Deleting Alpha Channel parts in 3dsMax renders

[Nero666]

Deleting Alpha Channel parts in 3dsMax renders

As you all know, a standard render in 3ds gives you stuff like this when you are using alpha layers on some body parts. I’m going to explain how to get rid of them in this short tutorial.


1. Importing model and applying the correct texture to it
First, you of course need to import your model with Vercingetorix’s CAS import/export script. If the correct texture isn’t already present after loading your model, open the Material Editor with the M-button on your keyboard. There, you need to go to the Maps section, and select the right texture for the Diffuse Color.


2. Using an Opacity map
In the maps section, also mark the Opacity option, and then click on ‘None’ to select your opacity map. This new browser will open:



You need to select the Scene as the source of your map. There, select the ‘Diffuse Color’ map and click OK. This screen will pop up:



It doesn’t matter which of the two options you choose, both are working for me.

3. Two settings you need to adjust
After clicking OK in the previous part, you are being directed to this screen:



Go to the ‘Bitmap Parameters’ part.

There are two options you need to adjust:
1. ‘Mono Channel Output’ – Select ‘Alpha’
2. ‘Alpha Source’ – Select ‘Image Alpha’

4. Rendering
We’re already at the end of this short and simple, but very useful, tutorial. It’s time to render your scene now, with the F9 button. As you see in the picture below, the ugly alpha parts are gone. Hope you all enjoyed reading it.



Note: Chivalry TW is the rightful owner of the unit displayed in this tutorial.

[Halie Satanus]

Nice tutorial good work, maybe if you have time and know how to you could expand it to a render with pose in the same style ie; with pics, there is one on the org but its text only, then this would be good for unit cards.

[Nero666]

Okay that won't be a problem, I know alot about that. I'll work something out soon.

[Teutomatos]

where are the screenshot ?

[Lord Of The Knights]

Great man,thanks

[jakobh94]

Could you reupload the pictures?
(or someone else)

[HeroSK]

Deleting Alpha Channel parts in 3dsMax renders

As you all know, a standard render in 3ds gives you stuff like this when you are using alpha layers on some body parts. I’m going to explain how to get rid of them in this short tutorial.


1. Importing model and applying the correct texture to it
First, you of course need to import your model with Vercingetorix’s CAS import/export script. If the correct texture isn’t already present after loading your model, open the Material Editor with the M-button on your keyboard. There, you need to go to the Maps section, and select the right texture for the Diffuse Color.

2. Using an Opacity map
In the maps section, also mark the Opacity option, and then click on ‘None’ to select your opacity map. This new browser will open:

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

You need to select the Scene as the source of your map.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

There, select the ‘Diffuse Color’ map and click OK. This screen will pop up:

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

It doesn’t matter which of the two options you choose, both are working for me.

3. Two settings you need to adjust
After clicking OK in the previous part, you are being directed to this screen:

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

Go to the ‘Bitmap Parameters’ part.

There are two options you need to adjust:
1. ‘Mono Channel Output’ – Select ‘Alpha’
2. ‘Alpha Source’ – Select ‘Image Alpha’

4. Rendering
We’re already at the end of this short and simple, but very useful, tutorial. It’s time to render your scene now, with the F9 button. As you see in the picture below, the ugly alpha parts are gone. Hope you all enjoyed reading it.



Note: Chivalry TW is the rightful owner of the unit displayed in this tutorial.

I figured out how to do it and uploaded my pictures. Hope it helps

[lomaany]

What procedure should I follow to make a story in 3d max? What steps should I follow to make a short movie in 3ds max, what rendered will be the best for fast rendering…but realistic. Thank you

[Lorenzo Maximus]

Very helpful tutorial, thanx!!