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Re: What Are You Working On? (3D) 2022

Another Shameless crosspost. Posted a few realtime VR tools, check the post for more renders! "In Game" Videos available for the Nail Gun and Drill on Artstation.

https://polycount.com/discussion/229629/assorted-vr-tools#latest

Nail Gun: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Rn5LzA

Hand Drill: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/YKr3rX

Pipe Cutter: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/LemYEv

Plumber Cement: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Ze34OG

Blowtorch and Solder: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/DAm0aG

RabidRabit

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Re: What Are You Working On? (3D) 2022

Serek

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Re: How The F*#% Do I Model This? - Reply for help with specific shapes - (Post attempt before asking)

@SkinnyM Both topology layouts are generally acceptable for most hard surface models.

While the quad grid corner is a more conventional choice, the triangular quad corner tends to produce more appealing results for this type of shape transition. Something that can be verified by previewing the subdivision and looking at the mesh from multiple angles.

Comparing and validating different topology layouts also provides an opportunity to learn which loop routing strategies produce the desired results and when it makes sense to use them.

Although most flat surfaces are relatively tolerant of less than ideal topology layouts, as @sprunghunt mentioned, carrying some of these loops across the mesh does tend to produce more consistent smoothing behavior.

Which is why segment matching and controlling shape deformation, that's often caused by abrupt changes in the loop routing, is an important part of preventing smoothing artifacts on high quality surfaces and curved shapes.

So, although it isn't always essential for certain types of hard surface shapes, it is generally considered best practice to have relatively consistent loop paths. Even on flat surfaces.

It is possible to simplify the quad grid layout by reducing some of the edge loops into n-gons or triangles but since the triangular quad layout tends to be more efficient this type of topology strategy is often limited to specific edge cases.

Context is also important. Something that's passable in one situation may not make sense in another. Topology requirements for game art tends to be slightly more relaxed when compared to other fields like visualization, VFX, etc.

Recap: Test different topology layouts and compare the results. If the mesh subdivides cleanly and fits the technical requirements for the project then it's generally going to be passable. When it comes to hard surface subdivision modeling, focus on developing the proportions and shapes first then move on to work through the base topology flow before adding the support loops. This will make it much easier to solve loop flow issues and optimize the mesh.

FrankPolygon

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Stag Beetle - Prosopocoilus Occipitalis Showcase

Final_Shot_2.0001__Final_Turn_0001_cameraShape1_beauty.0001.jpg

https://vimeo.com/785686212

https://vimeo.com/785791507

Joel_Kida

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Wingfoxworkshop - 3D Game Tutorials

Shanasheel of Baghdad - 3D Game Environment Creation

Learn on

https://www.wingfox.com/c/8448_2670_6859

This course will bring you a comprehensive understanding of the entire process of creating a 3D game environment from scratch

1. Reference Research

2. Blockout Creating 3. Modeling Using Face Weighted Normal

4. Materials Creating 5. Unreal Project Creating 6. Modeling (High-poly, Low-poly)

7. Texturing

8. Advanced Master Material Creating in UE4 9. Vertex Painting 10. Sculpting High-poly Details in Zbrush 11. Environment Lighting 12. Set Dressing 13. Ground Rubble Painting 14. Decals and Edge Decals Creating 15. Post Processing 16. Cinematics and Rendering

Software: Unreal Engine; 3ds max , Substance Painter ; Substance Designer; Zbrush; Marvelous Designer

Wingfoxworkshop

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my work at PI

Hello everybody!

I worked on 2 unity games as an Environment Artist, You may know the first one cuz we worked together with Orb on this game Crasher and after i switched to DeathMonsters wich is unfortunately a dead game due the economic dismissal of the same company. It was my first "nextgen" game experience.
2 games with two human size teams, i really enjoyed working with them on those projects cuz i just learned so much.

I recently finished my portfolio, so now i can show you some of my work.

I hope you enjoy it!

DeathMonsters:

Crasher:

alloa

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The Bi-Monthly Environment Art Challenge | January - February (82)

Happy New Year everyone! Welcome one and all to the 82nd Bi-Monthly Environment Art Challenge for the months of January and February!

This challenge is a way for real-time 3D artists to test their skills and create a piece of work based on concepts provided. It's open to those of all skill levels and we do our best to provide meaningful feedback along the way so everyone can come away from the challenge with actionable points on which they can improve their craft!

Anyone is welcome in this challenge no matter your skill level! It's a test of your own ability not a competition between members. We're all here to improve as artists and learn from each other.

- ENVIRONMENTS -

HARD SURFACE ENVIRONMENT:

Memory Lane by JonasDeRo

https://www.deviantart.com/jonasdero/art/Memory-Lane-262883938

STYLIZED ENVIRONMENT:

tree house by Oksana Govorova

https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Oenr6

- PROPS -

HARD SURFACE PROP:

Guild hall props by Carlyn Lim

https://www.artstation.com/artwork/leZ1J

STYLIZED PROP:

Factory buildings by WHJ

https://www.artstation.com/artwork/L2OALk

- RULES -

Please read all the rules before starting:

Try to post at least one critique for every post that you make. This will make for a better learning environment and help us all grow as artists.
Try your best to finish as much as you can in the time frame provided, but remember even if you don't finish by the end of the challenge we encourage you to keep pushing and finish your piece!
Post what you are working on in this thread so that way it's a more centralized place for advice and critique. Please avoid creating a new thread as we don't want to spam out the forums.
It is recommended to use a game engine to present your work. Unreal Engine, Unity, and CryEngine are very common engines that can be used but feel free to use any alternatives that you want. (Marmoset Toolbag for example.)
Feel free to change up your chosen concept a bit if you want! Interpret these concepts to your liking, especially if your aim is to add storytelling elements.
If you finish your project and decide to post it to Artstation, make sure you give credit to the concept artist in the form of a link to their profile. Additionally, it is recommended to ask a concept artist for their permission to post a 3D piece based on their work before doing so.

- RECOMMENDATIONS -

When you are just starting out making a scene, it can seem complicated or imposing. Take your time planning and blocking out, it will set you up for success later on.
Think about how you can re-use assets, re-use textures, break it down as simple as possible and plan it out. A lot of people will break it down in their own way when they start out their challenge. Gather some reference images as well for different parts of the scene, don't be afraid to make it your own.
We strongly encourage you to go and look at other games and see how they make their assets as well as get concept art to give it your own feel.

The goal is to learn and grow both artistically and in your ability to both give and receive critique, but don't stress about it and remember to have fun!

Good luck!

Pinkfox

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[WIP] Shoemaker Workshop

Hi everyone!

I started working on a personal project and I would like to share with you my progress. I want to create a shoemaker workshop with every small detail so I need to model many props. I am new to environment design (I am motion designer) so this is a way to practice and get better in this field. Modelling was done in Blender texturing in Substance painter and rendering in Unreal Engine 5.1.

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