Max!
Blender User Approved!Â
Nick was frustrated with other Blender courses but found success with our unique approach. Discover how he dramatically improved his topology and crafted professional-level 3D models.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I'm a beginner, is this program for me?
Can I use other 3D packages like Blender instead of Maya?
Can my employer pay for this?
Should I wait if I'm a busy student, parent or individual?
What if I enroll in the program and decide it's not for me?
I can't afford the Maya License, is there an alternative?
Will this program teach me how to create proper topology?
Lead 3d Vehicle Artist at Ford
"JL is a skilled artist and an accomplished instructor. He has been one of the staples in the 3D industry when learning anything about 3D modeling."
3D Art Education Expert
"JL is one of the best instructors in the 3D industry. Not all great artists are good teachers but JL is the exception to the rule; he knows how to break down concepts and speak to all skill levels."
Founder of CG Hacks
"Learning from JL has been a phenomenal experience! His teaching is thorough and easy to follow, even across various software!"
Become the Great 3D Artist You Were Meant to Be
Your Instructor & Mentor
Like many beginner artists, I spent years jumping around YouTube tutorials as well as spending a small fortune on a 3d art degree—only to make minimal progress towards a 3D art career.
Today, I'm a professional 3D artist with experience in film and video games. I've created educational content for companies like Autodesk and had my 3D software reviews published in PC Mag.Â
Even though I accomplished most of my career goals, I always thought there must be a simpler, more cost-effective path to mastering the 3D skills to land your dream job working in the film or video games industry.Â
I worked for years to provide a better solution to help up-and-coming artists master 3d art and achieve their career goals.
And that's how Hard Surface Hero was born!
It's a comprehensive yet easy-to-follow program that has transformed thousands of students into industry-ready professionals.
Much Love,
JL Mussi
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