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Category: Production Bible

Using mip_matteshadow – The Final Word, kindof

Mental Ray and Maya, its a love hate relationship, both need each other but its like a bad marriage. :p … More

Use Zbrush to mirror and correct blendshapes

everything must be in the original position of the original masterblenshape geo, dont move it. – Open the blendshape – … More

Zbrush to marmoset toolbag – Baking Normals

zbrush_marmo_baking_johnchen Here is a quick guide to baking out your normal maps from Zbrush into Marmoset Toolbag. Which worked for … More

Batch rendering problems with Animated shader attributes using Mental Ray

Maya batch rendering with Mental Ray when you have keyframed shader attributes that have set driven keys on them will … More

What is the Falloff parameter in misss_fast_skin_maya

Posted this question on my Facebook which Zap Anderson kindly answered for me. ( Thanks also to Jenni O’Connor for … More

Cerebus Film – Wizard shading and detailing

Update: I reshaded the wizard using mental ray, since this is what the production will be using as their main … More

Hedge bursting: A behind-the-scenes-making-of tutorial

Had a few people wondering how I created the simulation for the above scene from Cerebus Film, so I sat … More

Statue destruction simulation & composite

Finally got around to finishing up this scene, here is a test render with low quality settings. The complete scene … More

Workflow & breakdown for THE RAT using Vrayfur & VrayMtlHair3

Download PDF Version Here is a breakdown of the workflow used in making the Rat including tips on using Vrayfur … More

Ironman Dojo – Mocap rig test

Prepping for a new 2012 showreel piece which will feature the man in iron, rigged with HumanIk in maya with … More

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