We just got word that several TurboSquid models will be in sight on the debut of Conan O’ Brien’s new show, CONAN, tonight on TBS at 11pm. Stay tuned, there will be more details after the show airs!
3D Modeling Standards: Object Names
When I talk to TurboSquid customers, one subject comes up over and over: default object names. Having logical object names for each part of a 3D model makes a big difference in customer satisfaction. A customer who’s just purchased a bucket load of 3D models isn’t going to be happy about having to pick through each model and figure out …
Webinar: 3D Model Presentation
Today, Thursday, October 28, we’ll be holding a free 20-minute webinar on improving your 3D model presentations for the best sales at TurboSquid. We’ll be announcing the exact time and login info via our Twitter feed 15 minutes prior to the start time. The webinar is limited to 20 participants, first come first served. We’ll be holding additional webinars on …
3D Models and UV Mapping
Earlier this year, TurboSquid introduced the UV Mapped attribute for 3D models in response to customer requests. This attribute indicates whether the model’s UV mapping is laid out flat with no overlapping UVs, preferably using one square map. The UV Mapped attribute tells customers whether the object is mapped in this way. Many TurboSquid customers export models to programs that …
Hitpoint Studios
Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting TurboSquid customer Hitpoint Studios in Hatfield, Mass. Hitpoint specializes in branded online games, utilizing Autodesk Maya to animate characters for gameplay. Their most recent project was for AXE to promote their line of men’s grooming products. The game, World’s Manliest Rituals, is referred to internally at Hitpoint as “the game where TurboSquid …
TurboSquid Hosts Allegorithmic Substances
We are pleased to announce today that we have officially launched the new Allegorithmic Substance library on TurboSquid. These procedural shaders, which are currently usable within the Autodesk 3ds Max and Maya 2011 Advantage Pack subscriptions, offer an easy way to create robust textures for 3D objects. You can search for these new Substances on the Substance landing page to …