[Static Model] My First Model, Afganistan House

[Huntelaar]

ok, so i just gave it a try with some default textures in 3dsMax 2008, Im not a modeller but i want to move higher up the gaming chain i currently work for Serious Games Institute but i want to work for CryTek or Digital Illusions CE, im a programmer and Level Designer Currently so please open comments, please give me tips ill accpet anything, just want to get better





thanks

Huntelaar

[BlueFox11]

Extrude to give depth
Don't use straight edges bevel them on a simple model like this.
Spice it up don't be afraid of a polycount, you can always cut back after.

[Huntelaar]

it is extruded

[Jonny]

Try making a whole bunch of random things, totally different things, so you get to know the tools you have. Dont just try to go straight to a final model.

[Huntelaar]

ok, sounds good thanks

[[R-CON]Z-trooper]

you can make stuff like:

extruded roof with a few seperate roof plates (sheets of wood or metal - can be textured)
bench
doorstep
windows - some barred with a few plates of wood
if in a war zone or poor neighbourhood, mabye a hole in the wall with the shape of 1 to N bricks or something
roofwall
(boxes) - should be seperate static, but sometimes it can be useful
(barrels) - should be seperate static, but sometimes it can be useful


stuff like that is always nice, adding just one of these things is often enough to sell what is basically a box as a house (with the right texture sheets though)

[Huntelaar]

thanks guys

[[R-CON]marcoelnk]

i dont know anything about modelling or texturing but what i can see is that this doesnt look like an afghan house...this gitter-window and the roof are not realistic imo if you want to make it an afghan house.Also the wooden door looks too european if you know what i mean search for some ref pics and you'll get the impression how houses mostly look like there

[HughJass]

Originally Posted by marcoelnk

i dont know anything about modelling or texturing but what i can see is that this doesnt look like an afghan house...this gitter-window and the roof are not realistic imo if you want to make it an afghan house.Also the wooden door looks too european if you know what i mean search for some ref pics and you'll get the impression how houses mostly look like there

dont be so mean on the kid! its his first time!

But anyway, good job. It is pretty good. Try to practice and add in some side objects.

After that, like marc said, grab some reference pictures off of here and keep us posted.

good luck!

[Huntelaar]

cheers but i was running off a general reference pic

http://www.eartharchitecture.org/uploads/Iraq-House.jpg