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Re: GMAX
+1 For SketchUp. I don't really see how you can't get on with SketchUp... if you can draw shapes in Photoshop, you can make VERY quick 3D in SketchUp. Even though I've been using Max for about 7 years, I'll still use SketchUp at work (Architecture, not games) to concept out quick geometric ideas, or for proof-of-concept… -
Re: I really need some tips (Max and Zbrush) asap
Yup. If one mesh has 7 levels and another only 2, you'll only be able to reconstruct twice. You could subdivide the smaller ones so they all have an identical level, you could keep them as individual pieces as long as there isn't a reason for them to be seamless, or you can look into retopology (you already have the tools… -
Re: Nebraska nuclear plant: The next Fukushima?
I never liked centralized energy production. It's too easy to create a catastrophe if something where to happen to the plant. It's much more efficient to put smaller energy production methods directly at the point of use. As in, solar, wind, etc. combined at each and every home and office rather than pumping fuel 24/7… -
Re: cs_stock
Not bad, I've been working in Hammer for a good 6 - 7 Years now. I suggest taking a look at some tutorials on using sprites for your lights. They can add a much more realistic effect. You also need to take a look at some of your walls especially in the second to last screenshot of your new post. It's way too bland behind… -
Re: Questing for the perfect Bake: Max to Zbrush to Xnormal to PS to UDK Workflow Tests
Here is the workflow that I used to create this test bakes based on what I learned from the above links and trial and error. 1. Max .obj export for zBrush. 2. ASCII Export for UDK 3. Xnormal General Bake Settings. 4. Xnormal Normal Map Options. 5. Xnormal Ray Tools. 6. Xnormal AO Settings. 7. My cage in Xnormal. 8. Simple… -
Re: Portfolio question
I would say: 1. Focus on your strengths 2. Work on your weaknesses 3. Find your 'THING' (Environments, Props, Weapons, Characters) 4. Expand on that 'THING' (look at other Artists portfolios within that area) 5. Look at their projects and analyse their work in game if possible. 6. Begin planning a project to beat/match… -
Re: Normal Guy Next Gen
those loops you have modeled out in the back? that's what normal maps are for. I'd probably use those polys to round out the fingers more, since they are squares. don't concern yourself with SSS also, as mentioned already, for next gen you might want to get it to minimum 7-8k tri's. in fact all the stuff joopson/andy said… -
Re: Best screen recording software?
Sorry for the bump, but i thought i would just let people know that they can actually do screen capture using virtual dub, you dont need to use something else first. Only figured it out today and the performance is really impressive. Just keep in mind that win 7 and vista cant use the gpu accelleration, which is on by… -
Re: THRAWHT-KATH - Sci-Fi Beast
I did not wanted to create or imagine a very extreme beast and keep the figure under "careful control and proportion". Everybody has the right to imagine a different story. But lets say for this concept I wanted to keep it "real" and 7' 6'' may be on the possible male size for a romance with an earthly woman. Also for them… -
Re: Looking into building a new custom rig, suggestions?
I've never heard of this before, but apparently I may not need a higher watt PSU. Here is the response I got from Brain, who wrote that "Hot Rod" computer article. EDIT: At any rate, I am thinking about waiting until October until getting this. The prices will drop, some new technology will be out, and I sort of want to…
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