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3D Graphics Starter Joined: 26 Feb 2010 Posts: 2

Hello All!

I’ve been interested in 3D art/animation since I saw Toy Story 1

Since then I’ve been watching almost every pixar/dreamworks and other works on the screen.

I would like to start teaching myself (and obviously getting some invaluable tips from you guys).

So what do you guys suggest I begin with?and which software should I buy?

Thanks all!
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3D Graphics Starter Joined: 26 Feb 2010 Posts: 2

Aah okay si I've been scratching around in the forum and found some suggestions.

Poser? Would that be a good start for a software program?

Any sites with great tutorials?

Thanks

3d forums user Joined: 05 Aug 2009 Posts: 18

Welcome to the forum... I would probably start with zbrush man..

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After Zbrush I would get maya so you can import your zbrushed models into and start texturing and rendering.

3d forums visitor Joined: 28 Jul 2010 Posts: 10

Then go on to 3ds Max, a standard 3d program industry-wide.

3D forums Frequenter Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Posts: 250

Yes! I agree with sancheuz, use 3ds Max, it is easy to use, user friendly Smile

Learn tips through scanning the forum, reading topics and also thorough research in the web. Also tutorials would be of great help.

Good luck Spazzimus Smile

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3D forums Frequenter Joined: 12 Jun 2010 Posts: 222

3ds should be good. Could look hard at start with all these menus all around but there is a lot of helpful materials for this and during learning you'll find that it's simplier than you thought. There is also many plugins and interesting scripts for max that will save you al lot of time with your work.

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Spazzimus	Posted: February 26, 2010 Post subject: New guy interested in 3D art
3D Graphics Starter Joined: 26 Feb 2010 Posts: 2 Back to top	Hello All! I’ve been interested in 3D art/animation since I saw Toy Story 1 Since then I’ve been watching almost every pixar/dreamworks and other works on the screen. I would like to start teaching myself (and obviously getting some invaluable tips from you guys). So what do you guys suggest I begin with?and which software should I buy? Thanks all!

Spazzimus	Posted: February 26, 2010 Post subject:
3D Graphics Starter Joined: 26 Feb 2010 Posts: 2 Back to top	Aah okay si I've been scratching around in the forum and found some suggestions. Poser? Would that be a good start for a software program? Any sites with great tutorials? Thanks

makecg	Posted: March 27, 2010 Post subject:
3d forums user Joined: 05 Aug 2009 Posts: 18 Back to top	Welcome to the forum... I would probably start with zbrush man..

makecg	Posted: March 27, 2010 Post subject:
3d forums user Joined: 05 Aug 2009 Posts: 18 Back to top	After Zbrush I would get maya so you can import your zbrushed models into and start texturing and rendering.

sancheuz	Posted: July 28, 2010 Post subject:
3d forums visitor Joined: 28 Jul 2010 Posts: 10 Back to top	Then go on to 3ds Max, a standard 3d program industry-wide.

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bryan	Posted: August 31, 2010 Post subject:
3D forums Frequenter Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Posts: 250 Back to top	Yes! I agree with sancheuz, use 3ds Max, it is easy to use, user friendly Learn tips through scanning the forum, reading topics and also thorough research in the web. Also tutorials would be of great help. Good luck Spazzimus _________________ My Animation Services

baalnazzar	Posted: September 02, 2010 Post subject:
3D forums Frequenter Joined: 12 Jun 2010 Posts: 222 Back to top	3ds should be good. Could look hard at start with all these menus all around but there is a lot of helpful materials for this and during learning you'll find that it's simplier than you thought. There is also many plugins and interesting scripts for max that will save you al lot of time with your work.

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3d forums user Joined: 02 Dec 2010 Posts: 23 Back to top	MAYA is powerful software to make animation

imandehearty	Posted: January 27, 2011 Post subject:
CG forums guest Back to top	lol..I am not able to give the website here but it is really an awesome software! PM or contact me if you want to know. I am so excited when I saw it. =)

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