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3D Character and Hair Artist Maksot Sadykov, a.k.a. Lambrador, has showcased Ponytail Braids, a unique-looking real-time digital hairstyle that combines regular braids and ponytails into one intriguing coiffure.
Created to explore real-time hair further, the project was set up using Maya, XGen, the GS CurveTools plug-in, and Marmoset Toolbag, designed specifically for Unreal Engine 5 characters. Maksot noted that the most significant effort was invested in refining the braids, which serve as the focal point of the entire hairstyle.
"Initially, I considered using a single mesh for the braids, but I found the final result unsatisfactory," commented the artist. "Consequently, I decided to enhance them by adding an additional layer of haircards, resulting in a reasonable level of detail."
You can check out the original post and see more of Maksot's projects by visiting the artist's ArtStation page.
And if you'd like to learn more about creating realistic braids using XGen, here are some great tutorials that will help you get started:
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