In summary, existing 3D modeling tools lack detailing scalability, suffer from operability limitations, and can be difficult to work with. Most game engines also require multiple levels of asset detailing, which requires the use of multiple assets and leads to additional production and running costs.
This process is called retopology and represents an industry of its own.Ĭhanging the resolution of a finished mesh (for a mobile game, for example) requires an even less detailed model to run efficiently, forcing the modeler to recreate it from scratch. To enable modelers to work on alternative platforms, much less detailed polygon mesh must be drawn on top of this digital clay. This is similar to the limitations of physical sculptures. Unfortunately, 3D objects produced with digital sculpting applications are largely unusable outside the creation software because they are too heavy to process, store, and transfer. This mesh can be modeled like traditional clay with a vast array of tools, giving modelers more freedom and flexibility in their work. Digital sculpting software, however, uses an extremely high-resolution polygon mesh (or a voxel grid). Until recently, topology-based modeling has been the only method for creating 3D objects, limiting modeler creativity. Topology creation is a critical element in 3D modeling, and requires significant time and effort to master. Moreover, objects that are further animated (such as characters) maintain their own strict set of topology requirements for the deformation to work efficiently. The polygon layout, or topology, of these items must be planned efficiently and created in advance to minimize the number of polygons and generate objects of the highest grade. The more polygons that an object has, the more detailed it appears, but high numbers of polygons demand more computing power. Traditionally, the gaming and entertainment industries have used topology-based virtual 3D objects consisting of polygons, enabling developers to render on a computer most efficiently. 3D models created in Shapeyard are compatible with a variety of platforms and hardware and offer multiple levels of detail without the need to recreate the same asset in numerous topology variations Overview of 3D modeling market
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