Technical Talk

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(FREE) Alpha Pack - VOL.1 Ornaments & Shapes - Pirate / Medieval / Buccaneer Theme Download Link (100% free) https://www.artstation.com/a/1639876	0 Last	brainchildpl Dec 2020
Question regarding game assets/performance I am making a somewhat complex building, for a game asset, and had a question.From a game performance/economy perspective, is it worth adding a lot of extra geometry (loopcuts and such) to a single m…	1 Last	Eric Chadwick Dec 2020
3ds max 2010 Right click menu not working? Hey guys! I was using max today and playing around with some new scripts that I downloaded from scriptspot. At some point my right click menu just stopped functioning properly. I thought maybe I ha…	6 Last	Klunk Dec 2020
[Maya] Load Attributes shortcut? Is there a way to create a load attributes shortcut? I don't want to use the auto load attributes feature but not click the load attributes button too.A shortcut would be ideal.There is no such optio…	1 Last	Eric Chadwick Dec 2020
3DS Max Un wrapping - unmarking seams after peeling? I'm still playing around with 3DS Max as we're using this going forward on our new projects in 2021. I cannot find out how to re-adjust UV seams after peeling? I'm coming from Maya and it is so easy …	11 Last	Eric Chadwick Dec 2020
Push Pro - New 3ds Max Plugin Push Pro is a modifier for 3ds Max that pushes vertices outwards or inwards while preventing self-intersections from occurring unlike the standard Push which produces a lot of self-intersection…	0 Last	obliviboy Dec 2020
Divide bone and distribute weight maps? Anyone know of a way to divide or split a bone on a rigged character, and distribute the original weight maps across the two bones? i.e.) insert an extra spine bone for more articulation.I am a Modo …	1 Last	Eric Chadwick Dec 2020
[Beginner]my Maya displacement Udim doesn't work Hi I've exported displacement map from zbrush 3 UV udim tilesand when i use just single map i mean UV Tiling mode - off it works so first, i thought problem is from zbrushbut even when i use jus…	4 Last	vakdlfjas Dec 2020
Any Maya plugin for texture painting? I am mostly interested in handpainted stylized art and just wanted to know if there are any plugins for it.	8 Last	sacboi Dec 2020
how the brush works in zbrush? I used trim dynamic. and it just happened like this, normally we would expect zbrush gonna draw the line on affecting one face. it just draw across the other faces. what we would expect its logic from this?	3 Last	Dks13632725 Dec 2020
I need a modelling tip for shoes Hello there, this is my first post here... I'm a new user of Zbrush and decide to help for help if you don't mind.The way I proceed is the following:First I did greyscale (black&white) map that I…	4 Last	Waikiki Dec 2020
How do I model this correctly? (beginner) I am currently 3D modelling a shape and my brain can't find the correct way to model the curve highlighted with red on the image. The green line is where I want a sharp edge if that makes any differe…	1 Last	FrankPolygon Dec 2020
re thin edges cloth - yay or nay ? so i am getting myself in to a terrible stew with cloth in that if you add thickness to the cloth , then your retopo will have to have thicknessthis quite frankly is a real pain in …	13 Last	Eric Chadwick Dec 2020
3ds max techincal questions Modular Buildings [part 1] - YouTube you can see the details at 7:37how do I manipulate bevel without touching any parameter bar?	3 Last	Eric Chadwick Dec 2020
[Biginner]Zbrush displacement export problem hi merry christmasi've managed to sculpt my first face and i wanted to export displacement map for arnordand i keep getting this result I think i've tried everything like changing subdivision ca…	0 Last	vakdlfjas Dec 2020
How can I make this using zbrush?	5 Last	Dks13632725 Dec 2020
How to view (Highpoly/decimated) models in Virtual Reality. I would like to view ZBrush models and 3dsmax models in Virtual reality. Not for sculpting in VR, but just to study them and to be able to understand the forms better. I have searched online, but the…	12 Last	oglu Dec 2020
Tiling textures + sculpted damage? Hey guys,I found this screenshot of AC Origins on ArtStation and I'm wondering what would be the techniques to replicate something like this. It looks like the walls are using a tiling texture, where…	4 Last	Silen Dec 2020
Maya - UDIMS not recognized Hi, I've manually placed every piece of UV island into different tiles, but Maya won't recognize them and so, I'm not being able to place images as textures, not even with proper naming conventions. …	3 Last	oglu Dec 2020
Is 3DS Max for Hard-Surface modeling drastically different than Maya? I'm going to be moving over to another project soon they only use 3DS Max but I haven't used Max is a long long time.... As a Maya user primarily I'm not sure what key differences I need to worry abo…	7 Last	3D4Eva Dec 2020
Blender 2.9 particle system (hair) emitter display problem. Win 10Blender 2.9HiProbably an easy one, but how do I get rid of the emitter white ball display in the viewport and render while using a particle system? The emitter is the ground plane which I want …	2 Last	kanga Dec 2020
Is there a way to change the color of specific guides in xgen? For example changing the color of my selected guides? I know the way with painting a region map and then coloring the guides with that, but is there another way?Just curious it would help me slightly…	0 Last	Worldevour Dec 2020
How do I approach to make "the division" looking art /snow style? How do I make the snow looking that messy/division looking/etc.I think it's made of decals or something but, is there any detailed methods for this?	3 Last	Dks13632725 Dec 2020
Peculiar ZBrush problem with custom menu I have a peculiar problem with ZBrush, kept happening in the last major version of it, and happens in the newest version 2021.5 as well. I have a custom menu/ floating window that appears at the curs…	0 Last	wilson66 Dec 2020
Zbrush 2018 to 2021 mesh errors Hi everyone!I have an older project made in Zbrush 2018 and I want to continue in the new Zbrush 2021. When opening the Zbrsh 2018 project in 2021 the mesh displays a very weird zigzaggy mesh.This is…	2 Last	PixelApocalypse Dec 2020
Maya - Is ther a way to mark keys as you go? In Blender there's a function to record an object as you move it while the timeline is activated and it marks keys automaticaly for every frame.This is quite useful. Is ther a similar function in May…	2 Last	Yerus Dec 2020
Arnold Wireframe Shader Hello! I'm a new 3d modeler. I started just a few months ago and creep the forums regularly but have never posted before. I was hoping someone could help me. I've had this issue a few times whenever …	2 Last	Narukessa Dec 2020
Animation - Camera path indoor to outdoor Lighting with Arnold in 3DS Max - Physical Sky Environment Hi everyone, can someone shoot me some ideas as to how to overcome a lighting problem I have when dollying a physical based camera in 3ds max using Arnold with a physical sky in the environment shade…	2 Last	Machiavelli Dec 2020
[Maya plug-in] My Procedural Trees Generator (node-based) Hello guys. I've been working on this app for quite some time now. I will probably share the tool in the next couple of months. I don't have any experience in the industry so any feedback would be ap…	5 Last	oglu Dec 2020
Blender to Unity3D Workflow - Suggestions/Advice Please I am looking for software suggestions for things in RED on my in-between solutions in my workflow pipeline.It has been nearly 3 years since I have done any work for a client, and surprisingly though …	6 Last	Voxelope Dec 2020
AO maps on large assets? Working on some large cliffs/rocks and using tiling textures and masks to texture them. Do people generally use an AO map for the overall rock or large assets in general? If so, not sure how'd I'd ad…	7 Last	Eric Chadwick Dec 2020
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Which is better for beginners, Blender or Maya? I just started to learn about 3D modeling, Should I start learning 3D modeling and animation with a blender first then going to Maya or should I start with Maya from the beginning? Is there a huge di…	18 Last	kanga Dec 2020
[beginner] modelling ornament workflow questions I'm trying to model some fancy stuff like gothic, baroque style furniture or architecture, props?and I'm trying to model some pattern, ornament like the picture herei knew it's not going to be e…	3 Last	sacboi Dec 2020
Should I continue or expand? Simple question... All of my experience in my year or so of 3d has been in Blender. My question is now that im getting to a point where I know blender to a high level, should I just deep dive into Bl…	2 Last	Badhacks Dec 2020
Defining & normalizing terms for real-time and Virtual Reality projects Hi all!I'm writing you all trying to find and to establish some standardized terms for the already popular real-time architecture visualization. I'm a developer (with UE4) on this field and, sometime…	0 Last	miguel1900 Dec 2020
Blender exporter for Unreal 1 and DeusEx 1 Now with the release of Cyberpunk I want to release a Unreal Engine 1 / DeusEx exporter for blender.I used it to build a custom character model for DeusEx and to learn a bit more about blender python…	1 Last	rollin Dec 2020
softening CG hair at the scalp? This has been driving me nuts for a while. I can get cg hair to look 'quite' nice, but where it plants in to the scalp, it looks like a weave.I could use alpha to make it softer, but using the 'hair …	3 Last	Ruz Dec 2020
3DS Max Stairs with 30 degree steps Hello there. I'm creating a building in 3ds max and since the build in stairs are weird (for me at least) i decided to make them manually. Although i tried to approach it in different ways, i cant fi…	4 Last	Mainrak Dec 2020
What is the best way of rigging this mechanical object? Hi Polycount. I'm very new to rigging and I've been looking around for a while now of techniques I can use to properly rig this machine I'm working on. I've found a lot of mixed information and I'm d…	10 Last	CodeferBlue Dec 2020
AO baking issue hey guys, I cant find any inforamtion that would help me. I've tried baking in marmoset, susbtance and AO is the same everywhere (normal had no problems). Changing the cage doesnt seem to be do…	2 Last	GoDomo Dec 2020
ToolSeq for Autodesk Maya ToolSeq is an innovative pack of useful scripts and plugins which may simplify and reinforce your workflows for Autodesk Maya.It is written with Python and Qt for the best maintainability and flexibi…	34 Last	caner_ozdemir Dec 2020
Pipeline 3ds max and zbrush Hello there, i'm always using 3ds max, and now i'm learning zbrush to add details to my renders ( product rendering of cookies, food, sculpted models) , but i didn't found any tutorials or courses (e…	2 Last	elferenk Dec 2020
[Fusion 360] Viewport controls from other 3D packages UPD(2024): I am still surprised that this thing is still being downloaded. After years of working in industry I think that you should just accept that fusion has it's own hotkeys for moving camera an…	13 Last	Denys_Ivanenko Dec 2020
Zbrush: How to match camera position with a re-scaled document Answer: Before you scale your document, save your camera positions using the ZappLink method. Now you can scale your document and using the ZApplink properties menu you should be able to match your p…	0 Last	Todd Dinosaur Dec 2020
[beginner] character modelling workflow question Hi I've just started modelling my first character.i got some problems with workflow and i couldn't find my answer anywhere so..this character is for games or animations like cinematic trailersby far …	3 Last	Bobby_the_Goblin Dec 2020
Maya - How to scale two edge loops equally? Hi all,First time poster with limited skills/knowledge/experience - please be gentle :)I'm just running through an online video for some hard surface modelling techniques and have encountered a littl…	19 Last	RobMeade Dec 2020
Blender - bevel only applying to some of my edges Hi - apologies if the answer to this is obvious but I'm a newbie and still learning :-). I can't for the life of me figure out why these edges marked in the screenshot aren't bevelling at the same ti…	1 Last	AndySC Dec 2020
Problem with triangulation and mesh has non-manfold UVs UV mapping problemHello. I am having a problem UV mapping my mesh and I hope someone can help me solve it. I followed a tutorial on youtube. The error I'm getting is, I have a mesh That has triangles…	1 Last	oglu Dec 2020
Zbrush Displacement Has Polygon girds on it HI When I am exporting my displacement and normal maps from z brush using multi exporter, I am getting jagged cubes on my maps, where as uv seems fine to me as I have unwrapped it in maya and it…	0 Last	sandy8191 Dec 2020