Revision as of 10:58, 3 August 2012

Re-Topology Modeling

Re-topology means creating a new mesh surface from scratch, that conforms to an existing "messy" mesh, often created via sculpting. Messy meaning that it either has too much detail or has a topology that's not the best for texturing, shading, or animation. The details from the "messy" mesh are transferred to the new re-topologized mesh by baking a DisplacementMap or NormalMap. The new mesh can either be used directly in-game, or it can be used as the control cage for a subdivision surface.

Tutorials

• File:ReTopologyModeling$sculpt eulaersoptimization.png <
  > Optimisation workflow tutorial - by Bram "Peris" Eulaers<
  >Using Meshlab to optimize a Mudbox environment sculpt for import into 3ds Max.<
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• File:ReTopologyModeling$sculpt retopoworkflow.png <
  > Retopo workflow - a Polycount thread<
  >Short discussion of re-topo methods for a ZBrush character model. <
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• File:ReTopologyModeling$sculpt retopologyinmaya.png <
  > Retopology in Maya - a Polycount thread<
  >Longer discussion of re-topo in Maya and other apps, like Topogun.<
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• File:ReTopologyModeling$sculpt zuccarellodecimation.png <
  > ZBrush Decimation Master With HD Sculpting - by Nick Zuccarello<
  >In-depth video tutorial with voice-over.<
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• File:ReTopologyModeling$sculpt zuccarelloresurfacing.png <
  > Resurfacing A Mesh In Maya - by Nick Zuccarello<
  >In-depth video tutorial with voice-over.<
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• File:ReTopologyModeling$sculpt pikoptopogun.png <
  > Creating Topology in Topogun - by Joe "stoofoo" Pikop<
  >In-depth video tutorial with voice-over.<
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• File:ReTopologyModeling$sculpt retopoblender.png <
  > Re-Topologize a Game-Ready Alien Head in Blender - by Jonathan Williamson<
  >In-depth video tutorial with voice-over.<
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More Information

• CharacterSculpting
• BaseMesh