High Poly Modeling
High poly modeling is a 3D modeling technique that creates highly detailed, complex meshes with a large number of polygons (triangles or quads) to achieve realistic or intricate visual results. It is primarily used in industries like film, video games, and product visualization where fine details, smooth surfaces, and high visual fidelity are critical. The process often involves sculpting software and is typically optimized later through techniques like retopology for practical use in real-time applications.
Developers should learn high poly modeling when working on projects requiring photorealistic assets, such as AAA video games, cinematic animations, or architectural visualizations, where detail and visual quality are paramount. It is essential for creating base models that can be baked into normal maps for low-poly counterparts, enabling efficient real-time rendering without sacrificing detail. Artists and technical artists in game development, VFX, and simulation industries particularly benefit from mastering this skill to produce assets that meet high visual standards.