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Re: polyRetopo the secret maya node
Man, thanks for pointing out, this is a super helpful discovery! In turn, I can add that Maya also has a hidden remeshing mode, which turns any mesh into a uniformly tessellated triangular mesh - kinda like Sculptris Pro in ZBrush. Just select a mesh and execute this python code: <p>import maya.cmds as… -
Re: Convenient ShaderFX alternative ???
It's not that I don't want to do anything with math at all. Imo old Max plugin just had a nicer balance. After all I don't want to code all those modern physical shaders with energy conservation etc on my own. I just want to make some specific layers blending , Z depth combine and texture animation and show it HLSL… -
[CLOSED] Low-Poly Character Artist & Rigger - Modular Customization Assets (1,700 - 2,000 Tris)
Project Overview We are building an indie mobile game featuring a stylized, retro-console "segmented puppet" aesthetic. Our character pipeline utilizes a modular customization system where clothing, heads, and gear are modeled as separate, interchangeable assets. We are currently sourcing the master assets for a character… -
Re: The Art of Pablo Garcia 2026
#wipwednesday, as a practice, last week I started this Roman Shrine, and with the power of modular props, I optimized. I started sculpting key props with general damage so they wouldn't look so repetitive, only one specific stones I wanted to add specifically damaged to give a more unique look. I did the retopology of… -
Re: Question about the AO node and AmbientOcclusion in general
Material mode only allows you to plug outputs in coresponding outputs. Most nodes don't have a specific usage attached tot them, so it's not an issue, but the AO node has an AO usage to it, so it will only plug itself in an AO input or output node. On the bright side, that allows you to right-click drag and drop the node… -
Re: 4 or 6 core processor?
It really depends on what you do. With apps that are multi-thread well, many cores (as long as the sum performance of the cores is better) tend to be faster. Apps like xnormal or offline renderers like Modo and some others that can properly thread will tend to work better with more cores (assuming similar efficacy).… -
UV Squashing in Borderlands 2 on masks for color tints.
I wanted to share something I came across while looking at models and textures from Borderlands 2. There is a 3D model called WreckedVan that is used all over the game. It comes with a 2048 diffuse map and a second packed mask texture. The size might seem large for 2012 but given that it was standard practice to give… -
BOOK POST: Codex Seraphinianus reprint
Kind of a modern day Voynich Manuscript, the Codex Seraphinianus is getting a reprint on Oct. 29th. I only found out about this book in the last few months but I love weird stuff, maybe it's a mutation from too much Escher & Dali exposure as a child. The price isn't too shabby either:… -
Re: Have anyone figured out how new Curvature Smooth node works in Designer?
I (naively) assumed they'd done it properly Hacks like that explain why it breaks down under some circumstances edit: ok so I've had a look . Hopefully this helps with some of the weird bits The only variable they seem to be using is the builtin $sizelog2 -which is log2(pixel size of the input) == log2(512, 512) == (9, 9)… -
Working out a ballpark freelance hour rate?
Hey there, There's a game design job I'm applying for (I have 4 years experience) and it'll be transitioning from a salaried job to freelance / hourly. In the first stage call with HR I was asked what my hourly rate would be. On the application, I put £18 which was £35,000 salaried but on the call I found out it would be…
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