Even on the low-poly form I left a bit of extra geometry (particularly on the belts) in case I'd need deformation. If I were to go back, I'd make an even lower version.
I wanted the motif associated with the character to be visible on the armor's backside, but appear as if the character had carved into the armor to make the design.
Goal: Create multiple levels of detail of clothing/armor for a Firbolg character (as directed)
Time: ~13 hours
I made three levels of detail for the Firbolg character's leather armor: a low-poly version, a version for production needs, and a subdivided for pre-rendered scenes.
