Technical Talk

Topic	Replies	Latest Post
What is loose vertices ? [{"insert":"Hi.In a video I watched, he talks about loose vertices.What exactly are these loose vertices?\n\n"}]	12 Last	Tiles Aug 2022
maya mesh overlaping problem [{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/5021068\/uploads\/DJCT53RLKHDB\/image.png","name":"image.png","type":"image\/png","size":133471,"width":1358,"height":690,"display…	7 Last	Alex_J Aug 2022
zBrush Adaptive Skin Preview Pinches and Curves Geometry Hello! I'm following a tutorial using zSpheres to try and block out a dragon. When I press A for the adaptive preview my mesh looks a little crazy, particularly the neck, back, legs, and lowest appen…	1 Last	OssennaAsterisk Aug 2022
Displacement partially doesnt working \| 3d`sMax v-Ray [{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/5021068\/uploads\/HXS0V99TBJG9\/screenshot-183.png","name":"zbrush disp","type":"image\/png","size":237610,"width":542,"height":62…	2 Last	Eren_Mare Aug 2022
Can't Delete Your Own Posts Anymore? [{"insert":"Figured out my issue. Don't need this thread anymore. What happened to the ability to delete your own posts\/threads?\n\n"}]	2 Last	sprunghunt Aug 2022
will autodesk maya work with nvidia game ready drivers [{"insert":"on an old windows7 pc, will maya 2020.1 work with nvidia game ready driver v473.12 ( the nvidia driver v470 series started in june 2021, so not sure if maya 2020.1 would recognise it at a…	7 Last	sprunghunt Aug 2022
do you know any tutorials which can help me create big assets, like the whole map itself in zbrush? [{"insert":"see pictures. what you see there could be one level, or even just a tiny part of a bigger level. and id looove more theory about workflow and so on. i did that in substance modeler. was v…	8 Last	pior Aug 2022
Maya Rigging - Problem with leg and pelvis [{"insert":"Hi\nI did try asking on Maya's Discord channel, but I've had no luck so far, so thought I'd give here a try.\nI'm having a bit of an issue with a rigging project that I'm trying to follow…	1 Last	DustyShinigami Aug 2022
A Question about 3D Models and Normal Maps [{"insert":"I did a little research on this, but most answers were on forums from some time ago, so I thought it might be helpful to ask here. Is it possible to reverse engineer a high poly model fro…	8 Last	Alex_J Aug 2022
How to avoid lumps when working with subdivided mesh [{"insert":"I am trying to make a car chassis. However, I often run into the problem of the mesh appearing lumpy or has dents in it. \nNo matter how much I try to adjust the vertices around to make i…	10 Last	okidoki Aug 2022
Vray installer only gives me the option to use Unreal Engine 4.25, and the plugin isn't shown in UE [{"insert":"Having trouble with the installer. It only gives me the option for Unreal Engine 4.25, and when it does install, I can't find it in UE5. Is there a manual way to get the installer in Unre…	6 Last	kanga Aug 2022
XGen - Problem with saving Modifiers [{"insert":"Hi\nDespite being on the XGen contents page and hitting New Topic, there doesn’t appear to be any category related to XGen. Might be good for someone to move this to an appropriate place.…	1 Last	DustyShinigami Aug 2022
3D Model for Game Question. Does more UV shells affect performance? [{"insert":"I'm new to to game dev and creating game assets. Just wanna ask.. if all the faces in UV map is cut (1 face = 1 shell), will it affect the performance? Just wondering since if that does n…	3 Last	Eric Chadwick Aug 2022
Blood Masks and other unknown textures HiI've downloaded a character for a certain game, which I'm using as a reference whilst I make my own. However, I've come across a few texture maps that I've not heard of before, and I can't find muc…	27 Last	poopipe Aug 2022
Help in Understanding Color Space for Creation and Implementation [{"insert":"i have a surface level of understanding sRGB and color profiles and was wondering what key aspects i should understand for game asset work. as far as i understand sRGB like all color prof…	11 Last	gnoop Aug 2022
Question about UV orientation [{"insert":"Hi\nJust a quick question - is it generally okay to have UV shells at an angle? I believe I was taught that they should always be vertical or horizontal, but in this case, where the shell…	26 Last	poopipe Aug 2022
unsubdivide blender multires [{"insert":"Just realised that if you have lost your lowest subdivision model, then add the multi res modifer and go to 'unsubdivide'.\nvery hand indeed :)\nyuo can do that in zbrush too, but it van …	3 Last	Ruz Aug 2022
General advice or tips for low-poly modeling? [{"insert":"Hello,\nI've finished a couple projects with good results, but I see people mention sometimes to maintain good edge flow on low-poly models. Does edge flow matter if the model is not bein…	3 Last	Eric Chadwick Aug 2022
How to flow from high to low edge loop amount on a subdivided mesh? [{"insert":"I want to have more edge loops in some areas, while having less in other areas. \nHow to you go about that while maintaining good topology? \nFor example, here is a car I'm modeling. I on…	8 Last	Neox Aug 2022
Looking for some general advice developing art pipeline for 2d props [{"insert":"Hi guys, I am exploring some ways that I might create 2d props (mostly natural environmental stuff like trees, bushes, rocks) for an isometric, top down game.\nI am looking at creating so…	6 Last	poopipe Aug 2022
secondary props for games [{"insert":"every tutorial out there speaks about the hero assets that of course use uni"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"qu"},{"insert":"e textures, but what about secondary assets, assume …	3 Last	hassansheded Aug 2022
i dont like how these ue renderings look, why is this? (not me) [{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"body":"The environment of a modern company with an area of about 800 square meters with all sections and high quality equipment","photoUrl":"https:\/\/cdn1.epic…	17 Last	Ghogiel Aug 2022
How do I create elastic and taut meshes? [{"insert":"I'm working on a DBAL-A3 IR laser and illuminator and there are a few lens covers that are in a taut or bendy position.\n"},{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.…	3 Last	FrankPolygon Aug 2022
Texel Density Question/Maya [{"insert":"Hello everyone\nI am facing an issue with texel density and it might be going right over my head so every help is appreciated. I am creating a very simple asset (at least the low poly ver…	7 Last	RandyBatty Aug 2022
why is dynamic foveated rendering not the standard in flatscreen pc gaming? [{"insert":"flatscreen=not vr.\npls dont come at me now with \"cause u need to buy hardware for it\". u could say the same to m&k. \nor because the tracker costs 300 euro? is tobii the only one who s…	7 Last	poopipe Aug 2022
exporting a model from a blender to zbrush [{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/5021068\/uploads\/DTX9LQFSPJKM\/image.png","name":"image.png","type":"image\/png","size":14964,"width":338,"height":185,"displaySi…	7 Last	Tiles Aug 2022
Can't hide seams [{"insert":"Baked in Marmoset\ntryed this tutorial (doesn't help) "},{"attributes":{"link":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wPcrhqiVAKc&t=185s"},"insert":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wPcrhq…	8 Last	guitarguy00 Aug 2022
Hard Surface Modeling - Standard SubD Modeling VS ZBrush VS Houdini Booleans/VDB [{"insert":"Many months ago I felt that SUBD modeling was really holding me back to produce highly detailed objects\/characters\/vehicles, like the simple fact of, adding a manifold extrusion would c…	17 Last	kanga Aug 2022
3D game design performance tips [{"insert":"Hi everyone,\nSorry if it`s a newbie question: What is better for performance, use seams or not?\nI've discover that I can unwrap without using seams (but it's more laborious), just unwra…	5 Last	poopipe Aug 2022
[SOLVED] ShaderFX - Stingray Viewport PBS Not Rendering Correctly For a while now I've been trying to figure out a way to get a PBR shader working inside my Max viewport. Whenever I use the ShaderFX Stingray shader however, my roughness map always becomes splotchy …	22 Last	LeoBounce Aug 2022
is INSTALOD any useful when sculpting game assets for VR for Unreal Engine? which vr workflow? [{"insert":"hard surface. rn i use zbrush and its decimation master. its lovely.\nare normal maps recommended for vr games? \nive read to only use parallax for details bigger than 5mm. normal maps on…	1 Last	Epitaph Aug 2022
Tilt shift in character renders [{"insert":"Is tilt shift (vertical tilt) a no no in character renders, because it maybe destroys the proportions and more, or is it fine to use?\n"}]	2 Last	Alex_J Aug 2022
Motion Capture Advice! [{"insert":"Hi, I have a project with 400 short exercise animations like pushups etc. Some movements will include equipment like dumbbells\nhow long would it take to apply the mocap exercises to a m…	0 Last	CTS Aug 2022
Strange behaviour while performing retopology in Retopoflow [{"insert":"So I’m trying to retopo a hand with Retopoflow, which I’ll mirror across the X axis once I’m done. However, when I enter Retopoflow’s room, it instantly adds the mirror modifier and thus …	0 Last	Lifelover Jul 2022
How u model dem shapes? Image Ripped! [CENTER][COLOR="SeaGreen"] [I]So here you have it, all the images from the 'How u model dem shapes?' thread easily viewable in one spot. Due to the nature of the script I used, some images may or ma…	21 Last	okidoki Jul 2022
WHAT IS A GOOD LAPTOP FOR BEGINNER? [{"insert":"Hi,\ni have been developing an interest in 3d modelling for a while now and have started to approach Blender with my laptop (Lenovo Ideapad 700-17ISK). As i had already predicted, i encou…	12 Last	poopipe Jul 2022
Convincing 3d that looks like 2d.... Wow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKGPhKu3jNg F**king magnets how do they work. Seriously how?	404 Last	Mask_Salesman Jul 2022
Zbrush - Invisible subtools So I have this stupid problem where my subtools are invisible. I must have activated some obscure option because any visibility settings I try does nothing. The only way I can even view and locate th…	4 Last	ArdyOlt Jul 2022
3-link watch bracelet rigging ¿? [{"insert":"Hi! I need to rig in Maya a metallic bracelet for a watch I have modeled and I can't find any tutorial that covers all I need.\n\nI know It mustn't be a very difficult rigging, but I lack…	4 Last	sarasumm Jul 2022
"...mesh with zero number of vertices and polygons." Zbrush dynamesh error. Hello, I have got that problem sometimes. I make highpoly in 3ds Max (, and sometimes when I try to dynamesh it with DynameshMaster, this window appearsI checked my geometry in 3ds Max, and it's perf…	6 Last	batuhankksl Jul 2022
why does decimation master give better result than prooptimizer? ive heard they have same algorithm? [{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/5021068\/uploads\/QTVXQRUSB0U8\/bxudqtc0uf.png","name":"bxUdqtc0UF.png","type":"image\/png","size":1688844,"width":2769,"height":1…	9 Last	killnpc Jul 2022
Suitable software for ambient scenes and composition [{"insert":"Hi,\nI would like to create an ambient scene to place on YouTube. I envisage the scene having a castle as its focal point, surrounded by forest, with a glowing moon hue, failing snow, and…	1 Last	Alex_J Jul 2022
Bevel or use normal maps in VR? Hey guys. I've been developing a VR project for a little bit and have a question about making assets for VR compared to assets for a regular game.Is it better to just bevel edges instead of using nor…	10 Last	Ruz Jul 2022
Baking - where do the rays come from and go? [{"insert":"Im reading up on some baking guides and was confused on where the rays come from and where they go because some guides say the rays start at the low poly and go out until it passes throug…	8 Last	3D4Eva Jul 2022
Light Tracer Render -- Fast and simple renderer for web and desktop [{"insert":"Hello polycount community!\nIf you need an easy-to-use, convenient and fast tool for high-quality visualization of your models, please check out the fresh release of Light Tracer Render 2…	0 Last	DenisLTR Jul 2022
Only some UV faces Inverted in 3DS Max?? [{"insert":"Hey guys, I did a check for Inverted UVs in 3ds and I flipped all the ones that were completely inverted but I noticed some of the faces within the same UV shell were also flipped? Why is…	4 Last	guitarguy00 Jul 2022
VR - How to reduce polycount of these landscape assets without destroying the shape? tried zremesher [{"insert":"zremesher cant handle it without creating 10m faces lol. vr asset. thus normal maps are bad. parallax perhaps? how?\ncan i bake all the details as parallax and put it onto a 50k poly asse…	10 Last	napelazam Jul 2022
how do i create this clay material in UE? [{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"height":500,"width":540,"imgurID":"fITJNho","url":"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/fITJNho.png","embedType":"imgur","name":""},"loaderData":{"type":"link","link":"https:…	1 Last	Fabi_G Jul 2022
What's the best AI for textures currently? [{"insert":"I do try Sampler once for a while . Here is my last one \n"},{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/5021068\/uploads\/VN02U5X50QHF\/bricks.jpg","name":"bri…	0 Last	gnoop Jul 2022
Blender material normal map into Akeytsu trouble [{"insert":"Hi\nBlender 3.0 Win10\nJust textured my character in TB and trying to get it into Akeytsu from Blender. Finally got the texture included with the fbx but it seems only single nodes are re…	0 Last	kanga Jul 2022