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jfpcarson
08-30-2009, 03:29 PM
Hi,

I am trying to texture my model, and have exported a UV Snapshot (Maya 2008) and loaded it into Photoshop to texture.
However I am having trouble trying to colour in the texture without colouring in the white lines of the UV snapshot.

My question is, is there a way to paint the image without painting over the white lines?
Im sure there is a simple solution, but cannot find it in photoshop or on google!!!

Thanks,

James
moiremusic
08-31-2009, 02:08 PM
If the UV Snapshot image is white lines on a black background, then try putting that image in a layer above the layer you're painting color on, and set its blending mode to "Screen".
jfpcarson
08-31-2009, 07:09 PM
Cheers, problem solved now, clearly not a photoshop expert, lol
moiremusic
08-31-2009, 07:19 PM
Cheers, problem solved now, clearly not a photoshop expert, lol
Hey man, that's what the forums are for. :) Anyway, everybody has to start somewhere.
dwigfor
08-31-2009, 11:17 PM
If you have CS4 Extended, you can import an obj version of your model, and then open the texture layer. Then, 3D/Create UV Overlays/Wireframe will create a new layer of your UV map (with alpha).
NMCDerek
09-01-2009, 03:19 PM
If you have CS4 Extended, you can import an obj version of your model, and then open the texture layer. Then, 3D/Create UV Overlays/Wireframe will create a new layer of your UV map (with alpha).Woah, Are you serious?

I just purchased the adobe creative suit 4 from my college book store......
leigh
09-01-2009, 04:32 PM
If you have CS4 Extended, you can import an obj version of your model, and then open the texture layer. Then, 3D/Create UV Overlays/Wireframe will create a new layer of your UV map (with alpha).

The 3D capabilities in Photoshop are really not great.
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