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| − | A base mesh is a low-resolution polygonal model that can be used as the starting point for | + | A base mesh is a low-resolution polygonal model that can be used as the starting point for [[DigitalSculpting]]. |
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== Creating a Base Mesh == | == Creating a Base Mesh == | ||
| − | When using a | + | When using a sculpting app it's usually best to create a cage or basemesh that is as close as possible to 100% quads. Also try to avoid "poles" of 5+ edges running into each other. Triangles and poles can lead to "pinching" in the model when sculpting. |
Keep the quads a fairly uniform density over the model, and be clever about adding more detail where it will be necessary (eyes, ears, nose, etc.), since otherwise you will end up subdividing your mesh far more than necessary just to get enough polygons to sculpt detail into these areas. | Keep the quads a fairly uniform density over the model, and be clever about adding more detail where it will be necessary (eyes, ears, nose, etc.), since otherwise you will end up subdividing your mesh far more than necessary just to get enough polygons to sculpt detail into these areas. | ||
| − | It helps to add a quick UV to the basemesh before sculpting, since this can be used to bake a [[DiffuseMap]] if you choose to do some 3D painting at some point. This is much easier than trying to UV your basemesh later and trying to morph it or merge it with your sculpt. For methods see the Polycount thread [http:// | + | It helps to add a quick UV to the basemesh before sculpting, since this can be used to bake a [[DiffuseMap]] if you choose to do some 3D painting at some point. This is much easier than trying to UV your basemesh later and trying to morph it or merge it with your sculpt. For methods see the Polycount thread [http://polycount.com/discussion/72144 Importing UV's into sculpted mesh in ZBrush]. |
Some more good advice from Scott Eaton in his ZClassroom article [http://www.pixologic.com/zclassroom/artistinaction/scotteaton/modeling/ Artist In Action: Digital Figure Sculpture]. | Some more good advice from Scott Eaton in his ZClassroom article [http://www.pixologic.com/zclassroom/artistinaction/scotteaton/modeling/ Artist In Action: Digital Figure Sculpture]. | ||
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If you use one of these as the base for your sculpt, please credit the author. For example "Sculpt by me, base mesh by Samuel Sharit". | If you use one of these as the base for your sculpt, please credit the author. For example "Sculpt by me, base mesh by Samuel Sharit". | ||
| − | These meshes are made specifically for digital sculpting, by avoiding triangles and n-gons wherever possible. For better in-game mesh wireframe examples, see | + | These meshes are made specifically for digital sculpting, by avoiding triangles and n-gons wherever possible. For better in-game mesh wireframe examples, see [[:Category:Topology]]. |
The meshes are in OBJ format unless otherwise noted. | The meshes are in OBJ format unless otherwise noted. | ||
| − | + | [[image:basemesh_01.gif|frame|left|Model by ??(if you know who modeled this, please [http://polycount.com/profile/Eric%20Chadwick let us know]!).]] [[file:basemesh_01.obj.zip]] <br clear="all"/> | |
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| − | + | [[image:basemesh_arshlevon_shoes.gif|frame|left| Model by [http://arshlevon.cgsociety.org Samuel "arshlevon" Sharit].]] [[file:basemesh_arshlevon_shoes.obj]] <br clear="all"/> | |
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| − | + | [[image:basemesh_arshlevon_toes.gif|frame|left|Model by [http://arshlevon.cgsociety.org Samuel "arshlevon" Sharit].]] [[file:basemesh_arshlevon_toes.obj]] <br clear="all"/> | |
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| − | + | [[image:basemesh_bust.gif|frame|left|An alteration of [http://arshlevon.cgsociety.org Samuel "arshlevon" Sharit]'s base mesh, author unknown.]] [[file:basemesh_bust.obj]] <br clear="all"/> | |
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| − | + | [[image:basemesh_fuse.gif|frame|left|Model by [http://www.thatpolygon.com Greg "Fuse" Tchjen].]] [[file:basemesh_fuse.obj]] <br clear="all"/> | |
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| − | + | [[image:basemesh_fuse_bust.gif|frame|left|Model by [http://www.thatpolygon.com Greg "Fuse" Tchjen]. ]] [[file:basemesh_fuse_bust.obj]] <br clear="all"/> | |
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| − | + | [[image:basemesh_headsculpt01.gif|frame|left|Model by ??(if you know who modeled this, please [http://boards.polycount.net/showthread.php?p=1128422 let us know]!).]] [[file:basemesh_headsculpt01.obj]] <br clear="all"/> | |
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| − | + | [[image:basemesh_talon_body.gif|frame|left|Model by [http://www.farfarer.com/ James "Talon" O'Hare].]] [[file:basemesh_talon_body.obj]] <br clear="all"/> | |
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| − | + | [[image:basemesh_talon_bodyfemale.gif|frame|left|Model by [http://www.farfarer.com/ James "Talon" O'Hare].]] [[file:basemesh_talon_bodyfemale.obj]] <br clear="all"/> | |
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| − | + | [[image:basemesh_talon_bust.gif|frame|left|Model by [http://www.farfarer.com/ James "Talon" O'Hare].]] [[file:basemesh_talon_bust.obj]] <br clear="all"/> | |
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| − | + | [[image:basemesh_talon_bust_lowres.gif|frame|left|Model by [http://www.farfarer.com/ James "Talon" O'Hare].]] [[file:basemesh_talon_bust_lowres.obj]] <br clear="all"/> | |
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| − | + | [[image:basemesh_selwy_arthur_zbrush.jpg|frame|left|Model by [http://www.selwy.com Benjamin "selwy" Leitgeb].]] [http://www.selwy.com/2008/download-free-model-arthur/ arthur.rar] (ZBrush ZTL format) <br clear="all"/> | |
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| − | + | [[image:basemesh_zuccarello-athletic-zbrush.jpg|frame|left|Model by [http://nickzucc.blogspot.com Nick Zuccarello].]] [http://nickzucc.blogspot.com/2008/08/human-male-athletic-final-model.html H_M_A_base_final_nickZ.ZTL] (ZBrush ZTL format) <br clear="all"/> | |
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| − | + | [[image:basemesh_female_regular_almightygir.gif|frame|left|[http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1570047#post1570047 Course Character: Rogue] Polycount forum thread. Model by [http://crazyferretstudios.com/ Lee "Almighty_gir" Devonald].]] [[file:basemesh_female_regular.obj]] [[file:basemesh_female_regular.ztl]] <br clear="all"/> | |
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| − | + | [[image:basemesh_female_ZTL_almightygir.png|frame|left|[http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1570047#post1570047 Course Character: Rogue] Polycount forum thread. Model by [http://crazyferretstudios.com/ Lee "Almighty_gir" Devonald]. ]] [[file:basemesh_female_heroic.obj]] [[file:basemesh_female_heroic.ztl]] <br clear="all"/> | |
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| − | + | [[image:basemesh_anzhou_body.gif|frame|left|[http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108292 Male Base Mesh] Polycount forum thread. Model by [http://www.polycount.com/forum/member.php?u=62595 Andrew "anzhou" Zhou].]] [[file:Basemesh_Body_Anzhou.zip]] <br clear="all"/> | |
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| − | + | [[file:basemesh_anzhou_bust.gif|frame|left|[http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108292 Male Base Mesh] Polycount forum thread. Model by [http://www.polycount.com/forum/member.php?u=62595 Andrew "anzhou" Zhou].]] [[file:Basemesh_Bust_Anzhou.zip]] <br clear="all"/> | |
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Latest revision as of 10:58, 14 March 2020
Base Mesh
A base mesh is a low-resolution polygonal model that can be used as the starting point for DigitalSculpting.
Creating a Base Mesh
When using a sculpting app it's usually best to create a cage or basemesh that is as close as possible to 100% quads. Also try to avoid "poles" of 5+ edges running into each other. Triangles and poles can lead to "pinching" in the model when sculpting.
Keep the quads a fairly uniform density over the model, and be clever about adding more detail where it will be necessary (eyes, ears, nose, etc.), since otherwise you will end up subdividing your mesh far more than necessary just to get enough polygons to sculpt detail into these areas.
It helps to add a quick UV to the basemesh before sculpting, since this can be used to bake a DiffuseMap if you choose to do some 3D painting at some point. This is much easier than trying to UV your basemesh later and trying to morph it or merge it with your sculpt. For methods see the Polycount thread Importing UV's into sculpted mesh in ZBrush.
Some more good advice from Scott Eaton in his ZClassroom article Artist In Action: Digital Figure Sculpture.
Base Mesh Library
If you use one of these as the base for your sculpt, please credit the author. For example "Sculpt by me, base mesh by Samuel Sharit".
These meshes are made specifically for digital sculpting, by avoiding triangles and n-gons wherever possible. For better in-game mesh wireframe examples, see Category:Topology.
The meshes are in OBJ format unless otherwise noted.
Model by ??(if you know who modeled this, please let us know!).
Model by Samuel "arshlevon" Sharit.
Model by Samuel "arshlevon" Sharit.
An alteration of Samuel "arshlevon" Sharit's base mesh, author unknown.
Model by Greg "Fuse" Tchjen.
Model by Greg "Fuse" Tchjen.
Model by ??(if you know who modeled this, please let us know!).
Model by James "Talon" O'Hare.
Model by James "Talon" O'Hare.
Model by James "Talon" O'Hare.
Model by James "Talon" O'Hare.
Model by Benjamin "selwy" Leitgeb.
Model by Nick Zuccarello.
Course Character: Rogue Polycount forum thread. Model by Lee "Almighty_gir" Devonald.
Course Character: Rogue Polycount forum thread. Model by Lee "Almighty_gir" Devonald.
Male Base Mesh Polycount forum thread. Model by Andrew "anzhou" Zhou.
Male Base Mesh Polycount forum thread. Model by Andrew "anzhou" Zhou.
