I did basic modeling in 3ds Max and then used ZBrush to add a few details like edge wear on some models, and achieved most of the details in Substance 3D Painter. It offered a clever trick that I found quite effective.Īs for the cobwebs, I utilized a plugin called Cobwebs by JokerMartini, known for creating realistic cobwebs that can be baked onto a simple plane mesh. I created a base tree trunk and added branches upon branches, then I applied magnetic force to the branches to make them turn in one direction, giving the effect of a tree swaying in the wind.įor the paper ball simulation, I followed a fantastic tutorial on YouTube titled 3ds Max Tutorial: Crumpled Paper by Antonin Moucha. The reason I used SpeedTree was that it was quick and I could create different versions of the same tree with just one click. Although GPU simulation is fast, it's not perfect, so I switched to CPU simulation for the final result. I kept adding papers on top of each other and ran the simulation. To simulate the paper, I used Marvelous Designer. I imported them into ZBrush and sculpted the edges, the rest I wanted to achieve in the texturing step.

I started with the main door with four different locks, then used the same door around the scene with only one lock, saving a lot of time. This part was the easiest because there were no complex meshes involved, and it finished faster than texturing. This prompted me to embark on a personal project where I would focus more on the texturing phase and create complete 3D scenes. While I gained experience, I realized that I wasn't entirely satisfied with the work I was doing since it primarily involved modeling. I began working on various projects, including interior design, product modeling, and furniture modeling. However, a year later, I decided to take a different path and become a freelancer. This led to my first studio job as a 3D Architecture Visualizer, where I honed my skills as a 3D artist. Over time, I became proficient in 3ds Max and V-Ray. So, I took matters into my own hands and started learning through online tutorials shared on YouTube. I initially enrolled in an institute to study animation but I was disheartened by the demotivating teachers there. After I finished college, my childhood admiration for the environments in movies and games drove me to pursue a career in this field. Hello! I'm Rahul Sonawane, a 3D Environment/Prop Artist from India.

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