UV mapping

synergy11

Is it proper to UV map an object before you subdivide it?

Or should It be done after to make it easier to paint in PS?
Because the uv layout on the sub would be more accurate to the actual shape of the object.

If someone can clarify this that would be great!

Thanks

Chris.

ceebee

Make your high poly, make your low poly (High or Low first doesn't really matter as long as your low is efficient and your high smooths nicely when subdivided), then UV only your low poly. Then bake your normal/AO/whatever FROM your high down to your low.

synergy11

Thanks.