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EricChadwick: /* Integrated 3D Paint */

2016-08-07T15:12:00Z

‎Integrated 3D Paint

EricChadwick: /* Integrated 3D Paint */ 3d coat update, 3ds max update

2015-06-14T14:26:55Z

‎Integrated 3D Paint: 3d coat update, 3ds max update

EricChadwick: /* Integrated 3D Paint */ zbrush update

2015-06-14T14:20:20Z

‎Integrated 3D Paint: zbrush update

EricChadwick: /* Integrated 3D Paint */ maya link update

2015-06-14T14:18:20Z

‎Integrated 3D Paint: maya link update

EricChadwick: updated

2015-06-14T14:12:18Z

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Cman2k at 07:02, 25 November 2014

2014-11-25T07:02:44Z

Cman2k at 07:01, 25 November 2014

2014-11-25T07:01:47Z

Cman2k: /* More Information */

2014-11-25T06:59:12Z

‎More Information

Cheeseplus: 9 revisions

2014-07-29T08:44:46Z

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EricChadwick: viewport canvas info

2012-08-10T10:59:01Z

viewport canvas info

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 == Integrated 3D Paint ==
 Use a 3D paint tool or plugin inside your main 3D software to paint directly on the model.
 * 3D Coat
-** [http://3d-coat.com/3d-coat-v4/ The Paint Room].
+** [http://3d-coat.com The Paint Room].
 * 3ds Max
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 * Photoshop
 ** [https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/3d-painting-photoshop.html Photoshop Help / 3D painting].
 * Zbrush

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 * 3D Coat
-** The Paint Room allows 3D painting of four texture types at the same time: Diffuse, Bump, Displacement, Specular.
+** [http://3d-coat.com/3d-coat-v4/ The Paint Room].
 * 3ds Max
-** [http://docs.autodesk.com/3DSMAX/13/ENU/Autodesk%203ds%20Max%202011%20Help/files/WS1a9193826455f5ff-6672057a11ce3b1f807-74cb.htm Viewport Canvas] for Max 2010 and later. Layers are only supported in Max 2011 and later. See the tutorial [http://www.shawnolson.net/a/1810/creating_a_tileable_texture_from_a_photo.html Creating a Tileable Texture from a Photo] by [http://www.shawnolson.net/u/1/shawn_olson.html Shawn Olson].
+** [http://help.autodesk.com/view/3DSMAX/2016/ENU/?guid=GUID-F5518487-A253-44F0-A8D9-9CB537A8F392 3ds Max 2016 Help - Viewport Canvas]. See the tutorial [http://www.shawnolson.net/a/1810/creating_a_tileable_texture_from_a_photo.html Creating a Tileable Texture from a Photo] by [http://www.shawnolson.net/u/1/shawn_olson.html Shawn Olson].
 ** [http://renderhjs.net/textools/ TexTools] is a free set of tools. Camera Map allows projection painting in conjunction with your 2D painting app, via the Windows clipboard. Does not isolate the painted details on a transparent layer.
-** [http://www.polyboost.com/ PolyBoost] was the genesis of Viewport Canvas. It works in older versions of Max, but is not free. Does not isolate the painted details on a transparent layer.
+** [http://www.texpaint3d.de/tutorialtexpaint3d.html TexPaint3D] is a free painting plugin. 3ds Max 2010 only. Does not isolate the painted details on a transparent layer.
-** [http://www.texpaint3d.de/tutorialtexpaint3d.html TexPaint3D] is a free painting plugin, but does not isolate the painted details on a transparent layer.
 * Blender

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 * Zbrush
-** Poly Paint uses vertex color to paint details on the model. This can be converted into texture using Projection Master, or exported to [[Texture Baking|bakers]] like Xnormal for baking.
+** [http://docs.pixologic.com/user-guide/3d-modeling/painting-your-model/polypaint/ Polypaint] uses vertex color to paint details on the model. This can be converted into a texture using [http://docs.pixologic.com/reference-guide/tool/polymesh/texture-map/ Texture Map], or the model can be exported to a [[Texture Baking|texture baker]] like Xnormal.
 == Dedicated 3D Paint ==

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 * Maya
-** Maya has various painting methods available. See the [http://download.autodesk.com/us/maya/2011help/files/Paint_Effects_and_3D_Paint_Tool_overview_What_is_Painting_in_Maya_.htm Maya 2011 Help].
+** [http://help.autodesk.com/view/MAYAUL/2015/ENU/?guid=Paint_Effects_and_3D_Paint_Tool_overview Maya 2015 Help - Paint Effects and 3D Paint Tool Overview].
 * Photoshop
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 * Zbrush
 ** Poly Paint uses vertex color to paint details on the model. This can be converted into texture using Projection Master, or exported to [[Texture Baking|bakers]] like Xnormal for baking.
 == Dedicated 3D Paint ==

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-When a 2D texture is applied to a 3D model, the [[TextureCoordinates]] often need to be split into multiple UV islands or chunks, to minimize distortion. These splits cause seams in the texture, which need to be removed by an artist.
+When a 2D texture is applied to a 3D model, the [[TextureCoordinates]] often need to be split into multiple chunks to minimize distortion. These splits often cause seams in the texture, which need to be removed by an artist.
-Here are some common workflows for solving texture seams. It is often easier if the seams can be painted non-destructively, on a separate layer with transparency.
+There are some common workflows for solving texture seams. It is often easier if the seams can be painted non-destructively, on a separate layer with transparency.
-= Integrated 3D Paint =
+* 3ds Max
-Use a 3D paint tool or plugin inside your main 3D software to paint directly across the seams.
+** [http://docs.autodesk.com/3DSMAX/13/ENU/Autodesk%203ds%20Max%202011%20Help/files/WS1a9193826455f5ff-6672057a11ce3b1f807-74cb.htm Viewport Canvas] for Max 2010 and later. Layers are only supported in Max 2011 and later. See the tutorial [http://www.shawnolson.net/a/1810/creating_a_tileable_texture_from_a_photo.html Creating a Tileable Texture from a Photo] by [http://www.shawnolson.net/u/1/shawn_olson.html Shawn Olson].
-=== 3ds Max Painting Tools ===
+* Blender
-* [http://docs.autodesk.com/3DSMAX/13/ENU/Autodesk%203ds%20Max%202011%20Help/files/WS1a9193826455f5ff-6672057a11ce3b1f807-74cb.htm Viewport Canvas] for Max 2010 and later. Layers are only supported in Max 2011 and later. See the tutorial [http://www.shawnolson.net/a/1810/creating_a_tileable_texture_from_a_photo.html Creating a Tileable Texture from a Photo] by [http://www.shawnolson.net/u/1/shawn_olson.html Shawn Olson].
+** [http://wiki.blender.org/index.php/Doc:2.4/Manual/Textures/Painting Texture Paint].
-* [http://renderhjs.net/textools/ TexTools] is a free set of tools. Camera Map allows projection painting in conjunction with your 2D painting app, via the Windows clipboard. Does not isolate the painted details on a transparent layer.
-* [http://www.polyboost.com/ PolyBoost] was the genesis of Viewport Canvas. It works in older versions of Max, but is not free. Does not isolate the painted details on a transparent layer.
-* [http://www.texpaint3d.de/tutorialtexpaint3d.html TexPaint3D] is a free painting plugin, but does not isolate the painted details on a transparent layer.
-=== Maya Painting Tools ===
+* Maya
-Maya has various painting methods available. See the [http://download.autodesk.com/us/maya/2011help/files/Paint_Effects_and_3D_Paint_Tool_overview_What_is_Painting_in_Maya_.htm Maya 2011 Help].
+** Maya has various painting methods available. See the [http://download.autodesk.com/us/maya/2011help/files/Paint_Effects_and_3D_Paint_Tool_overview_What_is_Painting_in_Maya_.htm Maya 2011 Help].
 = Multiple UV Channels =
-Use your 3D app's texture-baking tool and multiple UV channels:
+== Multiple UV Channels ==
-# Apply a 2nd UV layout that is setup to be seamless where the original seam was.
+Fix seams by using two UV channels and baking textures:
-# Bake it out to a new texture.
+# Create a UV layout and texture for your model.
-# Fix the seam in your 2D painting app.
+# Create a 2nd UV layout which moves the UV splits away from the existing seams.
-# Apply the new map in your 3D app, and bake it back into the original UV layout.
+# Use a [[Texture Baking|baking tool]] to render the existing texture into the new UV layout.
 # [http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20061019/kojesta_01.shtml 3ds Max Tutorial] for this process - by ''[http://www.peterkojesta.com Peter Kojesta]''
-= More Information =
+== More Information ==
 * [[:Category:TextureTechnique]] - Texturing techniques commonly used in game development.
-* [[:Category:Concept]] - The basics of concept drawing and painting.
+* [[Concept Fundamentals]] - The basics of concept drawing and painting.
 * [[TexturingTutorials]] - Tutorials for creating game textures.
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 [[Category:TextureTechnique]]

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