1 texture = 1 draw call = win I actually haven't tried it yet myself but I've been in situations where it would of been a life saver: smart objects. rather than try to explain it just try messing around with smart objects in photoshop to see what they do: layer > smart objects > convert to smart object
Draw a tight concept, then model and texture it. Okay, now do this over and over and over and you will discover how all the other great artists improve. Do it in your bathroom or dumpster, don't matter. Creativity, enthusiasm and inspiration come from within. Sorry, I know this isn't the answer your looking for but I think…
that dreaded transition.. i hear ya gauss, you have more faith in me than i do. rad drawing steady HA ha! i had a roach run across my chest when i was sleeping one time, i can relate, i ninja kicked the fucking fan. i hate roaches, they suck.
thanks for the replies guys. Malcolm this plant was for my demo reel,before I canned that until my drawing/sketching improves....so its acturally now just a general modelling/exsperience gaining exercise. Hopefully ill get round to putting a BIG update on my site,which will include these attempts at organic matter...hehe.…
@Kawe: well, cubic mapping is simple but unfortunatelly it will outcome with unwanted visible seams i suppose... @perna: I am afraid I don't get your point. Could you draw what are you talking about on top of my screenshot and attach such mockup? because i don't get it actually what you are suggesting to connect.
Yeah the speed is amazing, a 4k texture with no noise whatsoever takes about a minute ;) I think it just uses the draw order of UV islands. So you could just offset their coordinates outside of the 0-1 range. What seams do you mean, smooth group splits or UV seams ? I haven't really noticed a problem there.
[ QUOTE ] ...it should be about exploring and broadening your horizons... [/ QUOTE ] hah! someone should tell the proffessor i have for figure drawing and painting this... 'it's wrong. do it right.' and since im a grad student i should be godlike in my abilities right now... even though i did NO art for 2 years prior to…
Hmmm. But wouldnt you agree that having a better drawing skill is better than a little skil in using programs.. cuz isnt that the point of the school? Well u suggest to get a headstart. So if i wasnt to start learning those programs earlier(before going to school), i would have trouble udnderstanding or keeping up with the…
Ahhh! Too many words! I never learned how to read! I think this is more of a book on how Lucas helped to push technology with his movies, the birth of THX, etc. That image of the "Cindy" model with them drawing the topology on the girls actual face before building her in 3D was interesting. Everyone should have tattooed…
Every time I've ever tried to learn & use Maya for anything, I've always torn my hair out in frustration. Thats awesome East. I use 3DC for retopo and never knew you could just draw the 1 line w/ stroke and have it fill in the number of sides. +1 vote for 3DC or even Silo.