<h2 style="text-align: center">Get an inside look at how Them Studio brought a fresh metaverse vision to life—merging cutting-edge visuals with heartfelt storytelling and a stylized aesthetic that pushes the boundaries of commercial CG work using Marvelous Designer for stylized animation.</h2><hr><div data-youtube-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lAl4NfEiKY8?start=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" width="800" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" style="position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;"></iframe></div><h1 style="text-align: center">Interview with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.behance.net/gallery/212722569/IconX-Shortfilm">THEM Studio</a></h1><h1 style="text-align: left">To start off, could you introduce yourself and your team at IconX Studio?</h1>Hey everyone! I’m <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/dima_gavriliv/">Dima Havryliv</a>, and I was the art director on this project as part of the team at Them Studio. We’re a group of bold, forward-thinking artists based in Kyiv. Each of us has strong experience as a solo CG artist, but when we join forces, we’re able to create truly exciting work — and this project is a great example of that. We’re really excited to share it with you. At Them Studio, we create a wide range of 3D visuals — from large-screen video content to product-focused animations. But recently, we’ve become especially interested in short films. Inspired by Spider Verse, we decided to explore a new style for ourselves, combining 2D and 3D elements. That inspiration turned into a creative journey that led to this project.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/9c36cccf061448ae9b8a9cc721380b11/images/c1a2240c9475463e89c98378ae58795dBehancePage.png" alt="c1a2240c9475463e89c98378ae58795d" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="c1a2240c9475463e89c98378ae58795d" data-width="1920" data-height="3275"><h1 style="text-align: left">What inspired the concept behind this short film? Can you tell us how the idea first came about and developed?</h1>This was a commercial project — the client wanted to present a metaverse concept, but in a fresh and emotionally engaging way. The goal was to evoke a feeling before revealing the product itself. We were given a general direction, but had a lot of creative freedom in how to bring it to life.We started with a storyboard, where we defined the narrative and visual tone of the film. As I mentioned earlier, our team was deeply inspired by Spider-Verse, and we were excited to experiment with integrating a similar aesthetic — blending 2D and 3D elements in a stylized way.There were definitely challenges, especially during the R&amp;D stage, where we tested our ideas to see if they could actually work in motion. Once we locked in the visual style and got approval on the storyline with our main character, we jumped into production.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/9c36cccf061448ae9b8a9cc721380b11/images/a5ea7c42466c4ad2ae75e64697603443ClothConcept.png" alt="a5ea7c42466c4ad2ae75e64697603443" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="a5ea7c42466c4ad2ae75e64697603443" data-width="2559" data-height="1130"><h1 style="text-align: left">What led you to choose Marvelous Designer for this project? In what ways did it support your artistic vision?</h1>Even though most of us come from a Cinema 4D background — and Maxon has introduced some strong cloth simulation updates — we still prefer using Marvelous Designer. It’s much more intuitive and consistently delivers better results when it comes to clothing.It played a key role in this project, especially since our character’s outfit was a crucial part of their identity and visual presence. From the beginning, we knew that if we were going to include a character, the clothing couldn’t be an afterthought — it had to be designed with care and purpose. Marvelous Designer helped us achieve exactly that.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/9c36cccf061448ae9b8a9cc721380b11/images/918644c3fe704fd3ad705117be6169b6outfit04.png" alt="918644c3fe704fd3ad705117be6169b6" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="918644c3fe704fd3ad705117be6169b6" data-width="1920" data-height="1080"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/9c36cccf061448ae9b8a9cc721380b11/images/be714a244a5d42baa3209cd363d1ad1bpattern01.png" alt="be714a244a5d42baa3209cd363d1ad1b" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="be714a244a5d42baa3209cd363d1ad1b" data-width="1345" data-height="891"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/9c36cccf061448ae9b8a9cc721380b11/images/edf613fd2bf84303838bca541bb6c59boutfit03.png" alt="edf613fd2bf84303838bca541bb6c59b" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="edf613fd2bf84303838bca541bb6c59b" data-width="1920" data-height="1080"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/9c36cccf061448ae9b8a9cc721380b11/images/26b18493574d429fb6b2c2486c219779pattern04.png" alt="26b18493574d429fb6b2c2486c219779" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="26b18493574d429fb6b2c2486c219779" data-width="1226" data-height="873"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/9c36cccf061448ae9b8a9cc721380b11/images/115d1fb4f8514e67938352955eeba667Stillshots02.png" alt="115d1fb4f8514e67938352955eeba667" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="115d1fb4f8514e67938352955eeba667" data-width="1920" data-height="1080"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/9c36cccf061448ae9b8a9cc721380b11/images/934eded4323747e5b7c9ac5a73dda57fpattern02.png" alt="934eded4323747e5b7c9ac5a73dda57f" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="934eded4323747e5b7c9ac5a73dda57f" data-width="1607" data-height="814"><h1 style="text-align: left">We’re particularly curious about the scene where Robert jumps out the window in slow motion, yet his clothes flow naturally. How did you simulate that moment using Marvelous Designer? Any tips you'd like to share?</h1><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/9c36cccf061448ae9b8a9cc721380b11/images/3da0a19fec3749e49243af5028c54ae7Stillshots03.png" alt="3da0a19fec3749e49243af5028c54ae7" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="3da0a19fec3749e49243af5028c54ae7" data-width="1920" data-height="1080">Let me pass this one over to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/community/post/403e71fa0f57448a998c342871f5221d">Egor Haiev</a>, a member of our team who was directly responsible for that simulation:"This simulation was arguably one of the most challenging. I’d say it took me around 40 attempts to figure out exactly which settings needed to be adjusted to achieve a realistic result.The key parameter, in my opinion, was Scene Time Warp. What I discovered is that the higher the value, the more the sequence gets stretched out, which allows Marvelous Designer to calculate additional in-between frames. For example, in the scene where the character jumps out of the window, I set this value to around 50 to help compensate for the high speed of the jump.A small tip for users: if you notice that part of the fabric clips through the character or behaves oddly, you can pause the simulation at that moment, freeze the clothing elements that are working correctly, and leave only the problematic part active. Then, re-run the simulation in the viewport to fix just that area. Once it’s resolved, unfreeze the rest and continue the sim.This approach lets you preserve the overall animation—including inertia—while focusing on smaller problem areas. And if glitches continue, the same process can be repeated."<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/9c36cccf061448ae9b8a9cc721380b11/images/63a704ac44f74885a9d37e6d2580d2211.gif" alt="63a704ac44f74885a9d37e6d2580d221" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="63a704ac44f74885a9d37e6d2580d221" data-width="800" data-height="450"><h1 style="text-align: left">Could you walk us through the main tools you used in your pipeline for this animation project?</h1>For this animation project, our main tool was Cinema 4D with the Redshift engine. All of the scenes were built in C4D, including texturing, lighting, and materials. Most of the work was done within this software.For certain scenes, such as the window jump scene, where we used a 2D background, we found that Blender handled 2D perspectives better, so we used it specifically for those parts.Marvelous Designer was essential for creating the character’s clothing, allowing us to achieve realistic and dynamic fabric simulation.For character design, we used Character Creator to build the main character.The character animation was done in Maya, where we specifically worked at 12 fps to give the project a more cartoonish, stylized feel.Photoshop was used for the additional stylization of textures and to add 2D motion blur effects and inserts during post-production.Finally, all of the visual effects, color grading, and anything that enhanced our 3D visuals were brought together in After Effects for post-production.<h1 style="text-align: left">What were some of the key challenges you faced while working with Marvelous Designer?</h1>Since this wasn’t our first time working with Marvelous Designer, creating the clothing itself wasn’t a major challenge. However, given that our video uses 12 fps for the character animation — a stylistic choice — we were a bit concerned about potential issues with the simulation.Surprisingly, everything went smoothly. We increased the time calculation, which helped, and the results looked great. After that, we brought the Alembic file into Cinema 4D, removed every second frame, and the animation held up perfectly.<h1 style="text-align: left">Do you have any advice for artists looking to use Marvelous Designer for stylized animation projects?</h1>Egor Haiev"I believe that the quality of the character animation plays a significant role. Fortunately, we had a very talented animator on our team, which contributed to the overall dynamic and lifelike feel of the project. However, the clothing itself should not be overlooked. While the overall style is certainly important, it's often the small details that add an extra layer of interest.In Robert’s case, I would highlight his concert outfit—particularly the jacket with the strap that sways nicely with the character’s movements. A similar feature appears in his main outfit, the one he wears during the window jump scene. There, it's the layered nature of the clothing that stands out. We found the overlapping of several garments in that context to be quite visually compelling"<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/9c36cccf061448ae9b8a9cc721380b11/images/91a824053c9e46aaa1fced90ef2cac763.gif" alt="91a824053c9e46aaa1fced90ef2cac76" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="91a824053c9e46aaa1fced90ef2cac76" data-width="800" data-height="450"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/9c36cccf061448ae9b8a9cc721380b11/images/d5a371ff5afc4b7aa8ecde36f93a53a52.gif" alt="d5a371ff5afc4b7aa8ecde36f93a53a5" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="d5a371ff5afc4b7aa8ecde36f93a53a5" data-width="800" data-height="450"><h1 style="text-align: left">Finally, how would you sum up your overall experience using Marvelous Designer throughout this project?</h1>It was an exciting adventure, but without the clothes, it would’ve been pretty cold and tough! We’ve used Marvelous Designer before, and in this project, it truly became a key part of the process. Big thanks to the team for making sure our character stayed stylish while we animated them!<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/9c36cccf061448ae9b8a9cc721380b11/images/af7d7b490851423780419c0031c72e76outfit01.png" alt="af7d7b490851423780419c0031c72e76" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="af7d7b490851423780419c0031c72e76" data-width="1920" data-height="1080"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/9c36cccf061448ae9b8a9cc721380b11/images/f7e2ccaa809e4d938c28c3883fc30ccdoutfit02.png" alt="f7e2ccaa809e4d938c28c3883fc30ccd" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="f7e2ccaa809e4d938c28c3883fc30ccd" data-width="1920" data-height="1080"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/9c36cccf061448ae9b8a9cc721380b11/images/d2d231e4cc85410590657e461b1dd868outfit04.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="d2d231e4cc85410590657e461b1dd868" data-width="996" data-height="996"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/9c36cccf061448ae9b8a9cc721380b11/images/9c99ca78bdea4faeb113248ced020d6doutfit04.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="9c99ca78bdea4faeb113248ced020d6d" data-width="996" data-height="996"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202505/9c36cccf061448ae9b8a9cc721380b11/images/be02cdabae334e678a48a5236e544dc8BehancePage.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="be02cdabae334e678a48a5236e544dc8" data-width="1910" data-height="1911">

IconX Shortfilm

Footwear Collection 2026.0

MV2 Hoodie&Jeans

M020-Mens regular hoodie 

FV2 Batwing Sleeve Hoodie

arafatkadir121

<h2 style="text-align: center">Step into a real-time character creation journey inspired by Netflix's 'Jibaro'! Join character artist Juhwan Jeon as he explores new creative horizons by blending AI technology with traditional 3D pipelines.</h2><h1><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202606/690f48f7cb784e2688451fe60488dbc2/images/5912fa4bc7414448851f8afa3bca6baa1.jpg" alt="5912fa4bc7414448851f8afa3bca6baa" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="5912fa4bc7414448851f8afa3bca6baa" data-width="3840" data-height="2347">Please introduce yourself briefly and tell us what inspired you to start 3D design.</h1>Hello. My name is Juhwan Jeon, and I am currently working as a character artist in the gaming industry.I have loved animation and games since childhood, and was particularly fascinated by the process of realizing ultra-realistic graphics, which led me to pursue 3D design. This interest naturally guided me to major in a related field at university. Today, I specialize in creating game characters based on real-time rendering.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202606/690f48f7cb784e2688451fe60488dbc2/images/f0d13d6dfece4d8791a9cca66cef10372.jpg" alt="f0d13d6dfece4d8791a9cca66cef1037" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="f0d13d6dfece4d8791a9cca66cef1037" data-width="3840" data-height="2347"><h1>Could you tell us about the project you have recently worked on?</h1>For a recent personal project, I created a female warrior character with a Persian flair. I was deeply inspired by the character 'Jibaro' from the Netflix series Love, Death &amp; Robots, especially the striking combination of ornate jewelry, intricate accessories, and an aesthetic that coexists as both beautiful and intimidating.Drawing from this inspiration, my goal was to craft a character that embodies both elegance and strength. To experiment with new production workflows, I also integrated AI technology into certain stages of the process.Rather than using AI as a direct asset generation tool, I utilized it to extract patterns for texturing and to recombine images to create novel design elements. I also leveraged AI during the initial modeling of the figure base to rapidly materialize my ideas.Personally, I view AI not as a technology to replace artists, but as a supportive tool to enhance workflow efficiency and explore new creative possibilities. I plan to continue experimenting with it in various ways moving forward.<h1><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202606/690f48f7cb784e2688451fe60488dbc2/images/bc236f8d6fc94989b551025a47d34c4d3.jpg" alt="bc236f8d6fc94989b551025a47d34c4d" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="bc236f8d6fc94989b551025a47d34c4d" data-width="2048" data-height="2200"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202606/690f48f7cb784e2688451fe60488dbc2/images/94c768b128de4615a1fa391333aae83f2_1.jpg" alt="94c768b128de4615a1fa391333aae83f" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="94c768b128de4615a1fa391333aae83f" data-width="2048" data-height="2200"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202606/690f48f7cb784e2688451fe60488dbc2/images/ce463ecd34da459197af7bba6a33425d2_2.jpg" alt="ce463ecd34da459197af7bba6a33425d" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="ce463ecd34da459197af7bba6a33425d" data-width="2048" data-height="1700">Could you provide a brief overview of the various tools used in your pipeline?</h1>For this project, I crafted the hard-surface elements using 3ds Max, and designed the garments utilizing Marvelous Designer and ZBrush. Texturing was completed in Substance 3D Painter, and the final rendering was executed in Unreal Engine 5.For the garment creation, as I lacked specialized fashion design knowledge, I began with the simplest possible shapes and utilized Marvelous Designer only where necessary. I believe there is a limit to expressing natural wrinkles solely through manual work. Therefore, I first established the overall silhouette and major folds in Marvelous Designer, and then refined the detailed wrinkles using ZBrush's Dynamics feature along with additional sculpting.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202606/690f48f7cb784e2688451fe60488dbc2/images/3b09607c951b455e8403c034a77041554.png" alt="3b09607c951b455e8403c034a7704155" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="3b09607c951b455e8403c034a7704155" data-width="1433" data-height="863"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202606/690f48f7cb784e2688451fe60488dbc2/images/159d6fe8124c4c5eaf0280704cb309f75.jpg" alt="159d6fe8124c4c5eaf0280704cb309f7" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="159d6fe8124c4c5eaf0280704cb309f7" data-width="1797" data-height="780"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202606/690f48f7cb784e2688451fe60488dbc2/images/28439212fa2242aea18ed4eaff1083df3_1.png" alt="28439212fa2242aea18ed4eaff1083df" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="28439212fa2242aea18ed4eaff1083df" data-width="1563" data-height="867"><h1>Every project comes with its own highlights and challenges. What was the most enjoyable part of the process for you, and what did you find the most challenging?</h1>A: My favorite part of the workflow is crafting realistic, hard-surface-based accessories. I also thoroughly enjoy the texturing process, where I can express different material finishes and wear-and-tear to breathe life and realism into a character. Seeing these meticulous details accumulate to complete a single character brings me a profound sense of accomplishment and joy as a character artist.Conversely, the most challenging aspect was applying in-engine simulations to give the finished character a more natural and dynamic sense of life. Managing a multitude of features and settings simultaneously during the rendering stage felt quite complex, but through a process of trial and error, I was able to get closer to my desired outcome.<h1><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202606/690f48f7cb784e2688451fe60488dbc2/images/e5e800ee415549cdac1ddfb94ecde38b6.jpg" alt="e5e800ee415549cdac1ddfb94ecde38b" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="e5e800ee415549cdac1ddfb94ecde38b" data-width="3840" data-height="2560"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202606/690f48f7cb784e2688451fe60488dbc2/images/9ec2196a3c944dc0a5165eb114f34a617.jpg" alt="9ec2196a3c944dc0a5165eb114f34a61" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="9ec2196a3c944dc0a5165eb114f34a61" data-width="3840" data-height="2560"></h1><h1>Lastly, do you have any advice for those who are just starting out in 3D art? This could be career advice, the mindset needed when creating artwork, or anything else you'd like to share.</h1>A: Since I am not someone with extraordinary natural talent—much like most people—I believe that consistency and patience are far more critical to becoming a great character artist. As you work, you will inevitably face countless trials and errors, but I believe the experiences gained through that process are what ultimately translate into true skill.Additionally, keeping an open mind toward new tools and technologies is essential. Recently, new technologies, including AI, are emerging at a rapid pace, and actual production workflows are constantly evolving. I, too, am continuously learning to ensure I do not fall behind, and I believe the ability to adapt to these changes will only become increasingly important in the future.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202606/690f48f7cb784e2688451fe60488dbc2/images/f523f007ac9140149509629f0192aff48.jpg" alt="f523f007ac9140149509629f0192aff4" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="f523f007ac9140149509629f0192aff4" data-width="3840" data-height="2347"><h1><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.artstation.com/artwork/EzrOPn">Artstation</a></h1>

Persian Female Warrior - Real-time Character

Inside the Costa Rican Brand Designing Entire Collections in CLO

Chicken and Kiwi, these flightless birds, believed strongly&nbsp;that&nbsp;the steampunk technology can make them fly high and free. 飛べない鳥の鶏とキーウィー。彼らはスチームパンクのテクノロジーが彼らを高く自由に飛び回らせてくれると強く信じた。 Creator’s Contest 2025 vol.3 : FANTASY ARCHIVES - 幻想様式帖 -<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202510/d22f2d54e1794795b748f2e96d667f68/images/4e89f9e64c094f55aff51ebf1b8a5711001.jpg" alt="4e89f9e64c094f55aff51ebf1b8a5711" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="4e89f9e64c094f55aff51ebf1b8a5711" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202510/d22f2d54e1794795b748f2e96d667f68/images/376cf42fe0944b009fe2db263d0933a2006.jpg" alt="376cf42fe0944b009fe2db263d0933a2" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="376cf42fe0944b009fe2db263d0933a2" data-width="1920" data-height="1080"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202510/d22f2d54e1794795b748f2e96d667f68/images/55a4bef3f4064519ba1b91d1f0011103007.jpg" alt="55a4bef3f4064519ba1b91d1f0011103" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="55a4bef3f4064519ba1b91d1f0011103" data-width="1920" data-height="1080"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202510/d22f2d54e1794795b748f2e96d667f68/images/f242b81b469f47358cad20e4ef9bb486002.jpg" alt="f242b81b469f47358cad20e4ef9bb486" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="f242b81b469f47358cad20e4ef9bb486" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202510/d22f2d54e1794795b748f2e96d667f68/images/c40cd4d76b574d879f9facadeb5e0656003.jpg" alt="c40cd4d76b574d879f9facadeb5e0656" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="c40cd4d76b574d879f9facadeb5e0656" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202510/d22f2d54e1794795b748f2e96d667f68/images/055f1d90ebed4fd8b1d25060cf73afdd004.jpg" alt="055f1d90ebed4fd8b1d25060cf73afdd" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="055f1d90ebed4fd8b1d25060cf73afdd" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202510/d22f2d54e1794795b748f2e96d667f68/images/c6e152e27a964845b04d52f867ebc2e2005.jpg" alt="c6e152e27a964845b04d52f867ebc2e2" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="c6e152e27a964845b04d52f867ebc2e2" data-width="1616" data-height="1301">

Fly High!

<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202602/bcfb846b4be0441882ae78b00363be26/images/1dc8d4cc6bf04e9eba8e8df143b8afe8Artboard%201.png" alt="1dc8d4cc6bf04e9eba8e8df143b8afe8" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="1dc8d4cc6bf04e9eba8e8df143b8afe8" data-width="1920" data-height="1080">This piece stands at the intersection of digital fashion and architectural imagination.Its geometric language draws from the structural poetry of Persian craftsmanship—where repetition, symmetry, and spatial rhythm shape a world of intentional beauty.Each star‑shaped module behaves like a micro‑architecture, echoing the logic of muqarnas and the layered ascent of traditional domes.The silhouette follows the natural flow of the body while preserving the disciplined precision of Iranian geometric systems, creating a dialogue between softness and structure.Crafted with high‑resolution simulation, clean topology, and refined material work, this design is built for next‑generation pipelines: digital fashion showcases, cinematic rendering, character development, and immersive 3D experiences.A garment that doesn’t just dress the body—it constructs a story.

IconX Shortfilm

Marvelous Designer Official

Marvelous Designer Official