Scribble's scribbles

[Sibyl]

Again, although it's paid, RappaTools has a ton of useful tools, as well:

https://remusjuncu.com/rappatools/features.html#brushes

Miauu's scripts (paid) are also very helpful (I have script pack 1 and 2):

http://miauumaxscript.blogspot.com/

 

[Sibyl]

I never claimed to be smart.

Now that I remember, I had tried the Displacement modifier a couple of decades ago when I was working on the filmstrip and tape holders on the Security section of the Refit from TWOK, but I had no idea what I was doing at that time and I ended up with horrible geometry so I promptly forgot about that modifier. What I did end up doing was modeling the panel with harder geometry. Today I would do it much differently (and NOT using Displacement), but at the time I was fumbling my way through learning 3d modeling on my own and YouTube--if it had even existed at the time--wasn't what it is today. Same with the ceiling rim greeblies.

Well, lately I've been searching for a way to add image-based geometry textures to models for things like cracked skin or fabric or...Kydex Haircell, so that the geometry would be 3d-printable. I even thought about subscribing to Mudbox, which is still a possibility, but I don't need to do that. UVW mapping, however, is NOT my strong suit, so I would love to get the plugin called Unwrap Pro by Marius Silaghi

https://mariussilaghi.com/products/unwrap-pro

for some of the things that I'd like to use the Displacement modifier on I believe this would be the best option.

@Donny, how is Substance Painter at unwrapping more organic shape so that it equalizes the UVs over the geometry like the plugin I posted above? Does it even do such a thing? TBH, I haven't played with it much, but I really need to.

And here's a blast from the past that I wasn't expecting...the entirety of my Max workspace at my monitor resolution back when 3.1 was still current:

By comparison, here's today's empty project screenshot:

 

[Sibyl]

I think I've finally created a decent enough Kydex texture. I'm really a very, very basic photoshop user, but I'm learning more.

Wasting time today until I hear back about a possible job...

I know the shapes aren't correct, but I'm playing more than anything.

 

[Donny]

I never claimed to be smart.

Now that I remember, I had tried the Displacement modifier a couple of decades ago when I was working on the filmstrip and tape holders on the Security section of the Refit from TWOK, but I had no idea what I was doing at that time and I ended up with horrible geometry so I promptly forgot about that modifier. What I did end up doing was modeling the panel with harder geometry. Today I would do it much differently (and NOT using Displacement), but at the time I was fumbling my way through learning 3d modeling on my own and YouTube--if it had even existed at the time--wasn't what it is today. Same with the ceiling rim greeblies.

Well, lately I've been searching for a way to add image-based geometry textures to models for things like cracked skin or fabric or...Kydex Haircell, so that the geometry would be 3d-printable. I even thought about subscribing to Mudbox, which is still a possibility, but I don't need to do that. UVW mapping, however, is NOT my strong suit, so I would love to get the plugin called Unwrap Pro by Marius Silaghi

https://mariussilaghi.com/products/unwrap-pro

for some of the things that I'd like to use the Displacement modifier on I believe this would be the best option.

@Donny, how is Substance Painter at unwrapping more organic shape so that it equalizes the UVs over the geometry like the plugin I posted above? Does it even do such a thing? TBH, I haven't played with it much, but I really need to.

And here's a blast from the past that I wasn't expecting...the entirety of my Max workspace at my monitor resolution back when 3.1 was still current:

By comparison, here's today's empty project screenshot:

Substance Painter doesn’t unwrap UVs at all. Unwrapping is primary done in your modeling package.

 

[Sibyl]

Substance Painter doesn’t unwrap UVs at all. Unwrapping is primary done in your modeling package.

Thanks. Crud. I need a good solution to to put some time into learning Max's own texturing tools.

 

[Sibyl]

As this was an experiment in creating textures for printing rather than beauty shots, I thought I'd give a closeup of the topology and a screenshot of the wireframe:

 

[Delta Vega]

Scribble
This thread is magnificent
Great work

 

[Sibyl]

Wow. Thank you!

 

[Delta Vega]

Wow. Thank you!

Did you ever finish the Guitar ?
I skipped some pages now I can't find it again

 

[Sibyl]

No, not yet, but I hope to sometime this year, both in 3d and in reality. This last year has not been my best ever.

There is a lot that I need to finish and a lot I haven't even started on that I hope to complete this year.

 

[Sibyl]

https://www.trekbbs.com/threads/scribbles-scribbles.286750/page-13#post-12586906

 

[Sibyl]

I was struggling earlier with getting Octane to behave. I had been using Vray for the last few months, but I needed to save a little money.

opinions?

Original (Vray):

New (Octane):

 

[Sibyl]

Trying to get a little more detail out of the bronze, adjusting the brass (I think I went too yellow) and playing with a magenta and saturation filter...

Render, as is:

With filters:

 

[Sibyl]

I just seem to be missing the "reality" I'm looking for. Something is off to my eyes and I can't pinpoint it.

Getting there?

 

[Sibyl]

I appreciate you saying.

I'm running into what I mentioned on your thread: I'm fighting to adjust the image(s) in PS.

Finally going to need to learn about render passes.

 

[Atolm]

This work is so epic! I love how this thread has been going...Damn inspiring work!

 

[Sibyl]

This work is so epic! I love how this thread has been going...Damn inspiring work!

Thank you, @Atolm

 

[fireproof78]

I just seem to be missing the "reality" I'm looking for. Something is off to my eyes and I can't pinpoint it.

Getting there?

Feel like I could pick one up and pin it on.

Also, the "Ensign" pin reminds me of the Stargate chevron and now I want a Starfleet themed Stargate.

 

[Cyfa]

Hi Scribble! Sorry it's been a while.
In my humble opinion, I think the light's too bright. Your rank insignia look so realistic, but to my eyes (which aren't great, admittedly) the glare and shadow make them seem "off".
However, I have just noticed some sort of burnishing or pattern on the steel/silver parts that I hadn't seen before - it looks great!

 

[Rekkert]

I agree with @Cyfa, the materials and overall render are definitely realistic, but those glares are just too big and unnatural IMO.