(3DS Max) How to approach constraint loops for shape

The_Valeyard · May 2014

Hi all, I'm wondering if someone on here can help me work out some constraint loops for a model I'm currently working on.
I've been having issues with corners of a certain are bulging out when put into Turbosmooth, the model is planned to be the high poly which I'll be using to bake normal maps from which means this bulging problem is turning out to be a bit of an issue.

This is the model with turbosmooth enabled:

This is the model without turbosmooth enabled:

Any help on this would be great, I've been redoing my constraints several times and still no closer to figuring this out.

Cordell Felix · May 2014

Something like this will do the trick. Need more geo too to keep the roundness.

Mark Dygert · May 2014

Yep it looks like Cordell has a good idea, I'd give it a shot, I'd be shocked if it doesn't help.

The_Valeyard · May 2014

Alright, Ive just given that a go and there still seems to be some distortion.

ZombieWells · May 2014

Just one of the ways to do this is... add more geo. throw away that model it's going to drive you nuts. AddGeo.jpg~original

I think there's a "how do you model them shapes" here on PC, look that up. K

Nathan Nguyen · May 2014

If you plan to add detail to a cylinder, it's better start with more geo
in the image below I used 32 side cylinder, not perfect, but I think it's fine. You could use 48 for even smoother result. 48 is pretty normal for Hi-Poly, don't be afraid to start high.

( and there's already has a thread for this kind of stuff http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56014 )

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(3DS Max) How to approach constraint loops for shape

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