Correctly sized patterns in your materials are important for making convincing materials. By using these simple steps 90% of your maps can be correctly sized in a matter of seconds.   more »

This video tutorial is specifically for VIZ users. I recommend you disable Exposure Control and Real World Map Sizes to make it easier to learn how the software functions "under the hood".   more »

Learn to view the Tiles map in the viewport so that it may be adjusted for the correct size and orientation. Some graphics cards require that you enable Texture Correction before the map will display correctly in the viewport.   more »

The third module of 3ds Max and VIZ Fundamentals; Animation and Scene Assembly is now available at CADLearning.com. Over 20 hours of video tutorials can be accessed online or are available on CD.   more »

First, let me excuse my absence from any blog postings. The main excuse I'll give you is that I've taken the time to finish the third and final installment of my online and DVD training at CADlearning.com. In this blog I'm continuing with the material editor to explain the process of mapping.   more »