Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
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Starting Blocks
Like any artists, we cannot sculpt thin air; we need something to work on top
of, to pull and push into shape. Before we begin sculpting, we need to generate
basic models representing the clothing. These just need to be plain models,
much like our initial character base mesh, which we will then sculpt details into
Don't worry, we will not be spending the next 20 pages building each model
in detail—by now, you are fully capable of generating these models on your
own. We will, however, take a crafty shortcut.
Luckily, we already have a great model that can start us of with the clothing,
with a few tweaks.
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Begin by loading the scene
Chapter09/Files/09_BasicBaseMesh.sib
Yes, this model is perfect for us to use. We initially built this model as a starting
point for digital sculpting, and it is already roughly the correct proportions so
it would be silly not to use it.
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Take this model and strip it down, dividing it into the key clothing
elements—jacket, trousers, and gloves. Your edited model should look like
that in Figure 9.1 b.
(Note: We will not use the feet for the boots at this stage; it would be easier to
build them from scratch, as you will see later in the chapter.)
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Now save this edited mesh as
09_ClothingBase.sib
.
This has given us the bare bones of the clothing, which for this chapter is all
we need. We cannot, however, just use these as they are; they will need a bit
of work before we can sculpt onto them.
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Now load the scene
Chapter09/Files/09_DetailedBaseMesh.sib
.
We are going to import the basic clothing into this scene, but before we
do, we need to make a slight adjustment to the model. Now, her breasts sit
naturally as they would if she were naked, which is not how we need them.
