Ornatrix 9 Masks Pipeline | Hair Grooming Basics | Ep 1

 


Starting a new groom can be chaotic without a proper structure. In this episode of "Introduction to Ornatrix 9", I break down the Masks Pipeline - a clean and efficient method to control your hairstyle from the very beginning. I will guide you through the process of using painted density masks to generate guides, and show you how to master the Surface Comb modifier. You'll learn how to use Sinks for precise direction control, why checking the documentation is vital, and how to use advanced features like "Affect Whole Strand" to adjust length dynamically. SOFTWARE: Ornatrix 9 for 3ds Max Instructor -  @charlytutors  Key Moments: 00:00 - The Masks Pipeline: Separating the scalp 00:20 - Importance of references & hairlines (ZEN article) 00:42 - Setting up Guides From Mesh & Distribution Maps 01:05 - Initial length adjustment 01:33 - Adding the Surface Comb modifier 02:00 - Pro Tip: Always check Ephere documentation 02:27 - How to create and use Sinks 02:45 - Using Symmetry for faster workflow 03:42 - Creating partings and bangs 04:52 - "Affect Whole Strand": Changing length via Sinks 05:20 - Detaching Sinks from surface ("Stick to Surface" off) __ 🔗 HELPFUL LINKS: ➡️Link to ZEN article mentioned - https://www.deniszen.com/groomingtut ➡️Link to Ephere Docs - https://ephere.com/plugins/autodesk/max/ornatrix/docs/9/Whats_New_in_Version_9.html ➡️Tutorial by CharlyTutors(Andrew Krivulya) - https://www.youtube.com/@charlytutors/videos ➡️Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ephereinc/ ➡️Ask your question on Discord: https://discord.gg/5stUZtZyuM ➡️Explore Ornatrix: https://ornatrix.com/ 👍 If this course is helping you learn, please support the channel with a like and subscribe! It helps us create more free tutorials. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions - I'll do my best to answer them! Music by  @imagineartofficial  Question: Do you prefer manual brushing or using Sinks for styling? Let me know in the comments! Happy viewing! Best regards, Andrew. #ornatrix #3dsmax #3dhair #grooming #tutorial

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