3ds max question

iRoller

I was looking at this tutorial http://imgur.com/Qq8WhqR and at the top left where the poster is setting up the tiles in 3ds max, each tile is spaces apart a small amount. How can I make it so that my tiles still follow the grid but are evenly spaced apart so they are not touching. I don't really understand how you set it up so that it will tile if you put all of them next to each other. Thanks.

Mark Dygert

The pivot point is on the grid. The actual piece is slightly smaller than the grid. Also the beveled/rounded edge helps define the edges and gap.

iRoller

Not sure if I should start a new thread for this, but how can you accomplish such sharp edges in zbrush

When I try this, mine ends up looking blobby and smooth. I followed the same steps. Does anyone have any suggestions for this? thanks. 

iRoller

bump

codyaq2

exaggerate more, and polish down using the trim/hpolish brushes

iRoller

do you know of any good tutorials for doing this.. perhaps my settings are off because i can't get it..

Eric Chadwick

iRoller said:

do you know of any good tutorials for doing this.. perhaps my settings are off because i can't get it..

Have you tried these ?
 http://pixologic.com/zclassroom/lesson/masking
http://pixologic.com/zclassroom/lesson/brushes-masks