Alley/Parking Structure Environment

This project demonstrates my environment art skills and technical pipeline development capabilities.

Alley/Parking Structure environment render

Tools Used

Technical Overview

I've made significant progress implementing a modern PBR workflow and custom pipeline tools for this Source Engine environment.

Development Progress

  • Implemented custom PBR material pipeline
  • Created accurate pipe models using fSpy camera matching
  • Developed material validation and processing tools
  • Integrated decal and overlay systems

Technical Implementation Details

Material Pipeline

Created an automated material processing workflow that:

  • Converts TIF source files to engine-ready TGA format
  • Combines metallic, roughness, and AO maps into single RGB texture
  • Automatically generates VTF files and VMT materials
  • Implements validation checks and error handling

Modeling Techniques

  • Camera-matched modeling using fSpy for accurate pipe placement
  • Custom geo-node based clumping system for surface detail
  • Reference-driven modeling workflow

Current Development Focus

  • Resolving decal flickering artifacts
  • Implementing stucco material transitions
  • Optimizing road marker decal system
  • Fine-tuning exposure and lighting

Development Progress Gallery

Pipe modeling progress
Initial environment blockout
Material implementation
Decal system testing
Lighting refinement
Environment progress
Material development
Pipeline testing
Reference comparison
Technical implementation
Current progress

Technical Achievements

This project showcases several key technical accomplishments:

  • Implementation of modern PBR workflow in Source Engine
  • Development of automated material processing pipeline
  • Camera-matched modeling techniques
  • Custom decal and material blending systems

Note: This is a work in progress demonstrating both artistic and technical capabilities.