[Project] SSU HI RES Textures

[Wolf]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveS

 The main reason why the 4.2 textures won't fit the currently in work new orbiter mesh is primarily due that the new mesh has a new texture mapping as a result of the underbody texture being moved to its own texture file. This freed up some space for a better map layout. The OMS pods retain their 4.2 mapping as does ARCS "stingers" as does the main fuselage.

Here's the current in work map: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5izkkwcu0m...xture.jpg?dl=0

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SF.net is back online and the fixed mesh has been checked in.

We are almost there.

Left side still have issues

Side hatch


Tiles converging (note the Red and grey seals brake up) and overlapping towards the roof area


the White blankets above the FRCS are deformed (but IMHO thsat's not a big issue)


Top view showing the rigth side is much better


Closeup of the FRCS module on right side. No issues


Another closeup - right side


If you could fix the left side then we should be alright

[Wolf]

Meanwhile I have started working on Columbia (early version)
I have two options to render the white tiles, first one by drawing them and second by using real picture of new tiles (serial numbers appear as per new orbiter delivery)

Here are some shots of the first option (note they are plain and no scorching or editing done yet)





and the second one (same as above, plain brand new tiles with no wear and scorching effects done)







Question for the team: which one would you prefer?

[DaveS]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf

 We are almost there.

Left side still have issues

Side hatch
Attachment 15615

Tiles converging (note the Red and grey seals brake up) and overlapping towards the roof area
Attachment 15616

the White blankets above the FRCS are deformed (but IMHO thsat's not a big issue)
Attachment 15620

Top view showing the rigth side is much better
Attachment 15617

Closeup of the FRCS module on right side. No issues
Attachment 15618

Another closeup - right side
Attachment 15619

If you could fix the left side then we should be alright

Fixed version checked in, please perform an SVN Update to obtain it.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf

 Meanwhile I have started working on Columbia (early version)
I have two options to render the white tiles, first one by drawing them and second by using real picture of new tiles (serial numbers appear as per new orbiter delivery)

Here are some shots of the first option (note they are plain and no scorching or editing done yet)

Attachment 15621

Attachment 15622

and the second one (same as above, plain brand new tiles with no wear and scorching effects done)

Attachment 15623

Attachment 15624

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Question for the team: which one would you prefer?

I wholeheartedly prefer the second version. Looks much better.

[Wolf]

I did a quick check and everything seems to be fixed

There is still a small issue with the damn Side Hatch


but IMHO it is acceptable (unless you think you can fix it without compromising the area around)

Now I ll go back working on the textures and erase the latest changes so we have again a good matching

Thanks for your help, nice job!

[DaveS]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf

 I did a quick check and everything seems to be fixed

There is still a small issue with the damn Side Hatch
Attachment 15626

but IMHO it is acceptable (unless you think you can fix it without compromising the area around)

Now I ll go back working on the textures and erase the latest changes so we have again a good matching

Thanks for your help, nice job!

Fixed and checked in.

[Wolf]

Now Side Hatch looks like this (contour is ok, window still displaced). also: is it my impression or the Hatch still looks a bit squished? ( I may try to edit the texture and fix this)



but the duplicate of the FRCS module sealing appears again (that is on both port and starboard side)

[DaveS]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf

 Now Side Hatch looks like this (contour is ok, window still displaced). also: is it my impression or the Hatch still looks a bit squished? ( I may try to edit the texture and fix this)

Attachment 15627

but the duplicate of the FRCS module sealing appears again (that is on both port and starboard side)

Attachment 15628

Weird. This is what I have, I'm using your Shuttle Fleet textures: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xk5iz83ype...xture.jpg?dl=0

It's the best I can do, given that I don't have your new textures.

[Donamy]

Wolf ?
Can you show a shot of your textures ?

[Wolf]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donamy

 Wolf ?
Can you show a shot of your textures ?

I have restored and edited some areas to match with the latest mesh.
Overall now I thinks they are acceptable

[DaveS]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf

 Attachment 15629

I have restored and edited some areas to match with the latest mesh.
Overall now I thinks they are acceptable

Looks nice. Could you please tone down the redness a bit? It's a bit excessive as the orbiters aren't really red. For some reason, they only appear that way to photos taken by ISS Expedition crew members. I guess it's either because they use the wrong camera settings or there's some weird orbital light phenomena at work. I think the first possibility is the more likely one.

[Wolf]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveS

 Looks nice. Could you please tone down the redness a bit? It's a bit excessive as the orbiters aren't really red. For some reason, they only appear that way to photos taken by ISS Expedition crew members. I guess it's either because they use the wrong camera settings or there's some weird orbital light phenomena at work. I think the first possibility is the more likely one.

Better now? Too much?

[DaveS]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf

 Attachment 15630

Better now? Too much?

Yes, much better. That's about what the orbiters looked like when they were retired.

[Wolf]

So the first 3 HI RES textures (late Atlantis, Discovery and Endeavour) are pretty much ready for release. They are still subject to some tweaking but I don't have enough time for that now (maybe I'll release an updated version in the future).

I have a question: my knowledge on how to handle normal maps is zero. I am currently using the Photoshop NM plugin (as I did with the Shuttle Fleet textures).
Can anyone provide me with a quick "tutorial" on what would be the ideal/best normal map settings to use for my textures?

[DaveS]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf

 Can anyone provide me with a quick "tutorial" on what would be the ideal/best normal map settings to use for my textures?

AFAIK, there's none. You just use the settings that is the most suited for texture you're working on at the moment. At least that is how I made the normal maps that SSU is using at the moment.

[Wolf]

Rev.0 released on OH