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Korrax · Feb 2012

Hey PC.

I worked on this a while back. But wanted to return and make it game res- since I don't have much experience with creating game art.

I need to sharpen up my texturing skill so I'll make some small simple props, then move into some guns and vehicles once I get a better grasp on things. Hope you guys can help me take my texturing and game res skills to higher levels!

Here is the Reference:

And my Highpoly Model... I might do a damage pass with some dents in it. What do you guys think?

Wires:

SouthpawSid · Feb 2012

eh, a damage pass may not be needed, but it wouldn't hurt none either. the rest of the damage can be done in texture if ya wanted though. Nice hi res model!

Decent tuts for texturing

http://cg.tutsplus.com/tutorials/photoshop/how-to-hand-paint-convincing-metal-textures/

http://www.cgsociety.org/index.php/CGSFeatures/CGSFeatureSpecial/the_top_ten_tips_of_texturing

Korrax · Feb 2012

Thanks dude, I have seen these before.. a nice reminder, its always good to look back on great tutorials we sometimes tend to forget about.

Here is an update with the low poly:

Not sure what to do for capping off those side edges properly.

260 Tris.

Korrax · Feb 2012

Heres an Unwrap...

Korrax · Feb 2012

Initial bake:

BARDLER · Feb 2012

What program do you use for modeling, normal map baking, and rendering? I am currently in the process of learning the trade of normal mapping and just wondering for my own sake.

Korrax · Feb 2012

Modeling -3ds max
Normal bake -3ds max
Render -marmoset

BARDLER · Feb 2012

I wonder because I use Maya for modeling and have been told to use xnormal for normal maps. My normals seem to be coming out a little chunky, but I think that might have to do with be a little bit of a noob, lol. I think I am going to start a thread soon to get some help on my work flow for HP to LP and baking the normal maps.

JGcount · Feb 2012

Bardler, I'm a MAYA user myself, and I personally use XNormals for baking NM's(and other maps as well) - however, if you take the time to get into it, Maya is actually one of the best baking softwares out there; it just isn't that intuitive for that task, imo.

Korrax · Feb 2012

Hey I updated with some texturing. Still needs some work, looking for crits.

odd_enough · Feb 2012

It seems somewhat flat and low in contrast due to the darker base color. Possibly an AO pass could help to offer more definition. I do like the updated texture though.

Digital Cantina · Feb 2012

Looks flat on the sides, also can you put it on a non-grey background so it stands out a bit more. Try adding more of the scrapes and cuts to the sides. Other than that it looks pretty good.

mospheric · Feb 2012

Hey Korrax! There are a few things that I'll mention. First being that your handles on the low poly look weird to me. You have the sides separated instead of welded together. I would also add at least two edges to create that divot in the handles. Have your handles extend directly into the mesh. The intersection of low poly elements is ok.

While your UV unwrap isn't bad, I think the space could be utilized better, but that just comes with practice :P

I personally use 3ds Max and Xnormal. While Xnormal has a funky UI to get used to, it's an awesome tool with lots of options (and continually being developed on).

For the texture, I concur that an AO pass is needed. I assume that a spec map is not yet applied too, which would help bring out some of the details. If it is applied, you need to work on creating that strong highlight on plastic and less of a diffused glow.

Your high poly looks very well done and clean. The low poly looks great though for someone who's learning. Hope some of this helps!

AlecMoody · Feb 2012

on the texture- it looks good up close but it is missing a lot of large scale information which is making it read as flat from a distance.

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