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Baking single mesh with one area adjacent to another

Hello there. I have a question regarding baking of a mesh with areas that are situated very close to each other. For example, a robe with a hood, where the hood touches the back, so to say (to show w…
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0_sum_0

Your opinion when using 3D modeling software as a level editor

Hello! I have a question; I would like to know what people who have been in the industry much longer than I have think about this workflow.I've seen a lot of people on the internet using the followin…
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Klunk

3D model feedback tool (free)

Hey all, just finished the first version of Modelsend, a 3d model feedback tool that makes it super easy to leave comments on models and share with friends. Let me know what you think! https://m…
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Dennis_W

How hard would it be to recreate these visual effects?

Hello everyone, hopefully I'm asking in the right forum section. This texture here contains a lot of the major visual and lighting effects for a game I'm working on. It's 1024x1024 and I'm looking to…
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LDKSuperDante

Normal Map Issue

Hey guys, I've recently been having this issue with normal maps, especially this object in particular. The wireframe is showing up on the normals. [URL="http://www.polycount.com/forum/attachment.ph…
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Neox

[Geometry Nodes] 'Realize Instances' node remove rotation information

Hi folks! So, basically I had to use 'sample curve' and 'set position' nodes and for that it is necessary to 'realize instances' first, this removes the rotation I had done to the poles before...Is t…
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Yerus

Topology of circles inside flat faces

I have a question regarding a specific topology situation. It may be obvious for some, but i've never received an "Official" answer, so i might as well ask.Let's say i wanted to model a circle inside…
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gnoop

When you’re shading an image, do the RGB values change equally in the shaded area?

Yo, I’m a programmer and currently working on an algorithm for computer vision. In essence I want to recognize patterns in the color values of an image by checking if the RGB values increase or decre…
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Eric Chadwick

Select beveled faces in Maya?

Is there a easy or automatic way to select those new faces after making a Bevel to an object inside Maya? With 3dsmax and Quadchamfer, I could apply a different ID to those new created faces and I c…
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Tosin

USD 0.5 for 3ds Max with MaterialX

I'm proud to announce USD for 3ds Max 0.5 was released last week. This version adds several new features and fixes. One of the main new features is support for Morpher modifiers to export as Blendsha…
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shawnolson

Can you tell me what projection is this?

Out of houdini , what projection is that and how can I do to convert to equirectangular? I did manually , but if I can find a more automated process would be nice...https://i.ibb.co/bFv1XVT/gagarinhe…
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Eric Chadwick

Is there a way to quickly set the weights on the front and back of model to the same value in maya?

As the title says.I am working on a model for use in a game. It took me a long time to adjust the skirts of the model because the weights on the front and back of the model are just different, which …
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yamato

Creating a normal map from Zbrush fibermesh render

Hello there,for my current project I plan to use fibermesh in Zbrush to create the textures for my hair cards.I got inspired by this tutorial https://www.artstation.com/artwork/yb1b89 to use fibermes…
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xiphos

Volvo XC60 bumper tow hook cover 3D Model???

Hello,I recently have had a friend approach me telling about an unfortunate rear ending he experience a week ago, but luckily the only damage evident was the Bumper Tow Hook Cover coming clean off. H…
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sacboi

Struggling to model blade in Plasticity

Hello, I'm trying to get to grips with pasticity but I'm struggling to find a way to model the fairly complex curve on the top of these blades/claws.After a lot of different attempts this is the best…
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sacboi

2d backgrounds

Hi,I use Animaze for my YouTube channel but I don’t know how to create 2d backgrounds, Animaze does come with some 2d backgrounds that I can use but I want to make my own 2d backgrounds.Is there any …
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KingsleyTV

Need help with trim sheets on atlas textures

Hi everyone, as title says I am modeling some spools. The wood itself are all unique textures, however the cable is very long and I decided to go with trimsheets for it.When baking in Marmoset withou…
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Raphael_Bouch

Pinching occurs even with 4 quads pole

Hello everyone, I’m modeling a moka pot to demonstrate my understanding of topology on my portfolio, as one of the recruiters I talked to suggested.   However, I have this problem where pinchin…
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Eric Chadwick

Baking Question

Hi there so I been studying baker more and all. So I feel to help me understand I did this experiment where I try to just bake the details on a simple square. Just a way for me to make this simple a…
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gnoop

Blender Packing Island Option missing

Hi there. So I don't know if this is something that maybe blender did to change thing or update but usually when you do something you do something like unwrap you get the panel to change the margin a…
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Wolfer

Anyway to smooth out a specific part of this low poly?

I need to smooth out this circle of faces. I think the problem is that the circle is made of triangles and the inner circle is slightly raised from the center, causing it to create this weird shading…
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gnoop

Texturing Size Help

Hello thereI am Modelling this Asset, for a Small sized prop what size texture would be used and how many texture maps would you use.Because I'm trying to bake the high poly onto the low poly and am …
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rexo12

Hair cards help (Marmoset)

Hello, I'm working on a project that I will be rendering in marmoset and I'm trying to achieve the same look as the one I have circled in the image.My question is, how would you go on about doing it?…
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sandrac

[Maya] GN Quad Fill Hole

Update version 2.01:Hello!I just updated my script on ArtStation which now comes with a new option "Force offset" that might help achieve a better result in certain situations. Basically, as you can …
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Senyr

How To Use Grease Pencil With The Latest Blender

EDITI solved the problem. Draw Mode is still in Blender. I don't remember what I did to make it appear. Draw mode only appears once certain conditions are met. Although I lost track of the ONE forum …
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kanga

What is the name of this "Quaddraw" tool in Blender

At the end of this tutorial, the person fills in a mesh curve he drew. What is the name of this tool? I would like to use it.https://youtu.be/bhhLpOhRMzUEDIT (Solved) - using this tutorialhttps://you…
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pior

3DSMax Pixel Perfect / Low Fi set up help.

Hey All,I was wondering if someone out there could help me out a bit with setting up 3DSmax to work with low res (pixel art) textures.The issues that I'm having are:1:  Getting a grid set up in …
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Eric Chadwick

3Ds Max - How do I get my viewport to display unfiltered low res textures?

I have a problem that's driving me insane. Background:I'm learning 3dsm and modelled a bus in 3dsm 18. I'm doing a low-res texture (128px png 32 bit depth) 3Dsm's viewport shows a filtered versi…
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Eric Chadwick

[Blender] Using SVG to create a floorplan, how can I create the floor?

Heyo! I am creating a floorplan in Blender from an svg. The client uses Sketchup and needs the floor of the model to be either attached or at least a perfect outline of the outer walls. It needs to b…
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cbates540

Please tell me how to assign weights to this hat neatly and quickly in Maya.

The title is true.Assigning weights to free rigs in skinning practice. I can't seem to get the weights to work on the hat in the image.What I am having trouble with is assigning weights to each joint…
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yamato

Anyone switched from ZBrush to Blender?

After the acquisition of ZBrush by Maxon, I'm not willing to pay the large and permanent subscription fees for snail-pace upgrades, but not doing so means I'll have to stop using ZBrush eventually. W…
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Ruz

(BLENDER) Bevel+Subdiv Topolgy HELP

I'm working on a Blender model using Bevel+Subdiv pipeline and I stuck on a problematic element. I want to make a "ridge" that smoothly flows into basic shape but has sharp edges along. However I can…
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iam717

Gaea vs World Creator

Hi,Does anyone have experience with both and can share his opinion?World Creator got a big update this year, so this needs to be taken under consideration as well.Much appreciated!Artur
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gnoop

Blender Bug total mistery

(Hello, i have a problem with my meshes they suddenly appear to have weird bug with normal only when i move my camera on axis like front or side and i can't use a knife tool normaly it just rip off t…
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Tiles

Zbrush gizmo only shows scaling handles but no rotation or movement.

I can't rotate or move the object, the handles to do that somehow don't appear. I switched back and forth between the new and old gizmo but still the same issue. Even if I start a completely new proj…
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Ruz

Geometry Nodes Hair - Blender

so i got so far on this , but as with xgen I want to make a distinct parting , but the clump modifier tries to push together the hair guides either side of the parting. I guess there whould be a way …
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JoseConseco

Xoliul's Shader for Softimage 1.6 Alpha

Hi I got a friend of mine to convert Xoliuls great viewport shader to work in Softimage XSI . Most of the features work but there a few things that dont ,this shader is provided as is and should…
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Ruz

turbosmooth or opensubdiv in 3ds max

-Which is better turbosmooth or opensubdiv ?-can i use crease + turbosmooth  instead of   adding edge loops ?  and will that have any bad effect on the model that im creating
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MalloryW

Texel Size ?

[{"insert":"I'm trying to figure out texel size by means of the object size. How do I calculate texel size by decimal values; by entering in a value of 0.5 for example what exactly is that doing to t…
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iam717

Tank treads out of individual components: How to best tackle texturing?

Hey there! It's been a while since I've posted here and I've come with a very overly specific issue. I've been working on a tank model for my portfolio using some new techniques I've picked up with m…
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Alfax

re targeting mixamo in Blender with ROKOKO

so i struggled for a few days to make this work, but came up with a novel solutionif your 2 rigs match quite well, then it s just a case of making sure that the rotations match reasonably well. BUT t…
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Ruz

[3DS MAX] - Create Splines based on helpers

Hi,I'm currently trying to create wires for overhead lines for an electric tram. There will be over 4,000 of these OHLs and I was thinking of using helpers for the contact points of the wires (4 wire…
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Keith01

Moving to blender worth it?

Hello , I been using 3dsmax for years, but I see that for Blender comes out a lot of new nice things, plugins, tutorials and Seems very good for ahuge variety of purpouses, while for 3dsmax I see muc…
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Neox

Poly Report -- Free Script for Maya

I've been actively coding again, writing tools for my students and fellow professionals and have several new FREE scripts for Maya that I think people will find useful, if not fun. I will post separa…
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Alan_Partridge

3DSMAX - Cat Rig - Where is the heel peel/lift, toe tap/twist/lift, knee and elbow swivel dials?

I''m using Cat Rig in 3d Studio Max 2014.  I'm looking for the cat rigs ability to control the following:- Knee and elbow swivel- Heel peel/lift- Toe tap/twist/liftI'm also looking for a way to:…
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rexenor

Clarisse FX died , now what's best for lookdev of densely populated backgrounds, big scenes ?

For sort of  background LODs where evrything baked in together .   With trees , grass covered  crumbled cityscapes ,   rendered clouds .  Through last 20 years I  u…
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oglu

Alternative to Quixel Suite ?

I recently upgraded my PC, which meant pretty much replacing all the component.And my system was cloned to a new NVME drive.After that Quixel Suite just flat out stopped working, and nothing I've tri…
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Kligan

Help with rigging a strap

Hello people, While working on a little project here I ran into a problem:I modeled this bottle, which is part of a scene I am working on. In the scene later I'd like to be able to put the bottle to …
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Eric Chadwick

Techniques for breaking up edges of intersecting geometry

Hi all, I'm new to the forum but not CG.  By no means an expert, I seek your collective help with something.As the title states, do you know any good techniques for breaking up the edge where tw…
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Lunarcy

Which program to use?

Hello, Thank for taking a look.I created this in zbrush and it has a lot of lumps. I'm wondering if there is a better program to surface it in to create some better surface continuity? Maybe Rhino? o…
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iam717

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