Texture Artist

What does a texture artist do?

Texture artists make surfaces look practical on computer-generated (CG) 3D models. The
rough objects up or they create them shine – scales on a crocodile’s skin, reflections on car
doors, skid marks on roads, creases in trousers. They start with a 3D model created by a
modelling artist that's usually a visible grey shape. the feel artists paint the foremost points
onto the surface of the models until they appear a range of a photograph.

Texture artists sometimes create textures from scratch, so that they have an honest
understanding of various styles of real-world materials. Sometimes they work from a library
of goods textures. Or they'll use photographs – often photographs from the live-action
footage of the film they're making – so on digitally project them onto a 3D model as a basis
for the feel. Once a texture artist is pleased with the textured surface that they need to be
created, they'll ‘bake’ (copy employing a VFX program’s ‘baking tool’) the feel from one
surface so it'll be used elsewhere still.
Texture artists work for VFX corporations or ateliers or freelancers. Smaller VFX companies
might not distinguish between texturing and modelling artist roles, and instead, advertise for
one position to undertake and do both roles.

What's a texture artist good at?

Art: have an honest understanding of form, colour and texture, and know-how these elements
work together, recognise what makes a picture appear realistic in terms of sunshine, colour,
composition and perspective.

Photography: understand cameras and cinematography, have technical proficiency, build a

stock of photographs to use within the role.

Knowledge of VFX programs: be adept at using relevant programs like Blender, Maya,
Photoshop, Substance Painter and ZBrush, continuously try and improve their ability with
these.

Organisation: work within the assembly schedule, manage files and meet deadlines.

Collaboration: be able to work with other VFX artists within their pipeline, use each other’s
resources and work effectively.

Tools of the trade

These are a spread of the tools utilized by professionals:

Graphics software,

 Adobe After Effects

 Dreamweaver
 Illustrator
  Photoshop

3D modelling, sculpting and painting software,

 Blender
 3Ds Max
 Maya
 Mudbox
 ZBrush
 Substance Painter
 Substance Designer
 Quixel

Who does a texture artist work with?

Texture artists work with the 3D models produced by the modelling artists. They then die the
textured work to lighting artists. All other VFX artists’ work is overseen by VFX superior.

Role and Responsibilities

The part of the gaming Texture Artist is to revive realistic or whimsical textures or surfaces
to characters or objects. they aim at all surface qualities of 3D computer models like skins,
flesh, textiles, armour, fur, hair, scales, metallic finishes, nails, claws, membranes, etc. this
needs a broad knowledge of the skeletal framework and rigging that suspends and operates
the models because the texturing must work as a layer on top of moving parts.

Textures are created from scratch or from real-world references using scans that are imported
and fashioned into graphics elements. With gaming graphics becoming ever more
sophisticated the feel Artist must deliver increasingly real and dynamic results.
The role of the feel Artist in live-action and animation is to form textures for 3D modelling
throughout the assembly. Realism is that the goal in live-action sequences, while animation
projects require consistency of visual style.

Responsibilities of a Texture Artist may include:

 Liaising with designers and developers regarding the planning brief.

 Cooperating with the director, cinematographer, design division on the finishes of the
texturing.
 testimonial reference medium for aesthetics and genre of game, film or animation.
 Operating with post-production and visual effects teams for seamless integration with
footage.
 Develop and refine textures during the assembly process.
 Collaborate with animators and modellers on the simplest textures for every object
and character.
 Create a various and compelling range of textures that may engage the player and
enhance gameplay.
 UV mapping.
 Prolong a high level of design and photorealism throughout.
 Curate a regular observe all the weather of the sport.

Software and other tools used

 Maya
 3D Studio Max
 Adobe Photoshop
 Painter
 Mudbox
 Zbrush
 CrazyBump
 Body Paint
 Deep Paint
Skills required
Any Texture Artist worth their salt are constantly on the lookout for textures within the
universe to bring into their work. they have to possess a keen eye for detail as everything that
surrounds them may be a reference for a surface or character skin.

Employers may explore the subsequent skills during a Texture Artist:

 Training privately works, 3D animation or graphic design.

 Experience in texturing 3D models, knowledge of modelling rigs.
 Ability to consistently draw inspiration from real-world references.
 Comprehension of game genres and so the most recent tendency in gaming.
 Solid understanding of visual language - texture, colour, dimension, scale,
perspective, shade, composition depth of field, proportion, lighting, spatial awareness,
etc.
 Knowledge of the pc game development pipeline.
 Strong illustration, digital painting and conceptual skills.
 File organization and time management skills.
 Team player and talent to figure independently.
 Desire to be told new technologies and magnificence techniques.
 Fundamental understanding of anatomy and zoology.
 Familiarity with geographical and botanical elements, architectural finishes, textile
movement, skin and hair behaviour, metallic sheens, etc.