SHOWCASE
The Student Gallery
Natallia Sudas
Colin Farrell
“This is a great course that covers everything you need to create a realistic real-time character in UE5! I was afraid it would be too hard for me because my knowledge of UE5 was at a beginner level, but the course was really helpful in guiding me through each step of the pipeline to the final work.”
Lena Holmfridardottir
Lyoba
“Sefki Ibrahim’s Hyperreal Character Creation in UE5 course was incredible. It taught me how to push Unreal Engine to achieve cinematic, hyperrealistic characters, with a strong focus on realistic materials and utilizing MetaHuman workflows. Thanks to the course, I was able to create my latest real-time character with lifelike skin, highly detailed materials, and cinematic presentation. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to master hyperrealistic character art in Unreal Engine.”
Jake Lamb
Rocky
“Taking Şefki Ibrahim’s UE5 character course was an incredible learning experience. The course breaks down the entire process of creating a hyper-realistic character—from sculpting and refining details to look dev, lighting, and final rendering. The lessons are super clear and well structured, They’re also in very palatable bite size chunks too. What stood out the most was how much insight Şefki shares about professional workflows and the small details that truly bring a digital human to life. The course helped me significantly improve my understanding of likeness, skin shading, and presentation in Unreal Engine 5. His vast wealth of tips and tricks really do all stack up to an amazing real-time result. I highly recommend this course to anyone serious about creating photorealistic characters and pushing their character art skills to the next level. It has surely helped me level up big time and I’ll be using all these tricks and skills in every project I do going forward.”
Pablo Poffald
Elliot Alderson
“Şefki Ibrahim’s Hyperrealistic Character Creation in UE5 course is amazing, and I'd recommend the course to any character artist who wants to take their work to the next level in Unreal. The course is easy to follow, and covers information that I think someone new to Unreal could follow along, while also providing a ton of deep and useful information that even experienced Unreal Character Artists can learn from, as no other resource I've seen puts together so much detailed information in such a cohesive and well-structured format. All of the details around export settings, console variables, render settings, lighting, path tracing, Metahuman Animator, and the various Metahuman shaders are incredibly useful and presented in a well-structured format that I will be revisting many times for future projects. Highly recommended to any character artists seeking to get the most out of Unreal and Metahuman!”
Momen Elwan
The Punisher
“If you wanna unlock the secrets of Unreal Engine and metahumans for character works?!... you must enroll in this course. Really valuable information in this course.”
Seungnam Yang
Peacemaker - John Cena
“Sefki’s tutorials are absolutely amazing! I took the Unreal course, and it helped me improve the overall quality of my work so much. It's definitely going to be a huge reference for my future projects. If you are passionate about likeness work, I highly recommend checking out his other tutorial featuring Jack Black as well. He explains everything so clearly and kindly, from the likeness sculpting process all the way to rendering in Arnold. I’ve watched both of these tutorials, and they were incredibly informative. A huge thank you to Sefki for creating such fantastic content. I highly recommend this tutorial!”
Matteo Llorens
Tkhan Tkhao Mi Chan
“I had the chance to follow Sefki’s Hyperrealistic masterclass on arnold while I was an Asset TD at TexturingXYZ, and it was absolutely magical. I learned so so much in such a short time it’s honestly mind-blowing. What I found most valuable is the abundance of small tricks, subtle details, and hidden parameters that are simply game-changing. All these little techniques combined allow you to push facial realism to a whole new level! I highly recommend it for the sheer amount of data and knowledge it provides. Whether you are working on your first realistic character portrait or your 50th, if you want to push your expertise in this field, it’s absolutely perfect!”
Kiril Rubanov
Jesus Christ
“Thank you so much for your help and for creating this course.Thank you for your advice on this project and for the amazing community you’ve built.”
Pedro Flores
Kurt Cobain
“Incredible course. Definitely improved my character creation workflow, the difference between my model at the beginning and at the end was night and day. If you're stuck somewhere with your art like I was, it'll definitely help you give the next step.”
Jonathan Phillips
Sydney Sweeney
“Great course, very informative about the process of creating a realistic character in arnold!”
Satoshi Takazawa
Rick Owens
“This course teaches top-level techniques for every stage of the character creation process – modelling, texturing, lookdev, grooming, and showcasing. It gives you the keys to break past your current limits and reach a new level. It’s the kind of course that can become a true bible for character artists.”
Hemant Kunj
Bradley Cooper
“This is an excellent course for anyone who wants to up their likeness game! Sefki takes you through all the steps to build an amazing character! The course is comprehensive and well paced. For me personally his grooming and lookdev chapters were outstanding. Teaching you you advanced skills to push your piece further. If you go the extra mile you will even learn to rig and animate your character. Highly recommended!”
Donggi Seol
Komatsu Nana
“Creating photorealistic digital humans involves a long and complex pipeline, often filled with countless challenges along the way. I’ve faced those struggles myself, and this course has been an incredible help. It’s thoughtfully structured from start to finish, filled with Şefki’s skills, insights, and practical tips generously shared throughout. It was truly an honour to learn from one of the artists I’ve always admired.”
Bryan Soegondo
Anya Taylor-Joy
“Perhaps the most comprehensive character course you could possibly ever ask for. Loved just how methodical each and every step was conducted, explained with crystal clear clarity. I’ll be recommending this course to everyone around me, whether they’re just getting started or refining their existing skillset.”
Ivailo Ivanov
Tywin Lannister
“I always had high expectations for the course ever since Sefki announced it and it delivered. Arnold is kinda complex at least to me but I managed not just to learn but actually improvise and make stuff of my own just as the author wants to teach you. 10/10 really gangster course”
Claudio Fontes
Ayrton Senna
“Excellent course for those who want to improve their techniques. It is an advanced course, so it is important to have at least a basic knowledge, but even if you don't know, Sefki explains each step very clearly and presents different solutions. Definitely one of the best investments I have ever made.”
Ander Humbert
DJ Khaled
“From now on, this course will be my go-to guide whenever I start a new character project. Not only is it loaded with diverse techniques, but it also sharpens your artistic eye. The teaching is super clear and engaging. I highly recommend it!”
Natallia Sudas
Prot (Kevin Spacey)
“As a big fan of photorealistic portraiture, I find it a bit challenging to find truly useful and problem-solving information all in one place. Often, I have to search extensively online just to find one answer to my questions. In such a specialised field as realistic portraiture for VFX pipeline, this course is an absolute treasure! Sefki has generously shared his incredible expertise and provided a wealth of data and information, enabling me to push my characters to a higher level. If you’re passionate about creating photorealistic digi-doubles, I definitely recommend taking a closer look at this course!”
Roger Magrini
Xena, Warrior Princess
“Really enjoyed Sefki Ibrahim’s course. It’s great for artists at any level—lots of useful tips, updated workflows, and a fresh way of doing things. I’ll definitely be using some of the new tricks I learned in my own work going forward. Highly recommend it!”
Benjamin Eteyen
Cyberpunk: Self Portrait
“Sefki’s course on Character creation was a perfect tutorial and walkthrough, from Sculpting likeness and texturing to rendering, the course was very detailed while being easy to understand, he shared a lot of information that most creators won’t share and he gives feedback promptly, I loved it and it definitely improved my grooming and Rendering skills. A solid 10/10.”
Elena Desailly
Maisie Williams
“This lesson is worth every penny. Very well explained, Sefki covers all you need to know to make the best cg portrait out there : From sculpting, texturing, grooming to how to showcase your work. And most importantly, in an EFFICIANT way. It made me gain so much time instead of having to figure everything by myself. He has a good community that will help you if you need help during the process. I can't say thank you enough and I 100 % recommend this course to anyone who loves character work.”
Wei Wong
Scott Pilgrim
“Sefki's 3D hyper-realistic character creation course is truly an amazing opportunity to learn from one of the industry's best CG portrait artist. Through this course, I've been able to pick up useful new techniques and improve on existing skills for every part of the character creation pipeline. Sefki is very thorough in his explanations, and the videos are detailed and structured such that I was able to easily follow along. As an artist who is also juggling other responsibilities aside from building personal portfolio work, I found the flexibility of self-paced learning course and consistent access to Sefki's quality feedback the best fit for my goals. Being able to join the community of students through discord also kept me motivated and helped me feel supported throughout the process. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is looking to bring their work to the next level!”
Christian Gruber
Dwight Kurt Schrute
“Learning from key players in the industry is probably one of the best things one can do. That's why I am thrilled that Sefki shared an entire course dedicated on a workflow to achieve hyperrealism. Even though my final result did probably just reach realism I still have to say I learned a lot and the course was worth every cent. I will definitely redo this course in the future to pick up even more from his insightful lessons!”
Jamil Stankovic
Dobby
“This Course is more than just a few Videos. Sefki is the best instructor I‘ve ever had in a course; his way of explaining is perfect, the feedback he gives is exceptional, and the time he puts into everyone and every question is just great. The Chapters themselves go really in-depth and show a lot of nice techniques and tricks that will help the Likeness stand out. If you want to learn how to do these things, it's a no-brainer. Best Course out there. I‘d buy this course again anytime, is worth the money and more. Thanks Sefki :)”
Patrick van Rooijen
Eminem
“I've been a huge fan of Şefki's work for a long time, so when I got the chance to learn from him, I didn’t think twice—and it definitely didn’t disappoint. What I really appreciated was how the course didn’t just rush through the steps but actually explained the "why" behind everything. That made such a difference in how I approached my project and gave me the confidence to take on challenges I’d normally shy away from. Şefki’s feedback was incredibly helpful throughout, constantly pushing me to refine my work in ways I hadn’t even considered. I’m honestly blown away by how my final result turned out—it’s better than I ever expected. I’m already looking forward to going through the course again for my next project and seeing how much further I can push my skills. For anyone looking to level up their character work, this course is an absolute must. It’s hands down one of the best learning experiences I’ve had.”
Adán Pérez Plaza
Homelander
“The course has been incredibly valuable; I have learned so much, and it has provided me with the skills and knowledge to tackle various forms of realism. Its versatility makes it an essential tool for anyone looking to improve their craft, no matter the style or medium. I am truly satisfied with my purchase and feel that it has significantly enhanced my abilities.”
Dongyoung Hwang
Gary Oldman
“I learned a lot of technical techniques for minor concerns and problems that any modeller experiences at least once. In addition, I was able to hear kind words in the lecture that helped me maintain my flow of thoughts and mental rhythm while working, so I was able to complete my personal work with a very enjoyable attitude while working. I would like to express my gratitude to Sefki and colleagues once again!”
Hamada Orabi
Angelina Jolie
“The course was absolutely amazing, and I knew from the start that it was worth every penny! I picked up so many great sculpting techniques, along with clever solutions for those little challenges that every modeller runs into at some point. On top of that, the positive and encouraging atmosphere during the lectures kept me motivated and in the zone, making the whole learning experience even more enjoyable. I was able to complete my personal work with so much excitement and confidence! What made it even better was how **comprehensive** the course was—it covered everything from **sculpting, texturing, and look development to grooming and even rigging**! This well-rounded approach gave me a deeper understanding of the entire pipeline, making the learning process even more valuable. A huge shoutout to Sefki and my awesome colleagues for their continuous support and valuable feedback—truly grateful for this journey!”
Adele Duvinh
Dracula (Luke James)
“The course is incredible! Every step was explained in great detail, making everything easy to understand. I truly appreciated the clarity and structure of the lessons. I will definitely recommend this course to my friends and colleagues!”
Henry C
Ashley
“Informative course that goes in depth on head creation. I can recommend it if you're looking to get into making heads.”
Stuart Counter
Arnold T-800
“Five stars without a doubt. Well worth the money I spent on it. It's a really awesome and comprehensive course! The feedback from the course creator is invaluable. The course helped me achieve what I wanted to achieve! This is the kind of material where you still can keep using and referring to it to improve even after completing the course. I think it's probably the best course available right now on this subject and I think it has been a long time since something similar has been released to the public.”
Augusto Novello
Will Smith
“An absurd amount of information, covering everything from start to finish in creating a realistic character. Every step is worth it! I improved my quality in a short time. If you're looking for a worthwhile course on the market, this is definitely it. Just make sure you have free time to learn, because there's a lot of information!”
Pedro Costa
Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson)
“This course deserves all the praise. Completely worth the investment. It’s incredibly well-structured and packed with valuable insights. The creator’s feedback is exceptional and makes a huge difference in your learning experience. It gave me the tools and confidence to achieve exactly what I set out to do. Even after completing it, I find myself revisiting the materials to refine my skills. Honestly, it stands out as the best course on this subject, and it’s refreshing to see something of this caliber available to everyone.”
Anthony Lopez
Danny Trejo
“I think Şefki's course is the best I've ever taken for creating 3D art. About two years ago, when I was just starting with ZBrush, I was awe-struck by the hyper-realistic 3D portraits I saw on ArtStation and thought creating such art would be impossible for me. Fast forward to when I discovered Şefki's course - by following his process to the best of my ability and with his guidance, I was able to create art I'm truly proud of. His course is not just a treasure trove of experience and knowledge but also an invaluable investment for anyone serious about mastering 3D art. His teaching style is incredibly easy to follow, making the learning process both effective and enjoyable.”
Jeff Lianza
Glen Keane
“Sefki's Hyperrealistic 3D Character Creation course was a true game-changer! The comprehensive tutorials and expert guidance dramatically enhanced my ability to create lifelike characters. I gained a deep understanding of advanced techniques and was pushed to exceed my technical boundaries. The results surpassed my expectations. If you're serious about mastering character look development or hyperrealistic modelling, this course is absolutely worth it!”
Vlad Shashkin
Divchyna
“One of the best courses I've ever taken. The course is well structured, tons of useful information, clear explanations about technical and artistic aspects of things. Sefki is a true perfectionist and master of his craft. This course is an opportunity to get feedback and learn from one of the best artists in the industry. I cannot recommend this class enough!”
Gabriel Tarnowski
Daenerys Targaryen
“Amazing course to learn from, doesn’t skip any parts of the process also there is amazing discord community that will help u if u are stuck on something along the way.”
Dimitar Dimitrov
Marcus
“If you’re into 3D art and dream of creating characters so realistic they feel alive, "Hyperreal 3D Character Creation" by Sefki Ibrahim is the course you need. Seriously, this guy is a master of his craft! Sefki breaks down everything from sculpting and perfecting skin textures to creating realistic hair, animating the character, and rendering stunning shots with photographic precision. His teaching style is super approachable yet packed with pro-level tips. Also, the bonus content included in the course is incredibly helpful and adds even more value. What really stood out to me was how he emphasizes giving the character soul. It’s not just about making them look realistic; it’s about making them feel alive. Plus, the support you get from Sefki in the Discord channel is invaluable—he’s genuinely attentive and takes the time to help everyone. Whether you’re aiming for a career in games, VFX, or just looking to level up your 3D skills, this course is a true investment. Absolutely worth it—10/10 recommend!”
Michele Komissaretti
John Malkovich
“This course is perfect for those who already have some experience in 3D, although beginners can also figure it out with enough dedication. It covers key aspects of creating a hyper-realistic character, such as sculpting, lookdev, rendering, and even working with clothing. Many of the techniques presented have been very useful to me for current and future projects. The section on Xgen, particularly the techniques for creating realistic hair, was especially impressive and well-explained. Şefki goes into detail on each step of the main stages of character creation, offering clear and thorough explanations. The intermediate steps are also covered, sometimes not as in-depth, but still clear enough to figure out on your own. In the end, this course significantly enhances your skills in creating realistic characters and provides an excellent skill set for future work. Highly recommended!”
