As artists, you’ve been given a sneak peek into our evolved categorization system, otherwise known as Feature Graph. Now that you’ve had a chance to test drive it, we’re letting you in on another secret. The current content publishing process has allowed artists the ability to suggest keyword tags that you feel best describe your 3D creations. While this function …
Artist Spotlight: ms_Dessi
C’est magnifique! Our new featured model is one delicious dish by TurboSquid artist ms_Dessi. Her work is well known around the TS offices for rich detail and a delicate hand, so we were happy to have a chat with her for this month’s Artist Spotlight. Find out more about ms_Dessi, her long history with CheckMate, and what paths brought her …
CheckMate Pro v2 Checker Script
We are pleased to announce that a new MAXScript is available for checking 3ds Max models for CheckMate Pro v2 compliance. The new tool works with 3ds Max version 2010 and later. CheckMate Pro v2 Tool 2 flags possible fail points such as poles and T-vertices. Please refer to these blog posts to learn how to determine whether the flagged …
Meet Logan Dixon, General Support & Corporate Accounts Agent
It takes a certain type of person to understand the needs of both our 3D artists and our customers who work in the arts industry. Support Agent, Logan Dixon, fits that bill with a trained artist’s eye and a naturally helpful disposition. This week, we’re delighted to present our interview with Logan, who tells us about his strangest support …
Converting Max VRay Materials to Standard Materials
In Product Support, we have noticed that there are frequent issues with artists’ exchange formats (FBX, OBJ, .3DS, DAE). When exporting these exchange formats, there are a few things that you should address. Many artists use VRay materials and don’t convert their models into a standard format before exporting into one of the exchange formats. If you export a model …
Meet Dade Orgeron, Creative Director
This week, we’re taking a few minutes to talk to Dade Orgeron, TurboSquid’s Creative Director. A Southern man at heart, Dade has traveled much of the US, landing in New York City, and then back again to Louisiana. On his triumphant return, Dade comes to our New Orleans headquarters bearing much knowledge, and a recipe for genuine down-home Louisiana white …