Concessions are made all the time in 3D art. Sounds like you did what you could to get a better, final render.

Lovely material, but all I can see are those lower, offset letters on the panel line. 😅

Yup! The trimsheet method as you described is used in quite a few games. I love not spending precious time baking down high poly models when the trimsheet method can look just as good.

We've been using this for a while and it's a lovely workflow!

I just finished the first game and LOVED it. The animations are polished to a tee.

Currently having flashbacks to X-Files episodes 🙃

I'm so sorry to hear. My heart goes out to you and your family.

And since I forgot to include the link to the documentary "The Making of Keeper" www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OOf...

You're work is always fantastic and carefully crafted. Love seeing these updates and can't wait to see more. :D

That's impressive if that's your first time!

If you are enjoying these night scenes from Michael Mann, I recommend Collateral. Some really great night scenes captured with film (instead of digital). Both films actually used the same camera!