Victrix’s Mini Concepts Join the Computer Era
April 16, 2013 by dracs
Victrix have started using computer renders to help them create their range of historical miniatures, with the first fully rendered mini appearing on their site.
These renders were created by scanning a traditional master sculpt, but the use of computer tech has allowed Victrix to clean up the sculpt.
Victrix have also published a couple of other pieces which they have rendered using this method.
According to Victrix, scanning traditionally sculpted masters, rather than sculpting the miniature directly on the computer, allows them to keep the flaws which make for a more characterful sculpt, as well as avoiding problems with proportioning later on.
What are your thoughts on this matter guys? Is computer sculpting better or worse than traditional sculpting?
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This can only make their excellent products even better.
You wait years for Punic War era plastic Romans and then two come along at once!
That quite the philosophy they have. Not only are they keeping traditional sculptors working, but using computer renders of the sculpt gives them room to make sure parts the fit together with precession. It’s like a feel good blend of all forms of modeling! 🙂
Guess like physical sculpting, graphic 3D renders depend on the abilities of the artist.
I agree with @manpug.