Hi As a game artist it's very hard to really answer :D
I used to make my textures usually in 2k*2k and downsize for the needs. Usually I meet always requests, like the texture is good, could you make it in bigger res? So a 2k is a safe size, you can deliver any size fitting to the rule of power of two (16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048). Unity is a cool engine, and there are many users, and companies using it, so you are on a safe ground, if you learn it. However, I might suggest you to learn Unreal too, or CryEngine (I'm Crytek employee :D ). Of course knowing an engine will help to learn others, and you might learn the workflow of game development in any engine, but of course the workflow depends on the company you work for too. Like, Naughty Dog has no level editor, but Maya is used for art authoring, but AI lighting, etc is made in their own editor. So it really depends on the company. Cheers -----Original Message----- From: softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto:softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com] On Behalf Of Stefan Andersson Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 8:31 AM To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Subject: Texture size in games? Hi all! This might be a strange question, but what would be the normal texture size today when creating content for games? I'm trying to learn a new profession and need to test out the basics at home before I jump out into the void :) Also, would unity be a good practice platform? Or any other recommendations? I'm trying out something new here, so any suggestions and tips are welcomed! Best regards Stefan -- Sent from a phone booth in purgatory
