[WIP] First Environment Critique and Suggestions
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So this is my first Environment. It's a detective office. The lights and the just default for now as I'm adding props to the scene and then will go for the lighting later. I'm going by modeling each prop and then texturing it. I wanted to ask should I model and get all the props in the scene first and then texture or model each and texture side by side or is it a personal preference. Any feedback and suggestion are most welcomed. I will be doing day and night cycle for this scene. Below are screenshots of what I have got so far.
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I always do a rough block out to make sure the scaling and feel is right. Than I start smashing out the assets one at a time.
I'm with BucketofNuggets. I usually get all of the architecture and detail meshes in right away so I know the scale is right. This is also good for modular pieces to test if they snap together properly.
I agree about the blockout, especially so you can see if the room is big enough or too small. And it's much easier to adjust that, then your finished models. Could you show what your blockout might be?
Are you going to do renders or putting it into a game engine like unreal?
Btw, regarding your desk, you might want to add wear'n'tear more towards the edge where you are sitting, remember to think about what parts will be touched/damaged the most. Also regarding the top part of the desk, the wood grain direction should go towards with the longest length, that's how you normally make tables, as it's stronger that way. This might be a personal preference but I think it also looks the best.
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/B4Q56
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/3YP42
Finished the Environment. Did day and night cycle for it.
Also just curious, but was this your 2016 Ubisoft NXT stuff?