Technical Talk

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Advice with mirroring and overlaying UVs [{"insert":"I'm not sure if I've posted about this before, but I would like some advice\/suggestions on how to mirror\/overlay certain elements? Really awkward elements. For instance, fingernails on …	10 Last	DustyShinigami Mar 2022
Is it possible to remap UV objects and cause the underlying textures to be modified as well? [{"insert":"A scenario we often run into at our studio is that we need to add\/remove\/change features of a model after it has been completed due to iteration or further alternatives of the model.\nI…	12 Last	Eric Chadwick Mar 2022
[Fixed] [{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/5021068\/uploads\/TLISPE6A64L1\/walls-2.png","name":"Walls 2.png","type":"image\/png","size":331931,"width":1418,"height":682,"dis…	1 Last	Eric Chadwick Mar 2022
[3DSMAX] [ZBRUSH] Import/Export and scale between 3DSMAX and Zbrush [{"insert":"Zbrush works best at a unit scale of 2. Much smaller or larger gives problems with brushes, Dynamesh etc."},{"attributes":{"list":{"depth":0,"type":"bullet"}},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"3d…	2 Last	kanga Mar 2022
[Maya] - Target Weld issue. [{"insert":"Maya 2020 - Target weld is giving me an issue where instead of the target weld I get this odd selection box looking thing. Restarting Maya fixes it. I was wondering is there any fix aside…	3 Last	Nulupa Mar 2022
Omniverse I have to play more with Omniverse. There is so much to learn. https://youtu.be/cls3ewI8YII	11 Last	oglu Mar 2022
Software ID? [{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/5021068\/uploads\/KRRAWY9QHJBX\/808d1d94-7ff0-4a87-a1c4-7ef745e4d739.png","name":"808D1D94-7FF0-4A87-A1C4-7EF745E4D739.png","type"…	2 Last	visisync Mar 2022
What is the fastest way to make hair cards in 3dsmax and to edit them? [{"insert":"Hello, i want to ask you all, what the fastest way is, to make hair cards and edit them. And if there are tricks, placing the hair card planes?\n\n\nI was wondering, why many artists, don…	2 Last	thomasp Mar 2022
Zbrush Radial Symmetry problem [{"insert":"Im using radial symmetry but it's creating some gaps around the mesh where the radial symmetry don't work, maybe the difference in surface height could be the problem?\n"},{"insert":{"emb…	1 Last	carvuliero Mar 2022
How to transfer Startup to Blender [{"insert":"I have spent hours trying to figure out how to clearly transfer my startup to the new version of Blender. There used to be a simple \"use last saved startup\" but you only had one chance …	1 Last	thomasp Mar 2022
Normal map squares? [{"insert":"Hello everyone! I'm having a problem with my normal map specifically in which these tiles appear underneath the texture on certain areas of the model:\n"},{"insert":{"embed-external":{"da…	5 Last	Plesiosaurus_123 Mar 2022
NEW VdbRemesh modifier plugin for 3dsMax by Polydesign3D [{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"VdbRemesh"},{"attributes":{"header":{"level":3,"ref":""}},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/5021068\/uploads\/R…	0 Last	batuhanozer Mar 2022
Xnormals up/down artifact. [{"insert":"So I'm developing some assets for a game in unity, but right now im getting this artifact with Xnormal.\n\nthe normal map bake looks alright although inverted \n"},{"insert":{"embed-exter…	7 Last	SimãoSilva Mar 2022
Ryzen 9 vs ryzen 7 [{"insert":"Hello!\n\ncan someone tell me if it’s worth purchasing the ryzen 9 or ryzen 7 for 3D production?\n\nthanks!!\n"}]	3 Last	Ghogiel Mar 2022
Retopology for game assets question. [{"insert":"I have been building high res sub-patch models and then manually retopologizing them with 3D Coat for reducing poly count and baking normal maps. Since poly counts aren't as critical thes…	3 Last	Alex_J Mar 2022
Fusion 360 in a Game Art Pipeline? Hi all!I had never really given Fusion 360 any thought given that it's a CAD program. I first heard about the program in my earlier days of learning the basic high-poly/low-poly workflow when I …	28 Last	Neox Mar 2022
[Maya] Baking animation clips in Time Editor removes translate values? [{"insert":"Hi!\n\nI'm currently working on my first mocap project, and it's probably not the first time something like this has not been planned properly. Long story short, I did mocap for a charact…	0 Last	BTDarmstad Mar 2022
How can you make a cinematic that looks like a person is walking through a scene? (Unreal 4) [{"insert":"Hi there,\nI am currently making a scene of a village in Unreal 4 and I really want my cinematic to appear as if a physical person is walking through the village. I am using Cine cameras …	1 Last	Eric Chadwick Mar 2022
a problem i dont know how to solve [{"insert":"Hi artists,\n\ni have received a model with udim's.\nI had to detach and reattach certain pieces for rigging. (its a robot)\n\nBut by doing that, many uv shells start to overlap. What are…	3 Last	Eric Chadwick Mar 2022
Advice on this topology? (Converging soft and hard edges) [{"insert":"I am trying to create perpendicular edges partway through a square-ish shape. I want one edge to be soft, and the other sharp.\n"},{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/us…	0 Last	MatCGI Mar 2022
Character Texel Size Optimisation Question [{"insert":"Hi all,\nSo I've been wanting to know the best way to optimize texel size for characters. My goal is to create a realistic game character and I have an issue here where on Unwrap, the tex…	2 Last	ChristheLancer97 Mar 2022
WebGL PBR Hair Rendering Solutions? [{"insert":"Does anyone know of an existing plugin\/generator that will take a custom flow map, and use that flow map to generate and guide procedural markings\/strokes so that they follow a directio…	12 Last	Neox Mar 2022
Autodesk File cloud merge [{"insert":"Hi, me and my friend are working together on making an airplane, let's say he makes the cockpit and I make the rest of the body. Is there a possibility that if both of us upload our file …	6 Last	Neox Mar 2022
Having issues with FBX animation in Unity [{"insert":"So basically for some reason my animations made in Maya aren't working properly when imported to Unity. Even with each bone's animations baked, they're flying all over the place.\nHere's …	0 Last	ninthtale Mar 2022
Ideal software for modelling and rendering realistic plastic packaging [{"insert":"Hello,\nWe were working with a 3d artist to render our cosmetic products before the production but unfortunately we can't anymore (their choice). As I've used some 3d softwares before (ma…	3 Last	Phi25 Mar 2022
Is CPU multi-core or single-core performance more important for physics simulations? [{"insert":"Multi-core and single-core performance seem to have a lot of importance focused on their distinction, enough for Cinebench to maintain two separate categories and for UserBenchmark to be …	2 Last	poopipe Mar 2022
3ds max 2011 - not loading on Windows 10 [{"insert":"Hey, I'm trying to set up this old warhorse of a Max version on Windows 10 21H1 but it doesn't quite load correctly. The set up\/deployment wizard was run through the Windows compatibilit…	3 Last	thomasp Mar 2022
Zbrush T Pose question [{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/5021068\/uploads\/95V761O78FI0\/screen-shot-2022-03-12-at-5-09-50-pm.png","name":"Screen Shot 2022-03-12 at 5.09.50 PM.png","type"…	3 Last	dsalin34 Mar 2022
TrustReview [{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"TrustReview - Website đánh giá mua sắm khách quan "},{"attributes":{"header":{"level":1,"ref":""}},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Những năm gần đây, các trang review…	1 Last	cryrid Mar 2022
Texture resolution in bigger game assets? Hello, I am making some assets for a game. I am still very new to this and I have run into some problems regarding the uv maps. I am not sure I'm doing this correctly. My assets are on the larger sca…	11 Last	Ghogiel Mar 2022
whichs addons are recommended for 3ds max? im also looking for a addon which makes max be like modo. [{"insert":"chamferzone uses 2017 version. so im not sure if he wastes more time just cause of its 2017 and perhaps lacks sexy features from 2022.\nim also looking for a addon which makes max be like…	52 Last	Neox Mar 2022
Maya - Smooth Mesh preview Hey guys, The question is simple for those with basic MEL knowledge I guess. How do I toggle between the smoothed and non-smoothed version in Maya? I looked everywhere, and it doesn't appear to be …	21 Last	Minos Mar 2022
Crocotile 3D - a new 3d modeling tool that acts like a 2d map editor! Hello Polycount community, I've recently released Crocotile 3D, a 3d modeling tool inspired by 2d map editors. In this editor tiles are used to create 3d scenes/models. I have never really been…	46 Last	Prominent Mar 2022
Beginner's terminology misconception [{"insert":" Hi all, I am a beginner in 3D modeling. I have trouble with the terminology. The term \"geometry\" appears very often in various videos\/articles\/documentation, but nowhere is it clearl…	3 Last	Klunk Mar 2022
[3dsmax] can't import Zbrush Fibermesh splines (nothing to import) [{"insert":"When I export Fibermesh curves as an OBJ, and import it in 3dsmax, I see the curves\/shapes in the import dialog. But when I try to import, it indicates that there is nothing to import. H…	2 Last	OccultMonk Mar 2022
How do I set texel density in 3ds max? [{"insert":"Hello! So I'm having trouble setting my texel density in 3ds max. I have downloaded both textools and texel density tool and they both give me strange results every time, either making my…	6 Last	poopipe Mar 2022
Do low poly quads have to be equal? [{"insert":"Hi there, Just curious I have seen a lot of models recently showing their wireframe and its equal in quads. For games is that a must. Even if the asset is not meant for animation? Ive bee…	6 Last	Neox Mar 2022
[Maya] Blendshapes exporting to .fbx from a referenced file So i had this problem a little while back where i couldn't export blend shapes with my animation from a referenced rig file. I was still able to get the animation file exported correctly but i had to…	1 Last	Malus Mar 2022
How to learn to really Texture properly? [{"insert":"I've been using substance painter for awhile now but mostly depending on premade materials and smart materials, and alpha stamping. I'm really looking to improve and get into hand texturi…	8 Last	3D4Eva Mar 2022
UV map for thick objects [{"insert":"Hi there so I'm trying to do my first proper character (high and low poly, UVs, bake maps, etc) and the first doubt I have is this: how shall I treat thick objects like this shirt?\n"},{"…	2 Last	lmoire Mar 2022
Question regarding baking normal maps [{"insert":"Hello everyone, I've been making game assets for a while now, baking maps etc, but i'm now wondering if i've been doing it correctly.\nThe thing is, whenever I create a lowpoly mesh, I al…	1 Last	Kanni3d Mar 2022
different states of object uv mapped [{"insert":"Hi. I have to uvmap a model (kind a yoyo, which cord is a ribbon) having two main states: one in quiet (ribbon coiled) and one extended. Do I have to model two sets of polygons for them a…	10 Last	sympatik Mar 2022
3DS low poly process clarity of viewport / Toggle Wireframe on one Object? [{"insert":"Hey there! \n\nLate night thought, I've been working on my next major environment for my portfolio to showcase my increased skills in hard surface work. Previously being Maya taught, I've…	4 Last	mpuLse Mar 2022
[3DSMAX] Similar function to 'Transfer Attributes' From MAYA (For transfer marvelous details) [{"insert":"Is there a function or script in 3dsmax that can be used as the 'transfer attributes' function from Maya to transfer details to a base mesh? This is particularly handy for Marvelous Desig…	4 Last	Eric Chadwick Mar 2022
3dsMax 2020 Chamfer Modifier Max just went semi-CAD with its new Chamfer modifier. Been testing this on the beta for a while and it's fantastic. Anyone doing hard-surface in Max is in for a treat. It almost gives CAD filleting p…	69 Last	RobinK Mar 2022
Teeth! - Separate meshes or not? [{"insert":"I've seen now multiple instance where either one or the other was used - \nand I'm wondering what reasons do you have for picking either one or the other.\nFor clarification: I'm talking …	2 Last	rollin Mar 2022
[Maya '22] Duplicating along a curve, tried everything! [{"insert":"Getting very frustrated here with such a simple function missing! I need to duplicate around 200 objects around a curve and 2 hours later I have no results and just a lot of frustration -…	3 Last	Klaudio2U Mar 2022
Brick Size vs Texel Density + Bonus Question [{"insert":"I'm working on an environment piece for my portfolio and have set my texel density to 5.12\/cm for the project. There's 20 x 60 bricks in a 2k texture to get the correct brick size at 5.1…	5 Last	Benjammin Mar 2022
3DS Max / Wait time for render [{"insert":"I have an ArchViz project which I modeled in Maya and have imported into 3Ds Max.\nThe scene has about 4,000 objects and 17 million polygons.\nIn Maya, when I hit render, everything runs …	0 Last	corymeyer Mar 2022
Baking normals in ZBrush results in artifacts everywhere [{"insert":"I have been trying to bake a normal map out of ZBrush but I keep getting the same results of artifacts all over my normal map, I tried every solution suggested online.\nThe workflow follo…	7 Last	Cencu Mar 2022