Nitpick: Save instructions by using a Component Mask RG (Utilities - Component Mask) instead of multiplying by 1,1,0. And if you want this to be more flexible (although more Instructions): Get a Component Mask for RG, add a Multiplier to it with a Scalar Param "Normalstrength" and Append the result with the Blue channel…
A good way to make a quick base for clothes would be to; 1. mask the area and shape; i.e. make a Zbrush mask of a tshirt like shape on the character/base. 2. use the "Extract" tool which will push this mask out; it has a thickeness amount; it doesnt need alot, its more about realism and by eye. 3. Use the "Split" command…
If you want it straight hold 'shift' when adding your model to the canvas. then press 'edit' button. if you don't it gets flattened to the canvas and becomes 2d. If that happens clear the layer and add your model again another tip is press the 'local' button then you can rotate around your last brushstroke. if you 'scale'…
"Life is because of the gods; with their sacrifice, they gave us life. ... They produce our sustenance ... which nourishes life." --- I'm excited to show you "Sacrifice". This is my latest personal project, created during my environment art mentorship with Alex Beddows & Skill Tree. The environment was inspired by the…
Haha well, if your baker and renderer are pretty much the same, and the difference between synced and pretty much the same is too small to actually notice in the final product, why would you put in extra effort? I've always been a huge proponent of using a synced pipeline, because it generally makes a huge difference in…
I have come a long way but I'm gonna keep this blog updated from now on. I have showed my friends, and they said it's awesome, but I need more "professional" opinions, if you know what I mean. Thus far, this:
How much do some of you make? Im getting my skills together and Ive had about 6 years in the computer drafting and design field and im training in digital entertainment and video game design now. What kind of money are yall making if you dont mind me asking... I wanna get a feel for what my budget will look like over the…
Hey everyone. I decided it would be good practice to make my own design and model of a sword from a book I'm reading (Eye of the World by Robert Jordan). So far I have the HP and LP modeled, and the normals bake is a work in progress. Here are some pics! I hope to eventually mod this into Skyrim as well. Criticism is…
Hey, thanks for all the comments guys, I really appreciate it. I was really surprised how easy and fast it is to create foliage with fibers. Here is some stuff that may help: (my quick plan sheet) For grass I basically masked a spot on a plane and experimented with fiber sliders till I was happy with the result. I found…