Lynda – 3ds Max 2018: Mastering UVW Mapping
UVW mapping is a coordinate mapping technique that enables artists to project 2D textures onto the surfaces of 3D objects.
It's a key skill for all areas of the 3D industry, including film, gaming, and visualization.
This course helps designers map geometry in preparation for texturing, using the powerful UVW mapping feature set in 3ds Max 2018,
including the UVW Map modifier, UVW Editor, and Blended Box Map.
Instructor Joel Bradley explains what UVWs are, how they affect textures, and why they are needed. He also reviews the different mapping spaces that are available
and how procedural maps are used in texturing. Then he progresses to the hands-on portion of the course,
starting with mapping simple shapes and models with the UVW modifier. He also reviews advanced topics, such as unwrapping and
editing UVs with the UVW Editor. Finally, he introduces blended box mapping, for when you need to get a model ready for texturing quickly.
Topics include
UVW coordinates
UV space
Working with the UVW Map modifier and UVW gizmo
World space vs. object space
Peel mapping and pelt mapping
Reshaping UV elements
Smoothing and relaxing UVs
Rendering UV layouts
Blending seams with the Blended Box Map
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UVW mapping is a coordinate mapping technique that enables artists to project 2D textures onto the surfaces of 3D objects.
It's a key skill for all areas of the 3D industry, including film, gaming, and visualization.
This course helps designers map geometry in preparation for texturing, using the powerful UVW mapping feature set in 3ds Max 2018,
including the UVW Map modifier, UVW Editor, and Blended Box Map.
Instructor Joel Bradley explains what UVWs are, how they affect textures, and why they are needed. He also reviews the different mapping spaces that are available
and how procedural maps are used in texturing. Then he progresses to the hands-on portion of the course,
starting with mapping simple shapes and models with the UVW modifier. He also reviews advanced topics, such as unwrapping and
editing UVs with the UVW Editor. Finally, he introduces blended box mapping, for when you need to get a model ready for texturing quickly.
Topics include
UVW coordinates
UV space
Working with the UVW Map modifier and UVW gizmo
World space vs. object space
Peel mapping and pelt mapping
Reshaping UV elements
Smoothing and relaxing UVs
Rendering UV layouts
Blending seams with the Blended Box Map
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