Best 3D Modeling
by Chad \"DigitalEagle\" Kullhem · in General Discussion · 08/31/2003 (6:02 pm) · 7 replies
Here's my situation.
I learned to model using 3D studio max, but I can't afford to buy it. So is there a free or cheap 3D modeling program that can even compair to 3DS or is at least similar in the way it works? I've tried Milk Shape and TrueSpace3, but I don't want to spend time learning one of these if there is a better one out there for free/cheap.
I just need something tell I can buy 3DS max.
Any suggestions?
I learned to model using 3D studio max, but I can't afford to buy it. So is there a free or cheap 3D modeling program that can even compair to 3DS or is at least similar in the way it works? I've tried Milk Shape and TrueSpace3, but I don't want to spend time learning one of these if there is a better one out there for free/cheap.
I just need something tell I can buy 3DS max.
Any suggestions?
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#2
09/01/2003 (12:07 am)
I am aware of Gmax. but Gmax can't export to anything but a just a few games and can't render at all. I need something with some good use.
#3
09/01/2003 (5:47 am)
For modelling, I love Wings3d. It doesn't do animation or anything beyond modelling, but it does export to several formats. Blender is also pretty popular. Everyone says Blender has a hefty learning curve, but once you get used to the fact that it does things differently than anyone else, it's not that bad. 
#4
You'll need an external uvmapping program though, but there are some good cheap ones that are easily on par with Max's unwrap feature.
09/01/2003 (10:36 am)
I'll second Wings3D, the modelling is fairly similar to max's polygon tools. Obviously not 100% but free is always good :)You'll need an external uvmapping program though, but there are some good cheap ones that are easily on par with Max's unwrap feature.
#5
09/01/2003 (11:07 am)
Allright, thanks for you input guys. 
#7
Choose lightwave, its much cheaper than max, easier to use, and much complex and kick-ass stuff than any of those free or sw stuffs.
If you are thinking in a very low poli modelling, then you can to use Milkshape for a while...but not forever, its limited too.
09/16/2003 (5:48 am)
I must to say, as a professioanl 3d artist, If you are choosing a free program, you must to make ready to yourself a lots of limitations.Choose lightwave, its much cheaper than max, easier to use, and much complex and kick-ass stuff than any of those free or sw stuffs.
If you are thinking in a very low poli modelling, then you can to use Milkshape for a while...but not forever, its limited too.
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Hope that helps......