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Re: International 2014 - Postmortem
So, just going to echo everyone else's sentiment that vod locked stream content is the biggest disappointment. I wasn't able to go, so these suggestions are coming purely from someone who watched from home. Suggestions: * Post a schedule for the workshop presentations, with artist name, presentation title, and times. There… -
Sunset Overdrive - UV mapping tips for 3ds max?
Hey there, attached below is the link to the great breakdown (most of you know this i'm sure) from Morten Olsen (Sunset Overdrive) where he uses mostly trim sheets and tileable to build the whole world. I would like to know if there is any great tool for 3ds max to place the uvs exactly at the border of the bevel like he's… -
Maya tips and tricks thread
I don't think we have one of these threads. Sometimes you find something stupidly cool and you gotta share, right? I just discovered an option; no idea how long it's been there or how long i've ignored it. Maybe you have too? Under manipulators, "Reposition using middle mouse button" auto-snaps the gizmo to wherever you… -
Newish to modeling, need tips
I have been doing a little modeling the past while, but I havn't gotten serious about it till recently. My friend and I are making a mod to Half Life 2, and I want to learn to do a great job on modeling. I know 3ds max, and would prefer it, yet I don't have money, so I use Maya 8.5 PLE. I have made a head for my model, but… -
[YOUTUBE] New VFX Texturing Channel - Tips To improve your Texture Workflow
Hey all! My name is Paul and I'm a VFX Texture Artist. Over the past 5 years, I had the chance to work on some really cool VFX projects as a texture artist. I'm starting a new Channel on Youtube where I plan to share with you a bit of what I've learned. Most of my content will be focused on training our eye to see details… -
[QUICK TIP - ZBRUSH] - 7 steps to create a quick curvature mask in Zbrush
http://www.paulhpaulino.com/7-steps-to-create-a-quick-curvature-mask-in-zbrush/ Hey, guys! I'm happy to share my latest article. In this new tutorial, I’m going to share how you can create a quick and powerful Curvature Mask in Zbrush. I also demonstrate a simple technique in MARI to use your Curvature Mask to create… -
Need help finding a clever tip I saw on polycount.
A while back I came across a handy method posted by someone which was about wrapping cloth around a sword handle, the method involved attaching one end of the cloth to the handle and then animating the handle to spin, effectively letting gravity do all of the work for you. I've tried extensive google/polycount searches but… -
Maya -- Tip for speeding up a sluggish quad draw tool
I originally posted this as a question, but found the solution myself. So here's a PSA : If you are struggling with a sluggish quad draw tool in Maya, break the mesh you are building into separated meshes. Just that easy, and your tool works without lag anymore. You can have a million vertices in the scene, doesn't matter.… -
Re: Spark's W.I.P Thread
haha, nice style man. might get that jaw a little lower on the left, give him the feel of actually biting onto that stogy instead of hanging in the lips. Is that a sweater? If so maybe opening the collar a tad more at the opening (tie area) to give it more of a slightly relaxed feel, and dangling the tie a tad more. Also… -
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 inspired Game Environment, Third-Year Uni Project
Very busy with pre-prod vertical slice stuff but here's a quick update, room is finished now with decals placed and some basic lighting by me. Our lighting artist is going to work her magic. The only thing it needs is clutter less fog Here it is with proper lighting done by Keziah Pereira, it really makes a huge…
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