image source: https://capcom.fandom.com/wiki/Sodom
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Re: [WIP] - stylized character, could use some help to understand what to improve for future sculpts
So one thing that really stood out to me that hasn't been commented on are the UVs. They are totally fine if you need a quick auto solution, but will be an absolute pain to work on if you have to do any serious texture work. Ideally, it's best to orient UV shells so they are horizontal or vertical, and straighten some of your edges and shapes. This sometimes leads to a bit more distortion, but at the tradeoff of it being easier to paint on, and in some cases the distortion can even help you out. General guidelines I try to follow when making UVs:
- Straighten what you can
- Follow natural seams if possible (like a t-shirt will have a natural seam), if you can't (like on a body) hide them as best you can
- Limit the number of seams unless needed for baking, shading, packing or texturing purposes.
Some information on the wiki:
A thread that has some good pointers, and a visual example on how it's recommended to unwrap hands:
Here is a quick example I made in blender to further show, in both cases the texture is very small (64px), but because pixels are square the line on the the angled UVs will always look extra blurry and the seam will be far more noticeable. While the straightened UVs look crisp, they can take up more space and you will not notice the seam
Alemja
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Re: [WIP] Dark Fantasy Knight Character Art
Hey , thanks a lot for the feedback,it's really solid, and I appreciate it a lot.zetheros said:spend more time establishing primary forms. The proportions seem to be off; try making the head smaller and the shoulders broader. Don't render the face, the darkness inside the visor of the concept is intentional. Not all edges are rolled; you can remove the rolled edges in the breathing holes and the edges of the cheek plates that are touching the visor. Rolled edges are for protecting the user and providing rigidity. Add the same trim that's on the pauldron to the helmet and cuirass to be consistent. Less scratches; steel is tough.plates will not articulate here, they'll be stopped by the haute guard.Use primary references and learn armour anatomy & how it meshes with the human anatomy. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EufuojmrfDd7o6PcjAMnvHaX7_w_EJTf/view?usp=sharing
You are right on pretty much everything. I had a bunch of references, but I was mostly focused on matching the concept art.
I’ll try to fix what I can with the time I have.
Also, big thanks for sharing those references, super helpful !
Kipros
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[PAID] 2D Illustrator
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About the Contract:
- Create 25–50 three-panel comic strips for in-game storytelling
- Use 3D models as a reference to create expressive 2D illustrations
- Style similar to Garfield comics
- Style similar to Garfield comics
Requirements:
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- Portfolio with comics or sequential art
- Comfortable working from 3D references
- Fluent in English
- Remote, paid per strip or panel
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Arcade_Freelance
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Re: "Who am I?"
go for it you. I Think Lefix left the building!Nuclear Angel said:I really like this Idea for a fun forum game! So now I guess it is up to lefix then to make a new thread?
wirrexx
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BRAWL2 [Character] Sodom, Fabi_G
Hey! I don't know too much about fighting games, however during my search, I stumbled upon this guy Sodom and super liked his look:
Not sure yet about exact technique, leaning more towards low-spec, perhaps just hand painted.
Target engine: Unity? Rigged and posed.
As a first step, I want create a low poly blockout and paint/ photobash on top to explore.
Possible directions: demonic/mutated, female, puppet/action figure
Has been some time since I last did a character challenge, let alone finish one, exciting
Not sure yet about exact technique, leaning more towards low-spec, perhaps just hand painted.
Target engine: Unity? Rigged and posed.
As a first step, I want create a low poly blockout and paint/ photobash on top to explore.
Possible directions: demonic/mutated, female, puppet/action figure
Has been some time since I last did a character challenge, let alone finish one, exciting
Fabi_G
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Re: The Bi-Monthly Environment Art Challenge | March - April (95)
Small update after a week, now I textured ruined stairs with the trimsheet from the stairs, and did the wall trimsheet.
I'm also begin working on props in the scene, started on those indoor_window and the shelf.
Feel free to leave some feedback !
I'm also begin working on props in the scene, started on those indoor_window and the shelf.
Feel free to leave some feedback !
cheesechen12
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Re: The BRAWL² Tournament Challenge!
OK, edited and updated the rules, hopefully for the last time (?), in preparation for tomorrow's kickoff. Also made an example WIP thread. Let us know if you still have any questions!
Eric Chadwick
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Re: LOW-POLY ART
Finally a bit more progress on this guy. atm still all plain colors blocks, a few simple tiling extures, did some basic phong shading fake on top of the unreal shading to pop the triangulation some more.
Not even sure this is the right thread, because it's only pseudo low lowpoly
6k in total right now but a fair bit of wastage to get some things in there
started on a weapon to get into the groove
Neox
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Re: [WIP] Dark Fantasy Knight Character Art
spend more time establishing primary forms. The proportions seem to be off; try making the head smaller and the shoulders broader. Don't render the face, the darkness inside the visor of the concept is intentional. Not all edges are rolled; you can remove the rolled edges in the breathing holes and the edges of the cheek plates that are touching the visor. Rolled edges are for protecting the user and providing rigidity. Add the same trim that's on the pauldron to the helmet and cuirass to be consistent. Less scratches; steel is tough.
plates will not articulate here, they'll be stopped by the haute guard.
zetheros
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Re: What Are You Working On? (3D) 2025
Hey everyone! Just finished a Sci-fi stun gun prop.
Any feedback is appreciated and the full breakdown is here: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/2BQ6KA
Any feedback is appreciated and the full breakdown is here: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/2BQ6KA
MyronUnzhakov
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