Which is better? Maya or Blender?

**Statyk** · 10-09-2011, 08:12 PM

So, I want to make a new monster (no spoilers will be given, but he's pretty simple) but I have NO IDEA how to use Blender or Maya... So I was wondering which would be easier to use for a beginner. and possibly where I can find tutorials that actually help.

I downloaded Blender but the controls are really awkward >>

Thanks everyone!

**yasar11732** · 10-09-2011, 09:02 PM

Currently you can't export animated/rigged models in dae format in blender, so maya might be a better choice for you. It is a commercial product though, unlike blender, which is free to use/distribute etc.

**plutomaniac** · 10-09-2011, 09:04 PM

let's not forget the difficulty in creating such a project! Tongue

**Your Computer** · 10-09-2011, 09:50 PM

Blender is easier to use, but Maya is more popular (and has COLLADA armature support).

If you go with Blender, i'd recommend blendercookie.com

**Statyk** · 10-10-2011, 04:22 AM

So I suppose I should stick to Maya huh? how do I download it though? It asked if I'm in a business or a student. "Business", I have to put in a bunch of dumb info and I can download, but as a "Student", There is no download button in sight >>

**yasar11732** · 10-10-2011, 04:34 AM

If I recall correctly, if you choose student, you don't have to pay, but you have to prove you are student.

**Your Computer** · 10-10-2011, 04:39 AM

Blender 2.6, which is scheduled to be released this month, is supposed to have COLLADA armature support. I'm going to be downloading the release candidate and see what i can do with it.

**yasar11732** · 10-10-2011, 04:58 AM

(10-10-2011, 04:39 AM)Your Computer Wrote: Blender 2.6, which is scheduled to be released this month, is supposed to have COLLADA armature support. I'm going to be downloading the release candidate and see what i can do with it.

Hmm. Interesting, I am pulling out latest source files too. I also want to check this out.

**Your Computer** · 10-11-2011, 12:11 AM

(10-10-2011, 04:58 AM)yasar11732 Wrote: Hmm. Interesting, I am pulling out latest source files too. I also want to check this out.

In case you're interested, i have updated the wiki for Blender: http://wiki.frictionalgames.com/hpl2/thi...ender_2594

**yasar11732** · 10-11-2011, 12:30 AM

Thanks. That is very informative. I guess I will wait a little bit more before using armatures so to let things stabilize a little bit more.