Technical Talk

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Weird zooming behaviour in ZBrush Ok, for some reason ZBrush has very weird Zooming behaviour and i dont know why. A year ago, i didnt have these problems:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itkYUxzgsPghttps://youtu.be/V8OQGhRzS1E	4 Last	kanga Dec 2023
[3DSMAX] Boolean mod variable width fillets like Meshfusion. [Feature request] Please vote. Now that there is a boolean modifier in 3dsmax, this seems like a logical next step. Please vote for this feature request on the 3dsmax forum: https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-ideas/boolea…	3 Last	OccultMonk Dec 2023
Baked-Bevel-Trim Workflow__How to unwrapp complex models? Hi everybody. I am working on an environment and I wanted to try to learn this method I saw on a post by Matthew Trevelyan.You can see his post here:https://www.artstation.com/artwork/qQGK6yI underst…	1 Last	Eric Chadwick Dec 2023
Formula to convert 0-1 linear into sRGB Hi!Sorry if that was asked a lot. I need a formula to convert 0-1 linear(which is used in material sliders like 3ds Max,...) like 0.7 into Photoshop sRgb(0-255), what is used in PS histogram. I need …	2 Last	poopipe Dec 2023
[workflow/best practice] 3ds Max/SP/Unity Hero Asset Help Hi everyone,Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I am not convinced with the recommendations of the Unity developers I am working with, that's why I am asking you all for some assistance an…	9 Last	ColMatrix Dec 2023
Mini Tutorial: Baking seamless normal maps for glTF I made this for a client recently, and it's generic enough that I can share here. So, why not?Here are the source meshes, shaded and in wireframe:When I open hexcube-lowpoly.glb in Babylon.js Sandbox…	4 Last	Eric Chadwick Dec 2023
Blender / reference setup / scaling problem 1/ So basically i have this simple reference setup in photoshop for blender 2/ I crop based on guide lines reference parts and export every as png 3/ And just for problem showcasing, I will…	3 Last	Born_Jason Dec 2023
How the f*&@ would you model this object? How would you model this object? Can you please describe each of your steps, otherwise I don't understand how such types of 3d models are modeled,and i don't understand how traingulation works... Hel…	8 Last	MaX_On Dec 2023
What is the most efficient way to convert normal map to displacement nowadays (for best quality) ? Body is required.	5 Last	Born_Jason Dec 2023
Exporting from Maya to Cinema 4D I wonder if somebody could help me, please. I’ve recently bought Cinema 4D (after years of using Maya) but I now need to get all of my models into C4D and am having some problems.I tried exporting th…	2 Last	Shrike Dec 2023
Vertex normals issue? Hello everyone, im still trying to figure out these issues that always haunt me in my models, getting this weird artifacts in my low poly meshes (the final character has a normal map that i get out o…	4 Last	Neox Dec 2023
Brainstorming how to model this structure better. Part of my job is to model Air-Supported Structures (Domes), the turn around on these projects is pretty fast, within a few days or so for more general asks like a soccer field or warehouse inside. T…	4 Last	tecii Nov 2023
Rig - IK won't follow the model Hi, I am having an issue where I would move the model with the root_ctrl and the IK doesn't follow it. Like so:This is when the FK/IK switch is turned on FK. If I turn it on IK, this happens: ht…	4 Last	Alex_J Nov 2023
Problem with Curves, Paint Weights? Hi Polycount forum,I have a little problem. How can I solve this.Thank you :)	2 Last	IngridEngelschion Nov 2023
Methods to shape low poly wolf ears?? I've followed a pretty good beginner tutorial for modelling low poly animals. I decided to model a wolf. Doing the ears seems to be the part where I'm stumped. This could be a super easy fix but I'll…	9 Last	1471tom Nov 2023
Learning environment art with Blender What are the best tutorials/courses for learning environment art in Blender, for scratch to full scene? Unreal Engine works too, but my computer can't run it well.	3 Last	okidoki Nov 2023
3dsmax DataChannel Render/Bake to Texture Hello,I have a question about rendering the data channel to a texture. From my understanding the data channel can output this colors either to vertex colors or to a map channel,but whenever I tr…	5 Last	Noren Nov 2023
Virtual terrain textures rathern than meshes? Hello , what does it means in this video ...https://youtu.be/xKWa4WoTkV4?si=VN3DlsGFhklLXHaz&t=1766Virtual terrain textures rather than meshes?What is batch rendering?What is machine learning sup…	14 Last	gnoop Nov 2023
What's happening here and is this common practise...? HiI came across something strange whilst examining how the Hell Knight model from Doom Eternal was unwrapped. I swear I may have come across this before and possibly asked about it...? I'm not quite …	28 Last	pior Nov 2023
Transparency issue when converting from EXR to PNG - Arnold Maya Hello,I've run into an issue when after rendering an image in Arnold Maya.I've included images to illustrate the issue. In this scenario I'm working on a car windshield.When I save an image with a tr…	4 Last	pjscottartist Nov 2023
Procedural modeling in Maya The latest Bifrost version dropped with the first modeling nodes. I hope there is more coming.There are a lot of nodes for TDs but we need more for Artists.First try to get an extrude from a plane.	5 Last	oglu Nov 2023
Baking normal map error / baking book pages on flat plane / random gradients Decided to create some books and got some normal baking errors. So basically I'm trying to bake my highpoly book on low poly but getting some gradients in places where pages are located. 1/ So this i…	10 Last	Born_Jason Nov 2023
Remesh problem in blender Hi, when trying to use Remesh in both sculpting and Modifier, holes are created in the model, why does this happen, how can it be fixed?thanks	3 Last	Fabi_G Nov 2023
Unity normals are funky Yo yo,I'm having a hard time to get my normals to behave exactly how i want them. Maybe someone has the knowledge to guide me in the right direction. My normal maps work exactly as intended in marmos…	13 Last	LouisPhilippe Nov 2023
Vector-based modelling in Blender? Hi everyone, I am an Architecture graduate who has recently decided to pursue a career in games art & design. I am in the early stages of learning the softwares and pipeline of things. I am …	4 Last	kanga Nov 2023
Help! Wire issue of corner in the middle of cylinder prop in Blender Hi, This is my first writing here. While modeling, I found it edge problem of the corner. I'll show you some images, then you can notice, what I want to say. I want to have some s…	2 Last	sacboi Nov 2023
adding normal map detail 2d so i want to quickly add some extra normal map detail/greebles to the underneath of the cars I am doing. i could model this stuff but its not a subd model. I could use something like the xnormal plug…	5 Last	Ruz Nov 2023
How would I add a bevel in normal map only? I’m modeling a low poly bed wood frame, and I would like to add a edge bevel in the normal map only.If the wood frame was perfectly straight I’d use a trim sheet for the normals to achieve that perfe…	3 Last	Eric Chadwick Nov 2023
Is it better to work with perspective on or off when sculpting a vigeogame character in Zbrush? Is it better to work with perspective on or off when sculpting a vigeogame character in zbrush? if so, any spec/setting suggestions?	8 Last	Ghogiel Nov 2023
Closed Best way to tackle this mesh in a subd way ? Hey everyone, I am modeling a ww1 aircraft engine cylinder. I have those fins on the top I would like to attach to the main shape.However as you can see I don't have enough topo on the fins to blend …	3 Last	Eric Chadwick Nov 2023
What shortcuts do you use when modeling with a pen tablet in Maya? I am thinking of modeling with a pen tablet instead of a mouse for various reasons.What are the advantages of modeling with a pen tablet?I would be very interested to know what shortcuts people actua…	8 Last	yamato Nov 2023
Blender 3D / GTA IFP Tools [{"insert":"Is there an option to download ifp tools for blender version 2.8? Or in general, how else can you upload it there or somehow convert the ifp file? This is a GTA sa file, it stores the loc…	9 Last	Vinyas0795 Nov 2023
How do you make a Fuzz map? HiOne thing I'd love to learn is how exactly to make a Fuzz map for clothing. I did a Google search, but nothing useful has come up. It looks to be something useful to include to help make my clothin…	3 Last	pior Nov 2023
Attaching separate meshes and retain skinning data. Help. (3Dsmax, but open to other software) So long story short.I'm a blender user but I've made a habbit of doing all my skinning in 3dsmax due to how messed up bones gets on export in blender.Anyways I've just finished skinning 15 pieces of …	18 Last	Waz Nov 2023
Hair feedback and advice HiI'd like some feedback and advice regarding my generated and baked hair. I've followed two courses now - one by Johan Lithvall and another by Andre Pires, which is a very similar workflow to Johan'…	9 Last	DustyShinigami Nov 2023
Blender renaming textures for no reason so i import a texture and even though I have un instanced it , on import Blener keeps on renaming it as BAKERwhen it should be called MELON_Quarter_DIFF.pngI can manually rename it , but when I reimp…	1 Last	okidoki Nov 2023
Bendy Straw topology The “bendy straw” topology is probably the most basic method for connecting a character’s limb to its body. But apart from non-sub D low poly characters, or beginner modeling tutorials, I rarely see…	3 Last	yankeedoodle Nov 2023
How model this work in Horizon Forbideon West? Greetings everyoneYesterday, i found this awesome work on website, Artstation.So, i guess how modeled that work process.But, Not surely how modeled this work.The basket in Horizon Forbidden West appe…	3 Last	Alex_J Nov 2023
Mesh Destruction and Procedural Detail Creation I am looking to find away to blow apart lots of space ships quickly and easily. Ideally selecting main elements, detaching them and then growing cables, metal frames, debris out of the chunks.What wo…	6 Last	Klunk Nov 2023
What do you think about XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro? Hey, I'm thinking of buying a display tablet on a budget. I have to choose between XP-Pen Artist 15.6 and Wacom Cintiq 16. I'm going to be using it for sculpting, texturing and sometim…	3 Last	yuenan Nov 2023
How would I create a texture like this? Plastic jelly+glitter I’m trying to create this plastic with glitters in and on it look- like those 90’s sparkly girls’ toys. How should I approach making this?	4 Last	gnoop Nov 2023
Is it possible to automatically cut out a shape/mesh from a model/file? For my internship I make 3D scans. All scanned parts are (generally) the same shape, the only difference between captures is the background and how the object sits on the platform. Is there some sort…	1 Last	poopipe Nov 2023
Retopologizing very complex, hard to reach crevices within in a model ? Hello everyone,As the title says I have a 3D bust sculpt in here I need to retopologize. Whilst there's nothing complicated in it in appearance there is that leaf crown, with very little spaced crevi…	8 Last	Neox Nov 2023
How to rig realistic eyelids that follow eyeball in 3dsmax. I have tried skinwrap and bones that follow the animation of the eyeball. Does anyone have tutorials on rigging or angle based morphs, please.	1 Last	kanga Nov 2023
[Maya] Skinning low poly hair Hey.I'm having a really tough time finding a solution to this. I'm looking for a way to skin low poly hair (for games) in Maya. Since it's for games, I can't use any sort of fancy Maya feature that I…	4 Last	pasha_sevez Nov 2023
Does anyone have a compiled copy of Google's Deep Dream? I have to make a bunch of images made out of eyeballs and teeth and tentacles and moaning faces, and I can't think of a better tool to generate all that.It looks like among the sins of generative AI,…	0 Last	nomzod Nov 2023
Help, my Uvs does not unfold proprely Good evening everyone, I desperately need help with a problem that I have had for a while and which I cannot resolve. Every time I unfold UVs it goes wrong, either they fold on themselves or they don…	5 Last	Alex_J Nov 2023
UDIM UV Layout Hey Polycount community! I have a model with UDIMs. Can I distribute the UV shells of one whole piece of mesh across multiple UDIM squares to in…	2 Last	buldozzzer Nov 2023
Blender Remesh Issue Hi there I got a question. So i'm working on the high poly for this hilt for my sword. Now when I remesh it and it set for a high amount i keep getting all these artifacts i believe it is or so. I kn…	4 Last	Wolfer Nov 2023
Photogrammetry Thread Hi guys, We would love to know more about cameras used, software used, break downs, pipelines, software and any other hints and tips for us to look into would be great. What are your favorite pipel…	204 Last	littleclaude Nov 2023