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Beginner modelling - R. Peters - 05-12-2012
Hey guys. I wanted to start learning to model and animate myself and I was hoping for some advice. Bearing in mind that I can't afford to buy software, can anyone recommend a good set of software that is capable of creating and animating a passable entity for Amnesia? Cheers
RE: Beginner modelling - Adny - 05-12-2012
The two most popular and ideal programs for modeling are 3ds Max and Maya. Both can create/animate entities for Amnesia.
I also believe there is a tutorial by Acies that goes over very basic modelling for Maya (no animations). You can use the search function to find it.
RE: Beginner modelling - R. Peters - 05-12-2012
(05-12-2012, 11:19 AM)andyrockin123 Wrote: The two most popular and ideal programs for modeling are 3ds Max and Maya. Both can create/animate entities for Amnesia.Thank you very much
I also believe there is a tutorial by Acies that goes over very basic modelling for Maya (no animations). You can use the search function to find it.
Shall certainly give it a try.
RE: Beginner modelling - Traggey - 05-12-2012
Autodesk 3D's max, and Autodesk Maya can be downloaded for free if you're a student.
If not, you'll have to rely on Blender, which is god awefull.
RE: Beginner modelling - Cranky Old Man - 05-12-2012
(05-12-2012, 12:13 PM)Traggey Wrote: Autodesk 3D's max, and Autodesk Maya can be downloaded for free if you're a student.How much did the big ones cost again? 3000 dollars? One would think that they would learn that nobody's going to buy their products by now. Have they formed a cartel or something?
If not, you'll have to rely on Blender, which is god awefull.
RE: Beginner modelling - Traggey - 05-12-2012
(05-12-2012, 01:12 PM)Cranky Old Man Wrote:They earn plenty of money, companies buy the products, not invidual people.(05-12-2012, 12:13 PM)Traggey Wrote: Autodesk 3D's max, and Autodesk Maya can be downloaded for free if you're a student.How much did the big ones cost again? 3000 dollars? One would think that they would learn that nobody's going to buy their products by now. Have they formed a cartel or something?
If not, you'll have to rely on Blender, which is god awefull.
RE: Beginner modelling - Cranky Old Man - 05-12-2012
(05-12-2012, 01:25 PM)Traggey Wrote:Yes, but considering the modding scene pretty much relies on their programs, they could make versions for non-profit private parties (that are NOT students).(05-12-2012, 01:12 PM)Cranky Old Man Wrote:They earn plenty of money, companies buy the products, not invidual people.(05-12-2012, 12:13 PM)Traggey Wrote: Autodesk 3D's max, and Autodesk Maya can be downloaded for free if you're a student.How much did the big ones cost again? 3000 dollars? One would think that they would learn that nobody's going to buy their products by now. Have they formed a cartel or something?
If not, you'll have to rely on Blender, which is god awefull.
RE: Beginner modelling - Traggey - 05-12-2012
(05-12-2012, 01:30 PM)Cranky Old Man Wrote:Why would they bother doing that? The modding scene is of no importance to them.(05-12-2012, 01:25 PM)Traggey Wrote:Yes, but considering the modding scene pretty much relies on their programs, they could make versions for non-profit private parties (that are NOT students).(05-12-2012, 01:12 PM)Cranky Old Man Wrote:They earn plenty of money, companies buy the products, not invidual people.(05-12-2012, 12:13 PM)Traggey Wrote: Autodesk 3D's max, and Autodesk Maya can be downloaded for free if you're a student.How much did the big ones cost again? 3000 dollars? One would think that they would learn that nobody's going to buy their products by now. Have they formed a cartel or something?
If not, you'll have to rely on Blender, which is god awefull.
They're already industry standards and used everywhere, they'd gain nothing.
RE: Beginner modelling - Cranky Old Man - 05-12-2012
(05-12-2012, 01:36 PM)Traggey Wrote:They'd gain lots of modders buying their programs instead of pirating it or using free alternatives. They're completely avoiding a market, and they're not exactly growing popular from that either.(05-12-2012, 01:30 PM)Cranky Old Man Wrote: Yes, but considering the modding scene pretty much relies on their programs, they could make versions for non-profit private parties (that are NOT students).Why would they bother doing that? The modding scene is of no importance to them.
They're already industry standards and used everywhere, they'd gain nothing.
RE: Beginner modelling - Adrianis - 05-12-2012
Having only used Blender, i can say that it will do everything you need it to but the experience may not be pleasant. I have no idea whether Maya/3DS makes it any more pleasant, or whether its just the process of modelling itself that is unpleasant, but getting hold of one of those two means being a student or a theif, sadly.
(05-12-2012, 01:42 PM)Cranky Old Man Wrote:The modding scene is fairly small, comparatively speaking. Providing that software means marketing and support costs, its probably just not worth it for them(05-12-2012, 01:36 PM)Traggey Wrote:They'd gain lots of modders buying their programs instead of pirating it or using free alternatives. They're completely avoiding a market, and they're not exactly growing popular from that either.(05-12-2012, 01:30 PM)Cranky Old Man Wrote: Yes, but considering the modding scene pretty much relies on their programs, they could make versions for non-profit private parties (that are NOT students).Why would they bother doing that? The modding scene is of no importance to them.
They're already industry standards and used everywhere, they'd gain nothing.