Production-Style Terrain Crafting
As a terrain crafter, I'm always looking for ways to make better terrain faster. And that's why I've adopted a production-style approach to crafting. It's a method of creating items in a streamlined and efficient manner that involves breaking down the creation process into smaller steps and optimizing each step for speed and quality. In this blog post, I'll share with you how I've applied this approach to my terrain crafting business and how it can benefit your crafting projects too.
One of the biggest benefits of production-style crafting is efficiency. By breaking down the creation process into smaller steps, I can optimize each step for speed and quality. This means that I can create more pieces of terrain in a shorter amount of time while maintaining consistency in the final product. Using the same techniques and materials for each piece of terrain ensures that they all look and feel the same.
Another important aspect of production-style crafting is the use of Standard Operating Procedures, or SOPs. These are step-by-step instructions for each stage of the creation process. SOPs ensure that each piece of terrain is made the same way every time, which leads to consistency in the final product. Additionally, SOPs help to train new employees and ensure that everyone on the team is following the same process.
When I start a new terrain crafting project, I break down the creation process into smaller steps. For example, when creating a rock formation, I'll start by carving the foam for all the rock formations (not just one). Then, I'll assemble the all foam pieces, texture the all surfaces, and paint everything at once. By optimizing each step, I can create multiple rock formations at once while maintaining consistency in the final product.
Batching is another key element of production-style crafting. It involves creating multiple pieces of terrain at once, rather than creating each one individually. This allows me to optimize each step of the process and make better use of my time. For example, when carving foam for rock formations, I'll carve multiple pieces at once. This saves time compared to carving each piece individually.
In conclusion, production-style crafting is a technique that can help you make better terrain faster. By breaking down the creation process into smaller steps and optimizing each step for speed and quality, you can create more pieces of terrain in a shorter amount of time. Additionally, by using batching and SOPs, you can ensure that each piece of terrain is made the same way every time. Whether you're running a terrain crafting business or just looking to improve your crafting skills, production-style crafting is a technique worth considering.
