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Re: At what point do I use more than one texture set(for a weapon)?
It is more efficient to use 1x higher resolution texture rather than 4 smaller resolution textures. For instance, 4x 1024x1024 textures use the same VRAM as 1x 2048x2048 but need 3 additional draw calls. One set is easier to manage when baking, texturing, etc too. Now, if you have accessories that the user could swap out,… -
Re: college advice / where should i go?
hmm. about the 2nd option - do they offer a full university/college programm (4 years) with a diploma? or is it more of a 1year bootcamp? honestly a recently opened private programm where you dont know much info about them doesnt sound super trustworthy. It would be better if you could get more info on them i think. Also… -
Re: Normaps with Colored Texture
Before or after is up to you. Usually after makes more sense, because it helps to echo the sculpted detail in your color texture. For example with jeans, the ridges will get worn more than the inner folds, so the diffuse would be more threadbare on the outer edges of the creases. You can bake an ambient occlusion map, a… -
Re: Google's vision for next-gen gaming
Yes! Lol. I can't wait for the day of good voice control, especially for driving apps. Temperature controls, radio/music, asking for driving directions, etc. This and a good heads-up display would be great, as long as its designed well. A HUD could theoretically show me Tron-like outlines for approaching potholes or other… -
Re: Android and iphone Polycount (subway surfers for excample)
I wouldn't say that making mobile games is simple. In the matter of fact, it is harder than making a game for PC, because there you don't have to worry so much about optimisation. Anyways, to the question. It's not about polygon count. It is about managing draw calls, texture memory, CPU load, etc. Means you have to have… -
Re: ART DUMP - Far Cry 4
Nono, those are two different roles at Ubi. We work in tandem with the level designer to flesh out the gameplay spaces. They usually do the initial blockouts of spaces for gameplay, handle AI scripting, encounters, etc. And we work with them to maintain and add to the gameplay intentions, do terraforming, do 1st pass art… -
Re: Double Mag AK-47 [W.I.P]
hey guys sorry for taking so long to re-post, but work has been keeping me seriously busy. So i bring you a small update and i ask if you guys could let me know if you think its time to start texturing or if stuff is missing/make it look better/proportions etc etc... please give me C&C. Thanks and here it is: @RobertHammer… -
Re: Question on High poly to low poly work flow.
Depends on your workflow. In my case since I use Maya, I use quad draw. Some people use topogun, others use 3DCoat, etc etc. I'm sure other 3d packages have their own retopology tool. You could also retopo inside ZBrush. The method you mention "remove the edges that arent needed" That could also work- but that seems a lot… -
Re: Complete workflow in Z-Brush ? Advice needed
Option 2 is possible, but would be pretty limited. Zbrush works best when paired up with another program, whether it is Max, Maya, Softimage, Blender, etc. Pretty much anything that can handle OBJ files and give you far more control over things like UVs and vertex normals (plus being able to model when you need to can… -
Re: FlowMap Painter
Super nice program, Teck. I have a question though, it seems like the program won't let me use any of the images I want for the overlay texture(I get an upside down question mark). Are there any limitations to what file formats, image file settings etc? If so, could you please tell me what file formats etc work, how many…
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