Hex 2 - a first test - Polyloop

Nate Owens · 3rd May 2006, 20:13

Just got back from a business trip and trying to catch up, so I don't have a lot of time to play with Hex2 (#@!#)

This head is one I started some time ago using Hex 1 (left image).
I opened that in Hex 2 for some displacement (right image).
Finding that, like with most art tools, it is a learning process. Better if the displacement is done in small doses and getting the right touch is important. No surprise there.

I think it is filling the bill as a modeler that will allow subtle facial features such as wrinkles, etc. without going the route of something like ZBrush. No, I am not comparing them at all, just saying that at this point, it looks like Hex 2 is working for me... Kudos to Thomas and the rest of the gang.

Will post more when time permits more experimentation... soon I hope!

Andreseloy · 3rd May 2006, 20:29

How many polygons Nate and... have you try to get the most details with the least number of polygons?
Andreseloy

Nate Owens · 3rd May 2006, 21:02

499,712 polys

No, I'm pretty new at this and at the time haven't had the opportunity (time) to work out all of that... just sticking my toe in the water.

Offer suggestions if you're inclined.

thanks

Andreseloy · 3rd May 2006, 23:33

No suggestion just asking to your first approach to the new version!
Keep on
Andreseloy

Thomas · 4th May 2006, 14:57

Nice work Nate! But you seams to have some hard depth displacement. I think you started to sculpt on a high polycount level, no?

Nate Owens · 4th May 2006, 15:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas

Nice work Nate! But you seams to have some hard depth displacement. I think you started to sculpt on a high polycount level, no?

You're exactly right... I'm experimenting, (as in I don't have a clue) but if you could give a suggestion on the way to do this, it would be extremely helpful and time-saving.

Thanks, Thomas... needless to say, I am loving this!!

Thomas · 4th May 2006, 16:16

As mentionned on the displacement conepts of the documentation, try to do the rough part on a low subdivision level, and increase this level when you need to add fine details.
-Rough shape->low level
-Fine details->hi level
As you can imagine, you need a middle level smoothing for middle details ;)

Nate Owens · 4th May 2006, 17:06

Thanks... gotta lot of practice to do...

3rd May 2006, 20:13	#1 (permalink)
Nate Owens Doodlin' Dude Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 1,005	Hex 2 - a first test Just got back from a business trip and trying to catch up, so I don't have a lot of time to play with Hex2 (#@!#) This head is one I started some time ago using Hex 1 (left image). I opened that in Hex 2 for some displacement (right image). Finding that, like with most art tools, it is a learning process. Better if the displacement is done in small doses and getting the right touch is important. No surprise there. I think it is filling the bill as a modeler that will allow subtle facial features such as wrinkles, etc. without going the route of something like ZBrush. No, I am not comparing them at all, just saying that at this point, it looks like Hex 2 is working for me... Kudos to Thomas and the rest of the gang. Will post more when time permits more experimentation... soon I hope! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Shirts, MousePads, Stuff / The Gallery / Videos / Blog

3rd May 2006, 21:02	#3 (permalink)
Nate Owens Doodlin' Dude Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 1,005	499,712 polys No, I'm pretty new at this and at the time haven't had the opportunity (time) to work out all of that... just sticking my toe in the water. Offer suggestions if you're inclined. thanks __________________ Shirts, MousePads, Stuff / The Gallery / Videos / Blog

4th May 2006, 14:57	#5 (permalink)
Thomas Always learning new stuff Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Merignac, France Posts: 11,295	Nice work Nate! But you seams to have some hard depth displacement. I think you started to sculpt on a high polycount level, no? __________________ Polyloop owner & Administrator - no support by PM or email. Polyloop [EN/FR] - Meuuh [FR +16 ans] - Totyo [FR] - Pixologic [JOB] - Le ZBlog [JOB] - La3dpourlesnuls [FR]

4th May 2006, 16:16	#7 (permalink)
Thomas Always learning new stuff Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Merignac, France Posts: 11,295	As mentionned on the displacement conepts of the documentation, try to do the rough part on a low subdivision level, and increase this level when you need to add fine details. -Rough shape->low level -Fine details->hi level As you can imagine, you need a middle level smoothing for middle details ;) __________________ Polyloop owner & Administrator - no support by PM or email. Polyloop [EN/FR] - Meuuh [FR +16 ans] - Totyo [FR] - Pixologic [JOB] - Le ZBlog [JOB] - La3dpourlesnuls [FR]

4th May 2006, 17:06	#8 (permalink)
Nate Owens Doodlin' Dude Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 1,005	Thanks... gotta lot of practice to do... __________________ Shirts, MousePads, Stuff / The Gallery / Videos / Blog

3rd May 2006, 20:29	#2 (permalink)
Andreseloy Cube Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 79	How many polygons Nate and... have you try to get the most details with the least number of polygons? Andreseloy

3rd May 2006, 23:33	#4 (permalink)
Andreseloy Cube Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 79	No suggestion just asking to your first approach to the new version! Keep on Andreseloy

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