T4 PROJECT 1, PT 3 – Normal Mapping

Low-Poly Model:

I was able to reverse model the low-poly version of the beverage pouch from the high-poly version by deleting unnecessary edge loops and minimalising details. This was a relatively simple process, and even though the high-poly model was under the poly count limit (2000) by ~400, the low poly reduced the poly count down to ~400.

UV Map:

The UV map was split into main sections, the upper faces being part of the lid and lip of the pouch, while the lower and larger faces are part of the pouch itself.

Normal Mapping:

I came across great difficulty in producing the normal maps for the low-poly model. Although I tried adjusting the technical details, cutting edges, rearranging faces and overlapping different renditions, in the end I had to photoshop out the normals that were proving too problematic.

Final Normals:

Below is the difference between the set of initial normals and the final product after photoshopping the problematic normals.

Low-Poly with Normals:

T4 PROJECT 1, Pt 2 – Modelling

Beverage Pouch:

I’ve currently made the high poly model of the beverage pouch, giving sufficient detailing to the shape and ‘interesting’ components of the model, such as the lid and lip.

The current texture is a rough design. In the proper texture I’m considering having the pouch relatively transparent so that the liquid inside the pouch is visible.

The lid is able to be removed from the lip of the pouch, although connecting the two would result in a lower poly count. Also, replacing the holes in the lid and lip with normal mapping would alternatively reduce the poly count. A classmate also suggested I add a hole at the top of the pouch where it could hand from a bar like in supermarkets.

I’ve made the base stick out so that it would be able to stand up on a flat surface when gravity is active. The base also sinks down so that more liquid would be able to fill the pouch.

I’m currently working on reverse-modelling a low poly version that the high poly features will be baked onto.

T4 Project 1, Pt 1 – Research & Concept Art

Computer Workstation:

Research:

Concept Art:

 

Beverage Pouch:

Research:

Concept Art:

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