Tagged 'autodesk 3dsmax'

3DS Max - V Ray 6 - Bring Back V Ray Quad Menu

Submitted by miledrizk on Sun, 2023-07-16 01:59
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In V-Ray 6, the Chaos group decided to remove the V-Ray quad menu options, where you had many features. To find them, now you have to use the V-Ray menu on the main menu toolbar. But, if you like to have these options back again in your quad menu, this tutorial is for you.

Note: The solution that you'll find in the video I made 6 years ago, doesn't work anymore, I'm talking about this one: https://youtu.be/_TjxBNJaW_w

3DS Max - V Ray - VRayRenderID + Photoshop

Submitted by miledrizk on Thu, 2023-10-19 03:09
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In this tutorial, we will learn about the VRayRenderID render element, where you can create a separate file for the rendered image, and this file will contain a distinct matte color for each object in the scene. This is useful when doing a post-production in software like Photoshop, for example, because you can isolate every single object, and work on it separately.

3DS Max - Easy Modeling - FreeForm Geometry

Submitted by miledrizk on Tue, 2019-05-21 16:40
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In this video, we will learn a quick and flexible technique for modeling freeform shapes. We will use a Surface modifier, Shell modifier, and Turbosmooth for that purpose. You can use this approach to model a wide range of geometries like roads going up and down, ribbons, etc,...

3DS Max - Hidden Feature - QClone - Clone By View

Submitted by miledrizk on Sun, 2024-03-10 23:09
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In this 3DS Max tutorial, we will learn about a nice hidden feature called QClone, that will allow us to clone objects based on their bounding box and the viewport's axis we are perpendicular to.

3DS Max 2023 And Newer - Snap Working Pivot

Submitted by miledrizk on Wed, 2024-12-04 07:44
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Sometimes you need your transform gizmo to be oriented in a certain way, other than the typical orientations, to perform operations like Move, Rotate, and Scale. Starting from Max 2023 we have this nice tool called Snap Working Pivot Tool, that allows us to do that, and it comes with multiple options to help us create and manipulate the working pivot point. Also, in addition to that, it gives us the ability to extract a construction plane out of the created working pivot. This tool is useful in many areas, like transforming objects, rigging, animations, Smart Extrude, etc,...

Lesson 4 - 3DS Max - Total Beginners - Explaining Editable Poly - Making A Simple Drawer

Submitted by miledrizk on Mon, 2020-03-16 18:01
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In this 5th video, we'll learn about Editable Poly object, its sub-objects elements, explaining some of their main tools, what they do and how they work. After, we create our first 3D model, which is a simple drawer with shelves and 4 legs. During the video, you will hear many additional, and useful tips that will make your workflow easier.

3DS Max - Hidden Feature - QClone - Clone By View

Submitted by miledrizk on Sun, 2024-03-10 23:37
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In this 3DS Max tutorial, we will learn about a nice hidden feature called QClone, that will allow us to clone objects based on their bounding box and the viewport's axis we are perpendicular to.

3DS Max - Set The Size Of A Mesh

Submitted by miledrizk on Mon, 2024-12-16 01:54
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This tutorial will show you how to control the width, height, and length of objects that are not parametric, which means you don't have access to the spinners that determine these parameters. You'll also learn some additional tips on how to quickly play with values inside spinners and how to quickly change the pivot location.

3DS Max - Black faces when importing

Submitted by miledrizk on Wed, 2021-09-29 10:39
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This video deals with the problem of black faces when importing from Sketchup, or from other formats.

3DS Max - V-Ray - MultiMatteElement Render Element

Submitted by miledrizk on Sun, 2024-03-24 15:51
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In this video, we will learn about a powerful render element, used for masking, called MultiMatteElement. This render element has an advantage over other masking tools, and that is its ability to include the Antialiasing part. We will learn how to set it up, how to use it in Photoshop, and its various parameters.