Hard surface egde flow

Ryandec · May 2020

I'm trying to understand how to correctly subdivide and keep topology consistent for creating hard surface models, iv'e tried to find some infomation but i cant seem to get what i need, maybe i havn't looked hard enough but i was wondering if anyone could help me out.

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Here is the model im working on, it's just a simple cogwheel that i'd light to get tight bevels on and the general smooth hard looking surface.
Thanks in advance.

Blaizer · May 2020

Working with hard surfaces we need to add more geo, specially with curved shapes. If you work with a very low poly model you always will get artifacts and your mesh won't look well. Use a tube/cylinder with more sides and don't worry about its density (32-64 or 48-96 depending or your design, even dents, non even dents).

Don't forget to use a radial symmetry if you can, you won't need to work on too many bevels/hard borders. Just a single part.

Ryandec · May 2020

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got the hang of it a bit more, substance render is nice. some janky bits around the egdes and still need to learn the egde flow, i look into symterry stuff in maya i was unaware of, so thank you!

Blaizer · May 2020

No problem, you are welcome.

It's looking good, keep it up!

Hard surface egde flow

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