Zuiun
Sr Member
So here's something I've been trying to wrap my head around...
Typically, a lot of us begin our weathering process with some sort of wash to darken panel lines and create shadows around raised details. However, when looking at a lot of shots of classic ILM studio models from the original Star Wars films, it's pretty obvious that their weathering process often darkens the raised edges, while leaving the gaps between the panels and edges of raised details fairly unshaded. (I've attached a picture for reference.)
Are they using pastels? A light airbrush pass? Dry brushing?
It seems to be a pretty "signature" ILM look to their models, particularly of the 70's and 80's era. Anyone savvy on the technique?
Typically, a lot of us begin our weathering process with some sort of wash to darken panel lines and create shadows around raised details. However, when looking at a lot of shots of classic ILM studio models from the original Star Wars films, it's pretty obvious that their weathering process often darkens the raised edges, while leaving the gaps between the panels and edges of raised details fairly unshaded. (I've attached a picture for reference.)
Are they using pastels? A light airbrush pass? Dry brushing?
It seems to be a pretty "signature" ILM look to their models, particularly of the 70's and 80's era. Anyone savvy on the technique?