for more current information please visit my in progress website.

http://www.theapparatuscompany.com/stephen-minkin-3d-artist.html

helpful 3ds max tips


Wire frame vision tip : This tip can help prevent developing models that look better in wire frame mode. It can also help save a few clicks when working too :) 


 -Goto the top left of the 3dsmax viewport and find the "+" icon then right click on it. 


-Scroll down to and click "viewport configurations....." 


-Goto the top tab that says "Visual Style & Appearances" 


-look down and find the area labeled "Selections" section. 


-Uncheck all the options within that section except "Display Selection with Edge Faces" 


The wireframe is now turned off for all objects and will turn on automatically when a object is selected :)

3d paint over

quick paint over I did in photoshop (hour and a half) using a rendered 3d concept model from 3dsmax.

texture test with xoliulshader

3d concept art Speed modeling

texture test with xoliulshader