Sculpting Engineer - Construction assembly. Sculpting Engineer - Scaffolding Assembly Main stages of scaffolding assembly

Environment modeling and sculpting for game production

Nate Stephens

Studio: The Gnomon Workshop

Year: 2013

Duration: 05 hours 40 minutes

Language: English

Software: Pixologic ZBrush Autodesk Maya Adobe Photoshop

During this course, environment artist Nate Stevens will demonstrate techniques for modeling and sculpting elements of a 3D game environment.
The work will begin with a photo reference, first the author will focus on creating the concept environment, then will move on to the actual creation of the scene composition using Maya, and the final refinement of individual objects and elements will be done in Zbrush. To correctly import various objects into Zbrush, the GoZ plugin will be used, each individual element of the object geometry will be assigned a separate polygroup, and the corresponding subdivision level will be assigned. The basic shapes will be sculpted using Dynamesh, followed by finer details and textured noise added to the surface.
In the Maya environment, the author will create low-poly models, which will be finalized in Zbrush, where they will receive elements with a higher resolution and additional details.
The author will introduce you to the Zbrush tools used: Trim Dynamic brushes, Mask by Noise relief masking tools, various IMM brushes - with them he will add complex elements to low-polygon objects, this is the method used to create the ancient masonry. Nate Stevens will also demonstrate how to arrange elements into a tiled structure using Zbrush.
When creating sculptural elements for the columns, standard brushes will be used - they will work in conjunction with the symmetry of covering the entire circumference of their surface. To complete the sculpting of the objects in the scene, the author will add various elements with high resolution detailing.
At the next stage, retopology will be carried out and normal maps and AO will be created using the xNormal program.
The final refinement, assembly and visualization of the scene will be carried out using the Marmoset Toolbag, this will make it possible to assemble the scene from low-polygon elements, add real-time materials, normal maps and AO, while the lighting will be adjusted based on the corresponding images.
Although the main focus of this course is on sculpting and modeling game environment objects, its materials will be of interest to production artists, concept artists and anyone interested in creating realistic three-dimensional environments and architectural elements.

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In this lecture, Environment Artist Nate Stephens will demonstrate how to model and sculpt assets to be assembled into a 3D environment. Starting with reference photography, Nate locks in on a concept for his environment before blocking in his scene layout in Maya and building reference objects that will be further refined and detailed in ZBrush. He then imports the various assets into ZBrush for detail sculpting using GoZ where he Polygroups the different pieces and defines the crease levels of the different parts of the model. Next, Nate begins roughing in his sculpt using Dynamesh in ZBrush. He begins by sculpting in some of the larger feature details before adding the higher frequency surface noise to the meshes. Returning to Maya, he generates low-resolution polygonal models of some detail pieces for his environment before taking these pieces into ZBrush to generate some high resolution details on top of the low resolution geometry. He adds further detail and refinement to the meshes using a variety of tools including trim dynamic brushes, masking by noise and then, using the Insert Multi Mesh (IMM) tool, he drops high resolution meshes onto his low res tools with simple brush strokes, creating the look of an ancient stone block wall. For smaller, repeating features in his scene, Nate demonstrates how to construct these assets in a tileable fashion in ZBrush. Finally, he moves onto designing architectural features to the columns in his scene using standard sculpt and symmetry tools before duplicating these features around his column to test for scale and prep the feature for further refinement later. He then adds features more to the columns before adding fine surface detail to the features and the columns as a whole. Once the hi-resolution sculpts are complete, Nate spends time doing some re-topology before baking normal maps and ambient occlusion maps using xNormal. To finish things off, he uses the real-time features in Marmoset Toolbag to assemble a quick scene. This enables him to fully visualize the assets by assembling the low resolution assets with the extracted normal and ambient occlusion maps with Marmoset’s real-time materials and image based lighting. Although this lecture is focused primarily on sculpting environment details for game art, it is also very accessible to film artists, concept artists, students or anyone interested in learning how to generate believable environment and architectural details for use in a 3D environment.

The assembly contains 2 mods that add to the game the ability to cut blocks into small ones and use them to build whatever your heart desires: from furniture to entire houses! One of these mods will allow you to use the furniture you have built for its intended purpose, i.e. By building something like a chest, such as a closet, you can add the ability to put things in it! You can also make a chair, bench, sofa or stool to sit on!

Those who don’t like making their own furniture will not be left out, because there are mods that will add just a huge amount of furniture, and most of them function! For example, MrCrayfish's Furniture mod will add useful furniture, and the Decocraft mod [Disabled by default, because... consumes a lot of RAM] will add decor, with very beautiful models!

The assembly includes the WorldEdit mod, which expands the construction capabilities several times! In addition, I found more than 3000 diagrams for it (schematic) with various buildings.

There is one very good mod, which will “round” your houses a little. It will add blocks to the game standard form. For example, round columns, balls, roofs, windows, railings, fences, etc.

Also, the assembly contains several mods that will help you build faster not only in creativity, but also in survival! For example, smart tools, which place several blocks at once (Easy to build big walls), an additional hot bar (the place where you select blocks), which will allow you not to look into your inventory every time you need a new block.

To make your buildings look even more beautiful, I added a Faithful 32x32 texture pack with support for modifications and 120 shaders to the build!

Eat 2 types client with different installation methods:

1. Sculpting Engineer Installer.exe- Installer. Very convenient and fast installation, it is possible to remove a mod you don’t need, and it will also download faster than others, because he takes less space. (Default installation path: C:\Games\Sculpting Engineer, it can be changed)


2. Sculpting Engineer Portable.rar- Archive. Portable client. To install, you just need to unpack. Can be launched anywhere, anytime.

License for Game not required!

Built-in texture pack Faithful 32x32 with mod support! Built-in 120 various shaders!

Built-in more than 3000 different schemes (schematics) (+1 mine "-Dunamis4twHouse.schematic")to the WorldEdit mod!

Customization. The assembly can be customized to suit your system by selecting only the mods you need, so even players who have problems with RAM will be able to play!

Stability. When testing the mods, no serious crashes were observed (They won’t happen if you don’t look for them: D).

Half of the modifications are in Russian. And also some mods were translated by me into Russian!

Server. There is a stable server for playing with friends!

18 mods were optimized me:

• Music cut from records


• Translations left only these mods languages: [English Russian Ukrainian], the rest were cut out. (I did not cut out the translations into Belarusian and Kazakh languages, because they did not exist)


• Most images are compressed


• Removed unnecessary files, which do not affect the game in any way.


• All optimized mods have been marked "+Opt" at the end of the file name.

Sculpting Engineer- assembly with mods on the theme of construction. The modifications installed in this assembly will add a huge number of building blocks to Minecraft, as well as useful mods that will help you build faster, more beautiful, more accurately, etc.

The assembly also includes 2 mods that add to the game the ability to cut blocks into small ones and use them to build whatever your heart desires: from furniture to entire houses! One of these mods will allow you to use the furniture you have built for its intended purpose, i.e. By building something like a chest, such as a closet, you can add the ability to put things in it! You can also make a chair, bench, sofa or stool to sit on!

Those who don’t like making their own furniture will not be left out, because there are mods that will add just a huge amount of furniture, and most of them function! For example, the MrCrayfish's Furniture mod will add useful furniture, and the Decocraft mod [Disabled by default because it consumes a lot of RAM] will add decor, with very beautiful models!

The assembly includes the WorldEdit mod, which expands the construction capabilities several times! In addition, I found more than 3000 diagrams for it (schematic) with various structures.

There is one very good mod that will “round” your houses a little. It will add non-standard shaped blocks to the game. For example, round columns, balls, roofs, windows, railings, fences, etc.

Also, the assembly contains several mods that will help you build faster not only in creativity, but also in survival! For example, smart tools that place several blocks at once (Convenient to build large walls), an additional hot bar (the place where you select blocks), which will allow you not to look into your inventory every time you need a new block.

To make your buildings look even more beautiful, I added a Faithful 32x32 texture pack with support for modifications and 120 shaders to the assembly!

Eat 2 types client with different installation methods:

1. Sculpting Engineer Installer.exe- Installer. Very convenient and quick installation, it is possible to remove a mod you don’t need, and it will also download faster than others, because it takes up less space. (Default installation path: C:\Games\Sculpting Engineer, it can be changed)
2. Sculpting Engineer Portable.rar- Archive. Portable client. To install, you just need to unpack. Can be launched anywhere, anytime.

License for Game not required!
Built-in texture pack Faithful 32x32 with mod support!
Built-in 120 various shaders!
Built-in more than 3000 different schemes (schematics) (+1 mine "-Dunamis4twHouse.schematic") in WorldEdit mod!
Customization. The assembly can be customized to suit your system by selecting only the mods you need, so even players who have problems with RAM will be able to play!
Stability. When testing the mods, no serious crashes were observed (They won’t happen if you don’t look for them: D).
Half of the modifications are in Russian. And also some mods were translated by me into Russian!
Server. There is a stable server for playing with friends!
18 mods were optimized me:

• Music cut from records
• Translations left only these mods languages: [English Russian Ukrainian], the rest were cut out. (I did not cut out the translations into Belarusian and Kazakh languages, because they did not exist)
• Most images are compressed (Thanks to https://tinypng.com)
• Removed unnecessary files, which do not affect the game in any way.
• All optimized mods have been marked "+Opt" at the end of the file name.

Durability and reliability scaffolding directly affects the convenience and safety of installation and finishing works on high. In the case when an enterprise leases such structures or purchases them, the assembly of scaffolding must be carried out by employees of the manufacturing company. This ensures that the scaffolding is assembled correctly.

Even if you use your own scaffolding construction work, it is better that their installation is carried out by qualified specialists. They're in short terms will be able to assemble and install the structure. At the same time, you can be confident in the safety and reliability of the forests.

Our company offers 4 types of scaffolding with subsequent assembly. We do not skimp on materials and labor force, so our products are distinguished by the most high quality. We guarantee the safety of the collected forests.

The main stages of scaffolding assembly

Assembling scaffolding is a very responsible job that requires highly qualified specialists and extensive experience. It must be taken into account that any inaccuracy and the slightest deviation from the installation technology can lead to the most disastrous consequences. Moreover, people's lives depend on it. Trust this work only to professionals.

What stages does the installation of scaffolding include?

• Workers make markings and prepare the site for the base of the scaffolding, leveling the ground surface.
• Then the craftsmen assemble the lower tier of the scaffolding and secure the racks.
• After this, the second and all subsequent tiers of the structure are installed in accordance with the rules for fixing each of them.
• Specialists install the last tier and secure all the support posts.

We have given the general sequence of scaffolding assembly. Installation technology differs for different types of scaffolding.

Professional assembly of scaffolding

Our company's specialists at every stage installation work strictly comply with all necessary technical rules and norms. Therefore, we can guarantee the stability, safety and reliability of the structures being built. Our extensive experience allows us to assemble various types of scaffolding efficiently and quickly. If necessary, our employees can advise you on the choice of type of structures, their features and installation.

Our scaffolding- this is impeccable quality affordable price. The final cost depends on the complexity and volume of work, the type of design and the timing of the order.

For all those who love to build, decorate and beautify their home and, in general, any place where you are, then install this assembly. Greater realism awaits you in this build!

Screenshots:

List of Modifications:

ArchitectureCraft Add architectural blocks: Pitched roof (roof), windows, arches, various rounded blocks, columns, railings for balconies and stairs.
Aroma1997Core Required for the AromaBackup mod
AromaBackup Periodically makes a backup copy of the world to restore the world in case of a crash. (Since the assembly is quite stable, the mod can be disabled so that it does not waste memory again)
ATLCraftCandles Candles, lanterns, chandeliers, etc.
AutoRegLib Required for the Quark mod
BetterBuildersWands Adds tools that speed up the construction of large objects in survival or creative
BetterFps Increases and stabilizes FPS
BiblioCraft Adds various furniture: tables, bookshelves, armor stands, potion stands, lanterns, printing presses, desks, etc.
Chisel Adds a huge amount of decorative blocks!
Chisels & Bits Allows you to create your own decorative blocks, structures, and furniture from small blocks. Now any block can be cut into 4096 small blocks, from which you can make anything! The mod has a lot of possibilities!
CreativeCore For LittleTiles and OnlinePictureFrame
CustomBackgrounds Allows you to change the background in the menu. (For example, when you select a server, instead of the ground, there will be a beautiful texture in the background)
CustomMainMenu Allows you to change the main menu of the game to suit your needs
Decocraft Will add a huge amount of furniture of different themes! (The mod requires a lot of RAM, so this mod is disabled by default)
Decorative Styles Many decorative blocks: Concrete, wooden parquet, etc.
DualHotbar Adds an additional hotbar for convenience. (Can be disabled)
Earthworks Building Blocks of Ancient Times
EbonArts Bright decorative blocks with their own 3D models
ExtraBitManipulation An addition to the Chisels & Bits mod, which will add tools for more convenient use of the Chisels & Bits mod. The tools will allow you to create various volumetric figures like in WorldEdit, only from small blocks!
Extrablocks Adds varieties of stone, earth, gravel, etc. from TFC mod
Fairy Lights Decorative pendant lights, garlands, etc.
InventoryTweaks Sorting inventory
Item Scroller More convenient movement of blocks with the mouse wheel
JourneyMap Minimap
JustEnoughButtons Buttons for JEI, like in NEI (Day/Night, rain on/off, etc.)
JustEnoughItems JEI - analogue of NEI, will add a table to the right of the inventory with all the blocks and items from the game
KleeSlabs Allows you to break one half-block instead of two at a time
LittleTiles Just like the Chisels & Bits mod will add small blocks. The mod is implemented a little differently and has a few advantages. With this mod you can “revive” doors, chests, hatches, stairs, i.e. make them work fully! You can even create chairs to sit on.
MalisisCore for MalisisBlocks and MalisisDoors
MalisisDoors Will add many different doors with new sounds, animations, textures and opening and closing models. And also a block constructor that will allow you to make your own doors from any blocks, customize sound, animation, even set a password!
MouseTweaks Will add more convenient control of blocks in the inventory with the mouse.
MrCrayfish Furniture Mod A lot of furniture to interact with. For example, a refrigerator - to store food, a sofa - to sit down, a toilet - um... you know what to do)
OnlinePictureFrame Insert pictures from the Internet into the game, even animations are supported!
ElevatorMod Elevators from the OpenBlocks mod
Quark will add to the game those blocks that should have been added a long time ago. For example, chests made of all types of trees, fences, slabs and steps made of different blocks, etc. In general, a lot of beautiful blocks.
Realistic Terrain Generation Will add a new world type: Realistic.
ResourceLoader Required for CustomBackgrounds and CustomMainMenu mods
Rockhounding Mod: Rocks Blocks from finishing and building materials
Rockhounding Mod: Surface will add wood blocks and white blocks with different textures
ShetiphianCore Required for Terraqueous mods
Terraqueous Add fruits, trees, arbors, flower beds, pots, flowers, clouds, tools and much more.
TrueType Font Replacement Convenient, large and readable Russian font!
Waila Tooltips with block information
WallpaperCraft Adds a huge number of colorful, clean and textured wallpapers.
WorldEdit Mod allows you to build, create, decorate, copy, edit terrain. You can build a house in a few clicks, copy it and build an entire city in just a few minutes! The mod will also allow you to build huge mountains, smooth them out and plant trees on them in a matter of minutes!
WorldEditCUI Selects the region selected with the hatchet with a frame (For the WorldEdit mod)
Xtones will add many blocks with unique textures.
Optifine Game optimization and shader support.

Installation:

1. Download the assembly from the link below.
2. Open the start menu, enter %appdata% -> .minecraft, then transfer all files from the folder to another (or delete).
3. Then open the folder with your assembly and transfer all the files from it to the .minecraft folder without unzipping the files.
4. Launch Minecraft (In many builds, an email or the author’s nickname will be indicated instead of a nickname).
5. That's it. Everything is ready. Have fun playing!