Objects created using 3D computer graphics have a tendency to appear too perfect and therefore slightly unrealistic. To create more natural textures, it is necessary to be able to observe and understand how real world objects become worn and dirty with age. This DVD focuses on how the understanding and use of aging, and "wear and tear" on an object can help add realism to your textures. Paul demonstrates how different surface materials can be simulated using simple color, bump, specular, reflection and transparency maps. These principles are illustrated by the texturing of a rustic lantern and weathered house using Adobe Photoshop®.

• Shooting Photographic Reference
  
• Photographing Buildings
  
• Building Observation Skills
  
• Understanding Different Material Surfaces
  
• Simulating Aging, Wear & Tear
  
• Realistic Detail Using Masks
  
• Architectural Details & Scale
  
• Painting Interiors
  
• Realistic Transparency & Reflection Maps

Chapters: Disk One
1. Photographing the Reference
2. Correct Texture Map Size
3. Quick Textures
4. Painting the Color Map Part 1
5. Painting the Color Map Part 2
6. Adding Transparency
7. Creating Realistic Bump Maps
8. Specular and Reflection Maps
9. Studying the Map Layers
10. Summary

Chapters: Disk Two
1. Photographing Buildings
2. Painting the Color Map Part 1
3. Painting the Color Map Part 2
4. Painting Transparency Maps
5. Adding Window Detail
6. Summary

• Product Code: PCA02
• ISBN: 1-59762-971-5
• UPC: 805366013233
• Duration: 432 Minutes
• Formats: DVD-ROM

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Paul Campion

Texture painter

Paul Campion began his career as a traditionally trained technical illustrator. He worked for 10 years as a freelance airbrush artist, painting horror and fantasy illustrations for books and computer game covers. He completed a Masters Degree in Computer Animation at Bournemouth University, England, where he specialized in photorealistic texturing. He then moved to New Zealand to work on the Oscar winning effects for Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, eventually becoming a Lead Texture Painter for The Return of the King. While working at Weta Digital, he painted textures for creatures such as The Balrog, Mumakil, Fellbeast and Shelob. Recently he has helped to create the Hell sequences for Constantine and the all digital environments for Robert Rodriguez's film version of Frank Miller's "Sin City" graphic novels.