Subdivision Surface Modeling - Revision history

EricChadwick: /* Organic Surfaces */ Moff Tarken tutorial

2025-08-26T18:14:41Z

‎Organic Surfaces: Moff Tarken tutorial

2021-05-15T13:28:40Z

‎Primers: etereaestudios site died

2017-12-28T15:16:20Z

‎Tips & Tricks: subdiv_quad_topology_tips_PeterSatera.jpg

2017-06-18T11:09:05Z

‎Tips & Tricks: guides moved to end

2017-06-18T11:07:48Z

‎Tips & Tricks: subdiv_plasticchair.jpg

2017-06-14T12:19:41Z

2017-06-14T12:18:42Z

2017-06-14T12:12:03Z

‎More Information

2017-06-14T12:09:59Z

‎Subdivision Methods: creases

2017-02-08T12:15:56Z

‎Primers: subdivisionmodeling.com archive from http://probiner.x10.mx/forum

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-[http://www.daz-art.com/hi_poly_tut.htm The Making of Moff - High Polygon Realistic Character Creation] - by ''[http://www.daz-art.com/ Darren "Daz" Pattenden]''
+[https://web.archive.org/web/20080714114321/http://www.daz-art.com/hi_poly_tut.htm The Making of Moff - High Polygon Realistic Character Creation] - by ''[https://www.artstation.com/dazp Darren "Daz" Pattenden]''
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-[http://www.etereaestudios.com/training_img/subd_tips/index.htm Técnicas modelado por subdivisión] by [http://www.etereaestudios.com/ Cristóbal Vila] ([http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&sl=es&tl=en&u=http://www.etereaestudios.com/training_img/subd_tips/index.htm English translation by Google])
+[http://web.archive.org/web/20170705234648/http://www.etereaestudios.com/training_img/subd_tips/index.htm Técnicas modelado por subdivisión] by [http://www.etereaestudios.com/ Cristóbal Vila]
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−	This is a modeling technique for making high-~~poly hard-surface~~ models, by manipulating a lower-resolution "cage" model and using software to subdivide for a smoother surface.	+	This is a modeling technique for making high-resolution models, by manipulating a lower-resolution "cage" model and using software to subdivide for a smoother surface.

	Subdividing increases the number of vertices on the model, making curves more rounded. Usually each subdivision level increases the vertex count 4x the original count.		Subdividing increases the number of vertices on the model, making curves more rounded. Usually each subdivision level increases the vertex count 4x the original count.

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 This is a modeling technique for making high-poly hard-surface models, by manipulating a lower-resolution "cage" model and using software to subdivide for a smoother surface.
 For game artists, "high-poly hard-surface" usually means creating mechanical/constructed models, which are used to bake into [[Normal Maps]] and other [[:Category:TextureTypes|types of textures]], which are in turn used on lower-resolution game-friendly models.
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 Subdivision surfaces can also be used for organic shapes.
-Not to be confused with [[SmoothingGroups]]. The term "box modeling" can be used, though this applies only to the cage modeling process, not to the subdivision part.
+Not to be confused with [[SmoothingGroups]]. Sometimes the term "box modeling" is used, though this applies only to the cage modeling process, not to the subdivision.

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 == More Information ==
-* [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56014 FAQ: How u model dem shapes? Hands-on mini-tuts for mechanical sub-d AKA ADD MORE GEO] Polycount forum thread.
+* [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56014 How The F*#% Do I Model This? - Reply for help with specific shapes - (Post attempt before asking)] Polycount forum thread.
 * [http://polycount.com/discussion/174639/polyhertzs-3dsmax-script-quick-high-poly Polyhertz's 3dsMax script - 'Quick High-Poly']
 * [http://polycount.com/discussion/comment/1087295/#Comment_1087295 select every other edge on collapsed subdivided mesh - 3dsmax] Polycount forum thread (how to reverse-engineer a subdivided mesh)

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 Beware: Maya's "Subdivision Surface" system is a specialized case which allows different subdivision levels in different areas; this is different from most other modeling tools which divide the whole model instead.
-ds Max and Maya also support edge creasing, which adjusts the subdivision tension on specific edges, creating degrees of edge "hardness". These crease weights typically only work within the original modeling software and are not exportable.
+Many tools now support Pixar's [http://graphics.pixar.com/opensubdiv OpenSubdiv library] which may help solve this issue. However the full modeling pipeline should be tested early, to avoid costly errors later on.
-Models made for games are often exported to work with multiple modeling and baking tools... trying to export a model with creases or local subdivisions may not retain the original modeler's intent. Many tools now support Pixar's [http://graphics.pixar.com/opensubdiv OpenSubdiv library] which may help solve this issue. However the full modeling pipeline should be tested early, to avoid costly errors later on.
 == Primers ==

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-[http://www.blendernewbies.com/tools/subdivisionmodeling/subd_PRIMER/page1.html Sub-Division Primer] from [http://www.subdivisionmodeling.com/ Subdivisionmodeling.com]
+[http://probiner.x10.mx/forum/showthread.php?tid=4 subdivisionmodeling.com: The POLE] from the defunct subdivisionmodeling.com
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