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Re: Rendering isometric tiles with 3ds max
It's been a while since I had to do this, but here goes nothing, it should at least put you on the right track... To get a correct isometric render in max set up a free camera, click the orthographic button in its modify panel and then select the rotate tool while the camera is selected. Then right click the rotate tools… -
Should I go to Max?
What are main pros and cons between Maya and 3ds Max? I heard that a Maya is getting so much more love from AD then max, but also I've seen that most 3D artist (modelers prefer.) are using 3ds max. Why? I'm intermediate Maya user (who focus on character/creature modeling) but there are some things and tools which I really… -
Re: Normal map with UV seams issue
How did you make this image, which software and what material? If you're baking in 3ds Max, then you'll get the best results rendering it in Max. If you have specific versions of Max, they won't show maps correctly in the viewport, no matter what you do. What version of Max are you using? There are ways to get the normal… -
Re: (Zbrush) Zremesher VS (3ds Max) Retopology modifier...
I tried in Max 2023 briefly and Zremesher2 in old Zbrush before MAxon . I like Zbrush more . It remeshes to much less poly model , more straight edge flow on rectangular things. But on too low poly geo like one ready for games Zbrush still does errors. You need to rotate edges somethimes. In MAx I haven't figure out how to… -
Smoothing groups+normal maps?
Hello polycounters I'm a normal mapping novice who is currently practicing with the technique and hoping to achieve a higher skill/comfort level. I'm working on understanding how any smoothing group info I have on my low detail model is getting baked into the normal map. I thought other beginners might benefit from seeing… -
Re: 3Ds Max tips for working on highpoly objects
I believe it's more or less like 2014 viewport performance wise. But it's a big step above Max 2012 and Max 2013. In the end , Max 2017 beats them all, and as i heard through the grapevine, a SP2 release might be imminent, which would purge another round of most serious bugs. On a raw edit poly/edit mesh level you… -
Re: Light Maps and Ambient Occlusion Maps
Definitely helpful,thanks!I was following tutorials and got confused as to why AO maps were used sometimes and light maps used in other instances. I modeled a tank recently and used a light map instead of an ambient occlusion map unknowingly.The light map is more subtle but when I try to bake an AO map above 512x512 max… -
Re: 3DS Max's wonky viewport navigation.
I use a wacom with Max sometimes. It works pretty well once you have it all set up. I have the button nearest the nib mapped to middle mouse button (so you can "alt-middle mouse" to rotate view) and the button nearest the eraser mapped to right click. You'll also want a hot key so you can pan the viewport (this is Z-MMB… -
Re: Animating in gmax...
Why don't you just try Blender, www.blender3d.org, since any work you do in that can be sold and it also has a game engine built in. You can also try the XSI Mod tools 4.2 found at www.softimage.com. GMax seems very limited compared to Max and so does Maya PLE. I fyou decide to use gmax do a search for scripts for gmax… -
Wire parametering a rolling ball in 3ds Max? (How to make a rolling ball in 3ds Max)
Hello, I've been banging my head against the wall for like 5 hours now and still can't figure out a way to make a ball roll with wire parameters. I can do it in 2 separate axis' but the problem shows itself when they are combined. I used all my math knowledge as well but no luck. I have to use it for the wheel of my robot…
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