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RappaTools3 - Advanced Toolset MaxScript

Submitted by RappyBMX on Wed, 2012-03-28 14:24

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Offer Expires on 08/4/2012

3ds Max Programming Contest - $1000 Prize

Submitted by Admin on Fri, 2012-02-24 10:17

TurboSquid is holding a programming contest with a first prize of $1000. The contest calls for a utility that checks 3D models for certain attributes. Entrants can use MAXScript or any other programming language to write the utility.

Autoweight 0.055 is out

Submitted by kogen on Fri, 2011-12-30 09:10

I'm glad I can make the announcement that Autoweight 0.055 is available now.

There are a couple of new features like

* a weighting-falloff curve
* a mirror function
* an automatic region setup function according to your bones (still needs some work for complex characters for sure)
* speed up region selection
* multiple region selections
* additional bugfixes ;)

If you liked Autoweight 0.030 you might like the new version even more cause it makes the skin-weighting life a easier.

Call for Python tutorials

Submitted by Admin on Wed, 2008-07-16 00:28

I've been seeing a lot of discussion about using Python with 3ds Max for quite a while now... I'd love to get some resources up describing Python - 3ds Max integration / workflow / processes. If you've got or would write a beginner tutorial or even an advanced tutorial, please share it with the community!

Some questions to get the ball rolling... What is Python? How does it compare to MAXScript? Why should someone use Python? Is Python best for end users or developers? How do you create a simple "hello world" Python script?

10 Year Anniversary Celebration

Submitted by Admin on Wed, 2010-05-05 21:16

10 years... What a ride! During the past decade artists & developers - people just like yourself - have come to this site to find tools that will make their lives easier. I've been honored to get to know many of you, to learn from your techniques and see thousands of artists find the tool they needed. I think one of the things that has amazed me the most over the years is how cross cultural ScriptSpot has become. This isn't just a site that people in Hollywood use, or for that matter a site that people in North America use.

BonyFace 2.7 was released

Submitted by 1acc on Sat, 2011-10-22 14:43

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BonyFace 2.6 was released

Submitted by 1acc on Tue, 2011-05-17 13:37

BonyFace - Facial Animation System: professional solution for rigging and animating facial expressions on 3D Faces

10 free sessions of Extended tools included

New features in version 2.6: Grimace Mixer, fully rebuilded Face Control Center

Homepage
Video Tutorials

Autoweight 0.030

Submitted by kogen on Sun, 2011-11-06 06:16

I hope this is the right place to post this.

In 2008 I've developed a script called "Autoweight" with the goal to skin-weight specific user-defined regions for bones and Biped automatically.

During the last week I've rewritten the script and would like to show you the preview of the newly designed "Autoweight"-Script.

Thank you for any interest.

Motiva COLIMO 1.2! SP1 is out

Submitted by Motiva on Thu, 2011-11-03 03:22

We are really happy to announce that Motiva COLIMO 1.2! SP1 is out.

Motiva COLIMO, a realtime postproduction tool that allows change materials over prerendered images, taking in account physical accurate reflections, refractions and GI bleeding. 1.2 based versions are so much faster and robust than the previous ones. This video covers most of the new features and a general overview of the app.

RappaTools3 Script for 3ds Max has been Released !

Submitted by RappyBMX on Wed, 2011-06-29 22:43

RappaTools3 will make your life easier by helping you get things done easy and fast in your everyday tasks that go in 3ds Max.

Some of the Benefits you will get:
* NEW: Now with ChamferOp produce great topology without pinching.
* Never struggle again with the ribbon.
* Have everything in one place for quick access.
* You will produce better results in less time.
* Many tasks will be replaced with one click of a button.
* Intuitive hotbox access for a faster workflow.

maxUnChamfer

Submitted by RappyBMX on Mon, 2011-08-08 04:34

maxUnChamfer will help you produce low poly objects in less time with less amount of effort .

maxUnChamfer

Here are some of the benefits you get:

Dual Quaternion finally landed on 3dsmax!

Submitted by ficolo on Thu, 2011-03-10 08:47

3dsmax has linear vertex blending for skinning by default, this causes a lot of artifact during bones rotation, especially
the classic candywrap effect. Dual Quaternion skinning mantains volume a lot better, BUT it cannot be used alone as general solution. In some situations you still would like to mantain linear skinning AND with XrayBlendSkin YOU CAN!
You can even paint the amount of Dual Quaternions influence.
Features:
- Dual quaternion skinning to avoid candy wrap artifacts
- Interactive bind between linear and dual quaternions.
- Paint blending

saving only visible object

Submitted by BenOoo on Wed, 2008-09-17 04:15

Hello
I'm thinking about a script to save only objects displayed in the camera field (like "save selection" but for the camera viewport)
the goal is to make my huge architecturals scene easier to render, because sometimes i just want to render a part of the project (my camera field) and not the total scene,i think this could make my render faster
I'm working on it, so if you have suggestion or if a similar script already exists, please tell me !
(Sorry for my poor english, i'm french! )

Character-environment destruction demos with Pulldownit

Submitted by dynamicBoy on Wed, 2011-02-16 20:39

Andres de Mingo have done some stunning demos about character-environment destruction using Pulldownit Pro plugin in Max, 

video 1 

 http://www.vimeo.com/18234464

 video2

Chaos Group Announces Acquisition of U.S. Based Software Developer, ASGVIS

Submitted by chaossw on Thu, 2011-02-10 05:15

Chaos Group of Sofia, Bulgaria – the world leader in the development of software solutions for the computer graphics industry – has acquired Baltimore-based software developer and visualization firm, ASGVIS, LLC. The acquisition will consolidate V-Ray for Rhino and V-Ray for SketchUp development within the Chaos Group brand, and confirms establishment of a new Chaos Group company in the United States that will enhance services and support to customers in North America.

Maxscript programmer needed in Bangkok

Submitted by unmate7 on Mon, 2011-01-17 00:10

International animation company seeking for maxscript experts.
The job position is located in Bangkok, Thailand.
Please send CV and personal contact info to the following address:
asbt2006@gmail.com (English or Thai),
unmate7@gmail.com
or call:
080-050-5414 Tick

Happy New Year!

Submitted by Admin on Fri, 2010-12-31 16:33

I'd like to wish all of you a fantastic New Year! 2010 has been fantastic - we've celebrated the 20th anniversary of 3ds Max and the 10th anniversary of ScriptSpot along with sister sites MAXUnderground & MaxPlugins.de !

Have a wonderful and safe New Year!

Andy Murdock makes Automatron 1.2 free

Submitted by Admin on Fri, 2010-12-31 16:29

Andy Murdock has updated Automatron (his character animation system) to version 1.2 and released it for FREE.

Read more about Automatron and get your own copy here - http://www.lotsofrobots.com/automatron/Automatron_FS.htm

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