3DS Max News

SiNi Software has released a preview video for Ami, a new asset manager for 3DS Max that is due out in public beta next month. 

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Senior environment generalist at ILM Damien Peinoit has posted some handy tips and tricks to his ArtStation Page. Previously he has also published tips for speed sculpting in ZBrush and how to model damaged wallpaper. 

Dave Wortley has released a handy Maxscript that can create Camera Map projections (including CameraMapPerPixel) of different aspect ratios without needing to use 3rd party plugins or shaders.  (more...)

David Almeida shares a handy tip in this short tutorial for 3DS Max on how to build deformable controllers for your animation rigs. Watch it on YouTube.

iToo Software has released a new version of Forest Pack, it's scattering plugin for 3DS Max. The main features of the new release focus on improving stability and compatibility when working with V-Ray and Corona's IPR modes.  (more...)

Starbreeze 3D Modeller Maxi Vazquez has released several free contextual modelling tools for 3DS Max. They include several primitives with the ability to control attributes using keyboard shortcuts in addition to modelling tools and modifiers enhanced with keyboard shortcuts. To see demos, visit Polycount and to download the files, visit Gumroad.

PolyDetail is a new 3DS Max script that's designed to help artists model ornamental components by creating strokes with a mouse. (more...)

Jesse Pitela recently posted several tutorials about using Phoenix FD and Thinking Particles to simulate chocolate drizzled onto various desserts. Not recommended for those trying to stick to a diet! Chocolate on strawberries | Chocolate onto ice cream part 1 and part 2 | Chocolate on a cake . Many more simulation tutorials are available on Jesse's Youtube channel.

Jesse Pitela has released a short tutorial that demonstrates how to create an underwater explosion using 3DS Max and Phoenix FD. Watch it on Vimeo.

The latest version of Mir Vadim’s destruction kit plugin for 3DS Max adds Interactive Demolition support for the New Dynamic Simulation Workflow plus several optimisations for speed and stability. RayFire is priced at $385, and educational licenses are available. Find out more about the plugin on RayFire Studios’ website and see a demo of the new features on YouTube.