Vegetation, creating Billboards (3ds Max)
Hey!
I'm currently making my first steps in vegetation modelling and could need some tips.
I modelled a corn plant (and variations) and now want to create a 2D Billboard out of it, which should act as LoD model.
But when using the Render to Texture feature it gives me a not so good looking texture. Obviously one side of the leaves is missing. The "two-sides" option of the material doesn't seem to have an effect.
Therefore I assume that I have to readjust my RtT workflow a bit for vegetation.
I'm currently making my first steps in vegetation modelling and could need some tips.
I modelled a corn plant (and variations) and now want to create a 2D Billboard out of it, which should act as LoD model.
But when using the Render to Texture feature it gives me a not so good looking texture. Obviously one side of the leaves is missing. The "two-sides" option of the material doesn't seem to have an effect.
Therefore I assume that I have to readjust my RtT workflow a bit for vegetation.
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One thing that helps me is to disable edge padding, and do it in Photoshop instead. Solidify filter from Flaming Pear. Cleaner results, and easier to adjust & layer stuff.
http://www.ericchadwick.com/img/farmhouse_wheat.jpg