the fastest, cleanest and easiest AO map you will ever bake

[ahopps01]

yes you create the high poly mesh first and then build the low poly model over it as close to the high poly mesh as possible.

here is a fantastic run down of everything in xnormal, including how to get rid of fuzzy maps and all that jazz, done by Donald Phan:

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[samgriffiths]

Ok thanks alot, Is baking used in the games industry, and do you believe it is an essential skill to learn?

[Talon]

Yes and yes... however if you're still learning the basics, I wouldn't worry about it. It's much more important to learn the core skills first and then take on the more advanced stuff.

Kinda like learning to paint with oils for the first time while doing still life for the first time. You'd do better to learn still life using a medium you're used to, and learn oils using a subject you're used to, then combine the two.

[samgriffiths]

Thanks alot, you guys are very helpful - I'm glad i joined this forum

I've learned more in last 1 day than I have in 1 week!