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Re: Derivative Normal Maps - What are they?
Hi Dr. Jekyll, > Tim Sweeny future where raw computing power makes all hack cleverness Mind you that raw computing power is not the same as size of memory :) In fact what's going on is that the cut-off point is gradually changing in favor of burning more ALU as opposed to memory consumption and data transfers. Anyway, back… -
Re: Ok 3 questions, Normals, AO, and UE3 Emissive
yeah if you find that diffuse isnt working as emissive just make an emissive. I personally don't like using emissive for stuff like that as it's a constant strength, I much prefer ramping up the diffuse channel which will vary in strength depending on lightmap. You could derive perhaps a better emissive texture/glow by… -
Re: Bot Bike
Pearson - You're right, I've been playing with some materials but it's taking forever, so I may not devote anymore time to this. Thanks! Kaburan - Thanks! That's awesome to hear :) Bounchfx - Thanks man! Junkie_XL - Yeah I usually do too, glad you liked it :) Ged - I can see that, I probably could have made it flow more… -
Re: the UK is a shit hole
I think a few of the problems causing this crap (I spent the last 3 years living in Middlesbrough, at university btw) are 1. Media (footballer players are the awseomnestest! Ivrywun else sukz!! I wanna be a footballer!). There is little encouragement to go for actual useful jobs, the pay relects that too. 2. Education (or… -
Re: Recommend me a modelling app
I actually quite like this thread. Since you already have a lot modeling experience and (understandably) high expectations, I think that great suggestions can come out of it. And I think I understand your frustrations :) Now of course a lot of the suggestions being made in this thread will be strongly biased, since people… -
Re: Sketchthread !!!!
killing: yeah that tutorial is what caused me to do those two sketches/paintings. i just need to learn when to use what size brush is it better to use solid colored 100% opacity brushes or set the opacity lower 18-25% and build up the color? i started with 100% opacity on the Emma sketch but the switched to a lower opacity… -
Re: Dennis Detwiller on escaping video games and considering entrepreneurship
Yeah, I dunno. The older I get, the more skeptical I become of people (especially those who've "made it") telling others this kind of thing. "Just follow your dreams..." "There's nothing more powerful than you..." "Doing business on your terms..." Its survivor bias - The people who crash and burn don't tend to write tales… -
Re: Interior Environment with Hero Assets WIP Log: 1960s Apartment Crime Scene
Very nice :) this has a solid and clear story beat, and the scene has a great foundation. As you continue refining it, consider pushing the secondary storytelling details further. Adding personal items—such as photos, handwritten notes, or scattered everyday tools—could hint at who lived here and deepen the narrative.… -
Re: Spectre's Secret Hideout, Pierre
Here's another update on the courtyard. So, I've added glass windows on the top floor on the towers. I was imagining the tower facing the entrance to the pyramid would be where a villain would be. I may focus on this area more. Also added glass windows around the slanted pillars around the ring. I moved the pillars a bit,… -
Normal Map Workflow
Hi there. I've been modelling 3D art for a couple of years now. But despite that my normal map, baking and retopology skills aren't that great. I've tried various methods creating normal maps and textures. But to be honest every method I've tried turns out pretty ugly various problems include artifacts, stretching, blurred…
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