Highly Detailed and Realistic Grand Piano — Fully Animatable with Vertex Animation Textures
This grand piano model offers exceptional realism and detail, making it ideal for both architectural visualization and games.
Inspired by the Fazioli F-212, this fictional instrument, branded under the elegant Italian-inspired name “Armoni” (derived from harmony) embodies sophistication and craftsmanship.
Features
Complete Rig: Includes all major movable parts such as the lid, fallboard, and music desk.
Full Key and Hammer Animation: Every key and internal action component (hammer and damper mechanisms) is driven by Vertex Animation Textures (VATs) for smooth, lightweight animation in real time.
Customizable Appearance: The piano body and stool can be recolored to suit any scene or aesthetic.
Animation Setup
Animating the keys and internal mechanisms is simple. Use a 128×1 Render Target, where each pixel along the X-axis corresponds to one key. Control the piano’s behavior using the following channel mapping:
Red Channel: Controls key illumination (0 = idle, 1 = pressed).
Green Channel: Controls key press animation (0 = idle, 1 = pressed).
Blue Channel: Controls pedal and damper movement (0 = idle, 1 = pedal pressed).
Alpha Channel: Controls hammer motion (0 = idle, 1 = striking the string).
NB: You will have to provide this texture yourself.
Additional Resources
For a detailed breakdown and demonstration, visit:
👉 https://www.artstation.com/artwork/eRNq5J
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