The VARCO 3D Creator Program Begins: Highlights from an Exciting Kickoff
A New Creative Journey Begins
On November 29, NC AI kicked off the VARCO 3D AI Creator Program, bringing its selected creators together for a day of introductions, conversation, and a look at what’s ahead.
Selected through a highly competitive application process, 30 creators met for the first time at the NCSOFT R&D Center in Pangyo. They brought a wide range of backgrounds and creative interests, all connected by a shared curiosity about what they could make with VARCO 3D.
A Warm Welcome
Before the main session, creators settled in over food and conversation. The relaxed setting gave everyone a chance to break the ice and get to know one another.
NC AI also had a few gifts waiting for them: VARCO-branded zip-up hoodies, tumblers, and even bath bombs with a little “scent of VARCO.” The mix of practical and playful gifts added to the excitement and helped everyone feel welcome.
What’s Ahead for the Creators?
The next session covered the program’s goals and what participants could expect. Jangyoung Kim, the VARCO 3D development team lead, introduced the service and shared insights with the group. Creators listened closely as they learned more about the activities ahead.
VARCO 3D AI Creator Program Activities
Two networking sessions
Two pieces of content each month reviewing their work with VARCO 3D
Opportunities to test new VARCO 3D features and take part in feedback interviews
Other opportunities to collaborate
A dedicated group chat lets creators share ideas, ask questions, and stay in touch throughout the program. They’ll also be able to talk directly with the development team and offer feedback that helps improve VARCO 3D. It’s a chance to explore the tools while contributing to how they evolve.
What the Creators Have in Mind
The 30 participants work in fields ranging from game development and animation to 3D modeling and design. We spoke with several of them about why they joined, what they’re looking forward to, and what they plan to make.
Q1. What made you want to join the VARCO 3D AI Creator Program?
🛠️ Minwoo Ki: Building base meshes takes me a lot of time, so I’ve already been using AI in my 3D workflow. I wanted to use the VARCO 3D credits to experiment with ways to cut down on repetitive work.
☁️ Yonghyun Ji: It’s hard to find assets that match the style I’m looking for when I’m developing a project. I’d like to see how quickly I can make my own with VARCO 3D.
🌱 Sejeong Jin: When I spend too long on the same part of a project, I start to lose interest. I’m hoping VARCO 3D can take some of the repetition out of the process and help me stay focused on the work.
🦁 Seonmin Lee: Retopology, rigging, and animation can be exhausting when they take a long time. I joined because I wanted to see how VARCO 3D could help me work more efficiently.
Q2. Which features are you most looking forward to?
🛠️ Minwoo Ki: I’m excited about the upcoming gimmick and segmentation features. I think they could really speed up character creation.
☁️ Yonghyun Ji: The upcoming segmentation and auto-rigging features are the ones I’m most excited about.
👗 Narayeon Kim: I’d love to use the AR features for 3D fashion shows and virtual experiences. Working with AR used to mean dealing with complicated systems, so making that process more accessible feels like a big step forward.
🎮 Mihyun Moon: I’m looking forward to using it for filter modeling. I expect AI scanning to help me get proportions right more accurately than judging them by eye, and to save time on retopology and UV mapping.
Q3. What do you plan to make with VARCO 3D?
🛠️ Minwoo Ki: I want to test how quickly I can build complex characters and scenes with VARCO 3D, especially when I’m on a tight schedule.
🎮 Mihyun Moon: I’m planning to use AI for creature modeling, then refine the results myself. I’d like to use it as a collaborative tool in my creative process.
👗 Narayeon Kim: I’d like to put on a fashion show in a 3D space and explore how to make virtual experiences more immersive.
👁️ Chaeyoon Heo: I’m working on a custom piece built around the concept of a homunculus. I think VARCO 3D will be helpful for generating a variety of models.
Q4. What do you hope to get out of the program?
🌱 Sejeong Jin: I’d like to learn by exchanging ideas with the team that actually builds the service. I also want to try lots of different things with the unlimited credits offered exclusively to the program’s creators.
🦁 Seonmin Lee: I want people who are new to 3D to look at my work and think, “I can do that, too!” I’m excited to get involved and hopefully make a positive contribution to the industry.
Let’s See What We Can Create Together
The VARCO 3D AI Creator Program brings creators and the development team together to learn from one another. With the creators’ ideas and the team’s technical expertise, we’re excited to see what takes shape.
The VARCO 3D team is committed to giving creators the space and support to experiment, make mistakes, and grow. Over the next three months, we look forward to seeing what they make and hearing what they learn along the way.
Stay tuned to see what they bring to life with VARCO 3D!
We’ll continue sharing updates on the VARCO 3D AI Creators and their work through NC AI’s official channels.
