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Software: 3dsmax, Mudbox
Author: Neil Blevins

Here’s a tutorial on how to transfer a model from max to mudbox, export a mesh and a displacement map, and then render it in max using a bunch of different displacement methods (depending on what renderer you want to use).
Here’s a list of methods we’ll be using to displace the geometry in max…

1. Scanline Displace Modifier
2. Mental Ray

Making the Mesh in Max, and Exporting as Obj

* Make Your Mesh in max. I created a simple sphere with a radius of 45 and 32 segments.

* Make sure the “Generate Mapping Coords” is on. Or if you have a more complex object, create good uvs for the object using the UVW Map modifier and/or the Unwrap UVW modifier.

* Export Selected, choose obj, use the following settings…

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