My next step was to then export my Maya model to substance painter. When first exporting I came into the issue of not having a FBX file to export as, I followed a lot of videos and articles on how to fix the issue but I ended up having to clean uninstall Maya and reinstall it again. However, I realized that I didn’t need to uninstall anything I just had to scroll down the list and FBX was at the bottom (facepalm).
When trying to upload my piece to Substance Painter my computer wasn’t able to load it up so I had to switch to ZBrush which I found was quite similar to Substance Painter. However, trying to learn the keys and how the software was difficult and when trying to finish up and upload to Sketchfab, it went downhill. My computer wasn’t able to load the plug ins and so I couldn’t upload to Sketchfab.
Using ZBrush was difficult to learn, I found it to be complicated and awkward how to apply textures and to maneuver around the model but I managed to create the colours and effects I wanted. I was happy with my UV mapping and it working well within ZBrush, I just wish I UV mapped the metal rings around the claw part of my model so I could apply a shiny, metal like material.
I am gutted I couldn’t fully upload my model, but to work on from now on is getting practice on ZBrush or other programs similar just incase anything happens and have to rely on plan B.
Articles & Videos:
Exporting 3D Models from Maya into Substance Painter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reuCXOiuiFs&list=PLxlrQQKwwf9fZs140wIDjrN3xaP_1EADB&index=69
ZBrush 2020 for beginners – The UI and getting started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuq8pzHToMQ
DART 153 Intro To ZBrush: Texturing Part 1 Colors And Materials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZwEKqqFuTU
How to retopologize in ZBrush using Zremesher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6iUTpZASFc
Autodesk 3ds Max, Zbrush, Substance Painter – Stylized Staff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KDCBDKzgnI&list=PLxlrQQKwwf9fZs140wIDjrN3xaP_1EADB&index=43&t=549s
Stylized Purple Amber Dagger – Autodesk Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter and Marmoset Toolbag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_5sO_fTl4I&list=PLxlrQQKwwf9fZs140wIDjrN3xaP_1EADB&index=44&t=371s