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Re: [Rant] Tutorials
I have watched a ton of tutorials or read a bunch over my time so far. Over that entire time I have never copied any part of the tutorials. The reason for that is as Racer said before it doesn't help you learn. It teaches you how to copy what someone else did. To truly learn you must study the techniques done by the author… -
Re: [Rant] Tutorials
I agree a lot with what Raccer has said. I mean, he's seen single-handedly the explosion of AK-74Us made after he made his tutorial (which is a very good tutorial). I didn't understand why someone would just copy the tutorial pretty much 1:1 and then post it up asking for crits. That's not why the tutorial is made. I can… -
Re: [Rant] Tutorials
If you're really serious about learning then you should try buying a subscription to Eat3D, Gnomon or Digital Tutors. They'll have DVDs on the basic explanations of the tools and how to use them along with more advanced demonstrations when you're ready to absorb the information from the tutorials that aren't step by steps… -
Re: [Rant] Tutorials
tutorials suck. they make things seem way easier than they actually are, and nobody actually follows the advice in them and takes it to heart. in my experience the only thing they learn is how to make a copy of whatever the presenter is making. the one thing i've learned from making tutorials (and making actual tutorials… -
Re: [Rant] Tutorials
See, I think that's part of it. It depends on what your purpose is for the tutorial. IMO, tutorials can't teach you creativity. I was looking for tutorials that helped me understand the tools, and I was disappointed when most did as the original post stated.... watching someone make a model. The only time I want a tutorial… -
[Rant] Tutorials
Sorry of this is the wrong place but it's annoying the hell out of me and I need to get it off my chest. I'm sick and tired of every yokel with a 5$ PC mic and some desktop recording software thinking they can make a video tutorial. PROTIP: recording yourself modeling something is NOT a tutorial. I don't go into a tutorial… -
Re: [Rant] Tutorials
No, i'm hating on people who just record themselves modeling something. People who actually take time out of their busy schedule, sit down, and make a good tutorial have my many, many thanks. People who press "record" when they decide to model something and call it a tutorial because they did a rushed voiceover do not… -
Re: [Rant] Tutorials
You know Racer, all negativity aside, it does come down to this; smart, motivated people will learn and get there eventually and might even be helped by a tutorial (I picked up some cool stuff from your tutorials for example), while the stupid people aren't going to be made into pro's by a tutorial. You shouldn't let that… -
Re: [Rant] Tutorials
Something else to remember (for those who have posted tutorials). This thread isn't saying that all tutorials are crap. I've seen several excellent tutorials posted from this community. The point I think the original post was trying to make, was that a huge percentage of them suck, and it's hard to filter the shit out… -
Re: [Rant] Tutorials
The tutorial I learned the most from, hands down, was Grant Warwick's Hard Surface Essentials. In the vein of Racer's complaints about people taking the wrong stuff away from tutorials, this one was more of a 'teach a man to fish' deal. There really wasn't anything specific made; you just learned how the tools actually…
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