Sonic Screwdriver

matt6358

Long time lurker, first time poster. :shifty:

I'm currently working on the 11th Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver. Just finished the high poly model and now looking to do some baking.

All and any crits welcome!

(Shown: High Poly Model)

r_fletch_r

I have no idea what a 'sonic screwdriver' looks like you should post a concept or a pic.

Straight away It hits me that your edges are way way to sharp to justify baking them. Fine sharp edges wont show in a normal map, its a good idea to add some extra bevelling to your models even if its 'off model'. Modeling stuff like this is often a case of making it work for baking rather than religiously following a concept.

Obviously im not advocating throwing the design out the window but certain deviations will pay off when baking and read much better when rendered on the low poly.

ayoub44

i love the desing of this thing ... but like fletcher say , your edge are so sharp and be carful from some 90 degree you have on your model

keep it up

Lord McMutton

You don't know what a Sonic Screwdriver is, Fletch? I am disappointed.

matt6358

r_fletch_r wrote: »

I have no idea what a 'sonic screwdriver' looks like

Blasphemy!!!!!!! :poly124:

Here's a reference image:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ravenevermore/5502642756/in/set-72157626207857864/


Thanks for the feedback. I'm ashamed to say I forgot about the problems with hard edge baking. Will get to correcting this ASAP.

matt6358

Okay, it's been awhile since I last updated.......swiftly moving on!

Had a crack at it today and toned down the sharp edges, and made them more "blobby".



Feedback always welcome!