Modeling a Character in 3DS Max, 2nd Edition

The most obvious areas that need adjusting are at the top of the

head.

In addition to obvious streaking, look for areas that have thicker

lines from the render of the wireframe than the lines nearby. This

means the pixels are being stretched, which in turn means the UV

coverage isn’t enough. In the case of the top of the head, you need

to compensate for the curve of that part of the noggin and adjust the

UVs accordingly.

Delete the Unwrap UVW modifier so the changes you’re about to

make stick. If you don’t delete the modifier, then no matter how you

go back down the stack and adjust the mesh, the changes won’t

appear in the UVs. Go back down the stack ...