Technical Talk

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Why is triangle used instead of Quad? [{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/5021068\/uploads\/2TXMQNG8EHUJ\/ekran-al-c4-b1nt-c4-b1s-c4-b14-png.png","name":"Ekran Alıntısı4.PNG","type":"image\/png","size":21…	16 Last	garrettia Mar 2023
3DS Max 2018 - Sluggish UI and UV Editor Hey everyone,I upgraded to 2018 a few months ago but only recently had the time to get in and work on some projects. While i'm finding it more stable than say, 2017, I'm having problems with slu…	23 Last	Srki Mar 2023
Maya MASH curve node - can i roll instances around a selected curve? [{"insert":"For each horizontal edge loop on this torso I have created a curve. \nI add the curves to a MASH network, then instance some leaf shape mesh along it, like so:\n"},{"insert":{"embed-exter…	4 Last	Alex_J Mar 2023
How would you handle UVing/baking this rope? Zbrush, insert mesh [{"insert":"Hello there, I'm currently doing some tests with ropes, I made an insert mesh which I UVed in Zbrush and created a curve to make a rope brush. \nNow each section's UVs are overlapping to …	2 Last	xiphos Mar 2023
Texel Density and scale in UVS? workflow between blender and substance painter [{"insert":"Hello, I know a little about 3D but just recently I'm experimenting with painting my models in substance painter, that's when I first heard about the concept of texel density. Usually wha…	3 Last	pior Mar 2023
Red channel gets inverted along seams in normal map Hello everyone, I have a little problem with my baking.I'm trying to bake this model into 3 texture sets but for the normal map of every one of them the red channel gets inverted along the UV seams.I…	7 Last	Neox Mar 2023
Selling the rights to your 3D Models Not sure where to post this, so I guess I'll post it here for now.A client has approached me with an offer to buy the rights to a Car I made in order to 3D print and potentially sell it. How should I…	14 Last	rexo12 Mar 2023
Newbie questions: Attach meshes? This discussion was created from comments split from: Blender Mega Thread.	5 Last	Eric Chadwick Mar 2023
[Solved] Help ! [{"insert":"EDIT : No need to reply, my problem is solved now\n"}]	4 Last	killnpc Mar 2023
Should this be a decal ? - Environment art in UE5 question [{"insert":"Hi, I would like to recreate this scene within Unreal Engine in a modular way as it is the standard today.\nBut I can't figure out what would be the best way to make those red & gold stri…	5 Last	sprunghunt Mar 2023
[3ds max] How to pack UVs with similar direction grouping? [{"insert":"My problem is lightmaps are bleeding a lot because final lightmap atlas usually ends up at 1px\/m density. Increasing padding does nothing at that point since it's barely makes and differ…	7 Last	dimwalker Mar 2023
Tricky gradient mapping? Changing color of complicated textures [{"insert":"Hi guys! :)\nFound this one on artstation: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https:\/\/www.artstation.com\/artwork\/o2Wgam"},"insert":"https:\/\/www.artstation.com\/artwork\/o2Wgam"},{"insert":"\…	6 Last	AlexandrL Mar 2023
Blending of textures in PS2 [{"insert":"Hello. \nI was trying to create some scenes in the styles of games like Shadow of the Colossus, and Final Fantasy 11.\nI got curious about how these games deal with texturing.\nFF11, when…	9 Last	lucardo Mar 2023
Pros and cons for different ways to organize game character and associated skeletal mesh props [{"insert":"Looking for advice from anybody with more experience in games production. I am just getting familiar with animation ecosystem in unreal.\nI am making a third person shooter in which you u…	4 Last	Alex_J Mar 2023
How should I UV pack my environment pieces to not waste space? [{"insert":"Hi,\nIm creating my first environment and I'm trying to do it in a modular way. .I just finished modelling this elvish styled window frame and the model is quite thin, when I packed it I …	1 Last	Fabi_G Mar 2023
Looking for a 3D model / RDR (2004) [{"insert":"I am looking for a 3D model of Red Harlow from Red Dead Revolver, not some HD model, but the old, classic version of Red from Red Dead Revolver. Why don't I export it myself? PCSX2 Doesn'…	7 Last	Alex_J Mar 2023
Help with Hard surface likeness [{"insert":"Hello Everyone!\n\nFirst, thanks in advance for taking the time to read and answer my questions!\n\nSo here is the thing, I have been modeling the Robocop, the old one from 1987, I have f…	1 Last	Eric Chadwick Mar 2023
Curvy 3D + Blender I've started using a workflow of Sketch & Sculpt in Curvy 3D 4.0 and render in Blender. As dev of Curvy 3D I've experimented with adding various rendering solutions over the years from raytracers…	1 Last	Curvy3D Mar 2023
Help increasing contrast on landscape using the Layer Blend node [{"insert":"I'm trying to blend two layers together but I can't get the look that I want. I want to blend a layer of dirt with a white canvas background and this opacity gradient effect is ruining th…	5 Last	coolguyslims Mar 2023
Half of my xgen description desapred from the outliner. Is there a way to... [{"insert":"After finnisher my hair card texture set, I saved my scene and then closed it. but when I re openned it, half of the description shad vanished.... I HATTTEEEE this software (I had to say …	2 Last	Stensword Mar 2023
Zbrush + RedShift pair? [{"insert":"Does anyone use the pair? Is it convenient to render into textures? Does it have procedural materials with edge wear \/dirt masks, cavity detection etc , material blend based on …	0 Last	gnoop Mar 2023
Does "Find" in Adobe Bridge really work ? [{"insert":"It doesn't in a half of folders on my PC . Find nothing at all, no specific pattern. Even when you ask just for any file .\nNot sure even if it's Adobe issue since it worked j…	0 Last	gnoop Mar 2023
Best texturing workflow for a church ? [{"insert":"Hey folks,\nall's in the title. I have somewhat modeled this church for use within a video game. However I am absolutely unsure of what is the correct workflow to use in order to keep it …	4 Last	gnoop Mar 2023
Hex / 3d Models [{"insert":"What is this HEX is... is... I don't know how to ask what is this? In general, I have a 3D model, but I can only open it this way, so these numbers, how can I turn this bunch of character…	12 Last	TheTaylor224 Mar 2023
[Maya] "Connect" is bugged after applying any boolean [{"insert":"After applying any new interactive boolean, which has been added in new 2023 maya versions, my \"connect\" starts to work in a very weird way, however, other tools like \"multicut\" or \"…	1 Last	oglu Mar 2023
Medium prop texturing help [{"insert":"I am working on a modular FPS environment for UE5\nI have this couch a medium sized prop.\nThe player can get up close to the prop.\nHow would be the best way to UV and texture this asset…	21 Last	Asim7 Mar 2023
What is the conventional workflow for texturing rocks for an environment? [{"insert":"I'm learning how to create environment assets and I'm wondering what's the conventional way to texture rock meshes. I've created props in the past before by baking a high-poly model to a …	14 Last	Benjammin Mar 2023
Losing vertex color when combining meshes in Maya In most cases when I combine meshes from different groups/subgroups, verts keep their color, but in some that's not the case. What am i doing wrong?EDIT: It seems I have some corrupt meshes since ver…	3 Last	pixelpatron Feb 2023
PixaFlux for Procedural Surface Textures [{"insert":"Hello,\nFor a few months, I've been working on a new set of texturing tools that analyze an object's surface and create images that are continuous in all directions. These are not procedu…	8 Last	pixaeiro Feb 2023
[Blender] What is the fastest way to make twisted cables? [{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/5021068\/uploads\/ZYSB1AM7WLKY\/wire-tied-bundle-trans.jpg","name":"wire_tied_bundle_trans_.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg","size":70992…	12 Last	ZacD Feb 2023
Maya - Vertex normals editing while subdividing? [{"insert":"subdividingHello! I'm working with Maya, and I was currently delving into the world of normals editing (for cases like foliage, interpenetration smoothing between meshes, separate charact…	2 Last	sprunghunt Feb 2023
What do you want in a 3d hub? [{"insert":"I am working on creating a hub for all things 3D. An app and website where users can hop on to find and compare all the programs available so they can find the right one for them. Additio…	4 Last	Eric Chadwick Feb 2023
zbrush: can I copy position of a Stager position to another subtool? [{"insert":"Hi\nIm using the Stager feature of zbrush a lot, and I often find that I'll post a model using stager, but then find a need to add another subtool (for example a hat maybe). I was wonder…	0 Last	nickholl Feb 2023
Cliffs, Rocks, Hills, Stones, etc... [{"insert":"Hey guys, I'm new posting here so I hope this is in the right place for the discussion.\n\nI am currently in my final year of university and my focus is Environments.\nFor my Environment …	1 Last	Eric Chadwick Feb 2023
Affinity Photo - Channel Packing scripts [{"insert":"Hi all,\nhere are seven macros for Affinity Photo.\nThose scripts can help and significantly shorten the time needed during the channel editing process as well as conversion from RGBA to…	0 Last	myclay Feb 2023
"GTA SA" and similar trim textures enviroment techniques [{"insert":"Hi guys :)\nExample:\n"},{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/5021068\/uploads\/3OGDNAMS074J\/2023-02-20-020619149.png","name":"изображение_2023-02-20_02061…	5 Last	gnoop Feb 2023
How do you hide Tiling UVs in substance [{"insert":"\n\nHey I'm currently doing the high to low poly workflow in Substance painter and I'm wondering how to fix the tileable UVS baking \nvisibly like this, \nthanks.\n\n"},{"insert":{"embed-…	1 Last	Neox Feb 2023
The ZBrush IMM Brush, how to delete one of them? Hello all, so I made alot of pieces for my own kit bashing use. but there is one piece that i want to delete because it has a bit of artefact on it. how do i delete it? im talking about the kind of b…	2 Last	deperson Feb 2023
What is your preferred UV workflow? [{"insert":"I switched computers and while reinstalling everything realized that I've been using an old version of Headus UV Layout and textools in Max since 2015. While I've kept up with other softw…	15 Last	michagrandel Feb 2023
Blender to 3Ds Max Smoothing Groups Problem Hello! In Blender, I have a mesh with properly hard edges set up and ready to export. My client asked me about the availability of smoothing groups in 3D Max. I export with Geometry>…	20 Last	Manro Feb 2023
Texture workflow for RTS game [{"insert":"Hi! Last time I was wondering how modern RTS games like Age of Empires 4 deal with texture optimization. I'm familiar with approach from 0AD that is amazing but in some aspects is outdate…	11 Last	sprunghunt Feb 2023
Zbrush brush size changes from bottom angle [{"insert":"Hi everyone,\nhas anyone experienced this issue? Whenever I need to work on a model from bottom view, the brush size increases (like 5 times bigger). Turning the dynamic option ON seems t…	2 Last	ghost-d Feb 2023
Zbrush Extract spacing [{"insert":"Hello all.\nI would like to ask if there is a option to add spacing to extraction in zbrush? Let mew explain.\n"},{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/50210…	2 Last	pxgeek Feb 2023
Ready to Rig model , need help with the topology ! [{"insert":"This one is model using for game, cause it gonna be use for some cutscenes and game menu so i have i have to increase its polycount, it will have some LOD models using for gameplay later …	8 Last	pior Feb 2023
How do I get this VFX to look much better? [{"insert":"I followed a tutorial to recreate Kassadin's slash ability but it doesn't quite look the same.\n\nI don't know if it's that I need to make the sparks (which I didn't finish doing well) or…	1 Last	Eric Chadwick Feb 2023
Maya won't snap to points in a single axis? [{"insert":"I can't get Maya to snap to a vertex point on just a single axis like the X axis.\nIt only works if I snap via the center gizmo (all axis) which is not what I want.\nI know i've always be…	3 Last	Asim7 Feb 2023
Change rig after animation has already started? [{"insert":" Hi ppl,\nI just wonder what solutions there might be out there to solve this case, if you wanna change a character rig (esp. mgear rig) after the animation has already started and animat…	6 Last	poopipe Feb 2023
Free 3ds Max Modifier - Rapid Resize [{"insert":"I find myself having to constantly resize objects, whether it's models from other artists, or just mismatched units. I developed this modifier over the past year that has become indispe…	1 Last	HAWK12HT Feb 2023
[3dsMax script] miauu's Selecet by visibility [{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/miauu-maxscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/SelectByVisibility_featured_Imags_1140x660.jpg","name":"Untitled Image","type":"image\/jpeg"…	3 Last	miauu Feb 2023
Wavy normal bake (NOT edges) [{"insert":"I'm trying to bake pattern with straight lines to plane. but for some reason bake is wavy, not in direction, but in depth, while hi poly mesh is uniform, as well as low poly one. Tried to…	8 Last	pior Feb 2023