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by conclave
Tue Dec 19, 2017 5:45 am
Forum: Creator Discussion
Topic: Potential tech which could generate 2d illustration from 3d assets
Replies: 14
Views: 2525

Re: Potential tech which could generate 2d illustration from 3d assets

I still think that your greatest obstacle would be trying to find good assets. Yes, there's a ton of pre-made 3D stuff available, but is it going to look good? And is it going to look unique? I've used the 3D Warehouse for free models, and although there is indeed a large selection, there's also a ...
by conclave
Mon Dec 18, 2017 7:51 am
Forum: Creator Discussion
Topic: Potential tech which could generate 2d illustration from 3d assets
Replies: 14
Views: 2525

Re: Potential tech which could generate 2d illustration from 3d assets

What if someone wants an moe anime style character? That is about a thousand times harder to model in 3D for good render, because a good cartoon render of such a model requires ignoring edges and knowing when to flatten and omit lighting detail, which ironically often involves artists hand-painting...
by conclave
Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:38 pm
Forum: Creator Discussion
Topic: Potential tech which could generate 2d illustration from 3d assets
Replies: 14
Views: 2525

Re: Potential tech which could generate 2d illustration from 3d assets

It will probably be a hard sell for most developers. The biggest stumbling block is not the technology itself, but the fact that pre-made assets are generic and lack originality. When you consider that, it actually would cost far more to custom make a 3D model to pose then to commission the art. I ...
by conclave
Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:15 am
Forum: Creator Discussion
Topic: Potential tech which could generate 2d illustration from 3d assets
Replies: 14
Views: 2525

Potential tech which could generate 2d illustration from 3d assets

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