High rez feathers

RS7

Hi there!

I've been trying to create realistic looking feathers. Something more than just a simple alpha cutout.

Result should be photorealistic and it is seen pretty close to the camera. Not macro, but super closeup.

Any adivce or shared experience would be welcome. Thanks!

Alex_J

Here's a few breakdowns I have saved : 

https://polycount.com/discussion/202852/game-res-feathers-tutorial#latest

http://https//www.artstation.com/dantert/blog/WeYE/game-res-feathers-with-zbrush-photoshop-and-marmoset-toolbag

http://https//www.artstation.com/artwork/va3VO




One thing I intend to try but haven't done yet is go to a local museum here that has tons of bird displays and see if I can get some hi-res photos of a few species feathers against a flat background. The fibermesh technique looks good, but it's hard to beat the real thing.