Ok, I'm not so good with materials, what are some of the best ways you simulate steel, chrome, and titanium. Also is there a way to simulate machining marks and is there a way to do it without a texture?
I recently imported an .FBX of a max file from a colleague that had this odd self illuminated looking light gray material applied to it. And every time I tried to change it, any new material became the same thing. No problem I thought, I'll just reset it and start from scratch. No luck. Okay, I'll reset Max and re-import,…
This is a weird one. I've made some grass which looks fine in Max and the material editor, but when I apply the material to the mesh it is rotated. With alpha http://prntscr.com/6mp6jn Without alpha http://prntscr.com/6mp69e In material editor http://prntscr.com/6mp6fi In Max http://prntscr.com/6mp6vf I'm sure there's a…
Hi, When modeling I usually create a material called working which is a dark grey material that has animated opacity so that I can see the references better. After I did like 70% of a model I put on a wip material close to the colors that what I am modeling should be. Sometimes I would like to make changes instantly…
Hello, So I'm starting to make a library of tileable materials and would like some critiques. I also want them to be dynamic as well. I'm open to suggestions as to what materials you all would like to see along with what type of dynamic properties/parameters come with them. Cheers and thanks
Hi okidoki - Yes, I've actually been playing around with creating my own matcaps. That's a good idea using Max clay. I'll give that a try. I don't know why I'm so picky about the material - just am. ;)
Hey guys I had a question, my material blending setup is causing me some issues. If i paint on too much the whole thing just turns black for some reason, I dunno how or why. It appears to only affect the painted on material. the main material ends up being fine. any help'll be nice thanks! this is my setup
Hey guys, so im having an issue on my home PC.Every time I click to add a a material it takes 2-5 minutes to load up every material. This happens every time I want to choose a material
Hey guys, I'm trying to add a material effect or a post processing chain to a specific post process volume. but it does not have a parameter that asks for a material effect or a post process chain like the worldinfo parameter does. Do I miss something? It looks like I can only add one material effect per level. this is a…