Hotfix 3 is the latest updated version of Maya, akin to a patch. http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=15407662&linkID=9242259
maybe u got it wrong, 2.5d is the concept behind hi res sculpting, and did u ever remember using projection master? And maybe paintstop plugin is using 2.5d concept for their canvas and brushes, who knows what it can come up with in the future.. I remember back in few years ago when pirates of carribean making of was in…
Yeah, what Professor420 said. Vanilla max 8 has a lot of issue with Biped. Service Pack 3 http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=7176150&linkID=9241177
Didja report it? I reported a problem with the UV pack tool, they fixed it by the next SP (months after my report, but better than not at all). Takes a couple minutes to fill out the form but it's worth it IMO. http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=5600504&linkID=9241177
get some money and go for this two DVD'S - character modeling & texturing for a next gen. by a professional from UBI SOFT. http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=6724622&linkID=9241175 The best what I've seen the last 2 - 3 years !
A note to everyone using 3ds Max 2012: Please install Product Update 10. It should fix the problems with the Outliner introduced by PU9. http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=20398787&linkID=9241178