Category:EnvironmentModeling - Revision history

EricChadwick: Category pages should not contain content. Content moved to Environment Modeling.

2015-03-14T16:08:55Z

Category pages should not contain content. Content moved to Environment Modeling.

EricChadwick: Environment Art Blog

2014-11-04T22:45:25Z

Environment Art Blog

Joshua Stubbles: /* Environment Modeling Tutorials */

2014-09-20T23:04:11Z

‎Environment Modeling Tutorials

Cheeseplus: 19 revisions

2014-07-29T08:37:59Z

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EricChadwick: links

2012-08-03T15:22:34Z

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2012-08-03T15:19:59Z

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EricChadwick: == Normal Map Modeling ==

2012-08-03T15:19:02Z

== Normal Map Modeling ==

EricChadwick: Modeling Process

2012-08-03T15:02:54Z

Modeling Process

EricChadwick: Blade & Soul Environments

2012-05-10T14:19:01Z

Blade & Soul Environments

EricChadwick: UT3 & Gears Environment Art - Step By Step

2012-01-02T20:35:46Z

UT3 & Gears Environment Art - Step By Step

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 Topics about modeling levels and environments in games.
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-== Normal Map Modeling ==
-[[NormalMap|Normal maps]] for mechanical/constructed items are often done with subdivision surface modeling. See [[SubdivisionSurfaceModeling#Hard_Surfaces]]. To add some organic wear and tear, artists bring their finished sub-d models into Zbrush or Mudbox or 3DCoat for a quick sculpt pass. Some artists do all their mechanical work in a sculpting app, but it seems to be a bit harder to get clean results. See [[CharacterSculpting#Hard-Surface_Sculpting]].
-−
-Normal maps for organic/natural assets are usually made entirely in your [[Category:Tools#A3D_Sculpting_Software|3D sculpting tool]], but some people use procedural tools.
-See [[EnvironmentSculpting]].
-−
-Sometimes you can shortcut the sculpting/baking process by using a [[Category:Tools#A2D_Normal_Map_Software|2D normal mapping tool]] like nDo or Crazy Bump. This can save a lot of time, but can cause seams if you're not careful.
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-== Environment Modeling Tutorials ==
-* [https://environmentart.wordpress.com/ Environment Art Blog] - by [http://www.richardpipespiper.com/ Richard 'pipes' Piper] and [http://onlinewarriors.beyondunreal.com/ Rogelio 'rogelio' Olguin], also see the [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143337 Polycount Forum thread].
-* [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89151 Blade & Soul Environments] Polycount forum thread, plus info on large terrains in UE3 (Unreal Engine 3).
-* [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88933 How to make terrains for games] - by [http://www.polycount.com/forum/member.php?u=21965 'choco']
-* [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1424523&postcount=8591 Erosion Terrain Tutorial] - by [http://www.polycount.com/forum/member.php?u=21965 'choco']
-* [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=62114 Gears2 Environment Art] - by [http://www.kevinjohnstone.com/ Kevin Johnstone]
-* [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=54311 UT3 & Gears Environment Art] - by [http://www.kevinjohnstone.com/ Kevin Johnstone]
-* [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1492296#post1492296 UT3 & Gears Environment Art - Step By Step] - by [http://www.kevinjohnstone.com/ Kevin Johnstone]
-* [[attachment:rorshach_scifi_supportbeam.pdf|SciFi Support Beam PDF]] - by [http://www.kevinjohnstone.com/ Kevin Johnstone]
-* [http://chrisholden.net/tutor/ Environment tutorials] - by [http://chrisholden.net/ Chris 'cholden' Holden]
-* [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=40608 Environment modeling basics] Polycount forum thread
-* [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=53002 Environment Modeling FAQ & Resources] Polycount forum thread
-* [http://www.vimeo.com/album/227064 De-Constructing "DemonThrone" – A Video Series] - by [http://www.jasonlavoie.net/ Jason Lavoie]
-* [[ModelingRubbleIntoAPath|Integrating rubble into a path]] - by [http://www.ivassago.com Joshua Stubbles]
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-== Pages In This Category ==
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 [[Category:Environment]]

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 == Environment Modeling Tutorials ==
 * [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89151 Blade & Soul Environments] Polycount forum thread, plus info on large terrains in UE3 (Unreal Engine 3).
 * [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88933 How to make terrains for games] - by [http://www.polycount.com/forum/member.php?u=21965 'choco']

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 * [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=53002 Environment Modeling FAQ & Resources] Polycount forum thread
 * [http://www.vimeo.com/album/227064 De-Constructing "DemonThrone" – A Video Series] - by [http://www.jasonlavoie.net/ Jason Lavoie]
 == Pages In This Category ==

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 == Normal Map Modeling ==
-Normal maps for mechanical/constructed items are often done with subdivision surface modeling. See [[SubdivisionSurfaceModeling#Hard_Surfaces]].
+[[NormalMap|Normal maps]] for mechanical/constructed items are often done with subdivision surface modeling. See [[SubdivisionSurfaceModeling#Hard_Surfaces]]. To add some organic wear and tear, artists bring their finished sub-d models into Zbrush or Mudbox or 3DCoat for a quick sculpt pass. Some artists do all their mechanical work in a sculpting app, but it seems to be a bit harder to get clean results. See [[CharacterSculpting#Hard-Surface_Sculpting]].
 To add some organic wear and tear, artists bring their finished sub-d models into Zbrush or Mudbox or 3DCoat for a quick sculpt pass.
-Some artists do all their mechanical work in a sculpting app, but it seems to be a bit harder to get clean results. Your mileage may vary, see what works for you.
 See [[CharacterSculpting#Hard-Surface_Sculpting]].
-Normal maps for organic/natural assets are usually made entirely in your 3D sculpting app, but some people use procedural tools.
+Normal maps for organic/natural assets are usually made entirely in your [[Category:Tools#A3D_Sculpting_Software|3D sculpting tool]], but some people use procedural tools.
 See [[EnvironmentSculpting]].
-Sometimes you can shortcut the sculpting/baking process by using a 2D normal mapping tool like nDo or Crazy Bump. This can save a lot of time, but can cause seams if you're not careful.
+Sometimes you can shortcut the sculpting/baking process by using a [[Category:Tools#A2D_Normal_Map_Software|2D normal mapping tool]] like nDo or Crazy Bump. This can save a lot of time, but can cause seams if you're not careful.
-See [[Category:Tools#A2D_Normal_Map_Software]].
 == Environment Modeling Tutorials ==
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 * [http://www.vimeo.com/album/227064 De-Constructing "DemonThrone" – A Video Series] - by [http://www.jasonlavoie.net/ Jason Lavoie]
-== Pages in This Category ==
+== Pages In This Category ==
 [[Category:Environment]]

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 Sometimes you can shortcut the sculpting/baking process by using a 2D normal mapping tool like nDo or Crazy Bump. This can save a lot of time, but can cause seams if you're not careful.
 See [[Category:Tools#A2D_Normal_Map_Software]].
 == Environment Modeling Tutorials ==
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 * [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?t=53002 Environment Modeling FAQ & Resources] Polycount forum thread
 * [http://www.vimeo.com/album/227064 De-Constructing "DemonThrone" – A Video Series] - by [http://www.jasonlavoie.net/ Jason Lavoie]
 [[Category:Environment]]

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		+	== Modeling Process ==
		+	Normal maps for mechanical/constructed items are often done with subdivision surface modeling. See [[SubdivisionSurfaceModeling#Hard_Surfaces]].
		+
		+	To add some organic wear and tear, artists bring their finished sub-d models into Zbrush or Mudbox or 3DCoat for a quick sculpt pass.
		+
		+	Some artists do all their mechanical work in a sculpting app, but it seems to be a bit harder to get clean results. Your mileage may vary, see what works for you.
		+	See [[CharacterSculpting#Hard-Surface_Sculpting]].
		+
		+	Sometimes you can shortcut the sculpting/baking process by using a 2D normal mapping tool like nDo or Crazy Bump. Can save a lot of time, but can cause seams if you're not careful.
		+	See [[Category:Tools#A2D_Normal_Map_Software]].
		+
		+	Normal maps for organic/natural assets are usually made entirely in your 3D sculpting app, but some people use procedural tools.
		+	See [[EnvironmentSculpting]].

	== Pages in This Category ==		== Pages in This Category ==