From your reference, I can see the object has paint layer, and bronze underneath. I would set up exactly how it is: a first bronze layer that cover entire object, then a paint layer on top WITH custom mask (grunge mask, or even hand painted mask) that will reveal the bronze layer underneath => simulate the way the paint…
Great idea JadeEye, I'll definitely get to work on incorporating some freckles and blemishes! Can't believe i haven't thought of that (especially since she's a redhead). BagelHero: I've been watching that video over and over while making this character and I can't seem to match their results with the same settings. Around…
The GT 640 would be more of a side-step than an upgrade, they are pretty similar spec wise, http://www.hwcompare.com/12941/geforce-9800-gt-1gb-vs-geforce-gt-640-ddr3/ I would at least get a 660ti or 760 if you are going to upgrade your video card. If you want an idea of what you could get for $600, here's a good starting…
Pixel snap's the answer! I never use grid snap in the uvw editor. It's almost entirely useless for me and (especially on lower spec stuff) pixel snap just works a lot nicer. It's the icon with a p on it when you hold down on the grid snap icon. edit: like Kodde mentioned, you'll need to actually use a texture with it. If…
Thanks mikhga! You're crit is spot, and there are a lot of those things I need to implement tonight. I put them on my checklist! Here's an early texture for one section of the stop. Right now, the peeling paint is too haphazard; and it needs to have more wear and tear at the bottom and less on top. I also have yet to add…
@SCB Thanks! I plan on taking this all the way to a finished in-game character complete with normal, spec, AO etc. @Tenchi Thanks! I agree with you about the ear and now that you mention it I think I am going to slow my roll a bit and give the ear some more love. You're right about his build, he was very cut but definitely…
I couldn't find all the specs for both of these tablets. [ame]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wacom-Bamboo-Pen-Graphics-Tablet/dp/B002Q4U4AE/ref=pd_cp_computers_1[/ame] [ame]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wacom-Bamboo-Pen-and-Touch/dp/B002Q4U4AY/ref=pd_cp_computers_1[/ame] Does anyone know if the Pen and Touch has 512 sensitivity like…
lots of those beginning shots are really dark. cant seem to make out what is going on. i like the jump pad(?) thing. its well presented and the model looks nice. the sniper rifle at the end has a REALLY dark spec making the metal look wrong. overall i liked it and right now im in a similar situation (graduated and looking…
Honestly, the core 2 extreme is a waste of money. You can buy the E6600 or E6700 and overlock them to the Extreme's specs (air cooling is more than enough) and you'll save about $400-500 right there. I'm running an E6600 o/c'd to 2.95ghz (stock is 2.4ghz), and it's only around 40C. I'm running a GeForce 7950GX2 graphics…
The materials are undefined with no Gloss. The specular looks pretty cheap. The diffuse is bland and the 'wear, tear' effect is also very much 'paint edges and call it a day'. Only shine of the material is from the cubemap, with a proper gloss/specular highlight expose. That is not a workflow you should be looking at,…