We at TurboSquid are constantly making changes and updating our web site, often without even the most active visitors ever noticing. However, the most recent changes had even our “regulars” doing a double take. So what exactly did we do? New Footer The most visible change to the site is the implementation of a lighter, leaner footer. We ditched the dark …
New Poly Count Search Tool
New Poly Count search tool makes it a snap to find 3D models that fit your polygon budget.
Speeding Up the CheckMate Process
We are always looking for ways to improve the CheckMate certification process. Often, the only thing that prevents a model from being certified is a small error, like a spelling mistake or typo. In cases like these, it would often just be easier for TurboSquid to make a quick fix to the product. Beginning Wednesday, August 22nd, TurboSquid will begin …
Artist Spotlight: Komba3d
When this month’s featured homepage model was submitted for CheckMate Certification, we were stunned at how realistic she looked. We were overjoyed when 3D artist Komba3D decided to submit this fabulous female model for consideration as a homepage contender. To top things off, during our visit to SIGGRAPH in early August, we were even more delighted to see her face adorning …
How-To Video: Making a Wireframe Thumbnail using Scanline or mental ray for 3ds Max
This quick tutorial walks through the process of making a wireframe thumbnail using Scanline or mental ray for 3ds Max. The steps presented in the video are outlined below. Open 3ds Max file. If it’s a Scanline file, change renderer to mental ray. Go to the material editor (m). Change the material from “Standard” to “Composite” by pressing the button …
TurboSquid at Siggraph – Day 5
Thursday is the last day of the exhibition. It’s time to take some final meetings and make a last sweep through the exhibition and Job Fair to see what’s up. I met some of our friends from CGSociety for lunch where we talked about some interesting collaborations for the upcoming year, including the possibility of offering CheckMate classes as part …