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Intro to UVW Unwrapping in 3ds Max for Games
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Intro to UVW Unwrapping in 3ds Max for Games

Master UVW Unwrapping for your game props as we guide you step-by-step through the most important tools in 3ds Max!
Created by3dmotive LLC
Last updated 9/2016
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What you'll learn

  • Learn to UVW Unwrap your game assets in 3ds Max
  • Understand the very basics of UVW Unwrapping for 3d
  • Learn the basic, core UI of the UVW Editor in 3ds Max

Course content

2 sections • 14 lectures • 1h 7m total length

  • Introduction to the Course0:25

    Source files for the course

  • The Purpose of UVW Unwrapping1:08

    Learn goal of UVW unwrapping and how to map a 2D texture onto 3D objects, export to Photoshop, and apply it in 3ds Max for games using the UVW modifier.

  • Adding the Unwrap Modifier2:51

    Apply the unwrap UVW modifier to a simple box in 3ds Max, open the unwrap UVW window, toggle Show Map, and configure the quick toolbar for efficient texturing.

  • Navigating the Unwrap Window4:03

    Navigate the unwrap window in 3ds Max by panning with the middle mouse, zooming with scroll, and framing with Z; switch between vertex, edge, and face modes for precise edits.

  • Unwrapping a Simple Box9:23

    Unwrap a box in 3ds Max by selecting faces and using flat mapping, then export a 512 by 512 texture, paint in Photoshop, and apply via a bitmap diffuse material.

Requirements

  • A copy of Autodesk's 3ds Max

Description

Using 3ds Max, we'll take an introductory look at UVW unwrapping, learn about hotkeys and setting up your UI to maximize your unwrapping efficiency, and then move straight on to unwrapping our Oil Tower prop. As we simplify the many tasks associated with unwrapping, we'll breakdown some of the most commonly used tools and have you unwrapping your assets in no time.

About the Instructor:

Don Ott has been working in the game industry as a 3d artist for over 8 years, and is the co-founder and owner of 3dmotive.com, which produces high-quality, game art and 3d related tutorials by industry pros! He is currently a Senior Artist at High Moon Studios in Carlsbad, CA, currently working on his 6th AAA title, slated for release in 2015. He is also a professor at Laguna College of Art and Design where he teaches Game Asset Modeling. You can see more of Don's work at www.donaldott.com.

Who this course is for:

  • Absolute beginners to 3ds Max
  • Anyone who struggles with UVs or Unwrapping their 3d objects

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