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FPSC Classic Models and Media / what's the best Modelling package to buy?

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Quetzle
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i want to get into character modelling and/or object modelling but i don't know what software to get for the modeling and the rigging (if a software could do both would be an added bonus).
I've heard of: ZBrush, 3DS Max, Maya, Mudbox, Cinema 4d.
At first i was thinking about getting Zbrush for the modelling and then inmporting into Cinema 4D for some added detail and for the rigging and animations but i think this method is more for movies etc.
Price is a factor and i know that Max and Maya are uber expensive but if they are worth the money i may consider saving up for a while.
Any help will be appreciated
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henry ham
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Posted: 1st May 2011 14:44
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truespace is free & has a great set of tutorials to

http://www.caligari.com/

blender is also free im told its hard to get the hang of but ive never tryed it so dont take my word for it

http://www.blender.org/

deepmesh 3d is new out & cheep at $24 also has a free demo to try

http://deepmesh.innesoft.com/index.php

milkshape 3d very popular here & cheap

http://www.milkshape3d.com/

there are plenty more its really down to you to try them out & see what suits you.

cheers henry

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Wolf
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Posted: 1st May 2011 15:52
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Get Milkshape...its awesome =D



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bobochobo
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Quote: "milkshape 3d very popular here & cheap"


Quote: "Get Milkshape...its awesome =D"

If you want some thing really easy to learn with, while still producing quality models, get Milkshape.

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ultraplex
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milkshape gets my vote.......

Big brother is watching you.......
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Gamer X
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^ They ^ say get milkshape, I say Blender.

Either way, you should actually try the different modeling programs through trials\demos or if they are free just get it and try it out. Then find the one you are most comfortable with and stick to it. There is a extensive set of tutorials for the various programs if you take the time look for them.

For a longer list check this thread out http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=154983&b=3

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Kravenwolf
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http://www.blender.org/

Oh wait, you said to buy. Nevermind

And Zbrush is a sculpting program. You'll still need to pick a modeling software if you're planning on making game models


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Quetzle
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[quote] "And Zbrush is a sculpting program. You'll stil need to pick a modelling software if you're planning on making game models"

Thanks

@Gamer X: Thanks for the advice. I guess i'll try out Blender, Truespace or Milkshape first.
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maxiqueen123
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3ds Max is the best but too expensiv also use GMax its Free

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Daniel wright 2311
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Posted: 2nd May 2011 17:41 Edited at: 2nd May 2011 18:00
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3ds max is not that much money if you know where to buy it or look for good deals on it, I would go with 3ds max. Look every where for a used coppy. Alot of people dont use it any longer and are looking to sell there packeged coppy for a cheap price. Look online for used 3ds max for sell. You can go onto many diffrent sites online and you will bid on it and if you are the higest bidder then you win that coppy of 3ds max for that price. Trust me, this is the best way to buy it for cheap,Im talking around 10 to 20 dollars. You might have to pay for shipping but in the end its all worth it.You will end up with the box, cds, instructions and all. I hope this helped.

here is a link of one here, enjoy

ps, Its all leagle to sell your coppy of any product as long as you dont use it on your pc.

http://www.ioffer.com/i/3ds-max-design-2010-32-64-bit-132508829

and for 2011

http://www.ioffer.com/i/autodesk-3ds-max-design-2011-full-98511253

EDIT::: a LITTLE BIT OF WARNING HERE, IF YOU GO TO A SITE THAT OFFERS 3DS MAX AS A DOWNLOAD AFTER YOU BUY IT OTHER THEN 3DS MAX WEB SITE, ITS A SCAM, DONT BUY IT, MAKE SHURE YOU ARE ON A AUCTION SITE AND THEY SHIP OUT THE PRODUCT TO YOU.

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That Guy John
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3DSMax for under a $100 bucks?
That does not seem right...

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Daniel wright 2311
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Posted: 3rd May 2011 20:32 Edited at: 3rd May 2011 20:33
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Quote: "3DSMax for under a $100 bucks?
That does not seem right..."



Im not shure why? As If you buy a used car its half off and even sometimes only a couple hundred dollors.Its not diffrent, when you buy anything, no matter what it is, you are allowed to resell that item. I have sold things on auction sites like thease myself,There is nothing wrong with it at all. Also You have to remember when you buy something on the net, no matter who is selling it, if it is shipped out to you its almost always legit.

Alot of people get the resell rights to resell 3ds max as a new product, then they get all the new copys of it, then cant sell them. so they open them and take them out of the package to to say they have been used so they can get rid of inventory at a leagle low price.

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xplosys
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Posted: 3rd May 2011 20:51
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Just for kicks I went to E-Bay and looked for 3dsMax. There is someone selling a "Brand New, unopened" package of 2011 Student Version. The further down in his description he states...

I don't send out the DVD because it takes too long to reach my customers. After the purchase, I will send you the registration code and you can download the trial version from the manufacturer. Once you enter the code I give you, you will enjoy all of the benefits of the full version.

Gotta love these guys. But yeah, you can find used copies at a very reasonable price. As Dan said, make sure they ship the original package and disk.

Brian.

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raymondlee306
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a few years back the supreme court had made a ruling about how if you buy a a copy of 3d max, autocad etc. Then you used to get 5 seats. (paying the $7500 there abouts). What the court ruled was that you paid for 5 seats and could sell as many of those seats as you liked beacuse you paid for 5. I don't know if Autodesk has changed how they sell the seats as we are on a subscription plan at work and I have not looked at it for a while. But according to the AUGI newsletter from that time, it is legal to sell the copies as long as you are not on a subscription. Subscription licenses expire when you install the new version.

p.s. he's SELLING the student version?!? It's freaking free!!
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That Guy John
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Posted: 4th May 2011 22:26
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Quote: "Im not shure why?"

Okay, someone else buy it first and let me know how it turns out. lol

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Daniel wright 2311
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Posted: 5th May 2011 02:08
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Quote: "Okay, someone else buy it first and let me know how it turns out. lol"


I know,its a little scary in this day and age to buy softwhere like this online but if you want it cheep some times you have to try it out to see how it works out. If it does not then all you loose is $30 but if you dont have the extra $30 dont try it. I had no idea what would happen before I bought fpsc. But I tryed it and Latter on I got it in the mail. I had no idea who fpsc was 5 years ago, to me as far as I knew the whole company could have been a scam.

What that said thease sites are not big corps like fpsc so make shure they are at least affiliated.

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Wolf
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Posted: 8th May 2011 02:33
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Quote: "Okay, someone else buy it first and let me know how it turns out. lol"


Guess what? I think I'll do it once I master modeling



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Design Runner
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Posted: 8th May 2011 03:20
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I found that while milkshape 3d is great, it gets you into some pretty bad modeling habits.

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pdidy
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Posted: 3rd Jun 2011 13:38 Edited at: 3rd Jun 2011 14:08
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i have just purchased the new mudbox 2012
it is a download from autodesk you dont get a box or disk
but it still cost me £800.00
i was thinking of buying a new max version 2012

so i wil find out if i can sell the old versions legaly.
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Zwarte Piet
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before buying a reselling of any autodesk product check these links.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernor_v._Autodesk,_Inc.

http://www.deelip.com/?p=3206

Just be safe. Know your options.

"I would rather make a bad model, instead of pirate a great one" MY DAD "Now let's Make some Models" me "If you don't make it don't post it"
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Zwarte Piet, nice to see you!
Simply speaking, and it appears you can afford these, the best modeling packages are 3d Studio Max, or Maya. There are MANY other softwares out there, and many of them are very good, but those two have not yet been beaten.

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AJ Schaeffer
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I love Wings 3D

Making someone's day a little better because of one of my models means a lot to me.
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Norion
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you should take a look at AC3D.

http://www.thegamecreators.com/?m=view_product&id=2092

its really easy and powerfull.

good luck


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CapnBuzz
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Anyone have experience with Truespace?
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Truespace is very easy and quite powerful, but the interface, IMO, is horrible. It depends on the type of modeler you are whether you love it or hate it.

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