I didn't add much extra to the actual model, other than some additional feathers:
After exporting the new maps from the updated zBrush sculpt, I created and messed around with the materials to get the effect I was after:
I used the hair material for the feathers, and two diffrent flesh materials for the rest of the body.
I took some inspiration from From Software's Bloodbourne when it came to the texture of the bird:
Namely I wanted him to be darker, wetter and overall more gross and intimidating to the player.
Therefore I upped the gloss values of the model slightly.
Like I did with the Wurm, I took a pose from one of Nik's animations:
Then when all was in place, I created some renders in Marmoset:
I'm really glad I updated the textures. I feel the new materials look really great and bring out more detail in the bird as well.
In the future I think I would like perhaps use less planes on the bird's mesh, have them be bigger and longer to add more overall shape.
I also think I should of made the actual mesh higher poly, to better capture the sculpted detail.
Still I'm pleased with the results, and the model proved to be a good learning experience for me.
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