Extremely realistic model!

noobfor3d

So I asked about getting and making an extremely realistic bone. Answers were useful. B Then I go on youtube and I see this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMNkgzrQD8g You tell me if this guy just used a few textures the way I did and got this... HOW? There has to be more in depth about making realistic 3d models than simple 3-4 types of textures apply, turn on vray and what you get is what you get. I need more info about extreme realism, texture techniues... Any books? Any links? I need very very very very very realistic bones. Most of the stuff I saw online just doesn't cut it.

JamesBrisnehan

That video is showing photogrammetry, it's a totally different workflow to what you might be thinking. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFX-ZL7oTPc

I've seen some artists make models of human skulls using photogrammetry, but I don't think I've seen a full skeleton in photogrammetry. That would be an interesting project.

sacboi

Photogrammetry, as the video title suggests.

The technique is as old as photography itself but a recent (over the last 10 - 15yrs) games art pipeline addition, I'll also recommend researching Quixel, as well.

EDIT:

Ah! not quick enough on the draw it seems...lol. 

teodar23

Yea, if your client can provide you with some bones to photoscan yourself, great. If not, maybe talk to a museum or something.
Google photogrametry and youll get all the links, tools, etc.