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# 1 15-01-2010 , 12:42 PM
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UV mapping a fish

hi guys i have this fish (hope image uploads) its symetrical on the other side! can anyone tell me the best way to uv map it?

and does anybody know how to use RoadKill1.1( inknow the basics but unwrapping something like this fish is tricky) user added image

thnx if you can helps!!

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# 2 15-01-2010 , 05:13 PM
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planar mapping, from side ways... with fins uv detached. dat's my way...


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# 3 17-01-2010 , 01:45 AM
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thanks that works great for the full body!
but do you how i do the side fins?? is that wat you meant by fins uv detached??


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# 4 20-01-2010 , 08:47 AM
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yup, detach the uv of fins...


projects of my company
3D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPTmThoCrIY&feature=related - project - disney diwali (india based company)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSAfzqMBHqs&feature=related - project - 2 medhak (Public Service Ad)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMLR2L-swZo - project - ace bank commercial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZogNsf8k-xU - project - company Profile
2D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82xV3bII9bU - project - (a fren named jimmy)
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