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[WIP] Remington 870 shotgun, Feedback needed

Hello everybody!This is my first time posting in this forum so I want to introduce myself, I'm a self-taught 3D artist from Peru, I would say I'm a beginner because I've been modeling for over 7 mont…
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SebasWong

[Mel][Maya] Begginer. Is it possible to convert string text back to variable name?

Hey there. Begginer question. Is it possible in MEL to convert string text back to variable name. Here is rough example: $x=smoothstep(0,30,frame); $y=smoothstep(50,60,frame); $a=$x*$y; //down …
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ll_k

is it possible to curve the multi-cut tool in Maya

Hi. I have this blade and I want to change the way it is curved - I thought i'd take the multi-cut tool and take a starting vertex at the tip of the blade and a second vert towards the handle end of …
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poopipe

Black face/polygon on Ue4 ( zbrush-> maya->ue4)

Hi,I got a problem when importing my mesh from Maya to unreal there is some polygons that appears black.the mesh looks fine in Maya and even in substance painter.I try revers normal, Set from face, s…
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YTV

3D Animator wanted: Shape the vision of a new fantasy RPG combining real-life fitness with gaming!

Want to work on an exciting new RPG and help bring our characters and creatures to life?We're currently looking for a talented 3D Animator to help shape the vision of a brand new fantasy-st…
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QuellTech

3D Victorian House Model [WIP]

Hellooo,I was hoping if anyone was available to offer some critique and help with a current model I am working on for my portfolio. I've only recently gotten into Maya as part of my degree so some fe…
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Dolypsy892

Motion Blur turns solid objects transparent [Maya + Vray]

Dear members,Can anyone help me out with these motion blur issues within Maya + Vray 5? I animated the rotating parts for 1000 frames and took a still from somewhere in between, having checked "motio…
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FP_

Widow. Grand Space Opera: Light Age. Artstation challange. Concept by Alessandro Pizzi

Hello there! This is my work for artstation challenge GrandSpaceOpera: Light Age! Triscount 83,489 tris. Rigged and simple animated. More info you can see here. That model was real challenge for me, …
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MAworks2511

Modelling and Texturing help - 16th Century Ship

Hi, I'm a second year student at uni - still pretty new to this. I am texturing a 16th Century Ship for a group project for a museum. I've just been given the model and wanted some feedback befo…
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Ghogiel

[PAID][CONTRACT][REMOTE] We're looking for a 3D Game Character Animator to join our team.

Requirements:- Maya (mandatory)- Advanced Skeleton (big plus)- UE4 Animation System (big plus)- Previous experience/published titles (mandatory)- Recent showreel (mandatory)The focus will be on robot…
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Troglobytes

Maya freezes when opening scene file...help

I just started learning Maya, making a hard surface model. It worked fine but now when i open it (open scenes) it loads the tools in the outliner but not the model and it freezes.I tried importing it…
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LalaKannibala

Quick Blade (getting back into texturing - need advice)

I made a quick blade in Maya and unwrapped it get get going in Substance Painter again after a long time. The only thing that amazed me more than how much I remembered was how much I forgot. The guar…
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OFPismySOP

[Maya plug-in] 3Gen – 3D Worlds Generator

Hello guys. I’ve been developing this Application/s for more than 3 years now so I’ve decided to try to promote it on Kickstarter. Hope You find it interesting. Any feedback would be appreciated. B…
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Rayterex

First Maya object model (key) - Am I on the right track?

Hi, I am a complete beginner on AutoDesk Maya, this is my first attempt at creating a key that I designed: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/5X2aY1I am an architectural designer so I have knowledge …
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francisbaud

[ARNOLD - MAYA] Exported image with transparency problem

I render my images with nothing in the background so I can put whatever I want afterwards in photoshop. I use depth of field so my model gets blurred. This blue background in the arnold renderview is…
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gnoop

Sketchbook: Louloupopcat_

Hi! I'm Louloupopcat_ (loulou) and I'm a current games design student.I'm mainly focused on 3D modelling, but I also draw and do concepting in my free time.This sketchbook is both to show how I have …
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Louloupopcat_

Help me sort out the mistakes

Hello everyone!This is my second model, and I ask you to point out the mistakes made in it. The model is made in Maya, textures are standard from Substance Painter.
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JamesBrisnehan

[Maya plug-in] Procedural 3D Rocks with my node-based plug-in

Hi guys. I've started adding 3D modifiers to my plug-in, so here are some basic procedural 3D Rocks. Any feedback would be appreciated. Hope You find it interesting.Youtube demo: https://www.you…
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Rayterex

Maya - convert object selection to component

Hello,I'm working with some curves I've created using xgen and I'm running into an issue where maya is only letting me convert the curves I've elected to control vertexes one at a time. It's a major …
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hanaharu

WIP Chiappa Rhino Advice Needed!

Hi i'm currently working on a rhino revolver and need some feedback to get it looking as best as it possibly can. I've really been struggling with the texturing aspect of the project and is the main …
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blakepe

[Full Time] Lead Modeler/Surfacer Position - WildBrain Studios

WildBrain is looking for a Lead Modeler for a new 3D project! We are excited to bring this project to life through the Unreal Game Engine pipeline.In this role, you have exce…
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ckwildbrain

Cylindrical hard surface withouth pinching

Hello! I'm new here, so I'm sorry if this topic is repeated and sorry for my english.I have a cylindrical mesh with a hole, but when I want to add support edges to make it more rectangular i have pin…
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gnoop

struggling with the quad draw tool in maya, specifically when retopo-ing the face

Hi. I'm using Maya 2020 and having a few struggles with the quad draw....when i draw big polys say for the back or torso, or arms and legs i seem to be able to move the points around pretty freely to…
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oglu

Vintage TV

Vintage TV I modelled in Maya using hard surface modelling and texture in Substance Painter and am looking for some feedback 
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HOWESYYY

[Maya] Snapping / Wrapping one object to another (like taking the shape of the other obj) *see pic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiyW3svZjqc&start=19I tried the quad draw method (retopology workflow) but its too long. hopefully someone knows a simpler way?
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oglu

Stylized environment artist looking for work!

Looking for stylised full or part time work, based in England. Experienced in Maya, ZBrush and Blender. Can use Substance Designer and Painter to create stylized materials. Experience with creat…
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Wankenstien

Jump Assignment

Spline | Body MechanicsFeedback is welcomed :)https://syncsketch.com/sketch/347183284df3/?offlineMode=1#/3780932/4441957/f_0
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lenanim

[Maya] Modelled a shoe. How do I make the inside not have black /become double faced? +pics included

So I am following this tutorial: https://youtu.be/RM417cyk1X0?t=87I ended up with this. I wanted a sole so I tried to bridge edges but they don't work. I have tried extracting the shoe wall…
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vdmdx22

How to approach hardening this edges?

Hi I want to harden this edges but the problem is when I place an edge loop it goes all the way through the model and affects the shape of the cylinder. How can I redirect the edges so they dont…
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lluc21

[FINISHED] [Environment] [UE4] First rate ship HMS Aurora

hey guys!Summer break starts in a couple weeks and I want to use these months to try and make a new environment piece.What I have decided on is to make a first rate, ship of the line in UE4!What I wa…
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Agelink

Dream-A likness of actress Golshifteh Farahani [finished]

It feels so nice to start a year with wrapping up a project that took a lot to finish. It's my advanced term final project for Think tank online program, a likeness of actress Golshifteh Farahani. He…
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Houra_Ershad

3D Model

#W.I.P
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SUTHONG

How to re-use facial expressions blendshapes on multiple face models?

We're working on an RPG with 90+ characters, so we can't start from scratch with all the blendshape sculpting for each character. For now we're only concerned with male characters, which all sha…
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oglu

[Paid] 3D Artist (Unreal) for 3D avatar and content creation platform

3D Artist (Unreal Engine) JOB DESCRIPTION:Job Title: 3D ArtistJob type: 1-year job remote contract with the possibility to extend it indefinitelyReporting To: Art Director and Head of …
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akelani

Need Help With Fur/Feather Sim for Realistic Duck Characters!

Hey all, new user here, I am working on a personal project in which I am attempting to recreate a Duck with her Ducklings as realistic as I can make them. I am using Xgen with Maya. I've managed to g…
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CaptainPixelBeard

How can I make accurate LED lights in Maya/VRay?

Hello, I’m trying to figure out by what means to properly simulate a 5mm LED bulb.here’s my model as yet:So far I’ve just kind of faked it by using colored sphere lights:but I’m trying to go for a re…
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ninthtale

Looking for 3D character animator in Unity / Maya

Hello,We produce audiovisual shows and animations - our website is www.mediacraft.videoWe are currently looking for animators to cooperate on upcoming projects.Right now we need:- a production o…
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mediacraft

[Xgen - maya] xgen doesn't load my descriptions

After reloading a scene or after some crash sometimes xgen does not load my descriptions.That can't be happening I need help. It happened to me 5 times the last month.Does anyone know what to do?
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Worldevour

MAYA: Chamfer edges like in MAX?

Is it possible to chamer edges in maya like it works in max?Found that great vid on "low to highpoly":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rz5_CCWQz8He is working in MAX:His Base model looks like that:an…
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Ghogiel

December Knight

December Knight - Part I - GargoyleThe first image of my December Knight Series.The model is based on concept made during my high school years.I wanted to give it a fresh 2020 look, and took it all t…
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Arno

Marie Tapaeras (real-time)

Hello everyone!! I wanted to share my latest project real time model of Marie Tapaeras and her tupalo companion based on the amazing concept from Luis Montes done for the Wild West Artstation Chall…
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disl1

[Arnold - Maya] Is there a way to change the image format of the snapshots?

I use the snapshot folder and my images are stored in .exr format but I would rather them to be .png or something similar. I can store them manually with save as, but that would be tedious. And the w…
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Worldevour

3D Makehuman character

I created this 3D character in Makehuman and Autodesk Maya. It is fully rigged, including face rigs and contains Xgen hair. Took me over one month to create. Should I make tutorial how to make charac…
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JohannesAg

[WIP] Desert Tech MDR fully stocked - game res

Hey Guys!It's been a while since my last post...but here it is ^^ I've played a lot of Tarkov the last couple of months so I decided to create one of my favorite weapons!The goal is to create a …
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Infernal

[Maya] Load Attributes shortcut?

Is there a way to create a load attributes shortcut? I don't want to use the auto load attributes feature but not click the load attributes button too.A shortcut would be ideal.There is no such optio…
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Eric Chadwick

(WIP) Industrial Arm Renders

Just hit the marmoset test render portion of my project and wanted feedback before I finalized anything.
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Bobby_the_Goblin

[Maya plug-in] My Procedural Trees Generator (node-based)

Hello guys. I've been working on this app for quite some time now. I will probably share the tool in the next couple of months. I don't have any experience in the industry so any feedback would be ap…
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oglu

(over)Maya Model IK rigging

Hi there looking for someone able to fix our normal rig in Maya into an IK rig where the head translation will move the body. So if the head swivels to the right the body bends to meet it, I also wan…
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moliminous

[WIP] m1911a1

HI everyone, this is my first post, I’m working on this m1911a1 for while now, I’m using maya and subdivision modelling techniques … and this is the current situation (MidPoly in wireframe and Hig…
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wirrexx

[WIP] Rough Start

Hi! I'm working on a environment concept. I'm trying to learn how to build environments more modularly and from the tutorials I've watched, they always start with a gray box and basic lighting. I fee…
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tlhaase93

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