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Re: Where do I even begin?
I think there many good tips here. I started in school with some friends, we played quake and counterstrike alot and most of the maps bored us. So i decided to make new maps - with the maps there come new textures, new objects and so on. I think its a good start to realize what did you inspire, what would you change or do… -
Re: Where do I even begin?
For me I started with free tutorials on youtube to learn some techniques/ tips/ terminology/ examples. Also check eat3d.com with some of their free tutorials. Edit: Another link I would recommend is PixelBaln (Youtube), got some great Maya tutorials (create Rolex watch, racing car, tire tread), however some of the… -
Re: Where do I even begin?
To start off, you could download a couple of trials of 3D apps - you could try any (I would personally recommend one out of Maya, Max or XSI,) and start messing around with it. Do something really basic, don't focus on texturing, etc. or jump the gun, just do the fundamentals as there's no rush. In terms of tutorials, a… -
Re: Where do I even begin?
As far as tutorial sites go, Digital-Tutors is a good place to just learn the software. They'll teach you what you need to click to get a certain result, but do not go there for any good theory about modeling or texturing for games (I'm not sure if this is the case anymore as I canceled my subscription almost a year ago.)… -
Re: Where do I even begin?
My 2c here. Actually more or less how i started. Get a student version of max or maya (both free and no limitations on use aside from the license type). Find a good/descend tutorial site where you can get some good free "lessons". I do love Digital tutors myself and use them but i think paying for it if you don't know what… -
Re: Where do I even begin?
That is not helpful at all, could people just stop posting stupid one-liners on this forum that are just a waste of space? While it's a good resource it's extremely hard for a beginner to just "begin" there. Anyway, the first response in this thread is good. Here's how I got into 3D and some advice: Personally I started… -
Re: Where do I even begin?
There's the monthly noob challenge on Polycount! http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119077 I'm a total beginner too and just jumping in with this month's challenge now that I have a basic sense of Maya's UI (just opening it was nearly enough to put me off). I'm finding it really helpful just looking up… -
Re: Where do I even begin?
Maya and Max both have getting started videos that will give you a crash course of their UI, creating an entire scene, texturing and animating it. Once you have a grasp of the entire process, you can pinpoint what you want to work on and look up tutorials. From there, most people learn via straight practice. Do a model a…
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