Modding Tutorial: Weight Painting a Fitted Mesh for Honey Select

In this tutorial, we will delve into the process of weight painting a fitted mesh for the popular program Honey Select using the Blender-Unity SP3 workflow. Weight painting is a crucial step in ensuring that clothing items or accessories move and deform realistically with the character's body movements. Let's explore the essential steps to achieve a seamless fit and natural motion.

Initial Setup and Armature Deform Modifier

To begin, ensure that your jacket mesh has the Armature Deform modifier applied. This modifier links the mesh to the underlying armature, allowing it to move in tandem with the character's skeleton.

Add the Armature Deform modifier.
Select the appropriate armature associated with the sample mesh body.

Transferring Weight Paint

When transferring weight paint from a source layer to your mesh, follow these steps:

Switch to weight paint mode.
Select the source layer by name.
Choose a vertex mapping method (e.g., nearest edge interpolated for low-poly meshes).
Click 'Transfer Weights' to apply the weight paint to the jacket mesh.

Refining Weight Paint

After transferring the initial weight paint, it's time to refine and clean up the influences for a more accurate fit. Here are some tips to streamline the process:

Use the 'Show Overlays' option to visualize areas with zero weights.
Remove unnecessary weight paint by setting the weight to zero or using the eraser tool.
Focus on areas like fingers, toes, and lower body parts to ensure precise deformation.
Test the weight paint by posing the character and making adjustments as needed.

Tweaking and Testing

As you continue to refine the weight paint, pay attention to how the mesh reacts to movements. Adjust the influences around joints, elbows, and wrists to achieve a natural look.

Use different viewport display options for better visibility.
Remove excess weight paint that causes clipping or unnatural deformations.
Iterate through posing and refining the weight paint for optimal results.

Conclusion

Mastering the art of weight painting is a skill that improves with practice and patience. By following these steps and refining the weight paint, you can create beautifully fitted meshes that enhance the realism of your Honey Select characters.

Remember, each modding project may present unique challenges, but with dedication and attention to detail, you can overcome any obstacles in the weight painting process.

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