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 My Son Marcus
Hello everyone, Since 3 years I create backgrounds and architectural images. I wanted to work on human model and my son was the perfect subject...
A Collection of advices
This text is neither really an article nor a tutorial. It's more a kind of collection of advices and guidelines but may be informative for young artists plan...
Bloody Checker Texture
These are the main steps to make a bloody checker texture in the freeware software called Map zone ' Powerful Texturing Tool Ever, Download this software now...
Making of Portrait of a Silent Man
There are many rendered portraits in a lot of galleries. I was always impressed by the high quality of the MentalRay FastSkin shader and how easy it was to s...
Making of Master of the Bottle
Hi, my name is Khalid Abdulla Al-Muharraqi and I would like to explain some of the steps I would typically take to create a concept like Master of the Bottle...