Topic: Texturer needed (Read 3110 times)

wulf111 · « **on:** September 09, 2004, 04:39:41 pm »

Im still in need of someone to texture the few ships i have (since i have no clue where to begin on learning textures) specifically the VS1S, the romulan fighter looking thing (both versions) and last but not least my Chariot Class rendition. All can be found on the WIP board.

Please let me know wich one (if not all) you would like to texture and i will get it to you ASAFP

thank you all for getting me hooked on this stuff LOL
Wulf

*edit* also may have to make a few corrections to my stuff im not the cleanest mesher but i am still learning

Dizzy · « **Reply #1 on:** September 09, 2004, 05:24:54 pm »

I can texture if I have something to work off of. I cant map a texture to a mesh tho...

Tus-XC · « **Reply #2 on:** September 09, 2004, 07:08:05 pm »

hey dizzy, ever hear texporter? its a plugin for 3dsmax and basically takes a picture of the mesh that you have applied a uvw map to. makes life very easy to make textures (and is the tool i use exclusivly to do my maps) and takes much of the guess worrk out of making textures. i don't remember the site, but you probably can do a google search for it and find it.

Robert

Dizzy · « **Reply #3 on:** September 10, 2004, 07:35:31 am »

Thats not it tus... I just dont/wont map. I can take a mapped texture and do cool things with it, but I dont create new ones from scratch. I need a template 1st.

wulf111 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2004, 09:20:04 am »

thanks Tus for the lead on texporter i will give it a try

wulf111 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2004, 11:41:55 am »

after many attemps at trying my hand at texturing i still have no clue on how you guys do it. i have used several different programs to no avail is there anyone willing to help out especially with my newest ship (Late TNG Phobos).

markyd · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2004, 06:11:07 pm »

If you like I can create a texture template.. wrap it fully to the model..... then give it back to you.. you can then draw whatever you like and see the outcome.. Not a bad way to learn.

Alternatively download Jokers texture video tutorial... its around here somewhere.. and once you have seen it once you wont need anyone..

wulf111 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2004, 07:23:13 am »

i can apply textures and create my own templates its the textures them selves that i can not figure out how to do i know alot use Photoshop and PSP but i cannt figure out how to use those programs to do what i want them to do

markyd · « **Reply #8 on:** October 08, 2004, 07:54:03 am »

I have only been using 3ds max for 4 months ond ps7 for less.... Photoshop is no magic wand unfortunately you do still need artistic ability... what I did was I went to http://www.good-tutorials.com then I just did ps7 tuts for a couple of weeks... then after I had learnt how to use the software playing around with the layers and stuff... I started to make some textures. Its usefull to open up somebody elses textures whilst creating your own... gives you a good idea of what to impliment into your own.. I also tried and did copy some of atrahasis texture work which is next to none (his not mine

) after I had done this a few times for a few of his ships, I made my pirate CC... it works.. try it... look at other textures whilst creating new ones... thats what I do.

Greenvalv · « **Reply #9 on:** October 08, 2004, 08:00:32 am »

So if I asked, you'd suggest Photoshop 7 for texturing, or would an older version be just as good?

markyd · « **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2004, 08:04:10 am »

Im sure an older version would be just as good.... Just not too old...

PS7 is great cos you can download loads of plugins to enhance its capabilities... I think this software is next to none...

***point to know.. as far as Im aware PSP is just as good as ps7.. it all depends on which platform you decided to learn on in my opinion***

Greenvalv · « **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2004, 08:31:54 am »

Bah, I'm a noob so don't use abreviations around me, what's PSP?

wulf111 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2004, 08:32:43 am »

PSP is Print shop Pro

markyd · « **Reply #13 on:** October 08, 2004, 08:39:55 am »

rofl

its actually Paint Shop Pro... allot of the guys around here use PSP while allot of the others use Photoshop normally version 7.

Greenvalv · « **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2004, 08:43:22 am »

Quote from: markyd on October 08, 2004, 08:04:10 am

***point to know.. as far as Im aware PSP is just as good as ps7.. it all depends on which platform you decided to learn on in my opinion***

Alrighty, which one would work best with Gmax and milkshape?

markyd · « **Reply #15 on:** October 08, 2004, 08:52:48 am »

both would be the same bud.. as they can both save to 8bit bmp's

Greenvalv · « **Reply #16 on:** October 08, 2004, 09:25:12 am »

Bah, just went to ebay, what version of Paint Shop Pro would you suggest? The latest on ebay is 9.

markyd · « **Reply #17 on:** October 08, 2004, 02:04:48 pm »

Now that is the question.... I dont know as I dont use it myself... PM Furyofasareph as Im sure he uses both and can probably give you more insight than I! $:-\$

Greenvalv · « **Reply #18 on:** October 08, 2004, 05:28:48 pm »

Thanks alot guys! Paintshop Pro 8, here I come!

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