need help starting 2.5d

 From:  Michael Gibson
606.9 In reply to 606.8 
Hi Graham,

> What im wondering about is, What kind of detail could i do, like say if i
> want too carve hair into an animal or feathers and such, how can this be done.

MoI probably isn't going to be a good tool to do that type of fine bumpy type details.

You'll probably get better results for that type of stuff with a program that is designed specifically for relief type work, I think ArtCAM is more specialized in that type of area, so you might want to check that program out.

Earlier you also mentioned Silo - That would be another good choice for small organic type details like this. Its toolset is more designed for sculpting and handling small little lumps and bumpy details.

As you've seen, MoI has a different approach - MoI is more oriented towards creating larger sort of more broader curved pieces sort in a drawing or sketching type style. Its toolset allows for really quick creation of these types of objects, but isn't really as well suited for teeny tiny bumpy details like you might find on a model of a human head for example.

Different programs tend to have strengths in different areas.

- Michael