Realtime Cars need advice.

micropolius

Hi there,
I have my research about realtime cars and how they are modelled. They are mostly medium-resolution meshes with no normal maps.
But there are a few things that elude me. For example.
The engraved ''skyline text'' in the nissan r34.  How would you proceed with this?
How are they done in games like forza / gran turismo / gta?

ZacD

Stuff like that is the exception when it comes to normal maps. Logos and decals.

HAWK12HT

While true medium res cars, You still would have to use normals for disc brakes, engraved details such as the text in your picture, light covers, materials like leather, pipe welds and emblems etc.
You should check out the article on Speedhunters explaining about NFS cars production.    

oglu

for the showroom everything is modeled... 

micropolius

Very helpfull thank you very much, sir.
For those who are seeking the article about NFS cars production, here is the link.
http://www.speedhunters.com/2011/11/behind_the_scenes_creating_cars_need_for_speed_run/

oglu

for next gen chars multiply the polycount by 20...