@Spudnik Thanks! I think I might be getting game footage for future sets now, but I don't have plans to add any retroactively. @nikey, mrpresident, Sukotto Thanks guys! It still hasn't made it in but you never know. Going to actually remember to update this thread with new stuff. Here's a new TA set I am working on with…
Thanks TeriyakiStyle. Yea this is the first model I have done in a while and did start and stop which I need better consistency if I am going to get any better. Part of the reason for starting and stopping was because I got stuck on the re-typo (in retrospect I should have asked the forum for help at this point) because I…
Holy crap, I remember reading about this project years ago - I think I even emailed about helping out but never commited since I had only messed around with a editors for q3 and other basic stuff. In retrospect I could've spent a lot more time since then learning... :P I doubt at my current skill level I can contribute…
Found the image I was looking for. Other important stuff to know: http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107196 http://wiki.polycount.com/NormalMap?highlight=%28%5CbCategoryBumpMap%5Cb%29 When modeling, it's also very important to keep in mind that normal maps don't really have height information, so you will need…
It's been a joy and an inspiration watching this come together. keep it up guys. Now that you've been doing this for some time, I'd love to hear a retrospective if you're up for it. Have goals for this project changed? Has it become more like regular work? Has this project affected the way you do your dayjobs at all?
Well guys, my time is up! I want to give a big shout out to all you guys who gave me advice and tips. I tried implementing everything suggested to the best of my ability and within this deadline. The final renders which I have submitted are below. Of course, any critique is still welcomed and will be remembered by myself…
I changed the title because it will only bring harm to this thread. Also, if you're looking for feedback, I'm moving this to the 3d feedback forum. **edit** Also, my bad, I didn't click the re-direct link option and it doesn't seem like I can create one retroactively.
Seriously dropping the ball on Mad Sam. And after hashing away at my Retrogasm entry, I may be done with retopo and textures until next year. In the meantime, here's a few more sketch things.