Milkshape to Moviestorm, getting (animated) props on set, A tutorial on importing meshes through Milkshape in to Moviestorm |
 Jul 7 2010, 3:56 PM
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 Ever thought about bringing props in to Moviestorm? Annoyed by being stuck with just Sketchup files? Have no fear, Chris is here with an easy to follow tutorial on using the easy and cheap 3d modelling tool Milkshape3d. Grab the attached zip file for a full Tutorial in PDF format along with example 3d meshes and the relevant export files. The tutorial teaches you how to take a 3d file (.3ds, .obj or .fbx format) in to Milkshape, adjust the textures, give it a skeleton, animate it and then export it. There is then a full description of setting up a prop in the Modders Workshop and how to get it on to set. Fingers crossed no one will have any problems, I've kept the process as simple as possible. And maybe some of you will take Milkshape even further and actually create your own assets from scratch with this wonderful little app - make sure you write some further tutorials and link them here  You will need to grab a copy of Milkshape from Chumbalumsoft here: http://chumbalum.swissquake.ch/ms3d/download.html You want the latest stable version - 1.8.4
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Sep 1 2010, 12:33 AM
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QUOTE (kv @ Aug 31 2010, 01:04 PM)  Well I imported a .3ds format sketchup model that I made, it`s only a very simple model but when it imported into milkshake even though the textures show in material they do not on the model. You need to weld the vertices.  Select each mesh and find the "weld" menu item. I think plain weld is better than nearest or whatever its called in the same menu. This got me for a long time also. Milkshape often needs to re-weld vertices. Meshes often need welding upon import. |
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Sep 1 2010, 2:12 AM
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QUOTE (rampa @ Sep 1 2010, 11:33 AM) Milkshape often needs to re-weld vertices. Meshes often need welding upon import. Yes it is infuriating at times, even without importing. E.g. Create a new box, select a corner vertex and open Manual Edit. It will show there are actually 3 vertices, one for each face. Is this normal behaviour for 3d Modelling programs? -------------------- "I have had the same problem with getting the wheels to rotate properly with animated cars. They have to be all the same size and round and that helps a bit." America's Top Modder.
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Chris Ollis Milkshape to Moviestorm, getting (animated) props on set Jul 7 2010, 3:56 PM
lucindamc123 Wonderful. Thanks so much. Haven't played wit... Jul 7 2010, 4:01 PM squirrelygirl Chris, have I said lately that you are wickedawsom... Jul 7 2010, 5:28 PM luxaeternam Superb tutorial.
I am looking forward to what th... Jul 7 2010, 5:48 PM Armanus Awesome! Thanks Chris Jul 7 2010, 7:40 PM Fulkster ...now this looks like just TOO much fun! Tha... Jul 7 2010, 8:04 PM kv I`m gonna check this out, many thanks Chris Jul 7 2010, 8:32 PM Robear Very cool stuff!
I haven't played with Mi... Jul 8 2010, 12:46 AM Armanus I've downloaded milkshape and am going to try ... Jul 8 2010, 1:48 AM
primaveranz OMG! This just might be a dream come true........ Jul 8 2010, 2:46 AM Nahton QUOTE (primaveranz @ Jul 8 2010, 02:46 AM... Jul 8 2010, 4:52 AM primaveranz Damn! You mean there was a clue cunningly hidd... Jul 8 2010, 5:07 AM Chris Ollis QUOTE (primaveranz @ Jul 8 2010, 05:07 AM... Jul 8 2010, 6:57 AM primaveranz QUOTE (Chris Ollis @ Jul 8 2010, 05:57 PM... Jul 8 2010, 9:24 AM D.L. Watson This looks fantastic Chris! Thanks so much... Jul 8 2010, 2:32 AM Nahton I think I flunked Milkshape Modding 101. hActually... Jul 9 2010, 3:41 AM Chris Ollis QUOTE (Nahton @ Jul 9 2010, 03:41 AM) I t... Jul 9 2010, 6:28 AM Chris Ollis Quick link
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_... Jul 9 2010, 11:49 AM lucindamc123 Will we also be able to create characters with thi... Jul 9 2010, 4:08 PM Nahton Success! Well, partially. I encountered a few ... Jul 9 2010, 6:37 PM primaveranz QUOTE (Nahton @ Jul 10 2010, 05:37 AM) Fo... Jul 9 2010, 9:07 PM Nahton QUOTE (primaveranz @ Jul 9 2010, 09:07 PM... Jul 9 2010, 9:36 PM primaveranz Yes sorry you are right I meant to write "Fac... Jul 9 2010, 9:39 PM primaveranz One other thing I have found tricky is the fact th... Jul 9 2010, 9:44 PM Chris Ollis Fix for possible mapping issues here when trying t... Jul 12 2010, 10:09 AM Chris Ollis HERE IS ANOTHER AMAZING MILKSHAPE TUTORIAL!
T... Jul 12 2010, 8:30 PM primaveranz Thanks Chris, will try a.s.a.p.
I must admit I am... Jul 12 2010, 8:55 PM Overman Totally awesome, I can't wait to dig into this... Jul 13 2010, 2:51 PM daleh This looks interesting, is there any way with Milk... Jul 14 2010, 9:24 AM Chris Ollis QUOTE (daleh @ Jul 14 2010, 09:24 AM) Thi... Jul 14 2010, 9:35 AM kv I finally got round to following your tutorial Chr... Aug 31 2010, 6:06 PM primaveranz QUOTE (kv @ Sep 1 2010, 05:06 AM) I final... Aug 31 2010, 8:22 PM kv QUOTE (primaveranz @ Aug 31 2010, 08:22 P... Aug 31 2010, 9:04 PM primaveranz QUOTE (kv @ Sep 1 2010, 08:04 AM) Well I ... Aug 31 2010, 9:52 PM kv RE: Milkshape to Moviestorm, getting (animated) props on set Aug 31 2010, 9:04 PM Chris Ollis I think the problem you've got with the bones ... Aug 31 2010, 10:38 PM chatnoirstudios Wow! Haven't tried it yet, but this is tot... Sep 8 2010, 3:09 AM primaveranz QUOTE (chatnoirstudios @ Sep 8 2010, 02:0... Sep 8 2010, 3:20 AM lucindamc123 Help needed with this. I made an animated child an... Dec 26 2010, 10:06 PM Chris Ollis I'd say go through the material assigning step... Dec 26 2010, 10:28 PM lucindamc123 QUOTE (Chris Ollis @ Dec 26 2010, 04:28 P... Dec 26 2010, 10:36 PM lucindamc123 It still did not work and I am sure I exported eve... Dec 27 2010, 12:59 AM primaveranz The galloping horses I did were done in Milkshape ... Dec 27 2010, 2:13 AM lucindamc123 QUOTE (primaveranz @ Dec 26 2010, 08:13 P... Dec 27 2010, 3:49 AM primaveranz Yes just create a copy of the texture in your pain... Dec 27 2010, 4:14 AM lucindamc123 QUOTE (primaveranz @ Dec 26 2010, 10:14 P... Dec 27 2010, 4:27 AM lucindamc123 It still didn't work. I have all the materials... Dec 27 2010, 4:48 AM primaveranz What names did you give your materials in Milkshap... Dec 27 2010, 5:30 AM lucindamc123 QUOTE (primaveranz @ Dec 26 2010, 11:30 P... Dec 27 2010, 3:50 PM lucindamc123 It worked! Problem now is she is lying flat on... Dec 27 2010, 4:31 PM lucindamc123 I got it to work finally and now that I know how t... Dec 27 2010, 10:58 PM lucindamc123 And here is the first Moviestorm animated child. I... Dec 28 2010, 1:03 AM |
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