Technical Talk

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uv baking issues i unwrapped it in blender 2.8 and baked it in substance painter. im not really sure why the corners of the models arent lining up properly . when i looked at the uv map in blender and looked at…	9 Last	Kanni3d Nov 2020
Possible to recreate this blender tutorial for shaders in Maya? Hey guys, I've been looking at tutorials and found this neat guide on creating comic book action lines as well as animating it. https://youtu.be/zD8hX-KSq4g?t=1344 Only problem is it's shown in …	1 Last	sprunghunt Nov 2020
Export Blender Texture and UV Map Hi guys,I'm trying to export this UV MAP with the image placed in the correct layout, but because I set it up to Box-Layout. The UV Editor's image is covering the whole UV Map. Is there a way to make…	0 Last	kystro Nov 2020
Z Remesher keeps deleting leg So I have multiple subtools that make up a body. I want to combine them into one seamless tool. I merged each one, and dynameshed it. That worked. However, when I try and zremesh it, it deletes the l…	2 Last	Bianconiglio Nov 2020
Blender 2.8 Create shape keys from meshes? Is it possible to take the mesh on the right and transfer it to the mesh on the left as a shape key? Whenever I try to do so with this method below it fails. Giving me the error "skipping the mesh, v…	1 Last	RN Nov 2020
How to split the UV of a complex mechanical or character 3D model? Like this one. It is composed of many scattered parts. Do I need to disassemble UV for every screw or wire? For example, such a game character model. With many details and different materia…	3 Last	DavidCruz Nov 2020
UV software for mesh with millions of hard surface polygons Hi All,I`m wanting to uv a few cad environment models for a tech test so will be using upto 20-30million polygons, the idea is to show off tech i`m not wanting to reduce the poycount. So i`m looking …	2 Last	zbrush_newbie Nov 2020
Maya - Controllers to be drawn above geo Hi,I figure there must be a way so Maya displays the curves above (and through) geometry right? Blender has a simple way of doing that: 'Object Properties > Viewport Display > In front'.Thx!	1 Last	oglu Nov 2020
Maya - Straighten UV borders Hello! I made this model and I would like to add some details in ZBrush.In order to make displacement looks right, I need to make the UV borders straight. I tried the "straighten border" tool availab…	1 Last	oglu Nov 2020
Edit a mesh with weighted normals. There is some way to edit a mesh in 3ds max with weighted normals, without breaking the normals that have already been edited. The normals are broken as soon as you cut the mesh or add an edit poly i…	16 Last	german01 Nov 2020
How to look great foliage to the distance UE4? Hi everybody!I have a little problem, i would to improve the quality of the foliage that is in the distance. As can you check, the foliage on the tree is not so good and i put the quality in EPIC and…	2 Last	SuSo Nov 2020
Houdini \| Gradient Ascent & Descent - 3D Geometry https://vimeo.com/448216526We have implemented gradient ascent and descent on planar geometry, much like a terrain where we used the gradient of the height.For an arbitrary geometry, what can we use …	0 Last	animatrix Nov 2020
Where to go to find scripts? When you want to find scripts for Maya, Max, Blender, etc. what sites do you normally go to?I know of scriptspot (Max only) and highend3d (sadly dead atp), but other then those are there any good pla…	2 Last	Eric Chadwick Nov 2020
ZBrush - No UVs after Dynameshing I wonder if anyone can help me with this issue I have. I'm a complete novice when it comes to ZBrush so please go easy on me.I have a model composed of may different parts in Maya. I've completely UV…	2 Last	ShinKaiser Nov 2020
Do I Really Need Nvidia GPU For 3D? I'd like to upgrade my GPU. I have RX 580 which isn't exactly suitable for 3D, but it's enough for gaming. But, I want to get something better for 3D too. I feel like my options in that case are only…	1 Last	oglu Nov 2020
Pc build for game design student (2d, 3d, substance, unity, vr, gaming) Hey guys,a girl from my university course asked me if I could help her choosing parts for her next Pc because hers is kinda old.She hasn't told me a budget but I assume something mid range because le…	7 Last	Blaizer Nov 2020
I need tips for creating a certain material I have been struggling getting the right look for a specific material-- old machinery -- and would really appreciate any tips or insight.Here are some photos. There are several reference photos, and&…	2 Last	mslft Nov 2020
Help with Eyelid Rig using Driven Keys Hey PolyCount forum,I am currently working on a small animation project for university and for that im rigging a fish and a worm. I am very new to rigging and these are my first rigs I have ever done…	2 Last	ertfhzujik Nov 2020
Houdini \| Gradient Ascent & Descent - Planar Geometry https://vimeo.com/448212258Gradient descent is an optimization algorithm used to minimize some function by iteratively moving in the direction of steepest descent as defined by the negative of the gr…	0 Last	animatrix Nov 2020
Free or cheep Realtime 3D viewing online I'm in a bit of a bind. I'm looking for some method of presenting 3D scenes in real-time on a webpage. I'm aware there are plenty of programs that help you achieve this, like Marmoset for example, bu…	9 Last	V!nc3r Nov 2020
Help!! UVs splitting/seperating during Zbrush/Maya workflow Hi guys,I've encountered a problem with my UVs.I've created hair cards and the UVs are fine in Maya (see image attached), but when I import the model to Zbrush and export it back to Maya, the UVs hav…	1 Last	goekbenjamin Nov 2020
Zbrush - Tillable alphas edges not blending . Heya so iv stored a morph target so i can fix up the edges, but the issue i have is when it nears the middle i cant get it to overlap at all.I was wondering if this is just a trial and error thing or…	4 Last	GarethStandfield Nov 2020
[ZBrush] Turntabler problem, Hello,When I try to render a turnaround in a resolution larger than my screen in ZBrush with Turntabler, only the first frame is good, from the second frame the subtools are out of view.When I try to…	0 Last	walter Nov 2020
My Zbrush Plugin! Most Up-To-Date Info on Page 4!Link! I think I am ready to release my little plugin I have been working on. Most of them are pretty simple but I am trying to add some features that seem craz…	128 Last	stilobique Nov 2020
Show Texture beyond 0-1 in UV Editor Hi everyone. I'd like to see my texture beyond the 0-1 space in the UV editor in Maya. I know that I can go to Image: Image Range and set it there and it will permanently be visible, but …	2 Last	Kreuton Nov 2020
[Blender] Is there a way to save a meta-rig pose for future reference? I have a base mesh that I use for all of my characters in the same pose, and I hate having to add a new metarig to the scene and spending like half an hour reposing it, especially the fingers. Is the…	1 Last	99499 Nov 2020
How to avoid "separated" or "black" edges on model using a heightmap? I created a heightmap for my model by two different ways: in photoshop, and with a program call Materialize, and both gave me the same results. This is my first time using heightmaps, so I'm def…	6 Last	gnoop Nov 2020
Game asset workflow suggestions Hi, I've recently started a project with the aim of creating my first game ready environment, for my portfolio. The scene consists of the classic lone house in the forest, where the house is an exter…	1 Last	Eric Chadwick Nov 2020
How do you export hair from 3ds Max? Hello!I am creating hair with the hair modifier in 3ds Max. I wanted to export it into keyshot to render. In order to do this, I had to convert the hair into a mesh. I did this by clicking on the opt…	1 Last	Eric Chadwick Nov 2020
Help with basic normal map baking Hello everyone,The workflow that I used in the past waslow poly---->smoothing groups---->chamfer modifier (based on smoothing groups)---->Fixing issues---->TurbosmoothThis provided me wit…	2 Last	Jarheadbam Nov 2020
How can I UV a model when its subtools had been merged and decimated? Confusion in the workflow. Hi,please take my apology if this had been explained already before but there is so much information out there that one can easily get lost and I am also new to Polycount. I am very new to 3D modelin…	6 Last	Lenka_Dari Nov 2020
[solved]Edit normal direction when using Smoothing group (3ds max) 안녕하세요. 이 사진은 3ds Max 및 Maya에서 수정 된 동일한 개체입니다. A : 모든면을 스무딩 그룹 '1'로 설정 B : 모든 가장자리를 부드러운 가장자리로 설정합니다 . 3ds Max에서 스무딩 그룹을 사용할 때 오브…	2 Last	DMS Nov 2020
Anyone tried to fake IP to buy maya/3Ds Max indie? Greetings. I was wondering if there’s anyone here tried to fake IP to buy 3Ds Max or Maya indie versions? They’re at much more reasonable price for us as freelancers at only $250, but unfortunately u…	9 Last	gnoop Nov 2020
(Solved) MEL mystery series People of knowledge, please help me to understand this:In Maya LT 2017 + macOS, I have following test script:https://gist.github.com/bitinn/13f7b55a0aad3a6ba5dadecb48ef4351In full:// REMEMBER TO SOUR…	6 Last	r3Dmond Nov 2020
Hair Strand Designer Dev Thread Hair Strand Designer Version 1.5 is now Available: https://robertramsay.artstation.com/store/j7PY/hair-strand-designer-v15This is a simple hair generator for non-complex hairs, quick and easy to…	34 Last	RobertRamsay Nov 2020
Zbrush - Highpoly character workflow Hey guys, I'm starting to sculpt a character for my game (just the full body). I already did the secondary forms and I want to go to tertiary forms. My character has 2M points right now, if I jump to…	4 Last	ohzi Nov 2020
Exporting Material Maps out of Autodesk Maya So I'm not entirely sure if this is possible so I thought I'd ask. If I make a material using the Hypershade in Maya for an object, is there any way I can export the separate maps for that?	2 Last	throttlekitty Oct 2020
what is the poly limit for a hero asset? (weapon) I am currently in my retopo stage and I am curious to know how high I can mke the low? This will be portfolio piece so I want to make the details stand out.	4 Last	sacboi Oct 2020
How Do You Duplicate a Rigged Character in Maya without losing ? Hello all, How Do You Duplicate a Rigged Character in Maya? I can't duplicate the character and the mesh without the rigs binding getting lost. Look forward to the feedback. EDIT I found tha…	10 Last	sharsein Oct 2020
3D scanning hard-surface items? I'm not really talented with 3D modelling and I was curious if I could use photogrammetry software, or other type of software/hardware combination, to scan hard-surface items. As an indie developer, …	6 Last	firaxchill Oct 2020
Texturing modular assets efficiently while retaining quality Hey there, I was hoping to gain some insight on the topic's title, and maybe learn some new trick from those of you who work in the videogame industry. I'm making a modular environment (a house…	4 Last	poopipe Oct 2020
How did they achieve this effect? I was recently dealing with rendering anisotropic reflection with EEVEE in Blender by using textures exported from substance Painter, but I couldnt make it work. Only without the textures, but the wh…	1 Last	PolyHertz Oct 2020
CAT Rig keyframing issue. Hi, I hope all are in good spirits.I'm having problems with a model with a cat rig in 3ds max, which I'm having a hard time overcoming. I've googled it but not found the same problem (maybe I'm just …	1 Last	monster Oct 2020
I have a feeling of strangeness in my eyes. I created an eye.I read it with the marmoset toolbag.It looks like plastic.It's a failure.Why did you fail?Ideal eyesI am aiming to make this eye.	12 Last	sprunghunt Oct 2020
system SSD stopped to boot showing only 16kbyte volume? My system hanged during rendering , nothing helps , I had to push reset button and then there is no more bootable SSD. It's a kind of a thing with SSDs. They…	8 Last	gnoop Oct 2020
(Maya) Edge Constraint and Circularize? Can you constrain circularise to only move the verts on their edge. Normally in this type of instance in Max I just set verts or edges to edge(or whatever) constraint and then use regularize to make …	0 Last	Ghogiel Oct 2020
(Arnold)ID on a group of objects so i have a scene in maya and have grouped certain items accordingly now i want to isolate them using ID map but when i am applying id aov it is giving me id of different objects which i dont want i …	0 Last	roshankarel Oct 2020
Polycount, a Blender addon helping to know about your scene… polycount. I just released my first public Blender addon, to help 3D realtime artists to know more about scene polycount.Download available on Github, along with the documentation.(PS: nope, the name isn't rela…	7 Last	V!nc3r Oct 2020
Management of large, open, densly packed supermarket store with hundreds of products. This is something I've been trying to figure out for a while. If hypothetically there was a games environment which took place inside a modern, fully stocked supermarket, running at first person AAA …	1 Last	sprunghunt Oct 2020
Anything new and cool in a new Photoshop 2021? I mean something useful for work , not all the toyish things. That AI Neural things they seem focusing on leaves totally meh impression.&n…	2 Last	gnoop Oct 2020