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Using Maya's Convert to File Texture Tool for Real Time Game Environments Using Maya's Convert to File Texture Tool for Real Time Game Environments

The rendering of realistic shadows is one of the most important aspects of maintaining a game's suspension of disbelief. Maya's Convert to File Texture Tool presents interesting possibilities for creating accurate real time shadow maps. Rémi Benoist explains how—with a bit of massaging and additional tricks—this tool can make miracles happen in your scene.

Jan 29, 2001

1 Min Read

Choosing Between Utility and Modifier Plug-Ins for 3D Studio Max Choosing Between Utility and Modifier Plug-Ins for 3D Studio Max

Jun 14, 2000

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Lessons in Color Theory for Spyro the DragonLessons in Color Theory for Spyro the Dragon

May 2, 2000

1 Min Read

GDC Wrap-Up: Graphics at GDC GDC Wrap-Up: Graphics at GDC

byBernd Kreimeier

Mar 29, 2000

1 Min Read

Creating Character Animation Assets Creating Character Animation Assets

Nov 5, 1999

1 Min Read

Poser 4.0 Review Poser 4.0 Review

byJason Zirpolo

Jul 30, 1999

1 Min Read

Animating the Run Cycle

Animating the Run Cycle

byJason Zirpolo

Anatomically Correct Character Modeling

Anatomically Correct Character Modeling

byStefan Henry-Biskup

Creating Backgrounds for 3D Games

Creating Backgrounds for 3D Games

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