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Max to Maya scene translation problem

Hi, i am trying to get a render in max . The model was modeled and textured in maya. I exported my scene in 2009 fbx format from maya 2013. when i...

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by goggles

08-03-2013|12:33 PM

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Project Management Paperwork for modeling department

I am looking for sheets for management that can be used in a modeling department. Does anybody know a good source for this kind of information?

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by goggles

12-11-2012|01:53 PM

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Zbrush question about clay brush leaving weird line..

As seen on picture i am having this line on top of the area where i apply clay brush... Anyone can guess why? Its the first time ive noticed this......

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by goggles

14-09-2012|05:23 PM

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Maya to max, obj exporting...

For the last 2 weeks, i had to work with different 3D artists workng in max. I am modeling in maya and exporting my obj files. When max users import...

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by goggles

09-04-2013|01:09 AM

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Zbrush questions about my current project

I posted this in a couple of zbrush forums but couldn't get any answers. I think it will be best i post it under members lounge.. What to do...

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by goggles

19-05-2012|01:11 PM

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Multi patch uv and painting in Mari (or any other 3d painting tool)?

I am trying to understand how multipatch painting works. I started learning Mari painting software. Saw a couple of tutorials on that showing how...

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by honestdom

02-04-2012|09:50 PM

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Preview render settings for texturing process...

I am currently trying to do some painting jobs on photoshop and aplying them on my model. But this is my first time doing texturing and cant figure...

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by daverave

17-03-2012|08:23 AM

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RoadKill "Mesh needs cleanup" problem...

I am trying to use roadkill to get a UV map out of a mesh. The mesh i am trying to map is the big main body part. I am getting "Mesh requires...

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by NextDesign

13-03-2012|05:13 PM

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Which 3d painting tool is the best? | Page: 1 2

Hi, i was looking for some 3d painting tools but couldn't decide which one works fine. I was going to try mari but my display card is ATI mobility...

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by goggles

23-03-2012|06:37 PM

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Stitch UV or not? Uv layout puzzle ! | Page: 1 2

Hey there people ! I used Headus UV layout for an ongoing project. The piece i used caused some folding and ovelapping problems when i tried to...

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by goggles

23-01-2012|09:58 PM

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Edge Flow Right or Wrong? Current Project...

Hi, I am currently working on a goggles project. I think i am half the way so far and have good looking meshes. But i am not sure how the edge...

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by daverave

27-01-2012|07:32 AM

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Hard edge problem with subdivided mesh

Hi , I have been trying to model a front ring for a steampunk goggles. Theres is a problem which come across frequently while i do medelling and...

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by goggles

09-01-2012|03:09 AM

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Preparing a model before texturing...

Hi, This is my first message on the forums. Hoping to start an helpful thread... I started modelling nearly nearly 5 months ago. I have watched...

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by goggles

09-09-2011|09:46 PM

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Zbrush polypaint texture stretch problem

Deformed texture in final texture I am getting deformed textures at the borders of my model. Heres my workflow and details; 1- I put extre edges...

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by Jay

11-04-2013|09:16 PM

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Environment modeling for animation.

What kind of modeling people use for modeling environments in animation movies? Do they use subd objects in everything? or use high polygonal meshes?...

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by goggles

27-04-2013|09:43 AM

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Face photography for texture painting

Does anybody know a good website that we can get some hd male face photography for free? I am traying to find good stuff for texture painting but...

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by stwert

28-10-2013|11:34 AM

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Roadkill UV acting weird ? | Page: 1 2

Hey. Has anyone experienced this weird thing before? I installed the 1.1 version at work and tried UV mapping an object. I select edges in maya and...

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by Macler

27-03-2014|06:39 PM

Replies: 22

What are you listening nowadays while working?

Adam Ben Ezra is my new discovery. I was looking for doublebass musicians and found this. And nujabes was a hit for last week. Enjoy... Can't Stop...

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by CollinBishop

22-02-2014|08:57 PM

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Fixing texture paths - Python script

Isnt that beautiful? http://mayapy.wordpress.com/2012/04/23/fix-texture-paths-in-maya-python-script/

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by goggles

24-01-2014|11:21 PM

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RAM issue, what do you think?

I am planning to upgrade my ramm to 8gb. Here is my system specs. I have learned that my i5 support 1300 mhz rams only. so i will go for 1300 mhz....

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by David

29-01-2014|12:34 PM

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3D Magazine suggestions?

I am thinking of subscribing to a 3d magazine . Can't decide which one though. 3D Creative seems like its has topics concentrating on modeling and...

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by tweetytunes

29-01-2014|03:45 PM

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Awesomeness, vertex2 digimag is out !

300 hundred pages of saliva; http://www.artbypapercut.com/

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by goggles

30-01-2014|05:22 PM

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The Windows and Wacom Tablet Nightmare is Over. Auto fix software...

That software makes issues between tablet and windows all good... No need to manually repeat the process. It is funny how technologies like wacom...

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by goggles

10-02-2014|10:29 AM

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baking contour renter into texture.

Is there a way in maya or another software to bake the contour render into the texture image? lets say i have a house model and want contours on all...

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by CollinBishop

01-04-2014|01:16 AM

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Modeling techniques for movies and commercial production?

I am wondering what types of modeling techniques are used for non moving set props in movies and commercials. I was checking this guy's squid models...

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by goggles

27-03-2014|09:11 AM

Replies: 3