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HALF-LIFE MODEL ANIMATIONS LIST
HALF-LIFE MODEL ANIMATIONS LIST
303 - Maya
Maya
NPC Model - Rescale, Size and Hull Tutorial
NPC Model - Rescale, Size and Hull Tutorial
Too many vertices in model - Tutorial Fix
This is a tutorial of how to fix the problem in milk shape of \'too many vertices in model\' and others possible errors
Skeletal Animation: An Introduction
An Introduction to skeletal Animation
Hit Boxes
Hit Boxes
Fix freeze ported animations with fragMOTION
Fix freeze ported animations with fragMOTION
Some Tips in making models using Trinity Render
Useful Tips when Compiling a Vee Model on a Trinity Render Engine
Milkshape 3D Basics & Fundamentals
A tutorial on the fundamentals and basic use of Milkshape 3D
Milkshape Skeleton Application: Bipeds
SKELETONS IN HALF-LIFE ...a brief overview
Figure Mode
Figure Mode
Making your first Model
DIGITAL SCULPTING - A TUTORIAL
Milkshape: Creating a new model in Milkshape and adding it to Half-Life
How to create a new monster model in Milkshape, create an .MDL file, and add it as a new entity into your MOD using the monster_generic and scripted_sequence entities.
Compiling Your Model
A brief explanantion of how a HalfLife model compiles
Modeling for Half-Life - Part 3
Part 3 of the modeling series. This tutorial will bring you up to speed on the process of texturing.
303 - 3D Studio Max
3D Studio Max
Model-Related Console Commands
Model-Related Console Commands
How to change your weapon models
This will show you how to change your weapon models.
Making a 3rd Person Model for Half-Life
Making a 3rd Person Model for Half-Life
Rigging Characters for Half-Life (3ds MAX)
This tutorial will get yourself familiarized with the process of \'rigging\' a character for Half-Life.
How to bring .mdl files into Milkshape and 3DSMax
How to bring .mdl files into Milkshape and 3DSMax
How to import Crowbar dump files to MilkShape 3D
How to import Crowbar dump files to MilkShape 3D
Porting prop models from cs:go map to map cs 1.6
Porting prop models from cs:go map to map cs 1.6
Bipedediting
Creating and Editing Bipeds
Model-Related Console Commands
Model-Related Console Commands
Easiest Way in the World to Reorigin Models
Easiest Way in the World to Reorigin Models
Easy way to install skins
Easy way to install skins
How to easily optimize your model with a blender
How to easily optimize your model with a blender
Meshediting
BASIC MESH CREATION AND EDITING
Deathbog\'s Model Replacement Tutorial
Model Replacement Tutorial by Deathbog
Modeling for Half-Life - Part 2
Part 2 of the modeling series. This tutorial covers grouping. You've read the first, now read the next.
Milkshape 3D: Make phong
Screenshot say it all, sorry doesn\'t have video
Decompile a Goldsrc .MDL file without UV shifts
finally discovered the way to decompile any goldsrc model while keeping the UVs 100% stable!
MAKING A MAC-10
This tutorial is intended for people with a basic knowledge of 3d studio max r3 or 2.5.
Otis\' Scripted Sequence Reference
Otis\' Scripted Sequence Reference
Making P Models with MS3D
Making P Models with MS3D
Converting Models from Quake 2 to Half-Life
Converting Models from Quake 2 to Half-Life
Rigging player models for cs 1.6 in blender
Rigging player models for cs 1.6 in blender
G-max, Things you need to know
G-max, Things you need to know
How to use Sequence .SMDs decompiled by Crowbar
Problems compiling Source sequence files decompiled by crowbar?
Setting up 3Ds Max 9
This tutorial will show beginner modelers how to set up 3Ds Max 9 for essentially any GoldSRC game.
Counter-strike 1.6 how to edit animations.
This is the best tutorial for learning animations, in 9 simple steps.
Chrome\" in GoldSrc is a special texture mode that allows for a simple environment-like texture
GoldSrc Model Troubleshooting List
Weapons Screen Bug | How to Fix
Weapons Screen Bug | How to Fix
Milkshape Skinmeshing
Milkshape Skinmeshing
Setting Up Your Milkshape Workspace
Setting Up Your Milkshape Workspace
Setting up 3D Studio Max
Setting up 3D Studio Max
HL Animating
HALF-LIFE ANIMATION ...an overview
ColdFusion\'s FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions from the old site ColdFusion
GoldSource Model Texture UV Shift Fix
An unfortunate side effect of compiling & recompiling GoldSrc models is that the model UVs get slightly shifted out of scale when compiled with studiomdl.exe
Milkshape UV Mapping tutorial
Milkshape UV Mapping tutorial
All scripted sequences for all models.
for half-life 1
Back to Idle | How to Fix
Back to Idle | How to Fix
How to split a mesh up to ease compiling
How to split a mesh up to ease compiling
Half-Life Animation: An Overview
Half-Life Animation: An Overview
How To Simply Rig A Counter Strike 1.6 Player Model For Half Life
In This Tutorial I Will Show You How To Rig Any Player Model From Counter Strike 1.6 Or Condition Zero To Work As A Human Grunt In Half Life
Re-texturing Models
Want your grunts to have new clothes? Try this.
How to chop UV Mesh
Today I\'ll show you how to chopping UV mesh on your model.
Digital Scultping - A Tutorial
Digital Scultping
Milkshape Skeleton Application
Milkshape Skeleton Application
Making the Skeleton
This tutorial is the third in a series, taking you through the process of creating a model, it\'s skin, skeleton and animation, then getting it into Half-Life.
Source → GoldSource
For this example, I\'m porting the shotgun from Half-Life 2
Introduction to modelling using Milkshape 3D
Ben Moss introduces us to the arcane world of model editing
Sven Co-op Playermodel Compile-O-Matic
Create your own Sven Co-op playermodels
All scripted sequences for all models.
In this document I'll describe all scripted secuences of all models in the pak0.pak file in the half-life directory.
Model Baked Physics Tutorial - Blender
Baked Physics in Blender
How to make player models for any goldsource game
How to make player models for any goldsource game
Making a World model for Half-Life
Making a World model for Half-Life
vertices problems
vertices problems
Reflection effect for Half-Life 1
This trick can either be very hard or very easy, depending the model.
Adding blood trails to gibs using P2 Model Viewer
Probably easiest tutorial ever, you can add Quake 1 blood trails to gibs without any coding at all
How to make world models for any goldsource game
How to make world models for any goldsource game
CS/CZ Skin Installing!
CS/CZ Skin Installing!
Making a World model for Half-Life
Making a World model for Half-Life
Bipeds in HL
Explanation of bipeds
How to port Source Models into GoldSource
A Simple tutorial on how to port non moving models from source into goldsrc
Half-Life Weapon Model Profiles
This article details the two weapon models that were released with the Software Developer's Kit. It will give you an idea of polygon limits, texture limits, the skeletons and animations.
How to make a model Killable - Breakable
This tutorial teaches how to make a model vanish when you shoot at it, like chickens of Italy.
Basic Modeling Techniques
Here are some modeling techniques to prepare you for my upcoming tutorials.
Modeling / 2D Art Frequently Asked Questions
Modeling / 2D Art Frequently Asked Questions
Model Transparency Tutorial
This tutorial describes the process of creating models with masked and additive textures.
Mirror a weapon with Milkshape3D
Mirror a weapon with Milkshape3D
Bipeds in HL
SELETONS IN HALF-LIFE ...a brief overview
How to compile static models made in Blender
In this tutorial you will ONLY learn how to compile your models made in Blender and AND NOT HOW TO MAKE THEM.
Fixing \'flat shade\' bug
Fixing \'flat shade\' bug
How to start with Milkshape 3D
Setting up Milkshape 3D
VIEWING YOUR MODEL
To view it in the game, do the following.
How to make p_, w_ models + other stuff
How to make p_, w_ models + other stuff
How to convert CS:S skins to CS 1.6
People, I recommend you stick with 1.6/CZ skins as it will eat up your FPS if you have CS:S skins replacing all your weapons.
Tips for adjusting a v_ Model for Half-Life
Tips for adjusting a v_ Model for Half-Life
The Making of Dukowski
This article will explain how Pred and I created Dukowski, a multiplayer model for Half-Life.
Creating a working CS model using Milkshape 3D
Creating a working CS model using Milkshape 3D
303 - Blender
Blender
Counter-Strike: 1.6 Glove Installation
Counter-Strike: 1.6 Glove Installation
.QC Scripts
.qc scripts are simple text files, edited in Notepad, and are needed to compile a model. They tell studiomdl.exe where the mesh, textures and animations are but more importantly sets up parameters that Half-Life will need.
Sven Co-op Fullbright Model Textures Tutorial
Sven Co-op models supports a texture QC flag called 'fullbright' which basically means the texture will be drawn at full brightness at all times.
How To Decompile on GoldSCR
Hello, This is my tutorial for decompile a model in cs 1.6.. You See Help in Pictures.
How to rig sleeves on hands
How to rig sleeves on hands
Modelling for Goldsource
A tutorial from start to finish on how to make models for Goldsource (HL1) which provides all of the beginning modelling knowledge needed, even if you have never modelled before.
Changing Origins
Changing Origins
SKINMESHING IN STUDIO MAX
SKINMESHING IN STUDIO MAX
Switching hands (right-left)
Switching hands (right-left)
Rig Weapons On CS 1.6 hands (Portuguese)
Sorry ... but it\'s in portuguese .. but follow the steps you should be fine ..
some QC scripting
many peaple know about the qc file but does not know how to edit a model through it.
Goldsource Engine > Tutorials > Other/Misc Rigging, Animating and Compiling a .MDL file

Goldsource Engine > Tutorials > Other/Misc
Rigging, Animating and Compiling a .MDL file
Modeling for Half-Life - Part 1
Part 1 of a series of tutorials that will teach you how to model for Half-Life, using the program MilkShape 3D.
Digital Sculpting - A Tutorial
Digital Sculpting - A Tutorial
(Milkshape) Hand Changing Tutorial
One of the most common requests is for people to change the hands on a weapon.
Half-Life Animation... An Overview
Half-Life Animation... An Overview
Basics in Meshediting
BASIC MESH CREATION AND EDITING
Making the most out of models in GoldSrc
Getting the most out of models in GoldSrc
Editing vertex normals for better foliage (3dsmax)
Editing vertex normals for better foliage (3dsmax)
Create a Draw animation (MS3D)
I am just showing how I do my draw animations
Converting Source models to Goldsource
In this tutorial, we will learn how to convert models from the source engine (Half-life 2) to the goldsource engine with minimal quality loss.
Compiling (HL)
COMPILING YOUR MODEL...
Introduction to Jeds Half-Life Model Viewer
A detailed tutorial covering the features and uses of Jed's HLMV for GoldSrc
How to export models from Blender and compile them for GoldSrc
Detailed tutorial on the model creation pipeline from blender to GoldSrc
303 - kHED
kHED
Modeling for Half-Life - Part 4
The fourth and final part of the first series of modeling tutorials. This one wraps up everything that has been learned
Half-Life Model Animations
This is a complete list of all the original models and their animation sequence names.
How to swap Valve or Gearbox Hands (Easy and Fast)
How to swap Valve or Gearbox Hands (Easy and Fast)
Edit qc attachments: muzzleflash, shell eject
Edit qc attachments: muzzleflash, shell eject
Smoothing Groups / Skin Textures
This tutorial is the second in a series, taking you through the process of creating a model, it\'s skin, skeleton and animation, then getting it into Half-Life.
How to build your first prop for half life - Tutorial
In this tutorial i will teach you how to build a crate box model for Half Life and then how to add some textures to it
Skinmeshing Tutorial
Skinmeshing Tutorial
HALF-LIFE ANIMATION (Max)
HALF-LIFE ANIMATION
...an overview
Want To Make Models, Skins, Or Sprites?
Want To Make Models, Skins, Or Sprites?
How to port GTA mods to CS
How to port GTA mods to CS
Making a 3rd Person Model for Half-Life
Making a 3rd Person Model for Half-Life
Modeling Tutorial
Valve\'s Modeling Tutorial
Sven-Coop Playermodel Color Remap Tutorial
Sven-Coop Playermodel Color Remap Tutorial
A Brief Explanation of Bipeds and Physique
A Brief Explanation of Bipeds and Physique
Making a World model for Half-Life
Making a World model for Half-Life
Dead Frames Removal
Dead Frames Removal
Fix smoothing errors with Blender
Because smoothing errors make it awful.
Modelling For Half-Life
In this article I will address what it will take to create models for Half-Life.
Setting Up 3D Studio Max
Setting Up 3D Studio Max
How to port weapons models from cs:go to cs 1.6
How to port weapons models from cs:go to cs 1.6
GoldSrc Mouth Procedural Animation Tutorial
GoldSrc uses a bone controller to turn audio waveforms into bone rotations. This is how all the scientists and barneys 'talk'
GoldSource Model Compile/Decompile Flowchart
A quick reference for GoldSource model compiling and decompiling. Includes links.
GoldSrc Model Tutorial - Basics
Hello, and welcome to the GoldSrc model exporting video tutorial. This tutorial covers exporting models using 3DStudio Max and MilkShape 3D
Model Baked Physics Tutorial - Introduction
Model Baked Physics Tutorial
How To: Prepare for your first model (Point Modeling)
How To: Prepare for your first model (Point Modeling)
Animating in Milkshape 3D
I\'ve decided to release some tips for some of you who still animate using Milkshape 3D.
Creating and Editing Bipeds
DIGITAL SCULPTING - A TUTORIAL
Character Modeling
This tutorial will be the first of a series, taking you through the process of creating a model, it\'s skin, skeleton and animation, then getting it into Half-Life.
MILKSHAPE SKINMESHING
MILKSHAPE SKINMESHING
Port arms models from cs:go to cs 1.6
Port arms models from cs:go to cs 1.6
How to Change weapons textures
On this tutorial, we will teach you how to change weapon textures.
Skinning Basics
Welcome to my tutorial on the basics for learning to skin for a HL1 game.
GoldSource Model Compile Command Glossary
This is the GoldSrc QC compile commands glossary. It is important to note that any of the commands must not be capitalized or you will get compile errors.
Animating Walk
Here is a new tutorial for MilkShape 3D! This time, animating a model so it will reproduce the walk animation.
Creating models of skins from cs go in quality HD
Creating models of skins from cs go in quality HD
Weapons Chrome Effect | How to
Weapons Chrome Effect | How to
Extra Models in Half-Life
These are extra models found in the Half-Life .pak file that were not used in the game.
HALF-LIFE MODELS LIST
HALF-LIFE MODELS LIST
Weapons Modelling Tutorial
Weapons Modelling Tutorial
Hitboxes in HL
Generating Htiboxes
Half-Life Deathmatch Model Profiles
This article details the four deathmatch player models that were released with Half-Life. It will give you an idea of polygon limits, how skins are set up, the skeleton, animations and multiplayer bitmap.
MILKSHAPE SKELETON APPLICATION
MILKSHAPE SKELETON APPLICATION
Model Baked Physics Tutorial - 3DSMax
aked Physics in 3DSMax with \'MassFX\'
MAKING A HK MSG-90
MAKING A HK MSG-90
How to easily change a weapon\'s origin in Cz/Cs
How to easily change a weapon\'s origin in Cz/Cs
303 - fragMOTION
fragMOTION
303 - MilkShape3D
MilkShape3D
Skinmeshing in Studio Max
Skinmeshing in Studio Max
Editing Half-Life Models.
The body swap shop.
Half-Life Weapon Model Profiles
This article details the two weapon models that were released with the Software Developer\'s Kit.