your workflow in deep paint...

[Stroker]

I've used DP only a few times. Each time, I've opted to export the channels and slap them on appropriately in Max.

Two main reasons:
1. I don't like how DP exports the channels and bundles them. I don't even like how DP interfaces with Max. I can be a real freak about some things, so I just do it all manually.
2. I like to see the raw channel/map on the model. For example, a specular level map. I want to see the raw map and not the "end result" that DP shows.

So, my workflow goes something like this:
1. Export the object to 3ds or obj.
2. Import into DP.
3. Paint on the colour channel even though I'll be using it for a different map. Just a rough to hit the major areas and mark some of the details.
4. Export the channel.
5. Polish the map(s) with PhotoShop.
6. Slap it together in Max.

I polish with PS because I'm not that great with DP's tools, and I'll probably never bother because DP was just a try-out with me. Not that I have anything againt DP, mind you. It's a bit too pricey and I don't really want to take the time to learn the in-and-outs of yet another "heavy" program.

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