Learn how to bake out texture maps and which renderers use metal roughness workflows and which use specular glossiness workflows. Try to get familiar with UV mapping in popular software like Maya, Houdini, Modo, and 3ds Max. Think about what these objects look like on the inside too, as the effect may also require those textures.ģD Texture Artists also need to understand UV mapping, and how textures are used in different applications. It's good to have knowledge of the properties of organic objects like plants and flowers, as well as inorganic objects like a steel railing or a cement walkway. In many cases the properties will change depending on factors like precipitation, age, temperature, etc. This includes properties like color, reflectivity, metalness and more. Successful 3D Texture Artists are able to translate true physical properties of objects into the digital space. Depending on how the tank is used throughout the movie or game, it may need to be covered with more layers of mud over time, show more or less wear and tear, or if it will be exposed to rain, the amount of specularity (reflection) needs to be factored.Ĭhappie and Optimus Prime 3D modeling and texturing by CG Spectrum Alumnus John Olofinskiy (view full demo reel). Notice the mud, rust, shiny vs dull metal, etc. A good Texture Artist might collect these images to build a library for future projects.Ĭheck out the textures applied to the 3D tank model below.
The artist may also need to research the specific time period and location to gather more information on types of materials available then, typical colors, textures, and how materials might age. In the case of a tank, an army or war history museum may have additional photos, resources or similar vehicles on display to take photos of. Depending on the project, there may be an opportunity to observe and take photos of similar textures/objects in the real world. The artist begins gathering reference images online.
Say an artist has been tasked with texturing a tank for a war movie or video game.
A Texture Artist's job is often to make things photoreal.
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