Next-Gen Hard Surface http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/ Next-Gen Hard Surface - A community dedicated to the Environment and Hard Surface aspect of 2D and 3D art. en Sat, 19 May 2012 02:36:29 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/images/misc/rss.png Next-Gen Hard Surface http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/ What do you think? Gaming PC build http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1171-What-do-you-think-Gaming-PC-build&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 16:11:21 GMT Hey, I'm just curious of what people think of my build I will have built within a few weeks or so from now & If anyone has a similar build and knows the average frame rate for games like Crysis 2 or so.

Motherboard: Biostar TA990FXE AM3+
CPU: AMD FX 4100 Quad-core
Graphics card: EVGA Geforce GTX 550 Ti
Ram: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4gb (2x2GB)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB
Power Supply: Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus series 500W v2.3 PSU

I have a Cooler Master Elite 310 full ATX case.
I am gonna be using my HDTV as my monitor with the use of the HDMI to mini HDMI. ]]> Hardware Discussion Brandon Ensign-Jones http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1171-What-do-you-think-Gaming-PC-build Old Scarface http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1170-Old-Scarface&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 01:50:14 GMT I know this isn't all hard surface, but there's a bit in there :p

I wanted to upload a wip of a character I've been working on. All I have left to do is the hair on Mr Wesker. I already have some nice hair tiles going on, I just need to lay out the planes on his head and use the fur texturing technique I mention in my tutorial. In the meantime, I wanted to share an update and kindly ask for any crits you may have to offer. There is quite a bit of z-fighting going on and a few seams to clean up. Also, I’m thinking about what kind of pedestal I want to make and if you have any ideas there, I’m all ears :)

]]> WIP - Work In Progress Polygoblin http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1170-Old-Scarface Computer Requirements http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1169-Computer-Requirements&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 01:45:07 GMT Greetings guys, i just create my list of what i'm going purchase to build my PC, i just want to hear from you any advice: may be i can change some parts of this list e.t.c :)

Here is a list (total $14.000):



I have read throw forums about Quadro vs nvidia gtx. Quadro is like overpriced, but gtx has remedies with Maya e.t.c and it's like gaming card. So i can not really pick the right video card because as i said there is a lot of debate.

Programs that i'm using now:
  1. Luxology Modo
  2. Zbrush
  3. UDK
  4. After effects
  5. 3ds max/maya (may be in future)

Thank you! ]]> Hardware Discussion kirils http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1169-Computer-Requirements Staghound T17E1 http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1168-Staghound-T17E1&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 14:02:10 GMT Hello! this is an early wip on my texturing on this badboy.It is a lowpoly version with normalmaps,ambient occlusion and a diffusemap. The resolution... Hello! this is an early wip on my texturing on this badboy.It is a lowpoly version with normalmaps,ambient occlusion and a diffusemap. The resolution is 2048*2048
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]]> WIP - Work In Progress Rammer http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1168-Staghound-T17E1 Want to byuy a new graphic card but what? http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1167-Want-to-byuy-a-new-graphic-card-but-what&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 15:42:04 GMT Hello there! Well my current graphic card is a geforce 9600 gts with 256mb of ram and i feel like its time to upgrade. My budget is limited to 270... Hello there! Well my current graphic card is a geforce 9600 gts with 256mb of ram and i feel like its time to upgrade. My budget is limited to 270 bucks but i do not know what card i should buy. The brand isnt important for me but it should be a descent dx11 graphic card and yeah perhaps silent as possible:) ]]> Hardware Discussion Rammer http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1167-Want-to-byuy-a-new-graphic-card-but-what 3ds Max13: Retopology places Connections through the Object http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1166-3ds-Max13-Retopology-places-Connections-through-the-Object&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 13:55:27 GMT Hi, What a great site! I´ve been building an airplane. After sculpting in rivets and some detail onto the wing i wanted to retopologize to get a... Hi,
What a great site!
I´ve been building an airplane. After sculpting in rivets and some detail onto the wing i wanted to retopologize to get a lowpoly. But the new surface doesn´t always stick to the original object, when i try to let it go around the whole object it connects the vertices through the wing instead of sticking to the surface. This usually happens when i start at the top of the object-i place loops around it and when i try to close them at the bottom it "steals" the working surface on the top and pulls it down. Thank you guys so much for your help.
http://s14.directupload.net/file/d/2...yzajdb_jpg.htm ]]> Modeling Discussion Ricemanu http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1166-3ds-Max13-Retopology-places-Connections-through-the-Object con-am 27 shuttle from Outland http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1165-con-am-27-shuttle-from-Outland&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 23:42:39 GMT Hey all! I've been lurking here for a while but am usually a bit scared about posting work. It's an awful habit I need to break. Haha.

I'm 23 and currently a 3d designer at Adidas. I help develop tools for designers, work in virtualization, teach, etc; but my main passion is HS modeling.

This has been my latest project for two weeks or so. I got introduced to the scifi classic Outland, from the early 80s. It's basically High Noon in space. Anywho, here's reference with my WIP.

Reference



WIP



If folks are interested, I can post more pics I have of the process + closeups.

There's some insanely talented people here, so I hope to learn a ton and be a part of such a killer community!

Ben ]]> WIP - Work In Progress BelgianBoolean http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1165-con-am-27-shuttle-from-Outland <![CDATA[[UDK] Naval Bio Research Complex]]> http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1164-UDK-Naval-Bio-Research-Complex&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 18:48:25 GMT Hi all! This is a scene I started working on last week and have been working on during evenings here and there. I got really inspired by Tor... Hi all!
This is a scene I started working on last week and have been working on during evenings here and there.

I got really inspired by Tor Frick's lab scene and the way he did it, so I thought I'd give that workflow a shot.

There aren't any real concepts for the scene, and I'm making it up as I go.
I've got my mass effect 1 art book lying next to me, so if you recognize any props, that's probably why. :)

The theme I'm going for is some sort of an observation/intelligence/communications outpost 50-100 years from now.

So far I've laid out the basic shapes and a few props.
The materials are still being heavily worked on.
I'm using a 256x512 for the scene.

LATEST:

I guess it's about time to call it done now. :)

LATEST:

Flythrough










OLD


]]> WIP - Work In Progress Disting http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1164-UDK-Naval-Bio-Research-Complex Sniper_Rifle http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1162-Sniper_Rifle&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 13:00:58 GMT Sniper Rifle made in 3Ds Max. I am still working on geting better so, very open for criticism! ;D Image:... Sniper Rifle made in 3Ds Max.
I am still working on geting better so, very open for criticism! ;D
]]> Finished Varegg http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1162-Sniper_Rifle Mudbox bump mapping Problems http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1161-Mudbox-bump-mapping-Problems&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 08:40:27 GMT Hey guys I'm new to bump mapping for weapons my first 2 weapons cam out great but the minute I try exporting this model the entire export goes to hell.
I made the low poly in Max, saved as Obj, imported to Mudbox and this is the promblem


Words are Skew
The grip in the bottom right has no details at all
and the overall messiness is a concern
I'm sorry if this is a really nooby mistake :sad: ]]> Texturing Discussion sumisukyo http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1161-Mudbox-bump-mapping-Problems About texture resolution and texture sheets http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1160-About-texture-resolution-and-texture-sheets&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:47:30 GMT Hello! i have this staghound that is messing with my head. My intent was to go for 4096*4096 but then trouble arrives. I have been sculpting on the... Hello! i have this staghound that is messing with my head. My intent was to go for 4096*4096 but then trouble arrives. I have been sculpting on the mainbody and that means bulletholes and shrapnel and some cool stuff. The detail are showing of in the normal map and so does the shieldpart that are on top of the wheels. the problem begins with all the smaller parts. Alot of detail doesnt show up at all when i bake so i feel like i could put those kind of detail in the texture instead.i dont know how you goes do but should i utilize more texture sheets?this vechile is for a fps. Im kinda angry at the moment but mostly at myself but feel free to give me some crits on what i should do. ]]> Texturing Discussion Rammer http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1160-About-texture-resolution-and-texture-sheets Sci-Fi Box http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1159-Sci-Fi-Box&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:37:32 GMT Image: http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/1644/bevel2.png Image: http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/4466/bevel.png Image:...


]]> Finished Dagon http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1159-Sci-Fi-Box Gears of War Smoke Grenade Finito http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1158-Gears-of-War-Smoke-Grenade-Finito&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:17:11 GMT Hey Guys! Sorry it's been so long since ive posted on here, i finished this a while back and posted it on polycount but i forgot to put it on here but anyway here it is! finished and followed critiques on polycount as well as here but here's the low poly outta marmoset and texture sheet :) you can see larger images on my site at www.danpaynter.com

]]> Finished dpaynter26 http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1158-Gears-of-War-Smoke-Grenade-Finito Normal map Bake artifacts? (Warning 9 Screenshots) http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1157-Normal-map-Bake-artifacts-(Warning-9-Screenshots)&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:53:58 GMT I'm using Blender to model the high and low poly as well as Baking normal and AO maps. I haven't baked anything other than planes with details like floating geometry etc. But today I'm trying to bake a normal map out of this high poly crate which isn't working out too well. I've got artifacts all over the place. Those screenshots below will hopefully explain the problem to you. Since I can't figure out why I've got issues like that.










]]> WIP - Work In Progress Dagon http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1157-Normal-map-Bake-artifacts-(Warning-9-Screenshots) Quake 4 Piston - WIP http://www.nextgenhardsurface.com/showthread.php?1156-Quake-4-Piston-WIP&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:29:36 GMT Hey all, I'm new to NGHS, and I figured I'd join in the fun and post the WIP I've got going on. I was looking for a nice hard-surface project, and ran into Paul Richard's awesome Quake 4 piston concept

Here are a few shots of where it is at this moment.
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