2026 Reallusion 3D Character Contest- The Soul Binder (WIP)

My name is Oscar Chacon, and I am very happy to participate in this contest. For my entry, I will be creating a wizard character using Character Creator 5, Blender, and Substance Painter; here are some of the references I will be using:

The theme I chose is: The Soul Binder
A mage who does not use a traditional staff, but instead manipulates the power of ancestral totems through threads of light.

based on these references

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The first step: involves using HeadShot 3 with the facial reference images.

Next, I’ll change the skin for the body and face, and apply the body and facial morphs, including the wrinkles.

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Working in face morph and change skin

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adding hair and a beard to the character, then tweaking it slightly in Blender and starting to create the clothing

Starting with clothes in blender

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working with Clothing

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nest work in UV and Testures in Substance


Wip and continue texturing a next Working in skirt and accessories

The Soul Binder is such a creative concept! The idea of using ancestral totems and threads of light instead of a traditional staff gives the character a really distinctive identity. I’m especially curious to see how you bring that connection between the mage and the totems into the final design. The combination of Character Creator 5, Blender, and Substance Painter should make for an impressive result. Looking forward to seeing the finished character!