Thursday, May 24, 2012

Chinese Roof

Roof Tile Sculpt
Low Poly Projection Normal Map
Test Roof
Reference

Friday, May 18, 2012

SkyUpdate


Default UDK Sky
Sky After
These are all the maps used to make the sky material.

for information on how this was created check here 


UDK Composite
Bokeh Hexegon - Diff Alfa
   
Large Circle - Diff Alfa
Middle Circle - Diff Alfa
Small Circle - Diff Alfa
Star - Diff Alfa
Star Stretch - Diff Alfa
Rainbow Iris - Diff Alfa
Screen Space - Diff Alfa

Friday, May 4, 2012

Chinese Creatures


                I chose the dragon and the phoenix to place on either side of the relief.

Dragons in Europe are normally considered evil, Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers, specifically control over water, rainfall, hurricanes, and floods.   The dragon is a symbol of  power, strength, prosperity, good fortune, adaptability, transformation, and is also a symbol for the Emperor. Dragons can be found throughout China however it is common knowledge that dragons with 2 or 3 claws are reserved for commoners. Dragons with 4 claws are reserved for nobles, and a dragon with 5 claws is reserved for the Emperor. Many pictures dragons show a flaming pearl under their chin, the pearl is associated with wealth, good luck, and prosperity.

The Chinese Phoenix also known as Fenghuang symbolizes virtue, duty,  humanity, and reliability. When paired with a dragon the phoenix becomes a symbol for the Empress and also a happy marriage.