Tell me more about the 3D collada format - Page 2

eriqjaffe · 01-27-2014, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

So download Blender and see if it does what you think you need it to do.

FWIW, I can't imagine Blender being less than up to the task for what OOTP will require. Spend ten minutes watching "Big Buck Bunny":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE7VzlLtp-4

Done completely in Blender. Spending thousands of dollars on a commercial 3D package (3D Studio Max retails for nearly $3,700) would be serious overkill, especially for what OOTP will do at this stage.

Markus Heinsohn · 01-27-2014, 09:18 AM

OOTP will let you import .dae files, and the in-game editor then let's you edit the ball-location diagram (which is used in the simulation engine) so it matches the imported stadium. After all the OOTP needs to know where home plate, the bases, the walls etc. are...

justafan · 01-27-2014, 12:20 PM

The only MLB ballpark I could not find a 3D model for is Turner Field. Anyone else find one?

The Wolf · 01-27-2014, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by justafan

The only MLB ballpark I could not find a 3D model for is Turner Field. Anyone else find one?

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehou...fcac27debed601

I'm delighted that you're on the case.

drksd4848 · 01-27-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

Turner Field Atlanta Georgia by C.J. - 3D Warehouse

I'm delighted that you're on the case.

Here's some more...

the Diamond by jcoreysharp - 3D Warehouse

Awesome!!!

If this is what we have to look forward too I am MAJORLY psyched!!!

Lukas Berger · 01-27-2014, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

Turner Field Atlanta Georgia by C.J. - 3D Warehouse

I'm delighted that you're on the case.

That could look a little better

joefromchicago · 01-27-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by conception

I've already downloaded sketchup and some ballpark models just to see what things are like in program. I can't even get a hang of the camera system, though I can see enough to really marvel at what people have already done.

I'm not really skilled at this type of thing so I doubt I'd ever be able to create fullscale, quality models. I may at some point attempt to do some simple work on existing models, but I'm really going to have to get a look at how OOTP is going to handle things in-game.

I can vouch for the fact that even computer troglodytes like me can learn Sketchup. The trick is to take it slowly and follow along with some of the excellent tutorials on Youtube. Here are some that I've found useful:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...94D5BA234BC35B

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...0C90DCE62242C9

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...BB998FDD47FFDC

Be aware that Sketchup's latest version is from 2013 - many of the tutorials are based on Sketchup's previous version (version 8, I think). The basics, though, are the same.

justafan · 01-27-2014, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

Turner Field Atlanta Georgia by C.J. - 3D Warehouse

I'm delighted that you're on the case.

Thanks, I did see that one, but it's real crappy compared to all the others.

I have no idea if these will just plug-in to the game as is since I don't have the game. This is something that would be better suited for a beta tester.

justafan · 01-27-2014, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lukasberger

That could look a little better

Yeah, crapola!

justafan · 01-27-2014, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by drksd4848

Here's some more...

the Diamond by jcoreysharp - 3D Warehouse

Awesome!!!

If this is what we have to look forward too I am MAJORLY psyched!!!

Not Turner Field.

The Wolf · 01-27-2014, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by justafan

Thanks, I did see that one, but it's real crappy compared to all the others.

I have no idea if these will just plug-in to the game as is since I don't have the game. This is something that would be better suited for a beta tester.

Suggestion to the powers that be:

Enroll Justafan ASAP as an OOTP 15 graphics beta tester.

justafan · 01-27-2014, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by joefromchicago

I can vouch for the fact that even computer troglodytes like me can learn Sketchup.

So easy, even a caveman can do it.

The Wolf · 01-27-2014, 02:26 PM

Somehow I pictured you with less hair.

justafan · 01-27-2014, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

Somehow I pictured you with less hair.

Oh yeah, I lost most of it on top.

justafan · 01-27-2014, 03:11 PM

Trying Sketchup right now and I think the cavemen got one on me, cuz I am lost.

justafan · 01-27-2014, 03:51 PM

OK, I'm at least able to pan around and check out the green monster.

Edit: I found another Fenway with a little more detail (second pic).

justafan · 01-27-2014, 04:08 PM

Damn Yankees

dodgerblue88 · 01-27-2014, 05:49 PM

sweet! most of these sketchup stadium are pretty simple, and IMO, what makes or breaks a model is the the time you take to use good textures. Check out a perfect example of what I mean:

Avalon Park by booyah - 3D Warehouse

thats gotta be the best stadium I've ever seen done in sketchup.

justafan · 01-27-2014, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dodgerblue88

sweet! most of these sketchup stadium are pretty simple, and IMO, what makes or breaks a model is the the time you take to use good textures. Check out a perfect example of what I mean:

Avalon Park by booyah - 3D Warehouse

thats gotta be the best stadium I've ever seen done in sketchup.

Yes, nice one. I loaded it up just to see the field better.

Ceej · 01-27-2014, 08:11 PM

Hmm, I'm liking some of these parks a little better than the ones I saw before. Could a texture map of colored dots be laid over the seating areas to create the illusion of a crowd? It would kinda spoil the immersion factor to be playing games in a realistic yet deserted ghost park (insert cheap Tampa Bay/Miami joke here).

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01-27-2014, 12:20 PM	#23
justafan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: S. Carolina Posts: 5,297	The only MLB ballpark I could not find a 3D model for is Turner Field. Anyone else find one? __________________

01-27-2014, 03:11 PM	#35
justafan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: S. Carolina Posts: 5,297	Trying Sketchup right now and I think the cavemen got one on me, cuz I am lost. __________________

01-27-2014, 03:51 PM	#36
justafan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: S. Carolina Posts: 5,297	OK, I'm at least able to pan around and check out the green monster. Edit: I found another Fenway with a little more detail (second pic). Attached Images __________________ Last edited by justafan; 01-27-2014 at 07:02 PM.

01-27-2014, 04:08 PM	#37
justafan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: S. Carolina Posts: 5,297	Damn Yankees Attached Images __________________ Last edited by justafan; 01-27-2014 at 06:33 PM.

01-27-2014, 05:49 PM	#38
dodgerblue88 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 170	sweet! most of these sketchup stadium are pretty simple, and IMO, what makes or breaks a model is the the time you take to use good textures. Check out a perfect example of what I mean: Avalon Park by booyah - 3D Warehouse thats gotta be the best stadium I've ever seen done in sketchup.

01-27-2014, 08:11 PM	#40
Ceej Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 190	Hmm, I'm liking some of these parks a little better than the ones I saw before. Could a texture map of colored dots be laid over the seating areas to create the illusion of a crowd? It would kinda spoil the immersion factor to be playing games in a realistic yet deserted ghost park (insert cheap Tampa Bay/Miami joke here).