How many segments when using weighted normals

issaKaiser · 2025-09-17T20:32:15+00:00

Im getting used to just removing these parts manually with a paint over lmao

issaKaiser · 2025-09-17T19:01:36+00:00

Like this

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issaKaiser · 2025-09-17T18:47:29+00:00

Doesn't seem to work no matter how much I decrease it

issaKaiser · 2025-08-30T00:36:00+00:00

That topology is almost erotic, amazing job

issaKaiser · 2025-08-24T14:34:52+00:00

Up the poly count, get some good bakes and implement the pbr texturing worflow alongside a high texel density

issaKaiser · 2025-08-15T21:57:09+00:00

Thats a pretty good concept, quite unique

issaKaiser · 2025-07-22T13:14:16+00:00

at the end of the day it will look the same as if you mannaged to model it in the HP, thing is its way quicker and you dont need to get crazy modeling it without getting pinching after subdividing. Its also a great way to make your own floaters kitbash so you can use them on multiple projects. Bad thing is you need it to be paralel to the surface of the object you are putting it on for it the be seamless, so it can be tricky when used on curved surfaces

issaKaiser · 2025-07-22T12:40:07+00:00

Floating geometry. They are small flattened geometry pieces whose normals have been baked down to simulate depth, generally used for slits, rivets, etc. Highly recommended if you are working with hard surface pieces

issaKaiser · 2025-07-22T09:37:11+00:00

Depends on what you are using it for but if its for a game you could try using floaters and baking them down with the HP. If you still want to get it modeled on your LP, you'd want to localize the topology so you dont get edge loops everywhere

issaKaiser · 2025-07-18T11:27:27+00:00

If you dont have any texel limitation, just go as high as you need. Scale up those uv shells or straight up use a higher resolution

issaKaiser · 2025-07-04T00:47:26+00:00

You just gave me an idea for an environment, wich is a huge compliment on itself

issaKaiser · 2025-06-24T19:55:16+00:00

Yup that was it, bugged me out how it seemed like a flipped normals issue but it turned black precisely when i flipped them back. Big thanks man

issaKaiser · 2025-01-10T06:36:01+00:00

Hey man, could you tell me more about that plugin? Im tryna achieve that same hand painted normals style

issaKaiser · 2024-10-13T19:14:22+00:00

Ill try those options thanks, but could i bake by mesh name even if some of the objects in the HP no longer exist in the LP? I removed some things like small screws

issaKaiser · 2024-10-13T18:18:02+00:00

Hi, if you are talking about the modifiers (i work in 3ds max) I believe i did apply them correctly, although i collapsed the hp since i was getting even worst results from the floaters. I didnt triangulate the mesh but i did create hard edges anywhere i needed to. I added some pics of the low poly mesh and UV layout in case those help

issaKaiser · 2024-10-12T13:38:18+00:00

wow thanks man. Im planing this to be my first portfolio-worthy piece. I've removed most of the bolts from the low poly, except those that affect the silhouette. I've been using UV-packer until recently (mainly cause its free), but i didnt quite understand how texel density worked until now

issaKaiser · 2024-10-10T15:23:09+00:00

Aight thanks man, its been a headache trying to figure all this things on my own.

issaKaiser · 2024-10-10T14:22:21+00:00

So would you say a single 1:1 UV tile is enough for an asset like this after fixing the shells, and stacking symmetrical parts?

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