NVIDIA Melody

Designed with the needs of game developers in mind, NVIDIA Melody (short or Multiple Levels-Of-Detail Extractor) is a straightforward and lightweight piece of software that allows you to create high-quality textures and maps.

In just a few words, this utility allows you to use both a low-poly 3D model and a high-poly one in order to create a more realistic and detail-rich visual result. Basically, it lets you effortlessly fit a lower resolution map on a high-resolution reference model.

Subsequent to its surprise-free installation process and after first launching the app, you are greeted by the application's compact and all-encompassing main window.

The simplistic user interface is not what you would call modern, but it does a good job at providing you with quick access to all the features on display. Regardless of your experience with similar tools, you will find that working with this app is practically a walk in the park.

Simply load the working model first, followed by the reference model (usually a high resolution one) with the help of the two buttons on the left side of the main window, right underneath the preview section.

You may also want to configure the loading process by clicking the 'Model Load Settings'. The next step is to define how your model will be displayed, by simply making use of the dedicated, self-explanatory section from the lower left side of the main window.

Moving on, the center panel is the place where you can tweak all aspects regarding the model manipulation process. This is where things might become a bit more complex, therefore, we highly recommend that you take the time to go through the comprehensive user guide, found in the app's home folder.

Is a very efficient and streamlined application that renders the whole process of reducing high-poly count 3D models down to various, lower resolution ones with just a few mouse clicks.