Model a High-Poly Roof Hatch in 3ds Max
In this 2 hour long beginner level tutorial, we will explore in detail the entire process of building a high-poly roof hatch in 3ds Max. We will discuss the modeling process in depth, including a variety of different poly modeling tools and techniques. We will also cover some of the more important theoretical aspects of high poly modeling, such as the importance of using support edges when working with subdivision, and also the use of proper topology when cutting holes into subdivided surfaces while maintaining a quad based mesh.
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thank you for this tut it is realy good
i hope you will give us more great tutorials !
Thanks, I’m glad you liked it!
If anyone needs the reference image, you can find it here:
http://www.christateonline.com/Tutorials/Roof_Hatch_Modeling/Roof_Hatch_Reference_Image.JPG
Hey guys,
I just launched my new site, so here’s the new link to the reference image.
http://www.christateonline.com/Tutorials/Tutorial_Content/Roof_Hatch_Reference_Image.JPG
The first video is the good one ?
Hi Chris, First of I want to thank you so much for taking the time to make all these tutorials of yours. I was watching the Barrel one last night and coincidently I have just downloaded UV Layout. So it was a nice surprise to see that you included UV mapping in that video. I learnt a lot from watching what you did.
I have downloaded all your training so far as I like how precise you are in your teaching so thank you again for all your hard work.
Somewhere on here is a tutorial for adding details using splines and it was mentioned that this technique would be good for creating normal maps for low poly objects. So as I like your teachings would you consider making a tutorial for creating normal maps and applying them?
I know I am being cheeky asking you for a tutorial but you don’t get anywhere in life without asking.
Thanks again
WindyBut
wow tat was an honest request.
Any way chris good job on this one. And the onething that i liked about you is that you submit all the tuts in whole, rather than making part 1 part 2 etc etc.. which is frustrating..anyway nice work
Hey Windy, thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to watch all of my tutorials and I’m glad to hear you enjoyed them and found them helpful.
Regarding a normal mapping tutorial, I would definitely like to do one, but
honestly, I’m not all that experienced when it comes to creating good quality normal maps. I usually work with higher res models, so I don’t use them very often. I just don’t know if I’m the most qualified person to cover it in a tutorial.
Sorry about that!, I definitely would, if I could:)
Another great tutorial.
Keep up the good work man.
Thanks man, I appreciate it!
Thanks!! Chris….
Good Job, and greeting!
great tut. I also love the amount of detail u put into your tuts. I’ve been following your tus way befor u started posting on cg tuts, and i constantly check out your site for updates. :) Keep it up.
Hey Rune, Thanks! I know I haven’t updated my site much lately. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to add some new stuff soon, but thanks for keeping an eye on it and for checking out my tuts. I really appreciate it!
Hey Rune, Thanks! I know I haven’t updated my site much lately. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to add some new stuff soon, but thanks for keeping an eye on it anyway and for checking out my tuts. I really appreciate it!
Great tutorial! :)
Well explained, and very in depth!
Hoping to see more tutorials from you in the future :)
Hey Philo, Thanks! glad you liked it. I just finished up another tutorial, so it
should be coming soon:)
Cool a guy from Victoria!
Thanks for the great tutorial, it helped a lot.
Hey Andrew, Thanks man, yeah we’re pretty rare, but there’s a few of us around;)
nicely done. helped me a lot. cheers for this Chris.
Hey CIDAE,
Thanks man, I’m glad it helped you out.
I LOVED it!
It was in depth and throughout well explained and educative! :)
Looking forward to seeing more tutorials in the future!
Hello Chris, Followed your turorial I’m the patent holder of the safety rail that mounts on a roof hatch. You where very close to the product, very nice job. If you could add color to the drawing, I will post it on my website and add a link to you.
Holy Crap! A celebrity.
Thank you very much for this very nice tutorial. I enjoyed it a lot and the quality was superior to a lot of tutorials I bought :=
Hey Chris, thanks for those tutorials they really help you’re really good.
I’ve learn a lotttttttttttt and i only saw the first part for the first tutorial :) Do you know about Andrew Cramer from Videocopilot.net (afterfx tutorial)? he’s the best on after effect tutorial. i thint you’re the 3ds max Andrew. you’re the best on 3ds max tutorial.
Keep it going
Nice Tutorial
awesome Tate
Chris, excellent tutorial! You’ve taught me a lot about max and I just want to say thanks! Keep up the great work. I’m definitely going to check out your site, and other tutorials!
Take care!
Nice tutorial… learned a lot!
thanks for tutor.
pokoe…like this…..mwackh……..
Thanks For Tutorial.
Chris, Thank you very much! I am not a beginner, but I have found in your video lots of great tips!
amazing tutorial, really amazing! I learned SO much just from following this. I followed several (payed) tutorials online but there is yet to be one so good as this one. I am actually willing to pay you for more of these/guidance =P