My question is, I just created my first face texture, top to bottom. Been working on it for a few hours, so I can't look at it objectively anymore. Was hoping some people might have suggestions how it's going...something looks off to me, but for the life of me I can't figure out what.....

Also, any lip tricks? They look so stretched to me......

Thanks!

Puca

Set your camera focal length to 110 mm

And you should tick the Voilence tab at the bottom of your Post

My suggestions: 1) Both irises have the same texture. That is simply not true in real life, and thus the eyes look rather artificial, even though nicely colored. (Yes, 90% of the images in the gallery have the same fault, but if you are making your own map, you can do it right.) Also the lighter area inside the iris should be opposite the highlight, and slightly larger (lens affect). 2) You might consider toning down the bump map, especially on the lips, but the skin is also showing a bit too much grain. Make-up fills in pores, and evens the skin-tone. She is wearing 2, maybe 3, layers of lipstick, and that fills in cracks, too. 3) The eyebrow texture is very good (something which is quite hard for most people), but it seems that you flipped it horizontally to do the other side. You might want to change a few hairs. The inner third is the giveaway. 4) AS Tasmanet says, adjust your face camera to a longer focal length. 110 is considered "portrait standard" by the professionals, but you can swing a bit to either side depending upon your subject. You have made an interesting and arresting texture (and I usually don't like "goth"), but these finer points should make it better. Hope that this helps! Carolly

Ahhh...good points...didn't stop to think about having the eyes and eyebrows exactly the same being something to consider. Ditto on the focal length and the lips. Is this considered violent? LOL...does the eye makeup look like blood? Another thing I didn't think about. It's actually butterfly wings. Great advice.....thanks again!

Ah what would Freud say about me :-) I thought it looked more like a thick drops of blood.

well, now that you've said it, it's all that I can see, so Frued would be sittin' us boh down for a talk.... :)

Thanks again...I will master the art of textures!

...or waste alot of time trying!

heh...killer makeup job (violence post) I like this, it looks sweet ~EA

Wow. You learned fast :) BTW let me draw your attention to the texturing forum. ahem Not that it's not ok to post here too - but this place gets very busy of a weekend. BTW you might want to experiment with the highlight strength on the lip material - it can give a nice glossy effect. Lyrra

texture forum? I somehow missed that...I shall head over there next time round....

texturing forum? ...where'd that come from? heh. Never noticed it. Thanks Lyrra.

puca, I liked the lips in the first picture and the bump too. It's a matter of taste of course, but I think a good, strong bump gives so much realism to the texture :) In the second pic the lips seem a little too smooth.

Ok, I'm gonna add my 2 cents worth (well, it's not even worth that, but hey...LOL) I personally like the make up in the first picture better. (The second one is good too, just red is one of my favorite colors!) It's looking really good though Puca! :)

I prefer the red lipstick to the green, but would keep it smoother like the second image. But the eyes look more interesting and more real now. Also, you seem to have added some expression. The first image is almost masklike compared to the half-smile of the second. It is subtle and very nice. Adds personality. Good going! Carolly