Zbrush : Surface Noise Problem

Baron Flame

Hey guys,
I was following 3D motive's intro to Zbrush tut for some useful and handy tips for creating wooden beams and such when I ran into this weird problem.
So every time I try using surface noise I get weird seams on the meh surface and stretching at the ends



The base model was made in max and imported into Zbrush(just a simple subdivided box) where it now stands at about 3.34 million polys.
Anyone got any ideas ?

Pabs

think it's because you have '3d' on
try unwrapping your model and switching to 'uv' as an alternative

Baron Flame

scapulator wrote: »

think it's because you have '3d' on
try unwrapping your model and switching to 'uv' as an alternative

Tried it quickly before heading out for work, didn't do much. Thanks anyways.

I hope it's nothing to do with me importing the mesh from Max, it was easier to get an even mesh from Max rather than to create one from scratch in Zbrush.

AlecMoody

What file format and settings are you using for your export from max? I have seen some weird stuff happen if an OBJ is written correctly for zbrush.

Baron Flame

AlecMoody wrote: »

What file format and settings are you using for your export from max? I have seen some weird stuff happen if an OBJ is written correctly for zbrush.

I just use GoZ.

CheeseOnToast

Baron Flame wrote: »

Tried it quickly before heading out for work, didn't do much. Thanks anyways.

I hope it's nothing to do with me importing the mesh from Max, it was easier to get an even mesh from Max rather than to create one from scratch in Zbrush.

It should work, if you have proper UVs set up. I use this technique all the time without issues. As suggested, check that your OBJ is being exported correctly with its UVs intact. Use the UV checker in Zbrush to make sure.

Baron Flame

CheeseOnToast wrote: »

It should work, if you have proper UVs set up. I use this technique all the time without issues. As suggested, check that your OBJ is being exported correctly with its UVs intact. Use the UV checker in Zbrush to make sure.

Will do. Thanks

Karaoke_Warrior

I had that same problem with a mesh I was working on. A workaround is to use the X Y or Z offsets. At least, that worked for me. It didn't get rid of the seams, it just moved them so they weren't anywhere on my mesh.