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Not a model but one of the new Max features...

3dsmax2011_nfv_model_textur_vpcanvas_617x377

Really quite amazing.

Tim270 wrote:Not a model but one of the new Max features...

3dsmax2011_nfv_model_textur_vpcanvas_617x377

Really quite amazing.

That's totally awesome. I've heard Z-trooper talking about such features in the past but never seen a video or tutorial on it before

I can see this being a very useful feature for some of my future projects

3DS Max - a set on Flickr
Here's my work on 3DS Max 2011 so far
i'm aving an issue on "Lizzy" cause she has so many rounded edges and Im wondering how I'd do it since I'm mostly using chamfer and move around some peices but at the rounded corners, it gets bad really fast

I found what was causing the unwrapper errors on my Kukri. Turns out I had a object in the scene that, well did not exist, so to speak. Had not verts etc not quite sure what happened but anyway deleting that fixed it. I guess the program could not unwrap something that did not exist.

Alpha bakes. Low poly came out at 700 tris.
http://i.imgur.com/lkoPi.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ENxl1.jpg

Some obvious errors, just going to take a little while to tweak the cage a bit I guess.

Also Martini Henry.
http://i.imgur.com/IyHya.jpg

Anyone have good examples of models that I could create for a Portfolio?

Im applying for a Uni Course based which covers modelling, lighting, texturing, animating and they said a portfolio greatly increases your chances of getting in.

My only skill (if you can call it that) is 3D Modelling, not very good with texturing or even UV Mapping, so obviously ill be putting models into the portfolio...

Just anything particular, ive tried to do a diverse range such as - High Poly Object Modelling (Skateboard and a football), High Poly weapon modelling (MP40 and an MP5), Low Poly Game Modelling (for Total War/Company of Heroes - Too many models to mention, was thinking of montage of these + a Fire Truck)

Anything else? Ive been recommended to do a character model, but this is still a very low point for me, hardly tried it really :/

Just anything particular, ive tried to do a diverse range such as - High Poly Object Modelling (Skateboard and a football), High Poly weapon modelling (MP40 and an MP5), Low Poly Game Modelling (for Total War/Company of Heroes - Too many models to mention, was thinking of montage of these + a Fire Truck)

Imo better model something unusual, whoever is reviewing applications most likely see a million of AKs, M4/16 like rifles, MP-40s and MP5s etc. each year and this year wont be an exception

[R-DEV]DankE_SPB wrote:Imo better model something unusual, whoever is reviewing applications most likely see a million of AKs, M4/16 like rifles, MP-40s and MP5s etc. each year and this year wont be an exception

yeah thats what I thought, which is why I tried doing random stuff like Footballs and Skateboards, but im on one of those mind blocks, I just cant think of anything when I need to haha

I think a mix of things is the best approach. I.e

1 Modern weapon with accurate(ish) details - Just to show you can
1 space/scifi/conecpt weapon - for creativity
1-2 environment props
Maybe a vehicle?
Also I would include the mod-work if it is nicely presentable.

Maybe some stuff shown in-engine UDK/Marmoset etc.

But then again, I am pretty much in the same boat and am not the best person to answer this, but I think showing a range of techniques for different meshes intended for different styles/engines is the best approach. To be honest I would not get hung up on doing a character model for it also but that is just me.

Alright cheers guys, mucho appreciatedo. Will post some renders here when ive got some stuff ready for my portfolio

As part of my masters thesis I will be working with creating network traffic for an FPS game. Me and my trusty partner will be creating the game ourselves. It will be very limited however, with only one generic character, 3 weapons and 2 maps as we will be working on the net code mostly.

Here is a two-night high poly speed model of the modular weapon system that will be used. This particular configuration is an assault rifle. Yes, not entirely practical, but it isn't exactly for PR hehe.



And a block out of the character.


Playing a bit around with the mobility in the armor to see if it is acceptable for a prototype:
http://tom3d.dk/University/CharacterAnims_01.jpg

ohhh very nice, is that the model of the concepts you showed me before of thous modular weapons? Its looking truly sexy!

Although the pistol grip looks a little small to me, I doubt I could get my hand inside of it hehe

Sure is, working on the AP cannon and shotgun modules now. You may be right about the grip, will look that part over when I get this stuff blocked out

Just finishing stuff from the last page.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x316 ... 1299085998
Kukri2.jpg picture by Tim270 - Photobucket

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x316 ... 1299086134

could that kukri be used in pr? with some little changes to the existing brits we could have a gurkha subfaction

Since I steped down as a pr dev, I've been doing some work in UDK ...
I have to say it's a hell of a lot more fun than working on the old bf2 Refractor engine...
It's so much more flexible and powerful...
But I still have a lot more to learn.
Here's a little desert environment Ive been working on for about a week or two .. still only a wip.

this is what i have been doing these last few weeks!

This is a render of one frame of one layer - video to come tomorrow when its all rendered out.

Not finished and alas, not for PR......I do have some other stuff up my sleeve tho


24,000 tris, unsurprisingly, its for a racing game

That is seriously cool right there dave