Questions regarding hard surface modelling

DustyShinigami

Hi

I'm currently researching hard surface modelling. I don't know if there are any papers out there on the subject (I've yet to find any), but could anyone share their knowledge or links on how it's changed over the years? The most efficient workflows? When did newer techniques first emerge and become common workflows today?

sacboi

https://polycount.com/discussion/56014/how-the-f-do-i-model-this-reply-for-help-with-specific-shapes-post-attempt-before-asking

https://polycount.com/discussion/221392/sketchbook-frank-polygon

https://polycount.com/discussion/158840/low-poly-next-gen-weapons-and-vehicles

https://polycount.com/discussion/168610/3ds-max-zbrush-proboolean-dynamesh-hardsurface-workflow-tutorial/p1

https://polycount.com/discussion/166058/ak-337-modular-rifle-system/p1

https://polycount.com/discussion/208690/game-ready-lowpoly-asset-from-fusion-360-workflow-guide

DustyShinigami

Hey, thanks for the links. I'll be sure to give them a good peruse. :)

Eric Chadwick

Those are excellent links. This might help too, since you're looking for history/foundations

http://wiki.polycount.com/wiki/Subd

DustyShinigami

https://polycount.com/discussion/comment/2774048#Comment_2774048

Thanks for this additional link. Is there anything similar (in the Wiki or elsewhere) for facial likenesses/realistic skin shaders etc.? I did a search but it only came up with sculpting in general and anatomy etc. Thanks.

Eric Chadwick

We used to have some tutorials for realistic 3D portraiture but it's all way out of date. I would just do an image search, and pick what looks good.

https://www.google.com/search?source=univ&tbm=isch&q=cg+portrait+tutorial+shader

StormyBA

Grab blender and watch Josh Gambrell on youtube This beginner tutorial is excellent.

https://youtu.be/iWnlWu0-o3k