Anyone lose a set of keys???

[Slosh]

Just had to do something to pass the time. In case anyone wants to know, this is alpha skinning (keys and "B").

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1030409438oyv.jpg

[DLee]

Looks super Slosh. Do you draw it, turn it to an alpha then skin? Do I have it right? Or can you say? The gag been lifted yet?

[dangerdave]

That's gotta be a photo :ex:

[Stonecutter]

Hey Deb, you draw it, MRGBZ grab it, then skin the resultant Alpha... :)

(And...Nice image, Brian! :tu: :tu: :tu: )

[Slosh]

I actually made the alpha in MS Paint and imported into zbrush. I drew the outline of a key in white on a black background, then filled it in with various shades of gray. This made the perfect alpha (example below). Alpha skinnning takes that info and creates a 3d object. Also, a different render, with sharper shadows.

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1030411394sby.jpg

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1030424876nkv.jpg

[Stonecutter]

As a further note, you could use a scanned image for your Alpha, or in fact an entire image could be turned into an object... ;)

[dangerdave]

:tu: VERY cool stuff, Slosh! :tu:
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Are you using a slightly rusted metal material/texture, or did you add the rust afterward?

[Slosh]

Hi Dave. Each of the 3 keys uses a different texture combined with a metal material. The Oval key uses the rust texture that Pixolator posted with his Golden Rusted Idol thread. The square car key looking one has a scratched metal texture, and the house key has a stainless steel texture applied.

[tishinina]

:tu: :tu: :tu: :D GREAT! :D :tu: :tu: :tu:

[dangerdave]

Thanks for the info, Slosh.

All of this stuff will take time to learn, but I'm too excited waiting for zspheres that I can't concentrate on trying these techniques out.

[DeeVee]

Slosh my friend, when you do images like this it adds to the anxiety curve. Very well done :tu: Just fantastic :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Slosh]

Thanks, Joe. Make sure you check out the Alpha Keys thread and download the keys. It will give you something to start with on the alpha skinning. For your part, I think you will find this most useful with the leaves and such that you do so frequently.

[Vikki]

This is great Slosh! And, the explanation is wonderful! Can't wait to test it out for myself! :D

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[MrBraun]

Perfect image Slosh !!! Compliments for the used tecnique !!! :D :tu:

[Slosh]

Sorry, but one last post of this picture. Someone mentioned (email) that I might want to eliminate the extra shadows. I tried it, and I have to agree. Much better!

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1030432498vjy.jpg

[Helen]

This picture is really nice Slosh!

[Jaycephus]

Very nice.

[LWTB]

HOLY $H!%

that is like sooo real!

id love to see a step by step of this image, wow totally amazing!!

thank you for showing this imagE!!! i love it!!!!!!!!!
:tu: x 100000