Process

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First(Research) besides the images that were provided, I gathered more reference images to understand

the structure and form of the weapon. I decided to model an AKM assult rifle for the project and proceeded.

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Second(Modeling)

I started with the backplate to have sense of scale. From there I built everything forward until reaching the end.​

After I finished the low poly, I convert them into High-poly to have normal details.

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Third(UV)

I put everything into one UV sheet to save texture resources.

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Problem : Since there are many mirrored objects, those objects share

the same  UV space, which will create unexpected resualt in the proccess

of map baking.

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Solution : I filped U&V space for mirrored objects to have proper

baked maps.

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Fourth(Texture)

I decided to render in 2 ways.

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1. Real-time render in Marmoset.

2. Pre-render in Renderman.

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I used Substance Painter for PBR texture creation.

Later, I converted the maps into Diffuse, Specular and Glossy map to render it in Renderman.

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I also used Quixel Suite to create additional normal details such as, numbers, pattern, name

that are carved into the gun.

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Fifth(Lighting & Rendering)

In Marmoset, I put several point lights that are slightly different color to have various tints on the weapon.

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In Renderman, I wanted to have a different setup. I decided to go with museum theme for this.

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