Kelley Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 This it one of the very first projects built in A:M. I made some serious mistakes which conspired to slow the modeling, and the renders. First of them was that as I built things in the Modeling Window, I applied the textures as I went along. If, like with a wood beam, I needed this object several times in several models, I would copy it and paste in place. All well and good, except for the fact that A:M loads another copy of the texture. As I duplicated the bits, I ended up with a phenominal number of textures in the Textures Folder [to say nothing of Groups]. Another less-than-desirable aspect of A:M is that if a project sits idle for a few months, A:M had difficulty finding its textures again. SO, as I resurrected this project, I striped off all the textures and re-applied them from scratch...with stamps. The project got re-built in about two days with about 20-25 textures and runs much better. My Sorcerer's Apprentice, Scott, animated the treads on the tanks, so all vehicles will be moving as Tubbs and Pepperbox walk down the street. I also posted it on my Blog, but this, the much-larger-version is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve392 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Thats looking good, nice texturing and lighting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Forwood Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Woah! Heavy machinery in town! It looks great but the ground and curb stand out as needing more detailing. Perhaps seperate curb stones and a patch of road that has been chewed up from the weight of those tanks? This project has a strong WWII atmosphere with surreal elements. Very interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelley Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 This project has a strong WWII atmosphere with surreal elements. Very interesting! Thanks, Paul. I thought you'd get a kick out of seeing the refurbished town. WWII? Here's two more of the mechs. [1] The 1917 Whippet tank and [2] the 1910 Rolls-Royce Armored Car. I tend to see it as WWI writ large. [with surreal elements] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Forwood Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Yes. Of course. (slaps forehead). Indeed WWI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwhitaker Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 This project has a strong WWII atmosphere with surreal elements. Very interesting! Thanks, Paul. I thought you'd get a kick out of seeing the refurbished town. WWII? Here's two more of the mechs. [1] The 1917 Whippet tank and [2] the 1910 Rolls-Royce Armored Car. I tend to see it as WWI writ large. [with surreal elements] Hi Kelley. I like what your doing there, nice rich colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsjustme Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Fantastic stuff, Robert! I think you should put your website and blog info in your signature...it would make them easier to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelley Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 I think you should put your website and blog info in your signature... Thanks all, for the kind words. David: Good point. [Had I but thought of it.] I'll get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtpeak2 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Cool characters and set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelley Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 An opening six seconds. The wheels still slide a bit, but I'm happy with the lighting. TWO_MOTORCYCLES_01.zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Very nice look and feel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animus Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Yes, very nice look and feel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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