Hard Surface Texture Painting

BEHIND THE SCENES (BTS) is a new and exciting DVD series developed to showcase the creation of a game cinematic sequence. The series follows a team of artists as they demonstrate their production techniques from concept phase to final rendered animation. This chapter in the series focuses on hard surface texture painting for 3D models – in this case a military styled helicopter. Ted begins by organizing the vehicle into discreet layer groups reflective of their final material assignments. He then shows various texture painting techniques and methodologies using Maya, Photoshop®, BodyPaint and ZBrush. The DVD includes production meetings with art director Mark Goerner and culminates with a spectacular rendering of what all the various maps look like when placed on the model.

• UV Layout
• Texture Planning
• Using Reference
• Metallic and Painted Surfaces
• Painting Hardware and Signage
• Painting Wear and Tear
• Reflection and Specular Maps
• Working with the Art Director

1. Introduction
2. First Production Meeting
3. Museum Visit
4. UV Layout
5. Exterior Textures Part I
6. Exterior Textures Part II
7. Hull Plating
8. Second Production Meeting
9. Interior Textures
10. Specular Reflection Mapping
11. Outro

• Product Code: BTS05
• ISBN: 1-59762-861-1
• UPC: 805366017033
• Duration: 270 minutes
• Formats: DVD-ROM

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Ted Davis

Ted Davis attained his BFA in Computer Animation from the International Fine Arts College in Miami, FL. He has foundations in traditional, modern and contemporary techniques of drawing, painting, sculpting and other mixed media art forms. Upon graduating from college, he began applying his various skill sets into the field of Computer Graphics, ultimately becoming a texture artist. He has done work for major visual effects houses, video game studios, broadcast campaigns and freelance clientele. Projects include God of War II, Spyro the Dragon, Silent Hill Experience, Ratchet and Clank, Tools of Destruction, Speed Racer and Thunder Cats.