Earth in June 3D model

cgtrader

All files are housed in the same directory, ensuring no lost textures. To open the project, simply double-click on the .mb file or access/import via the Maya window's file menu; avoid dragging the .mb file directly to the Maya interface. The compressed pack is larger due to large textures. Earth's surface varies in base color and sunlight angle per month, while other textures, such as white clouds, remain uniform. Before diving into the project, it's crucial to read the included word document instructions. The software requirements include Maya 2015sp 6, MentalRay for Maya 2015sp 6, and their respective patches. Alternatively, higher versions can be used. Rendering with Maya's built-in software render is possible but slow and produces inferior results. Optimization at the North and South poles guarantees no texture distortion. Texture resolutions are: Base Color (43200 * 21600), Bump (43200 * 21600), Specular (43200 * 21600), NightLight (43200 * 21600), and Clouds (43200 * 21600). Despite the high resolution, post-opening smoothness is maintained with no crashes or quality loss. One-key adjustments control material properties and attributes, including surface color, bump strength, and night light brightness. Instructions on these adjustments are provided in the included word file. Navigation ease is ensured by disabling map display in viewport while mainland contour curves serve for location reference. As a personal project done outside company or client work, the model's usage is restricted to making animations, movies, and games without resale, transfer, or redistribution without authorization. Creating a high-resolution, multi-functional earth model required overcoming numerous technical challenges to achieve smooth navigation and rendering. The model is now shared for everyone's benefit. Enjoy!