Why You Should Look for CheckMate Models on TurboSquid

DeLonna Scott 3D Modeling, CheckMate

In 2011, TurboSquid created the CheckMate standard, the 3D industry’s original quality specification, with help from major brands like IKEA, Electronic Arts, Weta Digital, and more. These models are not only exclusive to TurboSquid, they’re also rigorously tested by our Checkmate Inspectors to make sure the models meet the needs of a constantly evolving 3D industry. If you’re not using …

Siggraph 2013: TurboSquid and CGSociety

TurboSquid 3D Modeling, CheckMate

On July 24, TurboSquid got together with CGSociety at Siggraph to present a panel called “Teaching CG and VFX Online”. Four instructors talked about the challenges they’ve overcome using online training to teach computer graphics, and then the panel opened up a discussion with the 40-odd attendees. Michele Bousquet talked about how TurboSquid uses YouTube’s Closed Caption option when creating CheckMate …

CheckMate Pro Webinar

TurboSquid 3D Modeling, Artists, CheckMate, Industry News

By popular demand, we’re offering a new webinar on Preparing Your Model for CheckMate Pro! In addition to learning all the ins and outs of submitting your 3D model for the highest standard, you’ll get a first look at recommendations from the recent CheckMate Advisory Board meeting. These recommendations aren’t out yet–this webinar is the only place to find out …

How-To Video: Fixing Ngons in 3ds Max

TurboSquid Site

  You under According to 2.2.1 in the CheckMate Pro Specification, the topology must be quads and triangles only for CheckMate Pro Certification. This video will show you how to find and fix Ngons in 3ds Max. Ngons are polygons with more than 4 sides. The reason Ngons are not allowed in CheckMate Pro is due to the fact that …

How-To Video: Fixing Overlapping Vertices in 3ds Max

TurboSquid 3D Modeling, Artists, CheckMate, TurboTips

Got 5 Minutes? Then you have time for this video outlining how to find and fix overlapping Vertices using xView in 3ds Max 2010 or later. Find “xView” in the drop-down menu and once your mouse is over it another set of options will appear and you want to select “Overlapping Faces”. Go to “Customize”, then “Units Setup…”, and select …