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Maxscript – Cheat Guide
This guide introduces Maxscript for beginners, emphasizing its accessibility compared to more complex programming languages. It outlines initial steps for creating scripts, utilizing the MacroRecorder for automation, and shares basic coding concepts like functions and loops. Tips for efficient scripting,… Continue reading
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3D Studio Max 2024 – Corona Vray to GLB
Download Download the script for 3dsmax here. Install – Drag the script into your 3dsmax viewport.– Customize > Customize User Interface > Toolbars > Category: Vella > Automate CoronaVrayToGLB– Drag this toolbar button somewhere in your UI/Toolbars Supported textures: –… Continue reading
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3D Studio Max – Corona Randomizer Update v.4.4
Download Download the free script for 3dsmax here. Install Description Now includes Vegetation Tools. As well as all previous tools. These tools work differently from the Randomizer Tools, see below for details. Diffuse – Color Correct: If you select multiple objects… Continue reading
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3D Studio Max – Corona Randomizer
Download Download the free script for 3dsmax here. Install Description Apply CoronaMappingRandomizer and or CoronaTriplanar to multiple objects or materials. Only applies to materials that use Corona Physical or Corona Legacy. If you do not have any objects selected then the… Continue reading
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3D Studio Max – Vray Material Swap
Download Download the script for 3dsmax here. Once you have downloaded and installed the 3dsmax script follow the directions in the Youtube video to swap your V-Ray materials. Description I made this script so that you can quickly swap your… Continue reading
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3D Studio Max – Vray to FBX (Blender and Cinema4D)
Convert your 3dsmax scenes to Blender or Cinema4D via FBX. 1 CLICK CONVERT and you are ready! Continue reading
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3D Studio Max 2024 – Vray to GLB
Convert your 3dsmax 2024 Vray scenes to GLB in 1 CLICK! Continue reading
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3D Studio Max Vray To Blender GLB
Convert 3dsmax Vray models to GLB FAST using a 3dsmax and blender script. Continue reading
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Maxscript – Modifiers, Rollouts and taking your scripts with you (Part 2)
Maxscript – Modifiers, Rollouts & Easily transfer your maxscripts to another computer in 1 file. (Part 2) Continue reading
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Maxscript – Modifiers, Rollouts and taking your scripts with you (Part 1)
Maxscript – Modifiers, Rollouts & Easily transfer your maxscripts to another computer in 1 file. (Part 1) Continue reading
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Autodesk Physical to Corona Physical (Material Conversion)
This was a user request from the Corona Forums so I’m also releasing it free for those who need to convert Autodesk Physical to Corona Physical materials. You are free to copy/delete/modify for your own needs. You cannot sell this… Continue reading
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Corona Physical to Autodesk Physical (Material Conversion)
This was a user request from the Corona Forums so I’m also releasing it free for those who need to convert Corona Physical to Autodesk Physical materials. You are free to copy/delete/modify for your own needs. You cannot sell this… Continue reading
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Vray to Blender PBR/FBX
Im often exporting models from 3dsmax to Blender and this is a fast way to import the models so that the material is automatically converted and imported into Blender with PBR materials applied with correct default settings. What does it… Continue reading
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3D Models – Corinthian Doors Infinity Range
The first instalment of Corinthian Door series to come. This is the Infinity Range and includes 9 doors, all rigged for animation complete with locks, latches, screws and hinges. These are typically Entrance Doors so open outwards only. Continue reading
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Corona vs Vray
I have finally had a little R&D time at work and decided to see what all the hype was about on Cgpress about the Corona update… I have to say Im quite impressed. (I havent looked at Corona since 0.6)… Continue reading
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Live Action Composite Reel 2014
Just a quick compilation of some of the Architecture and VFX work for the year. I have some previous reels available on the right hand side of the Blog under Videos. Live Action Composite Reel 2014 from James Vella on… Continue reading
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Ipswich Commercial Project
I was contacted to do some commercial work for a new development in Ipswich QLD. Very cool client and happy to work on this project it was a joy. I had the choice of interior design and most of the… Continue reading
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Brisbane Residential Dwellings
Another great project to work on recently with a close work colleage. We had a short time to deliver however it all worked out in the end and I was lucky again to have a bit of free rain over… Continue reading
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Gold Coast Residential Visuals
Some visuals for some new properties being built on the Gold Coast. Continue reading
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Disney
I got to work on some mobile wallpapers and interactive media for Disney Japan. Very lucky to work on this project and a joy to work with Disney! Continue reading
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Polly Pocket
I have been working on a kids cartoon called Polly Pocket by Mattel. These were the Sets that I got to create from storyboard & concept art provided. This has been a great project to work on over the years… Continue reading
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Graphic Design: Brett Lee Cricket Trainer
Illustrator, Photoshop & 3D Studio Max 2012 Client – World Sport International These are the contents produced for the Brett Lee Cricket Trainer. The first 3 images are concept images of the box when wrapped, then an image showing the… Continue reading
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Animation: Explore the World of M1
3D Studio Max, Vray, After Effects 2012 Client – M1 I worked on materials, lighting, visualfx and compositing for the office scene and the robot scene. I worked on materials, lighting, and compositing for the second video. Continue reading
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Animation: Polly Pocket
3D Studio Max, Vray, After Effects 2012 Client – Mattel I worked on the materials, lighting, visual fx and compositing. Appears the link is not available anymore 😦 Continue reading
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Hello world!
I thought I would start a blog to consolidate all my works and architectural interests. I will also be using this as a place to share any resources I encounter including assets, interviews, tech information and pipeline work flows and… Continue reading
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Architectural Visuals: Coburg
3D Studio Max & Vray 2009 – 2010 Client – Coburg These visualisations were produced to replicate a previous render the client was given. I had to match them and change certain components and add new camera angles such as… Continue reading
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Architectural Visuals: Urbanest
3D Studio Max & Vray These are renders from an internal animation for Urbanest Sydney. This is a campus for students. Continue reading
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Architectural Visuals: Partners in Property
3D Studio Max 2009-2010 Client – Partners in Property These visualisations were to represent each bathroom, living/kitchen and bedroom for 3 new dwellings. Continue reading
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Architectural Visuals: Valley Lake
3D Studio Max & Vray 2009 – 2010 Client – Valley Lake These are some evening renders for a client in Melbourne, Australia. Continue reading
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Architectural Visuals: Crace
3D Studio Max & Vray 2009-2010 Client – Crace These visualisations were apart of 60 still images I had to produce within 2 weeks. It was a tight schedule but managed to create a various templates that all the houses… Continue reading
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Architectural Floorplans: Crace
Cinema 4D 2009 – 2010 Client – Crace Continue reading
James Vella 