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Ego Lounge http://lounge.ego-farms.com Premiere learning and resource community for digital content, free video tutorials on 3d Studio Max, Photoshop, ZBrush, modeling, animation, cgi en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:54:24 GMT vBulletin 60 http://lounge.ego-farms.com/cpstyles/vBulletin_3_VisualDepth/misc/rss.jpg Ego Lounge http://lounge.ego-farms.com <![CDATA[How to Merge .bip files?! I'm going insane!]]> http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2563&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:58:05 GMT Hey, I have recently purchased over $450 of art, and have hit a massive problem. .bip files. At least 4 of the models have a biped, that... Hey,

I have recently purchased over $450 of art, and have hit a massive problem.

.bip files.

At least 4 of the models have a biped, that use .bip files. I can load a new bip file up easy enough, but I need all the keyframes from all of the bip files from that model to be loaded at once sequentially so I get one big 800 keyframe animation of everything.

My exporter then splits these into a perfect .X file for my game to use.

Any help would be appreciated.

My website (with some of my games: http://www.2point0studios.com) ]]> 3D Studio Max mulet http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2563 How to change center of transformation. http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2562&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:47:39 GMT how do i move the pivot during the sub-object mode. for example, I have a 5 polygon selected and the gizmo will automatically in middle of that 5.... how do i move the pivot during the sub-object mode. for example, I have a 5 polygon selected and the gizmo will automatically in middle of that 5. but I want it in one of the end of the poly. ]]> 3D Studio Max Vee http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2562 Ford mustang http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2561&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:08:47 GMT Doing the digital tutors ford mustang tutorial since a few days. This is my progress. Attachment 7441... Doing the digital tutors ford mustang tutorial since a few days. This is my progress.

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]]> Works in Progress Joris Strickx http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2561 fuzzy renders http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2560&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:05:36 GMT hi i have noted that some of my renders are fuzzy i was wanting to know what could make that happen i was using max 2010 and now i am using max 2009.... hi i have noted that some of my renders are fuzzy i was wanting to know what could make that happen i was using max 2010 and now i am using max 2009. here is some pics of what i am working on for work and you can see what i am talking about.

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]]> 3D Studio Max bremen1984 http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2560 3ds max 2010 to 3ds max 2009 http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2559&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:50:52 GMT hi guys thanks for all your help, i have a question i put on the forms a little while a go. that i have a model that is in 3ds max 2010 and i am now... hi guys thanks for all your help, i have a question i put on the forms a little while a go. that i have a model that is in 3ds max 2010 and i am now using max 2009. i was wanting to know if there is any one out there that can take my max 2010 file and make it in to a max 2009 file with all textures and all the same. i do not have max 2010 on my computer any more i have to use max 2009 for work. it just will not let me open it in max 2009 so if you can change it in to max 2009 that so much to whom ever might do this for me i have posted the file and pic and textures. pleas do not use this in any thing it for work and they have the rights for it. thanks again.

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]]> Technical Problems bremen1984 http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2559 Bend complex geometry by shape http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2558&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Aug 2010 03:18:13 GMT Hi everyone, I have a little problem: I have some complex geometry modeled, and I need now to bend it to a shape (spline). Is there any method? ... Hi everyone, I have a little problem:
I have some complex geometry modeled, and I need now to bend it to a shape (spline). Is there any method?

]]> Works in Progress Veduka http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2558 My 2009 Showreel http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2557&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:51:55 GMT Hey guys . I finally found the time to upload my 2009 showreel . Unfortunately I don't have time to update it with any professional work , but I'd still like to get your comments on this one ;) .

Peace

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv1Zq9ReFwI ]]> General Chit Chat and B.S. wolfranium http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2557 My wife... MK II ;) http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2556&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:24:01 GMT Gronichonha everyone !
I was in an internet french desert, but not without computer !
So I've taken My survival first aid tool kit and enterprise (energy) to
rebuild my wife...
With the drop, I think you were very kind in your final comments ;)
But thanks, grace in this, I've kept on.
And here is the result.
First, the topo:

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and with a turbo smooth:

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I know there is a hole in the inner part of the eyes, eyes made with the Eric's tuto in surfacic part. (thanks Wolf :) ).
So I'll treat this area with an independant shape to be easier to render.
It's a kind of muscle helpinf to move the eye, so it must be independant of eyeball I think.
For the hair I will try an alternative technic.
Apply texture in modelisated hair.
In parallel, I will try to understand the myster of hair and fur...
I must say I totally lost with the way to hairscult in max 2009 ...
Schuuss

Bro'

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]]> Works in Progress brother_soifran http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2556 hair http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2555&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:29:07 GMT hair guys i have a question is there a better way to make good hair in 3ds max. like i have seen hair far and hair fx but i cant get that look in... hair guys i have a question is there a better way to make good hair in 3ds max. like i have seen hair far and hair fx but i cant get that look in max, and is it better to use splines for hair modeling ? ]]> 3D Studio Max bremen1984 http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2555 Face lines http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2554&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:32:12 GMT Hi everyone!

I tried to draw topology lines into a picture I have and I would appreciate any advice from you (link is below this text).

It's very rough because I drew it with a mouse only - it was a pain, I need a new tablet :-).

I have decided to choose girls head reference images for my first head modeling (next time I will probably try my own to be able to see more wrinkles :-)). Actually I tried three or four-times to model a head, next time I would like to post one here to consult it with you too -).

Thanks in advance.

I uploaded the picture to imageshack.us because I am not sure about its size.

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/2...efaceforum.jpg ]]> Works in Progress VicoS http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2554 Help needed with door animation http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2553&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:10:30 GMT Hi Eric & co,(hope I've posted this in the correct forum)
please could you help me with a problem I'm having, I have created double doors (pivot) and i need to animate them opening (easy enough with the spinner,) but I need to include a metal number when I link the number to the door animation it just leaves it behind, what do i need to do???:( thank you for any assistance you may give x ]]> Works in Progress natti17 http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2553 2010 to 2009 http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2552&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:33:38 GMT hi guys i am having a problem opening max 2010 files in max 2009 how do i do that? i know that there is a way in maya that you can recode some of it... hi guys i am having a problem opening max 2010 files in max 2009 how do i do that? i know that there is a way in maya that you can recode some of it but i cant find any thing like that in max. ]]> 3D Studio Max bremen1984 http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2552 New Computer, Render Time Issues with Vray http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2542&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:46:01 GMT Hello everyone, I recently built a new computer. I am using Phenom II 1055T HexCore PSU with 4gb ram. I am running windows 7 64 bit. I have... Hello everyone,

I recently built a new computer. I am using Phenom II 1055T HexCore PSU with 4gb ram. I am running windows 7 64 bit.

I have this book on 3d rendering with Vray and 3dsMax and when i started going through it and i got to the first render is when i noticed a problem. The author said he was using a quad core PSU and 4gb ram and his render took 45 min. I used the exact same file/settings and mine was showing a ETA of 90+ Hours.

I also noticed that my CPU usage was very low. Ranging from 30-50% while calculating the Light Cache.

Is Vray not capable of using multiple cores? Is there a setting somewhere that i need to change? I build this computer specifically for rendering so 95 hour render times arent going to cut it :(.

If anyone has any suggestions plz let me know. Thanks ]]> General CG Questions Tampac66 http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2542 Back to the Drawing Board http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2541&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:48:48 GMT Hey guys, It has been a while since I have been on the forums.....again :P Just been having to deal with a lot of different things going on... Hey guys,

It has been a while since I have been on the forums.....again :P
Just been having to deal with a lot of different things going on around and in my life. I haven't really given my creative/artistic side(the little I have left :P) a chance to do anything. I can't really work on any 3d projects, new and unfinished(which I have a lot of) since my computer is all screwed up and can't really handle 3d applications very well in its condition. Luckily photoshop seems to be functioning pretty well.

I haven't really been very strong in drawing, so I think it will be great to work on it as much as I can. I always wanted to be able to create concept drawings (decent looking ones hehe) that I can create into a 3d model. I always jumped straight into modelling and would improvise on the spot. Doing it this way I would often hit a dead end and wouldn't be motivated enough to find a different path (main reason I have so many unfinished projects)

So I brushed all the dust off of my wacom tablet and after I stopped sneezing I started working on some sketches. I had a theme stuck in my head about Robots at work...not really sure why lol. It was fun to draw again, something I really needed. Well here is what I got. I will probably play around with this idea some more, eventually draw out a whole scene.
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]]> Works in Progress Hairy Snowman http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2541 Schuuuss http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2540&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:13:22 GMT Gronichonha all ! I start holiday , in an internet desert... Un village des Alpes Françaises ;) During 3 weeks. So see you soon. Have nice... Gronichonha all !
I start holiday , in an internet desert...
Un village des Alpes Françaises ;)
During 3 weeks.
So see you soon.
Have nice summer.

Schusss

Bro' ]]> General Chit Chat and B.S. brother_soifran http://lounge.ego-farms.com/showthread.php?t=2540