Just Not Happening
I am really interested in modeling but I just can't get the grasp of it. I have watched many tutorials and such but I can't get the grasp of any of this 3d modeling stuff. I see in the previews section all of the stuff that you guys create. You guys make it look so easy but I can't even crate a simple crate. I just don't get it.
Help please?
Help please?
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Gotta learn to walk before you run.
Modeling is, quite literally, sculpting with a lot of technical tools between you and what you're trying to do.
Sculpting is in many ways more complicated than drawing.
You need to understand composition, silhouette, volume, proportion, and all kinds of other things before you can truly "run" with 3D art.
I am not pulling this all out of my ass. I made the same mistakes you did, I made them at 17, and nine years later I am finally (mostly) caught up.
I would strongly suggest you seek some basic traditional art instruction before expecting to grasp 3D modeling tools with any form of fluency. Some people can pull it off, but they are the exception.
Might seam like a stupid questions, but I don't follow all the tutorials I watch because I can learn from them and apply it later.
But if you are just starting out you really need to follow the tutorial to learn something, and like everything else you need to practice and work to get better.
One more thing don't be scared to do something wrong, just make stuff you have plenty of time to worry about doing it the right way later.
But so far, for topic starter i can only advice initiate a more consistent learn process. Noblewolf, [ame=http://www.amazon.com/3ds-2011-Bible-Kelly-Murdock/dp/0470617772/ref=pd_sim_b_7]try this book[/ame], if you study 3dsmax. And after you've got a feeling that you need more grasp about composition or anatomy- 2d studies will go a lot easier.
WATCHING tutorials isnt going to get you anywhere... follow along with them and do the pieces they are doing.
+1
Start with some very simple props!! If you can't do a crate, then do as ErichWK says and just make a cube! And go through the workflow of unwrapping and texturing it.
A crate is not too much more complex. You just add wood planks (rectangles!) to the cube, and yes, this requires basic scaling, rotating, and moving, but if you are having a hard time with that, then really it is just a matter of getting used to. Of course the tools and interface are going to give you an awkward time at first, but hang with it and you'll get it.
Cant be any clearer than this post.
I should've started with this approach but since I already know how to make a corn flakes box because that tutorial used to be included in Maya's basic tutorials. I decided to move on and start making stuff that requires more attention to proportional details, or attention to details. I suck at it right now, but the thing is, I have decided to really achieve my goal and settled this 3d modeling and rendering as my first step to it so I am stuck learning this.
I do take breaks if I get frustrated over some 3d model. So do that.
Giving up is easy.
You know what? We should have atleast one professional personnel streaming live his work in progress from concept art - 3d modeling once a month. It is good for motivation as well as learning.
Everyone here is right, start simple. Try doing the crate thing and post your results, people here would be more than happy to help you. Nightwalker is right, most modeling programs come with an intensive database of tutorials that guide you from A to Z.
If you dont want to, do something else!
I've been doing 3D for 10 years now, and still learn new things all the time. It also helps to do different styles/types and not just hard surface or just vehicles. Which is alot of what I've done, but lately I've done alot more env work, and it's helped quite a bit.
neither is sculpture, there is this brand new thing called clay, i hear that it can do some pretty cool things
Thanks for the tips. I remember a while back I made this. It was supposed to be a spooky tree of some sorts.
I was waiting for someone to post so I can post after your post, since I am PC's post-oholic.
This piece of yours is looking good so far. My suggestion to you is to reconstruct the lower sub divisions and keep sculpting it out using clay buildup, damian's Standard brush (dam - standard), move brush and trim dynamics.
You are looking for the subdivision level where you can smooth the mesh out decently and sculpt it as well.
Oh and be sure to reduce the brush intencity for all brushes. Except for move.
Good work! Looking forward to see the update
Do you have any scene in mind that goes with it or just a spooky tree.
Pfft, real men use DynaMesh. :smokin:
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Real man did this. I dont know why he stopped tho. =\
There are 2 polycounters I know of, who actually make base mesh thoroughly before jumping in to zbrush. But I guess it got very easy for us thanks to Zbrush 4R2 and Dynamesh.
The OP should watch this for motivation.