I added the .json file into the same file as the textures and it seems to be working now, but one more question -- how do I make the views (Third person, First person, GUI, etc.) look nice in 1.8?

I need assistance with opening 3D .json models created with MrCrayfish's Model Maker. It is in standard Minecraft .json form so I suspected Cubik Studio would have been able to open up the model. I have a sniper model I'm trying to open in Cubik Studio but it stays blank every time I Open/Import. If ...