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GH33DA

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3DIcons Update in Making Icons WinCustomize Forums

What have I done with 3DIcons with since 2006? Not much. Only about 10 more icons since I last posted. I've also set up a web page that shows the icons and has max file download links. 3DIcons Gallery I don't know if I'll be posting tutorials for each icon either. But, if you have specific questions on an icon or my process, feel free to post it in this thread. Comments and critiques are welcome as well. The project will contin

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Reply to Getting into 3D skinning in Skinning WinCustomize Forums

But that in itself is the point I was trying to get across. 3d seems so superfluous to me right now with WB skins. Until you have a reason to rotate a window or start menu or buttons in WB skin, 3d isn't needed. Since the skinning engine for Vista or XP doesn't allow 3d objects for the interface unfortunately, 3d will just be more of a hinderance than a tool right now. Now for WMP skins, Winamp, icons, wallpapers, etc. it's an op

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Reply to Getting into 3D skinning in Skinning WinCustomize Forums

I think the biggest hurdle for me going from 2d to 3d was lighting. Getting used to the fact that just because I painted the object a certain shade of blue, it may not show up that same shade of blue in the render. Learning about lighting and rendering is half the battle. I'm still learning it. I think one of the main advantages will be taking your typical desktop controls and giving them dimension. Being able to turn the control in 3 space and giving it a whole new set of functionalit

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Reply to Getting into 3D skinning in Skinning WinCustomize Forums

Hey Brad! I know this thread is old, but, since I had been using 3ds max for my icons ans wallpapers, I completely agree with the fact that skinning will be entering the 3rd dimension and sooner that most people think. Especially since Aero is setup the way it is. And with tools like Expressions Blend, the possibilities of this happening are very good.

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Dreams come true (Part 2 of 2) in Tutorials WinCustomize Forums

Dreams come true (Part 2 of 2) A 3ds max to .dream tutorial Part 2 - AVI to .dream This tutorial will go though the creation and conversion of a dream created in 3ds max. Needed Software: 3ds max (Part 1) <a

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Dreams come true (Part 1 of 2) in Tutorials WinCustomize Forums

Dreams come true (Part 1 of 2) A 3ds max to .dream tutorial Part 1 - Concept to AVI This tutorial will go though the creation and conversion of a dream created in 3ds max. Needed Software: 3ds max (Part 1) <

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