MMD - The Miku Miku Dictionary By MMD-kyu On DeviantArt

EDIT: I plan on making a MMD Modelers dictionary just for listing modelers. Should I do this? I'd add any one to it, as long as they have created at least one model COMPLETELY by themselves, no bases. (using other people's textures and spheres don't count, it just has to be modeled by them.)

Because there’s lots of terms in the MikuMikuDance community that a lot of newly joined users might not understand, I thought it would be helpful to make a “dictionary” on frequently used words, phrases, and acronyms used! If there’s a word that you’d like to be added, let me know in the comments section and I’ll add it to the list. Please include the definition of the word/phrase/etc for me to use.

 This also includes well known modelers and effects used.  

You can use ctrl + F to look for the specific word you’re looking for.

DISCLAIMER! THIS IS NOT FINISHED YET! It will likely be a while before it is completely finished. Please help this journal grow by commenting on here with more things to add.

This will be updated frequently, so check back often!

It will be in semi-alphabetical order

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3DCG- 3D Custom Girl, often dubbed '3DCG', is a game developed by TechArts3D for designing a female character with 3d information. Its original focus was on adult content, but it has since been expanded in many ways such that it can simply be considered a character creation, posing, and animation program. (taken from MMD wiki) The software freely allows ripping and porting to MMD.

3DCG can also stand for 3D computer graphics.

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Adfly- A link shortener website which gives the link generator some money every time the link is used. Be careful when using this site, as some ads contain viruses.

Animasa- A modeler who is known for creating the default models that come with the software. Animasa allows free editing and distribution of the models included in the program, and due to this the default models are some of the most edited models in the MMDC.

Accessory File- A type of MMD model which doesn’t have bones. It can only be uploaded through the accessories menu. They have the .x file extension. Many MikuMikuEffects must be loaded through the accessories menu.

AutoLuminous- a MikuMikuEffect which makes certain parts of models look like they’re glowing! It can be downloaded here- (need link)

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 Beamman- a well known MikuMikuEffect creator, you can download his(?) effects here https://w.atwiki.jp/beamman/

BowlRoll- A Japanese file sharing site frequently used to post downloads for MikuMikuDance.

Bone- Bones are the points of articulation you create to control the model. For instance, if you were to rig a character's arm you would want to place a bone for the upper arm, another bone for the elbow and another joint for the wrist, which allows the animator to rotate the arm in a realistic way. (taken from https://www.pluralsight.com/blog/film-games/key-rigging-terms-get-moving  )

Blender- A 3D modeling software frequently used to make models for MMD. You can download it here https://www.blender.org 

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DL- Abbreviation for download.

DL Series- Posts where people share links to content they didn’t make to help more people find them. They did NOT make the original content, they’re just sharing it.

Download Key- A password used to download an item, usually on BowlRoll.

Dummy Bone- a model included with MMD which is just a few bones not connected to anything. This is used to help control other models, which you “attach” to the individual bones. (need better definition!)

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Effect- Additional software you can add to MikuMikuDance to change the appearance of models. Shaders, particle effects, and post effects are some well known kinds of effects.

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Free download- A download which doesn’t cost anything, be it points or real money.

Facial Morph- A morph which affects the face (need better definition)

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Gamerip- A model that was originally from a game, which was “ripped” and ported to MMD. Frequently ripped games are Pokémon, Sims, and Project Diva.

GetUploader- A Japanese file sharing site similar to BowlRoll. Does not contain preview images.

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Joint- Same thing as bones(?)

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Kio- a skilled well known model creator in the MMD community, he also creates PVs and has models distributed by Windows 100% magazine as bonus content. (Taken from MMD wiki)

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LAT- a model maker whose popularity grew due to his 3D interpretation of Hatsune Miku for the MMD program. He is favored among the community and is known for allowing free modification and redistribution of his work.

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Mamama-  a modeler known for his Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Project DIVA-styled models known as DIVApoido. He is also one of the few Japanese model creators to have an account on DeviantART. (Taken from MMD wiki) He created the Windows100% SeeU model and the well known Gumi and Gumi Whisper models.

MMD- common abbreviation for MikuMikuDance

MMDC- abbreviation for MikuMikuDance Community.

Melonbooks- a site where you can sell MMD content you created (let me know if I’m wrong, I never used it before and don’t know much about it)

Metasequoia- A 3D modeling software, frequently abbreviated as Meta. Unlike Blender, it costs money. But it is very easy to get free trial versions.

MediaFire- a site used to post downloads.

Mesh- (need definition!)

Morph- a slider used to change an aspect of a model’s appearance. Common morphs are ones to remove/add spheres and toons, triggering AutoLuminous, and expression morphs.

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NicoNico- It’s basically the Japanese version of YouTube, but you can also post images and downloads there! Many MMD users post their downloads or download links on NicoNico.

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 P2U/Paid Download- Something that requires money to download. Can include real currency, or fake currency like DeviantArt points

PV- promotional video

Project Diva- a video game starring Vocaloids! Its models and stages are frequently ported to MMD.

Particle effect-  effects which emit particles, some are environmental like KiraKira and Butterfly, while others are best attached to bones such as Particle_EX. (Taken from ChestnutScoop’s Complete List of MikuMikuEffects)

Post effect- a kind of effect that is an .x file that are applied to the fourth wall of the render, similar to how a filter on Instagram works. The effect is applied across the image.  (Taken from ChestnutScoop’s Complete List of MikuMikuEffects)

PMX and PMD- two of the main model types used in MMD. The main difference between them is that PMX models have more capabilities(?)

Preview Image- an image used to advertise an effect, model, motion, etc showcasing what it looks like.

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Raycast- Raycast MMD is an environmental lighting system. It takes account of (or simulates) lighting from multiple sources, not just from a single light source which is the default behavior of MMD’s own lighting system. (taken from  https://learnmmd.com/http:/learnmmd.com/using-raycast-mmd-like-a-pro/  )

Restricted download- a download only available to a specific people, usually with a download key.

Readme- is exactly what it sounds like, a file you’re supposed to read! These are included in model and effects downloads. They contain important information, such as rules, credits, and instructions for usage. Many Japanese modelers also have English versions of their readmes.

Rigging- Rigging is a technique used in skeletal animation for representing a 3D character model using a series of interconnected digital bones. Specifically, rigging refers to the process of creating the bone structure of a 3D model. This bone structure is used to manipulate the 3D model like a puppet for animation. (Taken from https://conceptartempire.com/what-is-rigging/  )

Rummy- a model maker known for their chibi styled models.

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 Saboten- a modeler known for their Gumi models and their Decorated Miku model series. They’re also the creator of the (frequently pirated...) Windows100% Mayu model.

Self effect- an effect that is similar to a shader, however self-effects usually apply a new dimension to the model. These may include effects that make the model look like its on fire, lightning or emits sparkles. (Taken from ChestnutScoop’s Complete List of MikuMikuEffects)

Shader- an .fx effect that is applied to a model or accessory. Shaders often give more definition to a model, or apply a texture to a subset. AdultShader, ToonShader, and GreenerShader are some examples of these. (Taken from ChestnutScoop’s Complete List of MikuMikuEffects)

Shadow effects- a kind of effect which affects the shadows of the model and environment. Most of these effects will include the word ‘SSAO’ in the name. (Taken from ChestnutScoop’s Complete List of MikuMikuEffects)

SketchUp- a 3D modeling software. It is free, but a premium version exists. There are many extensions you can get in their Extension Warehouse, and a lot of free assets and textures are included. This is the program I frequently use.

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TDA- A modeler who is known for his Miku Append model. This model is frequently edited and made into bases. Known for being one of the most well known models in the MMDC

Topology- (Need definition!)

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UV Map- (Need definition!)

UV Morph- (Need definition!)

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.wav file- a type of audio file which is used in MMD (need better definition!)

Windows 100% - Windows100% is a Japanese monthly magazine series published by Shinyusha. The magazine covers the latest applications and software for PC systems, as well as video games and anime-centric topics. (Copied from MMD wiki) Some issues come with MMD models. If you didn’t get the model from the magazine and instead downloaded it from another source, using it is illegal.

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YYB-  a Chinese modeler best known for the glossy models of Ene from Kagerou Project and Miku Hatsune models. (Taken from MMD wiki). YYB’s Rin and Len models are some of my favorites.

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