For animation and feature film we still use the spec/gloss workflow most of the time. I personally find it easier to comprehend too when 1 = fully reflective and 0 = none.
I really enjoy Arrimus 3D's videos. He's clear and concise. Each video is typically not more than 30 minutes without 1:30 worth of music and logo anims.
Is http://www.eizo.com/products/coloredge/cg277/ unnecessary for the price? I don't mind the price if it will aid in creating correct values, unless it is unnecessary. My price range is from 1-2k.
First render I used a 3 point lightning setup (skyportal) and the other 2 I used a 1 Skyportal on top. For the textures I used a composite map for the body/stickers.
its also possible that the gigatexel engine isnt loading the high resolution texture... try to turn it off in the prefs... and set the brush sample area to 1... also in the preferences in the paint tab...
Ok since many are agreeing with the scott-eaton, i'll ask which course in there do you think is good? all of them or just 1 of them or something? Thanks for the feedback too!
I think the bottom line is pretty clear: 1. Ask for permission from the IP owner or 2. Take the risky way, make it and live with the possibility of the owner come and say "That's not yours"