FOR 3DS MAX / RIGGING

SkinLayer Studio

20 years of skinning pain,
finally solved with layers.

Beta applications are closed

Windows

3ds Max 2022~2027

Blender 5.1 Expanding

Maya 2025 Expanding

Unity Expanding

Unreal Expanding

Version 1_2_0

Auto Updates

🧪 Beta

🤔 Why SkinLayer Studio?

3ds Max Skin Modifier hasn't changed in 20 years.

😱 The Problem

❌ No Influence Lock

Fix one shoulder, break an elbow. When 3+ bones overlap, weights redistribute like falling dominoes — completely out of your control.

❌ Mirror Problem

Hidden methods only known to those in the know...

❌ AAA Quality Limit

Structured skinning itself is impossible.

"Great for modeling. Absolute hell for skinning."

Feature	3ds Max Skin	SkinLayer Studio
Layer Editing	❌	✅
Influence Lock	❌	✅
Reliable Mirror	❌	✅
Real-time Heatmap	⚠️	✅
Multi-Mesh Editing	❌	✅
Non-destructive Workflow	❌	✅

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🎯 SkinLayer Studio Solution

✅ Separate with layers · Lock · Reliable Mirror

Layer Lock Heatmap Mirror Multi-Mesh

Key Features

🗂️

Layer System

Stack weight layers like Photoshop. Add correction layers on top of base weights — fully non-destructive.

🔒

Influence Lock

Lock a bone and only the unlocked ones redistribute. The domino effect is over. Weights go where you intend.

🌡️

Real-time Heatmap

60fps live updates. Sub-0.001 weight differences visible by color. Catch hidden bugs instantly.

🔄

Intelligent Mirror

Works regardless of pose or topology. Asymmetric meshes handled by spatial matching. Paint one side, done.

📦

Multi-Mesh Editing

Body, clothing, and gear — all in one view. No more switching between objects. Manage the full character at once.

🗂️ Layer System

Stack weight layers like Photoshop. Add correction layers on top of base weights — fully non-destructive.

Add / remove / reorder layers
Independent weight data per layer
Base layer + correction layer structure

🔒 Influence Lock

Lock a bone and only the unlocked ones redistribute. The domino effect is over. Weights go where you intend.

Per-bone Lock / Unlock toggle
Locked bones excluded from redistribution
Lock multiple bones simultaneously

🌡️ Real-time Heatmap

60fps live updates. Sub-0.001 weight differences visible by color. Catch hidden bugs instantly.

60fps real-time color heatmap
Sub-0.001 weight precision visualization
Instantly reveal hidden weight bugs

🔄 Intelligent Mirror

Works regardless of pose or topology. Asymmetric meshes handled by spatial matching. Paint one side, done.

Pose-independent mirror support
Spatial matching for asymmetric meshes
Paint one side, auto-complete the other

📦 Multi-Mesh Editing

Body, clothing, and gear — all in one view. No more switching between objects. Manage the full character at once.

Body + clothing + gear displayed together
Manage everything without switching objects
Full character in a single view

Compare Your Options

Feature	3ds Max Skin	Maya Layer Skin Tool	SkinLayer Studio
Layer Editing	❌	✅	✅
Influence Lock	❌	✅	✅
Reliable Mirror	❌	✅	✅
Real-time Heatmap	⚠️	✅	✅
Multi-Mesh Editing	❌	❌	✅
Non-destructive Workflow	❌	✅	✅
3ds Max Support	✅	❌	✅
Price	Included	Other DCC only	$200

* Other DCC layer skinning tools are Maya-only and cannot be used in 3ds Max.

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