Guidelines for 3D Objects

Here you can find guidelines for uploading your objects

• Polycount and Mesh Requirements:

  • Target a polygon count between 6,000 and 10,000 polygons.

  • Support both tris and quads; avoid N-gons.

• Animation Guidelines:

  • Use Non-Linear Animation (NLA) tracks to manage multiple animations on a single model.

• Modelling Techniques:

  • SUB-D Modelling: Best for simple, symmetrical forms.

  • Sculpting with Retopology: Ideal for complex, organic shapes; sculpt first, then retopologize.

• UV Mapping and Texture Guidelines:

  • Ensure symmetrical UV layouts and use overlapping UVs for symmetrical parts.

  • Start with PNG textures at 4096x4096 pixels; export as JPEG with up to 75% compression.

• Model Compatibility:

  • Avoid applying colour attributes during creation to ensure import compatibility.

• Rigging Guidelines:

  • Use 3 to 5 or more bones, depending on animation complexity.

• Exporting in Blender:

  • When exporting, ensure only objects in the main scene are selected.

• Wing Creation Process:

  • Create the mesh based on wing contours, add thickness, and use lattice tools for curvature.

• Finalizing the Model:

  • Create multiple UV maps and materials, then duplicate the model and consolidate UVs before baking textures.

• Texture Creation and Refinement:

  • Use tools like Substance Painter and Photoshop for both transferred and hand-drawn textures.