Noob with questions!
Ok, im very intrested in game designing. I was wondering, like in this topic - http://boards.polycount.net/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=195420&an=0&page=0#Post195420 - how do you guys make these characters? Also, what program would i need to attempt this?
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The main programs that the pros use are Max and Maya, but you can try a free program like Blender, which is also very full featured. Modeling in 3D is not easy, but it does get easier as you do it.
Welcome to Polycount!!!
Study if your not deticated you might not reach that level if you are deticated there are tons of DVD's / tutorials out where you can learn more.
Try things first if you get stuck after trying some things and searching the site for your answer ask on the appropriate forum.
yeah yeah, shut up. someone has to mention it. :P
http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax
It's basically a free 'stripped to the core' version of 3D Studio Max. It looks pretty much the same and is great for starting out with modelling. I suggest grabbing that.
There are a bunch of other free modelling apps (Wings is still free i think?), but making a transition from gmax to 3D Studio Max will be easier.
And welcome to Polycount.
-caseyjones
Modo is a great program for modelling, and easy to transition to as you can set it up to have the same keyboard and mouse inputs as Lightwave, Maya or Max.
Also, after you get the basics down entering in competitions here and on other forums will help you up the quality of your work. It raises your expectations of yourself to the same level as the professionals in the competitions who compete in their spare time.
I dont know any basic tutorials, but once you decide what program you want to use, then you can just search on the net for some appropriate to the program your using.
Good luck man
So, anyone know the best beginner's program for making a character? Thats one of the things i want to learn first....blender is well....difficult for me. XD
http://www.wings3d.com/
If you can scrape up the cash (about 100$), you might want to look into something like Silo which has more to it.
http://www.nevercenter.com/ <--Link to Silo application
What i currently have now,
Poser 6.0
Blender
Gmax
Wings 3d
I think ill play around in wings to get the basic idea...and then move up the list. ^_^ Thanks for all the help guys.
About Poser, hmm, when you said "move up the list" i hope you didn't mean Poser was the hardest and better of those four. well... it sucks!
This stuff is difficult but i really want to learn it, not sure if i mentioned this but i want to become a game designer and make it my furure career.
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You might want to clarify exactly what you mean by 'game designer'. A game designer (that is, designer of gameplay) in the classic sense of the word probably wouldn't tend to be an accomplished 3D artist. The word 'game artist' is probably more fitting to what you describe. Sorry for being seemingly pedantic, but its important to get the terminology correct. Several schools can be blamed for confusing this issue.