This is a complicated subject but essentially there isn't any way that you can reduce 32bit float to 8bit without some kind of dithering unfortunately. The best you can probably do is to use hard edges around your UV islands so the normal map is less colourful so it compresses better (vs one smoothing group for everything)…
floon That's an interesting one because the information is doubled at the end. In theory it would be enough to have "/charactertyp/textures/master.psd" because that it is a character and a texture is already stated in folder structure. Is there a special reason for you to do it that way? Good point. I'm kind of old school…
Hello everyone. I've been thinking about the age old question "what do I need to do to become a better artist." For those of you who are experienced, the answer should be pretty clear. Keep doing it. The more time you put into it, the better you get. I'm not going to say it is possible to avoid hard work. Art will always…
Hi guys, this is my first thread here in polycount. So don't be too mean to me. :poly124: I have in plan in the next 80-100 days to model 120 realistic high poly weapons, I reckon each weapon can be model withing 3-4 hours depending on how much detail it has. I have some skill, I'm not the best modeler but I think I can…
Hey guys I recently tried re-opening an older project that I want to take some renders of for my portfolio however it wont open and gives me the crash report below. I am worried that the file might be permanently broken. Is there any way to resolve the problem? MachineId: EpicAccountId: Unknown exception - code 00000001…
I'm looking for paid freelance designers to commission some work on my project Altered State using the would be proposed UE3, designers do not need to relocate as they will be working from home, if you feel that you can complete any of the tasks below please contact me with information on what you can work on how long it…
I used to be a pretty avid PC gamer, but it has gotten to the point where I only buy 5 or 6 new games (including console titles) a year. This happens a lot when I buy a new PC game: -buy the game (for $50). Excited to get home and play it -get home, start installing the game which takes maybe 20 minutes depending the…
By all means! :) I know you're probably not directing your comments solely at me because this is admittedly a pet peeve of yours, so I'll avoid taking it personal - but I will toss in a few more remarks. I decided on my career path because I enjoy creating worlds and felt that I had a future in it. I didn't do it because I…
I am completing the guilds one at a time, so i dont get kicked out of any for going against thier rules. Dark Brotherhood is next. I've cleared 10-15 caves, 6 elven ruins, and 10 oblivion gates. And YES you do appreciate the design at first, but the truth is that the dungeons are very lego-y. All the elven ruins have the…