Fast Organic UV Mapping

Magian · 10-09-2008, 09:34 PM

I use XSI 7 Essentials which has very good UV tools in my opinion. However, I am looking for something that will allow for a much quicker unwrap of organic models which I can then tweak in XSI.

I own Ultimate Unwrap 3D 3 Pro but there is very little documentation for the newer features plus I haven't used it for a couple of years. I am specifically interested in the Pelt Mapping feature of Ultimate Unwrap 3D. Anyone know of any documentation or tutorials for this?

What about other options? Something better and not terribly expensive?

Thanks,
Darren

tigger · 10-09-2008, 09:41 PM

blender has very good uvmapping tools, maybe that would help.

Tiros · 10-09-2008, 10:21 PM

As said, Blenders unwrap is rather effective for organic models, that's the only thing I've ever used it for

And it's a free app aswell.

Cheers!

Magian · 10-09-2008, 10:27 PM

Funny thing is that I think I still have Blender installed. I've never really used it all but according to some searches I am conducting it seems to have an excellent tool set for unwrapping organic models. Thanks for the tip!

Still interested to hear about anyone else's work flow, though.

Darren

3dassets · 10-09-2008, 11:30 PM

If you can afford $140, go for 3D coat.
This is the most relevant 3D texture paint program with pelt mapping and sculpting. Support PSD layers.

Lee Fan · 10-09-2008, 11:43 PM

yeah in blender u can just basically cut a seam around the side of a human head and then press the unwrap key and your done

Magian · 10-10-2008, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3dassets

If you can afford $140, go for 3D coat.

I already own this application, too. I have done some sculpting with it but I hadn't really looked into the other features very much. It looks like all the answers to my question were already right under my nose...

Magian · 10-10-2008, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee Fan

yeah in blender u can just basically cut a seam around the side of a human head and then press the unwrap key and your done

It doesn't get much faster than that.

Talon · 10-10-2008, 04:46 AM

I'd say modo has the best unwrapping tools I've ever used.

Craig Lewis · 10-10-2008, 06:56 AM

pullin shapes - Roadkill UV Tool

Roadkill was made using blenders code. It's primarily a maya/3ds max plugin, but is also a standalone tool, and can be helpful for unwrapping.

10-09-2008, 09:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Magian New Artist 15 - 0	Fast Organic UV Mapping I use XSI 7 Essentials which has very good UV tools in my opinion. However, I am looking for something that will allow for a much quicker unwrap of organic models which I can then tweak in XSI. I own Ultimate Unwrap 3D 3 Pro but there is very little documentation for the newer features plus I haven't used it for a couple of years. I am specifically interested in the Pelt Mapping feature of Ultimate Unwrap 3D. Anyone know of any documentation or tutorials for this? What about other options? Something better and not terribly expensive? Thanks, Darren

10-09-2008, 10:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tiros Founder of Statspaddling 1,336 - 201	As said, Blenders unwrap is rather effective for organic models, that's the only thing I've ever used it for And it's a free app aswell. Cheers! __________________ - My Portfolio \| Sketchbook Thread \| Spec/Normals Tutorial \| STC #29 - Back Alley - Vote now! - Supporter of good crits blargh!

10-09-2008, 11:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lee Fan Artist 96 - 3	yeah in blender u can just basically cut a seam around the side of a human head and then press the unwrap key and your done __________________

10-10-2008, 04:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
Talon Game-Artist.net Staff 2,702 - 461	I'd say modo has the best unwrapping tools I've ever used. __________________ > My Portfolio > Hull-Breach Lead Modeler > Supporter of good crits.

10-10-2008, 06:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
Craig Lewis Game-Artist.net Staff 571 - 45	pullin shapes - Roadkill UV Tool Roadkill was made using blenders code. It's primarily a maya/3ds max plugin, but is also a standalone tool, and can be helpful for unwrapping. __________________

10-09-2008, 09:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
tigger Amateur Artist 224 - 25	blender has very good uvmapping tools, maybe that would help.

10-09-2008, 10:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Magian New Artist 15 - 0	Funny thing is that I think I still have Blender installed. I've never really used it all but according to some searches I am conducting it seems to have an excellent tool set for unwrapping organic models. Thanks for the tip! Still interested to hear about anyone else's work flow, though. Darren

10-09-2008, 11:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
3dassets New Artist 1 - 1	If you can afford $140, go for 3D coat. This is the most relevant 3D texture paint program with pelt mapping and sculpting. Support PSD layers.

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