Texture Editing

Custom texture creation by loading image files, or launching image editing software for texture editing Texture channels include diffuse, opacity (mask and alpha transparency), bump, glow, and reflection Real-time display of multiple texture effects Access precise UV Reference maps to view texture painting guides General UV mapping methods include Plane, Box, Spherical, Cylindrical, and Capped Cylindrical Tile, rotate, and offset textures for increased accuracy and flexibility of texture alignment Normal map support to allow low polygon objects appear with high surface detail Customize Particle Effects textures with diffuse and opacity maps. UV texture animation support for 3D Studio Max plug-in

G2 Clone Cloth - Custom clothing design using images

Texture template to start any clothing project Create custom clothing using any image or photo editor Diffuse textures add graphic design to clothing Opacity textures cut Clone Cloth into custom character clothes Save clothing in character library for storage and future use. Export Texture images for sharing or selling as Texture Packs Import texture images for instant clothing construction from packs

3D Blocks and Custom Texture Library

Combine library textures with included 3D blocks to create custom props, accessories, or scenery. Instant access to 110 MB of creative textures library Diffuse maps include textures for wall, ground, roof, brick, wood, metal, stone, etc. Build instant 3D surface detail from Bump map libraries Create shiny effects with reflective patterns Generate semi-transparent effects or cut-out shapes with opacity maps

Editing 3D Surfaces and Billboards

Planes with no thickness can be used to simulate 2D marks, patterns and tracks, or stamp effects Surface with various curves which can be used to represent curtain, table cloth, leaves and papers Mask-out custom shapes simply with opacity maps Billboards can always face audience when camera moves, used for creating sign board, talking bubble, produce grass, or distant tree

SFX

Real-time SFX creation and control of Particle System and Fog

Visual effects engine with preset library of effects and custom tools Create and store custom effects using the simplified user interface for powerful particle modification Import diffuse and opacity maps for unique texture effects on particles Simulate weather in any scene with real-time instant weather presets

Particle SFX positioning and interactivity

Assign particle emitters to scene objects Animated scene objects with attached particle emitters trail effects Timeline control of particle emission start and stop frames Group and store particles attached to props and accessories. Affect particle behavior when attached to props animation

Characters and Particle SFX

Assign particle emitters to any character bone segment. Animate characters with SFX particle emitter trail effects Use SFX modification panel to choreograph particle behavior to characters Character accessories support SFX for dynamic scene elements (smoking cigar, magical sword)

SFX rendering

Real-time instant preview playback of SFX scene elements Alpha, Addition or Subtraction SFX scene blending modes Output SFX for use in iClone scenes or as Post effects generator exported as alpha-channeled video Add multiple SFX elements to the scene with enhanced real-time performance