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Create a Ballistic Shield in 3D Studio Max: Part 2

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This post is part of a series called Model, Map and Texture a Ballistic Shield with 3D Studio Max.
Create a Ballistic Shield in 3D Studio Max: Part 1
Create a Ballistic Shield in 3D Studio Max: Part 3

Today in part 2 of the Ballistic Shield project we'll use Max's built in Unwrap UVW modifier to lay down mapping coordinates on our optimized model. We'll mainly use a combination of the 'Convert Edge Selection To Seams' function and Pelt mapping to unwrap each and every piece of the model before organizing our UVs, and doing a final pack. Along the way we'll speed things up by using some of the new UV tools offered in 3d Studio Max 2012.

UVMapping 1-1

UVMapping 1-2

UVMApping 1-3

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Ben Tate
Ben Tate
Ben has over a decade of experience in the computer graphics field and although he's primarily a hard surface modeler, he's also experienced in the fields of UVMapping, Texturing, Lighting and Rendering. Ben has authored over sixty hours of real-time tutorial content for Tuts+, focusing mainly on 3d Studio Max and hard surface modeling. Along side 3D Studio Max, Ben's has experience with VRay, FumeFX, ZBrush, Mudbox, Mari, PTex, Photoshop, xNormal, UVLayout, Forest Pack Pro and After Effects. You can check out Ben's website to see more of his work.
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