Issue: FBX File Color Changes
A user in a Maya forum, identified as konstantinekadaria, encountered an issue where an FBX file changed color after being exported from Mudbox and opened in a 3D viewer. According to the user’s description:
“Hello I exported fbx file from Mudbox in Maya it looks fine but when I open it with 3d viewer app it changes colour. It is very bright. (I’ll upload a picture) I started modelling in Maya I added simple Red Blinn material, cut UV, scaled it down and exported it to Mudbox I added subdivision level twice, sculpted it a little bit and painted on it. In preferences embed fbx is checked. I tried fbx aski but it does not make any sense I exported it from Maya also but the result is the same. “
The user questioned if this could be a limitation of the student version of the software or if there was an error in the workflow.
Solution: Color Management in Maya
Color Management is a complex topic. The following provides a general overview to address the color change issue.
Maya applies a color transform to saved colors based on project settings.
To avoid using color management, you can:
a) Disable it in Maya Viewport and/or Render View, or
b) Disable it globally in Preferences -> Color Management -> Enable Color Management (uncheck)
If you suspect preferences are causing the issue, first reset them.
Rename the prefs folder in the 2020 directory to something like prefs_backup, or to reset everything, rename the 2020 folder to 2020_backup (or even the Maya folder to maya_backup). Maya will then create new folders (do not copy preferences from previous Maya versions).
Detailed information can be found at:
See also
- How Do I Transfer Textures From Zbrush To Maya?
- “Establish An Internet Connection To Continue” When Logged In As A Standard User In May
Source: Maya forum
Solution by: mspeer