Walking Old African Elephant Low-poly 3D model

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The African Elephant is a 3D model designed specifically for Blender 2.79 and is part of an exciting series showcasing the incredible diversity of African Savannah inhabitants. This model has far-reaching applications thanks to its combination of real-time and high-resolution capabilities. Utilizing Deer Rigger, which builds upon Rigify for Quadrupeds, the model offers a highly versatile animation experience. The African Elephant model boasts a multitude of impressive features: - 4K Color Texture with Masks: Providing stunning visual fidelity - Non-overlapping UV's for seamless mapping and efficient processing - Real-time Model Consisting of 2144 Faces, Optimized for Smooth Rendering - High-Resolution Sculpt Model Offering Incredible Detail - Rigging System Developed Using Deer Rigger - Active Modifier Stack Enabling Dynamic Animations Contents: The African Elephant package comes packed with a variety of essential files to kick-start your project: - elephant_realtime.obj: A Lightweight Real-time Version with Approximately 2k Polygons and Non-overlapping UV's - elephantSculpt.blend: High Resolution Sculpted Model Consisting of Over 400k Polygons - elephant_walk.blend: Fully Animated Elephant with an Active Modifier Stack, Optimized for Rendering in Cycles - elephant_walk_sim.blend: Similar Setup Including a Soft Body Modifier for Advanced Dynamics Simulation - elephants4kColor.png: Color Channel Texture Map in High Definition - elephants4kEarMask.png: Specialized SSS Mask for Intricate Details - elephants4kTuskMask.png: Oren-Nayar Mask for Realistic Texture Effects - elephants4kNormal.png: Normal Map Baked from High Resolution Sculpt, Ensuring Accurate Reproduction Technical Details: This model's versatility is unmatched, as it can be effortlessly utilized in a variety of settings - from casual games and apps to elaborate cinematic experiences requiring detailed close-ups. By subdividing the real-time model, users can achieve stunning high-resolution visuals without relying on complex normal maps for enhanced detail. To streamline animation workflows, the scene is expertly set up so that all keyframes are applied to the real-time model. This allows seamless information propagation to the high-resolution model during rendering, significantly reducing manual intervention and preserving performance efficiency throughout the process. Visual fidelity is a cornerstone of this project. To ensure accurate representation within the 3D viewport, Subdivision Surface and Shrinkwrap Modifiers are strategically implemented, resulting in precise data visualization without compromising system performance - even during intense animation and posing phases. Animation Setup: The elephant_walk.blend file contains an intricate setup where both real-time and high-resolution meshes coexist. To keep file sizes manageable, the high-resolution model is carefully linked into the main file, ensuring the correct path remains accessible. To optimize user experience, we recommend leaving the high resolution model on a hidden layer during animation phases. This configuration improves system performance while also enabling detailed control over LOD settings through a custom setup. For maximum effect, users are encouraged to activate subdivision within the real-time model (via the Subdivision Surface Modifier), which allows it to more accurately mirror the sculpted model's appearance. Vertex creation from this subdivision process precisely matches the high-resolution model's surface points thanks to the intelligent use of Shrinkwrap Modifiers. The final animation touch comes from utilizing the Armature modifier for dynamic deformation, allowing users to add depth and complexity to their models without breaking a sweat. To further enrich their project experience, the Soft Body modifier is integrated for secondary animation tasks, providing the tools needed to bake these effects into the model. To achieve stunning simulations within your projects, make sure you're aware of the Subdivision Surface modifier requirement before rendering - it's absolutely indispensable for optimal performance. As a friendly reminder, always double-check that all necessary weights have been included in the simulation. If further assistance is required or you simply want to know more about how this magnificent model can elevate your next project, feel free to get in touch at any time - we're here to help!