Technical Talk

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Environment art portfolio & modularity? In an environment art portfolio how important is it to show that you can work modularly? As of now I am building two full scenes and I was then going to hilight some of the more interesting assets.…	9 Last	artquest Nov 2011
UDK- Missing objects/references null I have a UDK project that was working fine. Made a lovely scene sometime ago. Only now I seem to have messed up the folder system or the files. I created a scene of a watermill in a old version. Tod…	5 Last	salacious_Crumb Nov 2011
Bamboo Connect, is it good for 3D? I lost my Intous Tablet a while back and it wasn't a big issue until lately where I've been trying to get back into modeling in zbrush again. I'm thinking of getting a Bamboo Connect but it's adverti…	0 Last	daleovl Nov 2011
AO artifacting. Please help. Hi there guys, I'm currently using the skylight + Lightmap + Light-tracer method in 3Ds Max 2012 to bake AO from a sub-D model to a low res game model. The trouble is that the output looks as if th…	4 Last	GIS3000 Nov 2011
Normal Map Artifacts in Maya. I've been set a project in university to model/texture a low-poly character using Maya, and Zbrush for normals. I'm having a problem with creating the normal maps for the model, I have tried a numbe…	6 Last	nullfed Nov 2011
[Maxscript] How to get Selection count i'm slowly converting to max, but want some customization in the toolset, and i encountered a wall. I'm really just discovering maxscript and i can't find a way to get the sub object selection count…	6 Last	e-freak Nov 2011
Just upgraded to windwos 7, few questions i just switched from windows xp to 7, a few things bother me, not sure if they can be changed. is there any way to get the "up" button back for folder browsing? all i see now are back and forward. …	4 Last	Pivot Nov 2011
Getting the polycount down on coiled cord? I have a coiled cord that goes from my shotgun to the flashlight. I'm trying to get the polycount down on it, but I feel like I'm as far as I can go and was wondering if any one has any better sugges…	6 Last	Billabong Nov 2011
ds Max Opacity Map Problem Hello everyone, I'm having a problem with my opacity map for a leaf in 3ds max. Anyone know a fix to this? I've tried making my opacity map smaller by tightening it in photoshop so I don't get any …	1 Last	SpeCter Nov 2011
Digital Environment/Landscape painting for beginners So I want to get into the fun world of digital landscape painting as it seems to be a perfect edition to modeling and texturing for an environment artist. My 2D painting skills are very weak. I fin…	5 Last	Ben Apuna Nov 2011
3ds max - applying a new model to an old animation Alright, I've been struggling to figure something out and my google searches have been less than helpful, so I figured I could ask you guys for help. So here's my problem, I did some animations for …	5 Last	Mark Dygert Nov 2011
3D max spine vertices welding problem Well, i been trying to solve this problem, and i can't seems to find and good trick. I am practicing modeling with spines, and i want to weld two vertices into one, i mirror it half of the model and…	3 Last	Kbrom12 Nov 2011
[Max Script] Adding a Bone without Influences Hey - I'm currently trying to write a little script that allows me to add a bone to a Skin Modifier without assigning any weights to it. The problem I face is that I've got a perfect Mesh and Rig al…	3 Last	e-freak Nov 2011
Learning Maya - Wondering bout few things. I've gotten on and about the basic stuff of maya, producing a vehicle without any major problem. But I'm going alot forth and back between menu's, and can't seem to find how to make some effective sh…	17 Last	Toast Nov 2011
Weird vertex issue I was using the retopology tools in 3ds max 2012 and one of the vertices ended up having a problem I have never seen before. It wasn't hard to fix, but I am still curious as to what causes this exac…	0 Last	JamesWarren Nov 2011
Convert "Skin" to have max vertex influence of 2 bones? Im currently optimizing several characters for a mobile game, to improve performance there its good to have the verts of the skin with as few bone influences as possible. So what i basically want to …	2 Last	Davision3D Nov 2011
Maya edit options disappeared?! Hi guys, strange problem which im not entirely sure how to describe.... I don't know if its an option I've somehow checked off, but maya has stopped me being able to edit polygon primitives in the c…	6 Last	MadnessImport Nov 2011
Need serious help with n-gon/tri fixing! Ok folks this is my first time posting here, so I hope I can get some much needed help. My problem is that of the 5 sided ngon and tri situation where I cant fix one or the other without creating ne…	8 Last	cryrid Nov 2011
to Tri or not to Tri? What's acceptable as far as tri's on my low poly? Should I aim for mostly quads and keep tri's hidden, or should I be super liberal with my tri's to keep my polycount low? What are the benefits of us…	4 Last	Ace-Angel Nov 2011
Please Help!! Objects in mudbox are black Hi! Im having problems with the Mudbox 2012, because the objects that I created or import are black. Ive tried to change the material and lighting, but no results. Any suggestions?? Ps: Heres …	2 Last	Daelus Nov 2011
XoliulShader can't install? :( Hey guys, I have dragged the .mzp into the viewport to execute the script, it runs fine. When I hit Install I get a message saying "Error: Could Not Install". I'm using 3ds max 2012 (Service Pack 2…	4 Last	martynball Nov 2011
Calculating dynamics and collisions. Hi all.I am trying to animate someone controlling water while the character's hair and clothes blow in the wind.This will involve running simulations..alot of simulations using Maya Dynamics for clot…	1 Last	MikeF Nov 2011
Copying Vertex Alpha data across similar meshes Hey guys, I'm currently making LOD's for a fairly complex building that relies heavily on vertex color and alpha (AO and texture blending). I've done quite a lot of work, only to realise that my ve…	3 Last	cw Nov 2011
Zbrush4 Project all question Hi everyone, I hope I am posting in the right place, I apologise if not, newbie here.:) My question is about Zbrush 4 and the project all process. I have made a simple high res model (in zbrush) a…	4 Last	martiangirl Nov 2011
2012 3ds Max Strange dark colour Nitous/direct3d hi huys! so im having this weird issue that when i swith my driver to nitrous or dirst3d in MAX i get this weird Dark color on my difuse. in open GL i have no problem at all. the color is even weird …	3 Last	Fred2303 Nov 2011
Non-linear bend in Maya Hey guys, So, while using the bend tool in Maya I realized something entirely stupid. You can't set the start angle and end angle. So if I want the model to bend 90 degrees, do I just have to eyeball…	3 Last	kodde Nov 2011
Modelling a crushed car How would you go about making something like this? [URL="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/32/vlcsnap2011091801h36m03.jpg/"][IMG]http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/9206/vlcsnap2011091801h36m03.jpg…	1 Last	Eastlin Nov 2011
LP optimization help request I'm working on a highpoly gun [URL]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90669[/URL] that i need to make a lp for and later bake.There's a few areas I'm unsure of in terms of whether I sho…	7 Last	Jacecr Nov 2011
Theoretical material discussion I would like to discuss and gain a better understanding of the logic behind materials, no programming, just theory. One of the key reasons for me bringing this up is because, from my understanding, …	6 Last	sprunghunt Nov 2011
Visual Style guide [COLOR=#999999][FONT=Verdana]Hei,[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#999999][FONT=Verdana] [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#999999][FONT=Verdana]Im currently working on an isometric RTS game with a team of 6, Im the ch…	1 Last	glynnsmith Nov 2011
flapping clothes Hi I am relatively new to the cryeditor and I was wondering if there is something that could enable a cltoh flapping like I have seen in red dead redemption where lots of little flags or clothes hang…	11 Last	Clark Coots Nov 2011
Vertex Painting in CE3? Quite simply, I'm struggling to find any documentation on vertex painting on meshes in CE3 (which I have heard is available). Like many people here I'm new to CE3 so I'd appreciate any informati…	9 Last	Clark Coots Nov 2011
[Tutorial] Realistic Glass in CryENGINE 3 SDK Hey guys, I´ve written a tutorial for creating realistic glass in CryENGINE3 SDK. Feel free to check it out [url=http://www.simonfuchs.net/folio/tut03_creating_realistic_glass.htm]here[/url] in text…	4 Last	Clark Coots Nov 2011
Animation Question Hi Guys . We have a character for our game that is going to have more than maybe 40 animation on it . We are using 3DSMax for our animation but we have a problem . right now we are animating Ju…	9 Last	slipsius Nov 2011
Alpha Maps with Mental Ray, Y U NO work? I'm in the process of texturing a creature in Maya 2011 and I'm encountering an issue with alpha mapping that has me stumped. I don't know the program very well to begin with, and I've done a fair a…	2 Last	THE 5 Nov 2011
Align Maya joint to hinge line axis Hi all. I'm trying to rig an aircraft in Maya for export to UDK. I have one root joint around the top center of the aircraft, and then a joint for each control surface. Each control surface is a sub-…	0 Last	InvertedVantage Nov 2011
So how does diablo 3 handle their randomization of Weapons / armors / items Hi ! Im wondering if anyone has any idea on this part. considering it would be a nag to model around a few milion models for the game.. how do they get the randomization for it. is it say : alot o…	4 Last	SimonT Nov 2011
Glowing effect zbrush [IMG]http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr218/x4Leafx/GlowIssues.jpg[/IMG] As I get closer to the look I want for the final rendering of my Character, I have run across one last detail. I want he…	3 Last	cryrid Nov 2011
3ds max batch render/exporter hello, i've created a script for 3ds max. a batch export/render. i don't know if its usefull for everyone. eg settings, formats, ... some idea's? c&c welcome! [url]http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/…	6 Last	jos Nov 2011
BPR rendering issues [IMG]http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr218/x4Leafx/NessaPreviewrender.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr218/x4Leafx/NessaBPRRender.jpg[/IMG] For those of you that are familiar…	5 Last	4leaf Nov 2011
How to make Decent grass planes Hello All I've decided to dust off the old game art skills and get to making a new environment. However whenever making grass planes, they always end up looking rubbish! I've got a picture here, th…	5 Last	Mark Dygert Nov 2011
[Motionbuilder] Control Rig Issue Hey, I dont know if anyone here uses MoBu but i thought id ask anyway.. Just want to point out now that im very new to MoBu, however have many years experience with Max. Ive imported a skeleton and …	0 Last	Kinky Nov 2011
What plugin do you need next for 3DS Max? Hey guys it's Marius. I've been working the last couple of weeks on some modifiers for 3DS Max. The first one is a DynaMesh modifier. It is like dynamesh from zbrush. The second one is a ShrinkWr…	9 Last	mLichy Nov 2011
Quick design related question Hi all, I´m commencing an environment in which I plan to have almost toon like/disney shaped assets, but i want to sculpt everything (not noisy stuff) like cracks in wood, and sculpt stone etc. But…	2 Last	l.croxton Nov 2011
Normal Maps: Can Somone Explain This "Black Edge" issue Hi All, At the start of this weekend I had a list of normal issues that I was hoping to resolve and so far polycount has helped me with all but one. You guys are awesome, I don't know what I would …	31 Last	cptSwing Nov 2011
Decimation Master woes Ok so it seems that decimation master won't let me decimate to the amount I want. For example. If I grab the zbrush demohead, subdivide it up to 3.6 million, then try to decimate it by 50%, it says a…	4 Last	gavku Nov 2011
Creasing hard surface. Hey everyone. Well, I'm coming from an organic modeling background, and I'm working on my hard-surface skills now... I know all the basics, I understand topology and how to handle everything... how…	2 Last	Ravenok Nov 2011
Mudbox or ZBrush? Hi. I'm working to a scene and now that I've modeled the high poly objects in Maya, I want to add some details to them. I intend to learn one of this programs: Mudbox or ZBrush; to detail my models. …	50 Last	oglu Nov 2011
3DSMax RTT - How to bake using alpha thru DIF/NRM/etc.? Hi, got a bit of a problem with baking objects using alpha channel. Basically what I want to do is bake lots of layers of dead leaves which are just alpha cards scattered on a plane. I'd like to get …	25 Last	ParoXum Nov 2011
Tessellated ocean shader [url]http://vimeo.com/32357549[/url] hey guys, was working on a tessellated ocean shader at work, figure I'd share the results. Sorry, only video so far, gonna fix it up a bit and maybe release it …	7 Last	passerby Nov 2011