low poly and realistic?

masterchuck · Sep 2015

I've seen this low poly environment pack on the asset store and I was wondering how is it possible to make low poly asset look so realistic?

https://www.assetstore.unity3d.com/en/#!/content/38532

I want to make something similar , how can I achieve photo realism with low poly? Should I use a PBR materials? Or just put the emphasis on the textures?

TheMadArtist · Sep 2015

Well, in those shots, it's all the lighting that is making it look so realistic. A good lighting set up can go a long way.

Magihat · Sep 2015

You can go a long way with believable lighting, shading and textures. Tricount is not a key factor.

Blond · Sep 2015

Hey masterchuck, it's all about having a good lighting, with GI or final gather on and then bake all that information into a texture.

But as the other said,, it's all about the light management!

heres a nice example:

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Deathstick · Sep 2015

gotta get dat GI

low poly and realistic?

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