Real-World Mapping Coordinates are a misunderstood, but highly useful tool in 3dsMax. Learn what they can do for you!
Textures / Materials
Assign Random Material ID to Selection
I've put together the following short MaxScript to allow you to assign a random material ID to a selection in 3dsMax. I'll update it into a full tool if I get enough comments asking for it.
Arch & Design Material: Tips and Tricks
Learn some tips and tricks for working with 3dsMax's Arch & Design material presets through mental ray. We'll look specifically at glass and metal shaders...
3d Studio Max Arch & Design Preset Examples
Take a look at the different Arch & Design material presets in 3d Studio Max and mental ray. There's an easy material for every situation!
mental ray Arch & Design Overview
In this article, we'll go through how to effectively use the mental ray Arch & Design material in 3d Studio Max.
Sub-Surface Scattering Guide Part 2
This is the definitive guide to sub-surface scattering (SSS) in mental ray for 3d Studio Max. In part 2 we go over more advanced features of SSS!
Sub-Surface Scattering Guide Part 1
This is the definitive guide to sub-surface scattering (SSS) in mental ray for 3d Studio Max. In part 1 we go over the basics of how to use SSS!
The 3d Displacement Shader
In this quick walkthrough, I'll show you how to use the mental ray 3d displacement shader in your 3ds Max materials.
Ink & Paint Primer
In this tutorial, we'll be looking at how to effectively use the Ink & Paint shader in 3dsMax. There are visual examples of each feature plus techniques to make your renders pop!
World-Machine Colors and Mixing Tutorial
This tutorial covers creating custom color overlay maps in World-Machine 2. I go over every mixing device to show you the diversity of tools at your disposal.
Making of Manolia
I do appreciate the special mood of the studio's photography's. I thought it could be interesting to reproduce this feeling in CG. Even if I haven't practice...
Making of the Steam Master
Being a making of, this tutorial is intended for people with a prior understanding of the basic tools used for modeling and texturing. This is not a step by ...
Lighting and Materials in 3DS Max
These video tutorials is created by artist Giorgio Luciano in 3ds max. These tutorials will throw light from basic settings of Lighting and Materials to fina...
Making of Orange Bridge
In this Making Of I would like to mention the reason why this image came to exist, my inspiration behind it and some further information about the scene as w...
Making of Primateran
For this picture, I wanted to create a scene that showed a part of the world of the Primaterans ' a civilization that prefers dark corners of the galaxy, hid...