DescriptionThe following video explains the process of using the avatar 'head template' to make a simply 'bob' style
hair accessory item for IMVU. The process is discussed from start to finish, including a number of hints & tips to help avoid issues when making hair generally.
QuoteThe above video is compatible with Blender 2.79 or below. For newer versions see here IMVU 208 – Hair (clothing) (https://www.katsbits.com/codex/imvu208/)
Useful ShortcutsThe following shortcuts are used throughout the tutorial.
- Alt+P = Unparent selected
- Ctrl+P = Parent selected
- Ctrl+T = Tesselate (triangulate selected)
- U = Unwrap
- Shift+A = Add object
- Ctrl+A = Apply
Additional ResourcesThe following links and materials, whilst not required, may prove useful.
- Cal3D Export AddOn for Blender 2.64+ (https://www.katsbits.com/tutorials/imvu/getting-started-with-blender-for-imvu.php#imvuexporter) (from BitBucket)
- Hair sample (PID 19987232) (http://www.imvu.com/shop/product.php?products_id=19987232)
- IMVU hair template file (https://www.katsbits.com/files/imvu/katsbits_imvu-hair-template.zip) (contains default avatar heads only)