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by Simon
Mon Feb 01, 2010 9:01 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Float Glass
Replies: 4
Views: 17564

This is very sleek. I like the way the horizon is lost in a white blur when you look through the glass, and the design + composition is amazing.

Another album cover perhaps? The square dimensions give it that feel :)
by Simon
Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: Humble line part 2
Replies: 2
Views: 14553

This technique is particularly good for those bent arm and leg joints where it gives a more even model shape than using lathes.
by Simon
Sat Jan 30, 2010 12:43 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: "Slice Fortress Defence" - Curvy 3D Game Graphics
Replies: 4
Views: 39700

I've uploaded the Flash so you can see the Curvy anim sprites ( and play the game ;) )

Play "Slice: Fortress Defence" at Newgrounds
by Simon
Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:25 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: "Slice Fortress Defence" - Curvy 3D Game Graphics
Replies: 4
Views: 39700

"Slice Fortress Defence" - Curvy 3D Game Graphics

I made the fortress and landscape for this game in Curvy ( The sprites were made in Curvy too ) Play "Slice: Fortress Defence" at Newgrounds http://www.aartformgames.com/images/Slice.JPG Just got to finish the UI and I will post the game ;) The little enemies have 7 frames of animation and waddle al...
by Simon
Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:10 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Game Sprites
Replies: 3
Views: 22042

Nice Monk :)

Some Enemies: I like the hooded swordsman best.

Image
by Simon
Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:47 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Getting back to basics
Replies: 3
Views: 15704

Good to see you getting back into it :) Don't forget the Mesh/Merge command too - very handy for joining body bits together.
by Simon
Tue Jan 26, 2010 9:47 pm
Forum: Curvy 3D New Features
Topic: A few questions on the UI
Replies: 10
Views: 38215

Quick Merge not picking up L Clones is a new bug :) thanks. Curvy Maps are best when you want to reuse existing tex tures or pull in textures from external paint programs. They also give precise control while keeping the curves editability. Mesh brushes are good for adding larger distortions & pinch...
by Simon
Tue Jan 26, 2010 3:35 pm
Forum: Curvy 3D New Features
Topic: A few questions on the UI
Replies: 10
Views: 38215

4) It helps to increase the resolution slider for lathes before using Merge/And/Sub - otherwise the finer resolution of the new object will show up the larger polies of the original. However I usually just press Shift-S a few times to smooth out the facets on the new object instead. Sometimes the fa...
by Simon
Mon Jan 25, 2010 10:00 pm
Forum: Curvy 3D New Features
Topic: A few questions on the UI
Replies: 10
Views: 38215

L and M keys should go in the menus too.

I find I use the Ctrl/Shift shortcuts a lot, and the 'T' key. Otherwise I mostly use the buttons.
by Simon
Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:28 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Accipitrinae
Replies: 2
Views: 11767

I like the 45 degree angle one the best (middle, top row), shows off the model outline well. I've just been sketching a bunch of enemy sprites for my Flash demo, this brute looks rather similar to my 'tank' unit :) I was going to use a pure profile view for the enemies - but looking at this makes me...
by Simon
Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:33 am
Forum: Curvy 3D New Features
Topic: A few questions on the UI
Replies: 10
Views: 38215

Virtual Paste - perhaps you mean like pressing the 'L' key? This just renders a clone of the same model on the other side - so it follows subsquent changes. A lot of the surface effect comes from the highlight - try some of the softer highlights with darker colours. Prefab materials (or even just a ...
by Simon
Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:34 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Game Sprites
Replies: 3
Views: 22042

Game Sprites

Some little games sprites for a Flash game. At bottom is actual size for in-game. The wiggly wizard hats and beards were the most fun to sculpt :)

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by Simon
Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:22 am
Forum: Curvy 3D New Features
Topic: A few questions on the UI
Replies: 10
Views: 38215

1) Picker would be great if it worked anywhere (Especially on a background image) - Added to ToDo 2) Here are some Curvy 3D Shortcut Keys 3) Detail map has been disabled in this version of the Beta. Current workaround is to use high-resolution main textures and add the detail there instead. 4) Good ...
by Simon
Sat Jan 23, 2010 12:53 pm
Forum: Curvy 3D New Features
Topic: Curvy Beta - Updates
Replies: 0
Views: 10225

Curvy Beta - Updates

If you are using the Beta and would like to get the latest updates, just sign up to this Forum and send me a pm or email with your user name. Latest Version 2.12 I'm happy to announce the arrival of a new beta version, with lots of stability improvements and export enhancements. Changelist: * auto c...
by Simon
Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:59 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: Realistic Lightmaps
Replies: 1
Views: 10643

Realistic Lightmaps

Right clicking on the base light and highlight icons lets you load different lighting setups into Curvy. These can have a big effect on the look of your models. http://www.curvy3d.com/images/reallights.JPG It is quite fun to sculpt with a clay-like lightmap: http://www.curvy3d.com/images/Clay2.JPG H...