Can Anyone Basically Tutor Me?

BucklesSupreme

So basically, I am a MDD major and saw the polycount dota 2 contest. Realizing it was way too late to learn and enter I decided that I just wanted to learn how to do this period. I haven't gotten into 3D modeling yet in my major and I know I will eventually and I wanted to get a head start because I really just want to create hats for TF2 and especially create armor and models for Dota 2. I was wondering if anyone could basically mentor me and help me get a starting point because I am more of a hands on learner than anything so I would like someone to show me how to do it rather than describing it. So I won't hold my breath but would anyone be willing to help me out?

DavePhipps

I've found that doing the google hangouts with others doing the same thing can help. Either create one or join one and ask questions or get advice and crits on the go.
http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101777

Lord Waffles

Hey man I know what it's like to feel lost, i've had a little help but i'm mostly 100% self taught in everything. I'm not awful at 3D modeling, but i'm pretty bad at texturing lol. I'm currently in college for 3D Game Art however i'm working on a game with a good friend of mine. Not to far in my classes however so we haven't done much modeling.

I would be glad to try to answer any questions you may have. If you are looking for a good starting point I would try blender.

CGcookie has some epic tutorials to get you going and if you are willing to invest around 60 hours of your time following tutorials, you will be modeling in no time.

I advise you to watch all the getting started tutorials on blender, then working your way to the beginner section of the website. I'm sure you will use better software later such as Maya and Max, but for starting off blender offers a great free 3D modeling software with some decent High Poly sculpting.

Good luck!

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LINKS

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Blender: http://www.blender.org/

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Getting Started: http://cgcookie.com/blender/get-started-with-blender/

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Fwap

In case no one takes a bite on this.

http://www.3dmotive.com/ < - Pretty good beginner series.

MrRik

You can also just start and make a thread here on polycount with your questions I think alot of people are prepared to help you!

the_Adri

Post some ads on craigslist. You might find one or two people who are willing to tutor you. It never hurts to try.

cptSwing

Ahaha. awesome bot chatter.

Larry

It would probably be cheaper and faster if you subscribed to pluralsight for 30$ a month and view as many videos as you can while doing it. Honestly, best money i've spent on 3d. It's mostly begginer friendly with learning paths etc, go take a look if it suits you