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This Ain't Rocket Science...WIP thread
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I am still here. This outfit has undergone some drastic changes. I wasn't happy with how it was turning out. In the process of reworking the thing, a whole new concept came into focus for me. I've ditched the armor (although I have other plans for armor in the future). I've been experimenting with textures and colors and even toying with normal maps. I even have a vehicle planned (we'll see how that goes).
I've been having a dreadful time with weight mapping and now adding morphs. Hopefully, I can get that sorted out soon.
I've been having a dreadful time with weight mapping and now adding morphs. Hopefully, I can get that sorted out soon.
OK, I'm not one to be superstitious or anything, but I think the finger crossing did some good. I've solved (I hope) the problem I was having with the morphs. I'm moving forward now with great excitement. 
Thanks to all those crossed fingers...and their owners.
Thanks to all those crossed fingers...and their owners.
quietrob
Extraordinary
Interface is of prime importance to me. Hex, for me, has a frustrating interface. It's reminds me of why I like Poser over DAZ. Both programs are obviously great but I was using Poser right out of the box and everything seemed pretty logical to get to. I can really fly around the program. I'm still fighting DAZ studio. I know for a fact there are things that DAZ can do that is quite remarkable but the interface slows me down and frustrates me. I suppose if I had only used DAZ I wouldn't be so far behind the learning curve.
Likewise for Hex. I modeled the crate alright. It took me so long to get the OBJ done I'm too embarrassed to mention the time. So how would you and others rate the various interfaces of the modeling programs out there. Before I take the Zbrush plunge I should establish deep roots on a free program. Like Silo or Blender.
Well, Silo isn't free, but it's reasonably priced. I just happened to get it in a good sale last year. I find it's UI clean and easy to get around in.
Blender IS free, and I've been using it for many, many versions, long before the current UI debuted with version 2.52, and I find this UI much easier to work with than the old, unprofessional looking UI. Of course, since as you mentioned, I've been using it for years, so I'm used to it. It does have a learning curve, but there are hundreds, if not thousands, of tutorials on YouTube, as well as several Blender related forums, which can help you learn to use it. Check out the long list of Blender resources I set up in the Blender forum here to give you some kind of idea.
I haven't used ZBrush much, and what I did do with it (created a Samurai style sword, it wasn't very difficult, but I was following a tutorial step by step as I worked. I haven't tried creating anything from scratch by myself, as it were.
I also have an educational license for Maya, and even though I've always wanted to play in it for many years, it took 6 long videos just to figure out where everything was in the UI, so I don't even want to think how long it'll take me to learn how to actually create something with it.
Blender IS free, and I've been using it for many, many versions, long before the current UI debuted with version 2.52, and I find this UI much easier to work with than the old, unprofessional looking UI. Of course, since as you mentioned, I've been using it for years, so I'm used to it. It does have a learning curve, but there are hundreds, if not thousands, of tutorials on YouTube, as well as several Blender related forums, which can help you learn to use it. Check out the long list of Blender resources I set up in the Blender forum here to give you some kind of idea.
I haven't used ZBrush much, and what I did do with it (created a Samurai style sword, it wasn't very difficult, but I was following a tutorial step by step as I worked. I haven't tried creating anything from scratch by myself, as it were.
I also have an educational license for Maya, and even though I've always wanted to play in it for many years, it took 6 long videos just to figure out where everything was in the UI, so I don't even want to think how long it'll take me to learn how to actually create something with it.
quietrob
Extraordinary
Silo 2 is available on Steam for roughly 40 percent off. However I am indeed extremely cheap and I did mention a modelling program with an intuitive interface. I'll try an hour a day with Blender and see if I can make a samurai sword after I learn the basics. Would you suggest it for making clothing?
Hey! I got upgraded to eager!
Thanks Miss B. Your slice of chocolate mousse is waiting for you. I hope you drink coffee.
Hey! I got upgraded to eager!
Thanks Miss B. Your slice of chocolate mousse is waiting for you. I hope you drink coffee.
I wish I was as Eager as quietrob.
Rob, Silo does have a free trial if you're interested. I really like Silo because almost every command you need for modeling is a right mouse click away. It is also very customizable, as I believe Blender is. Anyway, just my two cents.
Rob, Silo does have a free trial if you're interested. I really like Silo because almost every command you need for modeling is a right mouse click away. It is also very customizable, as I believe Blender is. Anyway, just my two cents.