In this tutorial I demonstrate how to set up Targa (TGA) based alpha channels within 3D Studio Max.
Alpha Prepn in Photoshop Tutorial Link: • Preparing Opacity Maps in Photoshop
Please note I use 3D Studio Max 2015 in the tutorial, but the processes here are compatible with, and can be used all the way back to 3D Studio Max 8.
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