[QUESTION] Deformed Topology Face

Emanuel1223

Hi guys, noob questions regarding topology on deformed face like two face from batman.
I'm always retopologyzing symmetrical human faces but how about deformed face?

Is it ok to have more topology on the deformed area than the normal area like two face from batman. Because my mentor said that even with deformed face, when you retopo, the topology should be the same or equal from left and right faces but isn't that impossible since there are holes and more unique geometry on the deformed area.

Can't find any forums regarding this question.
Would love to know your insight, thank you.

Eric Chadwick

They're wrong in this case. Use whatever topology you need to provide support surfaces for the detail. The best way to learn what topology works and what doesn't is to rig the model and pose it, find out where it breaks, and learn what topology is needed to solve it. Trying, and failing, and trying again, that's the key to success.

Eric Chadwick

Symmetry helps in most cases, as it reduces work, since you can often mirror weights and poses. But not always. Regardless, they're right in helping you to learn the rules, you just need to also know you can break them when you need to.

carvuliero

It might be possible to use symmetrical topology for asymmetrical face but specifically with batman example both side are too different  it will require separate topology for each side , nothing really changes tho just have to do more work

Emanuel1223

Thanks @Eric Chadwick and @carvuliero for your insight.
Will try to use symmetrical topology first since it's easier and see where it will headed.