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3 Dimensional Chat / I want to start modeling for the first time, what program should i use?

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Kairu10
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I want to try and learn how to model, what program shoul i use and how do i do it?

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KISTech
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TrueSpace 7.6 http://www.caligari.com

It's a high end program, it's free, and they provide free training videos.

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Venge
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There is a list here. There is no program that you "should" use, the proficiency with which you create models is dependent almost entirely on your commitment and experience with a certain program. Wings 3D and Milkshape are good for beginners, and Blender (click my sig) is my personal favorite and a free, powerful app if you're willing to spend the time learning it.

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I use XSI Mod Tool, it's free, and extremely easy to use and work with; the Noesis Interactive video tutorial about modeling dynamite is extremely helpful and got me going


Remember those old guys? They made epic renders, I think one of them was called DaVinci, and all they used was MS Paint. Sometimes it's just skill....
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KISTech
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Quote: "There is no program that you "should" use, the proficiency with which you create models is dependent almost entirely on your commitment and experience with a certain program."


Well put.

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Oolite
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Venge said it all really, everyone has a personal preference and no program is better than the other.
All of them have trials so Download them and see which one you prefer.

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Red Eye
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Sketchup for Guns: I just finished my Glock gun for a model pack (no texture) in 15 minutes.

Here is a pic:




Blender is also very nice, and Milkshape and 3Dsmax...


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lazerus
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time is'nt really a factor, its your skill level,

ive threw out a backflipping spider cannon ''backflips into the gun'' , how much time and effort you put into this is the only factors that needs to be adressed.
hell its up to you.
I found max to be very useful but unfortunate to most they dont have a colledge that give em it for free lol

i recommend Ac3d when you want to upgrade into a higher skill level, although it cant render or animate

cheers cb

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Xsnip3rX
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Posted: 30th Jan 2009 03:22 Edited at: 30th Jan 2009 03:22
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Wings3D, very simple and easy to use, doesn't support animating, meh, exports .x, .3ds, .lwo, .dxf, etc... www.wings3d.com

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Red Eye
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Quote: "i recommend Ac3d when you want to upgrade into a higher skill level, although it cant render or animate "


the software is indeed better but still it is your skill factor...

your are right, i also recomend 3dsmax, i use that too and Milkshape and Blender and Fragmosoft


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To the OP. Play with a few demo versions of the different software. Find what works for you and what you like. Then buy the software you want. If money is a problem choose a free one and buy the software you liked at a later date.

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JLMoondog
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Posted: 31st Jan 2009 19:49 Edited at: 31st Jan 2009 19:52
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hmm...probably the first thing you should do is buy some sketch paper and pencils...read some books on form and design...do some sketches...think about what you want to model, plan it out, then decide what kind of modeler you want

a good art foundation is a big help...even if your not good at drawing, having knowledge in the principles is still very useful
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Quik
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I recommend: Milkshape 3d 20$ , AC3D 50$, Wings3d (free)

Quik, Quiker than most
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lazerus
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cough**

milkshape £20

ac3d £50


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