r/3dsmax

Guys, how do you control the time spent on each project?

They do it manually with a table clock, cell phone or use some tool to know how many hours they spend on modeling, rendering, review and adjustments, etc?

This is a short animation I've been working on I loved experimenting with toon shading and I hope you all enjoy Agent A. softwares used were tohoma2d, blender, zbrush, 3ds max and aftereffects

Hi guys- I’m trying to help a student with her masters project but she needs to export her work with animation to a webgl. To create a reveal in 3Ds max for an animation in the program I would just do a simple animated slice. However now matter how hard I try I cannot bake that animation into the mesh for export in gbl file format.

Any help would be deeply appreciated.

I've been trying to learn 3D for years, and I feel like I'm stuck in the same cycle.

I first started learning 3D environment art around 2018 and kept going until 2020 before I stopped. Now I want to start over because creating environments is still what I want to do more than anything.

The environments that inspire me the most are the cities and architecture in games like Assassin's Creed Unity, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Battlefield 1, and Battlefield V. I love classical, Gothic, and historic architecture, and my goal is to create environments with that level of detail and atmosphere.

The problem is that I can't stay focused on one thing.

At one point I switched from environment art to Houdini FX because simulations looked really interesting. I learned a lot and was making decent progress, but then I completely lost motivation and stopped. This has happened several times. I get excited about a new area, dive into it, then eventually lose interest and move on, even though my long-term goal never changes.

I already know the basics of 3ds Max and Houdini, so I'm not starting from scratch. The problem isn't learning ,it's staying consistent.

I also think I might have ADHD (I'm not diagnosed), because this pattern happens in other parts of my life too. I become obsessed with learning something, then suddenly lose motivation even though I still want to achieve that goal.

It's difficult to explain. I genuinely want to become an environment artist, but I feel like I'm constantly fighting my own brain.

I'm looking for advice from people who have been in a similar situation.

• How did you stay committed to environment art?
• Did you follow a roadmap instead of jumping between random tutorials?
• How do you avoid getting distracted by other areas of 3D?
• If you could start over today, what tutorials, courses, YouTube channels, or learning resources would you recommend specifically for 3D environment art, hard-surface modeling, modular workflows, and architectural environments?
• Are there any tutorials that focus on creating environments similar to Assassin's Creed Unity, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Battlefield 1, or Battlefield V?

I'd really appreciate recommendations for both free and paid resources. More than anything, I'm looking for a structured learning path instead of randomly watching tutorials and hoping everything eventually comes together.

Thanks to anyone who takes the time to read this. I really want this to be the time I finally stick with it.

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Hi, When I try to select under the Element sub-object, it selects multiple elements as per shown. Is there a way to select one at a time?

I have attached the link to file here (3ds max 2025)

https://we.tl/t-SPRq0qGs09JA4uGb

Thank you.

I'm currently a Modo user looking to switch software since Modo has essentially been deprecated.

I've been considering 3ds Max, but I'm a bit concerned about its future as well. It seems to receive fewer major updates compared to other DCCs, and I'm worried it could eventually end up in a similar situation. I could be completely wrong, though.

I've also tried modeling in Blender, but I find that I much prefer workflows that rely on marking menus and keyboard-driven tools. They just feel more comfortable and efficient to me.

Would you recommend investing time into 3ds Max for hard-surface modeling today, or would you suggest a different option? I'd really appreciate your advice.

I have a complex scene with a lot of small bolts. I would like to select all of the bolts but when I use "Select Similar" it selects everything that shares the same material which is a lot more. These are all separate objects, not combined just for context. Does anyone know any tips to do this?