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2006-07-20 01:30:37
stryyker
bad touch
+1,682|7033|California

i am looking to start doing something constructive with my time, and since i already make textures for some people on occasion, i thought i might take up modeling.

1. Is there a good beginner program you would suggest
and
2. do you know of any good in-depth guides on how to start out

2006-07-20 01:51:16
Fretzli
Member
+10|6955|Switzerland
The choice of the programme depends on what you want to do.
Do you want to create models for computer games?
2006-07-20 03:14:07
FFLink
There is.
+1,380|7004|Devon, England
im pretty sure the programs cost loads, but there are other ways tho...

and from what i could tell, its hard to do. i tried it once and got EXTREMLY confused. if you do learn, write a guide for me.
2006-07-20 04:57:08
Wasder
Resident Emo Hater
+139|6988|Moscow, Russia
Check out www.3dmax.com for software and training DVDs.
2006-07-20 04:57:24
imdead
Death StatPadder
+228|7082|Human Meat Shield
I like to also get into ...er... MODS...
2006-07-20 04:58:37
elmo1337
Banned
+186|6872|The real world
I used cinema 4d for making renders, there are alot of tuts for that
2006-07-20 04:59:57
l::.:LIAM:.::l
Member
+139|6986|Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia
blender and milkshape are pretty good and they're free (google them)
3dsMax and Maya are pro and they cost a couple grand each, downlaod them is u want
cinema4d is also expensive and pretty good

Last edited by l::.:LIAM:.::l (2006-07-20 05:00:30)

2006-07-20 08:04:51
Coolbeano
Level 13.5 BF2S Ninja Penguin Sensei
+378|7076

Milkshape is decent, but it's quite limited. 3dsMax and Maya are good for game rendering stuff, as in low polygon but detailed models. For architectural stuff, formZ would be your best choice, as formZ is focused a lot on precision and accuracy. If you're modelling free-will imagination, try Anim8or, it's not the best for precise/detailed stuff though.

Yes, some of those cost shitloads, some are free, but we all know what warez is here. And let's not discuss that.
2006-07-20 08:26:46
Marconius
One-eyed Wonder Mod
+368|7007|San Francisco
The industry uses 3D Studio Max and AutoDesk Maya, plus is starting to move into using ZBrush and Luxology's modo software.

You are going to need a LOT of time, a lot of patience, and resources such as http://www.cgtalk.com and http://www.highend3d.com for tutorials and constructive critique.

 

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