halo5 works

jihoon

HI guys!, I'm posting some work I've done for Halo 5. 

My job in this project was to create Forerunner alien architecture.  I was trying to deliver more figurative look such as form and structure rather than total abstract. Here's a link to the more images on artstation. I have learned a lot during this project, so many thanks to the environment team of 343 industries.

You can take a look at short design lessons on artstation images.
https://www.artstation.com/artist/jihoonkim

jihoon

some props and details.

jihoon

rendered in Maya

sziada

Hey Jihoon, you should start a thread on Design Theory in the Techinical Talk section, it would be awesome to get your thoughts on Design Theory.

jihoon

thanks. I'll try to post something about visual balance.

gfelton

Awesome stuff! Have always loved forerunner architecture in the halo series and your work with It is fantastic! If you do post on the tech talk sub forum I'll be sure to give it a read

Makkon

I really loved all of the forerunner structures in Halo 4 and 5, and a lot of the human structures were fantastic in them too. Thank you for posting your work!

Blade113

nice job

agitori

good job!

Akash283

Awesome! I always wondered how you guys handled texel density when the megastructures became particularly big. Are the normal maps really hi res to compensate? 

pixelpatron

Akash283 said:

Awesome! I always wondered how you guys handled texel density when the megastructures became particularly big. Are the normal maps really hi res to compensate? 

Yes, I too would be curious to look under the hood in this department. 

AlexCatMasterSupreme

pixelpatron said:

Akash283 said:

Awesome! I always wondered how you guys handled texel density when the megastructures became particularly big. Are the normal maps really hi res to compensate? 

Yes, I too would be curious to look under the hood in this department. 

Hey guys, they are all using tiling textures, nothing in here is a high poly bake. 

pixelpatron

So the final in-game models are just straight up geo with bevels? And then smaller detail pieces here and there that are baked but have better texel density? Or are you using trim sheets to run normal map bevels on edges and just tiling the diffuse/detail?

Makkon

Hey @pixelpatron
Alex actually goes over the workflow of how they do things in Halo in this tutorial. He doesn't go into modeling the trim normal maps or making the textures themselves, but his focus here is on what sorts of textures you need, how to use them, and how to model your assets to make the best use of them. Hope it helps!
https://gumroad.com/acms

junfanbl

Awesome work. You are very talented. Can I ask what your workflow was to create some of this Art? It is a rare oppertunity to talk to ask a professional about his methods and I a, always trying to learn something new.

Maddog4america

hey guys, 
what do you mean by trim sheets?  I haven't heard of that term before.. sadly 

amirabd2130

nice job

Subtle 1rony

@Maddog4america they look something like this and you cut out your uvs and lay them out over top of the textures:

[image source: http://www.thiagoklafke.com/modularenvironments.html]

In a way its like working backwards from the traditional high/low poly baking method, where you have your texture first and then fit your uvs to the texture. 

Maddog4america

awe I see. thanks for showing me this!  @Subtle 1rony

anMori

Incredible work. 343 has some of the best hard surface artists around. Makes one inspired to create something similar