Garth Vidler
!["Next Gen" 3D Modeling](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0080cc_a04ca53e3b020af85cbf045c0755901c.jpg/v1/fill/w_900,h_659,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/0080cc_a04ca53e3b020af85cbf045c0755901c.jpg)
Next Gen refers to a range of cutting edge techniques and technologies that allow greater detail to be added to computer graphics while saving on memory. Here we see a complex form applied to a very simple 3D shape.
![Software Icons](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0080cc_37adec80200334ab63df26b3c81e80ec.jpg/v1/fill/w_490,h_392,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/0080cc_37adec80200334ab63df26b3c81e80ec.jpg)
Detailed Final Illustrations used for Computer Software
![Standard 3D Modeling and Texturing](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0080cc_d6858620dc9e8d1f26b61195c748f03f.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_861,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/0080cc_d6858620dc9e8d1f26b61195c748f03f.jpg)
Here is a recreation of a 3D model from the world famous computer game sensation World of Warcraft. The 3D model is created in 3D Studio Max and the texture paintings in Adobe Photoshop
![Texture Art](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0080cc_d12ae6d31b052428bbfa84f0d9999fe9.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/0080cc_d12ae6d31b052428bbfa84f0d9999fe9.jpg)
These hand painted tiles are used to give colour form and life to a 3D model
![Concept Character Sketches](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0080cc_81be5ea6847ad0f2d4ce605f90d61228.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/0080cc_81be5ea6847ad0f2d4ce605f90d61228.jpg)
Clothing Design, Creature Design and overall concept can be quickly iterated to decide on a look and feel for characters or creatures
![2D Texture Illustration](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0080cc_0e598eca69dc8eac9b6090c75551f86c.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_600,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/0080cc_0e598eca69dc8eac9b6090c75551f86c.jpg)
Texturing is the process of digital painting for the specific purpose of application to a 3D object.
![Concept Illustration](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0080cc_2f074d057715accd43978019bf20f112.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_751,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/0080cc_2f074d057715accd43978019bf20f112.jpg)
Using cutting edge computer technologies, fast prototype concept images such as this one can be created in a matter of hours. Very useful for picturing large scale lighting and environments.
![Into the unknown](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0080cc_67a33b4052c5ba583da64d7db5005bf4.jpg/v1/fill/w_466,h_393,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/0080cc_67a33b4052c5ba583da64d7db5005bf4.jpg)
Digital Illustration using Adobe Photoshop and Graphics Tablet
![700x416 Hard Surface](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0080cc_642ed3828ce14949a151af711e035927~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_700,h_416,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/0080cc_642ed3828ce14949a151af711e035927~mv2.webp)
![Still Life Oil Painting](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0080cc_ae4b5dd8c71419ea232b699dfd87964d.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1209,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/0080cc_ae4b5dd8c71419ea232b699dfd87964d.jpg)
This is an Oil painting of a real life sculpture created specifically for the purpose of being painted. Viewing real life facilitates an opportunity to manipulate lighting and composition before painting and can stimulate the creative process.
![Branding and Logo Design](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0080cc_4ee6be46b57fd5b200aa631667511561.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_497,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/0080cc_4ee6be46b57fd5b200aa631667511561.jpg)
2D & 3D ellements used to create depth and a sense of movement.
![Branding Design](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0080cc_17c8bb34c1405618796b6ea58a674d62.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_374,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/0080cc_17c8bb34c1405618796b6ea58a674d62.jpg)
Another example of a branding concept