Date: November 11th 2009 (Modelling More Parts)

I am continuing with modelling each separate part of my character and to help me keep track of my progress I have made an Excel document which will list each component of the character.

On the comments section of each cell there is a brief description of what the asset should look like. The list will also keep track of which high-res, low res models and normal maps have been completed. To make sure that I know where to find textures I have done a file location list

Here is the progress I have made so far, I have given some of the parts a basic Lambert colour to indicate that I have finish modelling that part. There are still a few more parts to finish off like the power gauntlet, shoulder pads, hair and steam engine pack. Once I have finished each part I will export them into my Asset folder and begin sculpturing them.

Date: November 4th 2009 (Normal Mapping)

From experimenting with Maya Tansfer maps, Xnormal and Zbush normal mapping, I have made some great looking normal maps from my sculptures in Zbrush which will give me the detail I need for the low polygon mesh.

Zbrush version.

It’s really difficult to tell which one is the low polygon version, take a guess.

Parts of the model is really starting to come together, I feel proud of the concept and it looks very original.

I am really looking forward to putting all of the parts together and display a full character.

The answer to the above picture is the one on the right is the low polygon version 627 polygons and 1244 triangles. "NOT BAD"