{"id":544,"date":"2024-05-03T20:47:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T19:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liambenstead.co.uk\/?p=544"},"modified":"2024-05-03T20:50:01","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T19:50:01","slug":"foliage-additional-landscaping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liambenstead.co.uk\/?p=544","title":{"rendered":"Foliage &amp; Additional Landscaping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve used the MASH network to create the grass blade (Art MZ, 2022). I did this due to not relying on any foliage asset packs and increasing originality of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-100.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-100.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6935\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By adding a random node, I was able to manipulate the position of the grass and get a clean result with some minor tweaking to the node for a better result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-102.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-102.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6939\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I saved the mesh as an FBX and imported the foliage into Unreal, disabling its collision in the process. The grass is lacking colour and the wind effect, so I wanted to capitalize on it next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-103.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-103.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6941\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I followed MattsCreative&#8217;s method of applying the wind to the foliage (2014) so the mesh wouldn&#8217;t be static and look out of place. After that, I dragged it into the foliage paint tool to see if it worked before adding more around the landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-104.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-104-1024x353.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6947\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-24.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-24.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7094\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the trees, I have used another software called TreeIt (Tree It, n.d; Laley, 2022) and&nbsp;created one for each of the outdoor environments to reflect the landscapes. The first one is a normal-looking tree that will fit the tundra landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-27.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-27.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7645\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have added the same wind effect to the leaves for them to sway in the wind and added the asset as a foliage to place around the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-34.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-34.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7323\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next up, I have created a tropical-esque tree specifically for the island environment and made sure to select the right textures for the stem, branches, and leaves to feel immersive to the players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-9.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7454\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I replicated the same wind process with the masked leaf textures and merging the tree parts into one actor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-10.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7456\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I made sure to check around the island landscape again just to enhance a few things, mainly placing the rocks down in a few areas to give the environment more character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-92.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-92.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6913\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I extended the tundra landscape, painting the landscape more and improved it by using the same terrain tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-25.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7625\" style=\"width:527px;height:368px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-27.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-27.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6371\" style=\"width:606px;height:312px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-10.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6561\" style=\"width:497px;height:333px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-29.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-29.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6377\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also used vertex painting by using some two-tone mesh painting on the rock meshes (Laley, 2017). I made sure to set up the material correctly and place the rocks appropriately around the landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-26.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7626\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-52.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-52.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8042\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-53.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elebenstead.2021.hulldesign.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-53.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8044\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(22.041px, 1.378rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.454), 36px);\"><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Art MZ (2022) <em>MASH Grass 3D modeling<\/em> (Autodesk Maya tutorial) [Video] Available online: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=V0TQkOQpG8Q&amp;t=235s [Accessed 30th March 2023]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laley, R. 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