Newbie Advice!

NWChang

Hi Polycount!
I'm new to polycount and to 3d modeling. I have very basic skills in Maya and slightly more in 3DS Max. Right now I'm working on a simple model of an old radio. If anyone has any advice for an amateur modeler, I'd love to hear it! Thanks! Happy to be online


Nicole

WEe

Hey and welcome to polycount! Well, it would be easier to give advice on the model if you could show any progress, if you have started it that is

NWChang

Thanks! But I couldn't figure out how to post a screenshot.. the "insert image" button makes me to give a URL to the photo. Can I upload it directly from my computer or do I have to have an internet link of the photo?

MorganFX

Hey there!

From what I have discovered, you have to use a site like photobucket.com or imageshack.com to upload images and then use that url. I am not sure if there are other ways. Hope that helps.

Tikavr4e

You can upload from your PC, and put the link into URL from insert image.
http://imgur.com/

specsowl

Don't make a T-Rex. Everyone does it, and no one does it right.

Alismuffin

Hey Nicole!

What I would advise is first and foremost watch some tutorials. There are TONS out there and every time you watch a decent one you will walk away knowing at least 5 new things.

For Maya there is a user on Youtube called PixelBahn
These tuts are for high poly modelling.

Also looking through workflows are great too (Which polycount is full of)

Good luck!