Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced
This workshop for designers is paired with an interactive history animation about the construction of Notre-Dame of Paris. You will learn how to create highly detailed but low-polygon-count models of any building you desire. These visually and geometrically complex models will have a small enough file size to load in your web browser. They can be viewed by clients, possible employers, and others online, with no need for them to download files or own specific software. Based on the content delivered in this six-part tutorial, you will be able to create similar models of any other building, real or proposed. You will be able to share these models online in a virtual reality format through Sketchfab.
1. Introduction
2. How much detail does a model need?
3. How can strategic use of components save on time and polygon count?
4. How can any image be transformed into a seamless texture?
5. How can custom image textures reduce polygon count?
6. How can models be uploaded and optimized for online views?
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The Model:
Please allow a minute or so to load. Model is 500,000 polygons.
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1. Introduction
8.5 minutes. Optimizing computer models of architecture for interaction online.
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2. How much detail does a model need?
3.0 minutes. Determining the right level of detail a model needs.
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3. How can strategic use of components save on time and polygon count?
6.0 minutes. Creating complex geometric forms from simple component building blocks.
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4. How can any image be transformed into a seamless texture?
7.5 minutes. Creating your own seamless image textures in Photoshop.
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5. How can custom image textures reduce polygon count?
7.5 minutes. Editing custom image textures to create visual complexity from geometric simplicity.
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6. How can models be uploaded and optimized for online views?
4.5 minutes. Finishing touches.
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