3D Game Modeling Learning Route

One, what is 3D modeling for games

In a large game development company, 3D modeling is a very large function, which is divided into 4 positions: 3D character low-poly hand-painted, 3D scene low-poly hand-painted, next-generation character high-definition, next-generation scene high-definition.Usually what we call 3D modeling refers to low-poly hand-painting.

What does a game modeler do?

1. Modeling

Game modelers, modeling is a must.The modeling process is an important part of game design. The main tools used are 3dMax, maya, zbrush, etc.

Modeling can be divided into two parts: character modeling and scene modeling. Character modeling, that is, creating 3D models of characters, NPCs and other characters; scene modeling, that is, building 3D models of the entire scene in the gameModels such as towers, trees, houses, etc.

Game modeler, what do you do?

Textures

Game modelers, textures are also a must.A 3D model without textures can only be regarded as a semi-finished product, and details such as color, light and shadow need to be added to the model through textures.The main tools used for textures are PS, 3dMax, etc.

For the texture of the game model, it is necessary to expand the UV, expand the three-dimensional model into a two-dimensional plane, draw textures and add details on this plane.To put it simply, you imagine the 3D model as an ordinary cardboard box without any packaging. If you want to make it look better, you need to draw pictures on the surface of the cardboard box, or paste textures. The best way is toUnfold the carton all over before you start.Unwrapping the UV is the process of unwrapping the carton. The unfolded carton is equivalent to the UV of the box.

The main job of a game modeler is these. If you want to be a game modeler, then these two aspects must be mastered.

Friendly reminder: In the game modeling industry, especially in the mobile game category, you must have a little art foundation.And in the production process, the hand-painted board is indispensable.In the process of learning, practice modeling and painting textures every day.

Here I will introduce the occupations of 3D designers:
1. 3D game designer
2. Rendering designer (interior, architecture, etc.)
3. Industrial designer
4. 3D animation designer
Basically these 4 categories, here IWhat I want to introduce is my profession, game design
The first thing I will introduce is modeling. Modeling is the most important link in game design, accounting for 70% of the entire model production. There are many modeling methods. The most commonly used game models arePolygon (polygon modeling in Chinese, here's a word, all the software of the game company is in English, it is recommended to start with English software) The difficulty of modeling is the highest and most comprehensive among all occupations, from tables and chairs to starships, giant BOSSFor complex models, there is not much to say about the model, practice is the most important
The following is the texture, which is also a different part from the rendering of the rendering. The texture of the game design needs to be divided into UV, thenWhat is UV?Simply put, it is a normal-shaped box with packaging stickers on the surface of the box. Then take this layer of stickers off and unfold this layer of stickers, which is equivalent to the UV of the box. Anything drawn on the UV will be displayed on the box."}