Creating and Editing Texture Coordinates (UVs) - An Introduction to Computer Graphics for Artists - page 158

Fig. 10.17 This hand object
would be diffi cult to project
UVs on to if it had to be done
in this pose. It would be
better to move the fi ngers into
a neutral pose and then
project the UVs

Fig. 10.18 This object is mapped correctly. The shape of its UVs matches the shape of its
polygons exactly

When projecting and editing UVs for a model, in only rare cases is it possible to
accomplish both of the following:

• Elimination of seams

• Elimination of distortion

It is easier to eliminate distortion than seams, and it is often prudent to allow
minimal distortion in order to signifi cantly reduce the number of seams. The fewer
seams there are, the easier it is to paint across edges. However, if the distortion is