Quick Crit thread 2012

[t3h m00kz]

So, I can't figure this out. What causes this to happen? Do I need edgeloops in these areas or something? These pop up when using Xnormals to generate normals.

[Roostervier]

looks like your rays are being cast too far and bouncing off other geometry. shorten the ray cast length or tighten your cage if you're using a cage

[t3h m00kz]

yep it's a ray problem. This video seems to cover how to fix it.

[t3h m00kz]

lol re-importing the mesh to blender fixed the ray errors. fucking blender.

but hey at least I'm bound to a pretty good free-use license!!!

[DarkHalo003]

You could just use a student edition of a competent software or find other methods of obtaining decent software.

[t3h m00kz]

I am not a student, saying "You can use student edition" does not apply to everybody, which is something people don't seem to understand. I am not going to school as I cannot afford it. I've used 3DS Max in the past. I cannot afford the software, and do not want to be bound to a license agreement that requires a valid license. Maya has been slowly taking over the industry, and I'm not at all accustomed to the controls.

The software may not be the most stable, but I very much prefer Blender's user interface, controls, plug-ins and customization. It's constantly being updated. The fact that it's distributed by people who say "Do whatever the fuck you want with our shit" is a massive plus.

I'll admit I prefered 3DS Max's UI. and layout... but hey, look what I can do.



I'm not trying to say the software is better. I'm saying it's my preference. At this point in time I'm not a professional artist in the industry, so if and when I need better software, I'll go out looking for it.

[BobtheGreatII]

My dad uses Blender also. Nothing against it. I've seen some great things come out of it. So all the more power to you for using it.

[PenGuin1362]

It's the artist, not the tools. I know some great artists who use blender very effectively. Hell I've seen awesome work come out of milkshape 3d. I also hear that the UV tools in blender are pretty nice.

[Limited]

It's the artist, not the tools. I know some great artists who use blender very effectively. Hell I've seen awesome work come out of milkshape 3d. I also hear that the UV tools in blender are pretty nice.

True, but have you heard the saying - Pick the right tool for the job? It does have some truth to it.

[t3h m00kz]

Unwrapping and retopo in blender is pretty much sex yeah. I don't plan on doing much hardsurface so sculptris and blender fit my current needs.