Time for action – adding contours to the back side of the island
It's a small point, but the back side of the island is too smooth and flat. So next, you will add a few contours to make it look more realistic, using the following steps:
- Select Layer 2, and then select Layer 1 while holding the Shift key.
- Select the island with the RMB. Press the Tab key to go into Edit Mode.
- In the 3D View header, choose the Vertex Select mode.
- Press A to deselect all of the vertices.
- Select a vertex in the center of the cove with the RMB.
- Press Shift + S and choose Cursor to Selected from the menu.
- In the 3D View header, set Pivot Point to 3D Cursor.
- Press 7 on the NumPad. Press the Home key on your keyboard to see the entire island. This is not the Home key on your NumPad. If you are using a Mac, press fn + the left arrow key. Then, use Ctrl + MMB to zoom in.
- The bottom and right sides of the island are unnaturally smooth. You need to put in some small variations to make them look right.
- Press C and...
