advanced 2d artist looking for free 3d modeling program
by charles yeatman · in Artist Corner · 08/09/2011 (5:08 pm) · 10 replies
hi hows it going! ive been a garage games member for awhile now but had to start a new account do tot he loss of my old one...well anyway..hi. i was wondering if anyone knew of any programs that i could create 3-dmodels of stuff for free. im skill in 2d art is advanced but my 3-d art... not so much. does anyone know of any free 3d programs?
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i am currently a conceptual, and 2d artist. i like games a lot.. big nintendo fan.
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#2
08/09/2011 (7:58 pm)
thank you so much andy. ill check it out! :) 
#3
08/09/2011 (8:18 pm)
blender +1 but be warned, it's not the easist one out there. 
#4
08/10/2011 (5:37 am)
Ive been shying away from belnder for yearsm vut with 2.56+ and the large number of beginners tutorials out there for the new version its looking more and more like it will become the standard for game sin the years to come. 
#5
08/10/2011 (7:27 am)
I dont know about becomming the standard it has a very long way to go before it will be really comparable to max and maya, however i would agree it IS the standard for indie games even now...cant beat free! 
#6
I use blender, but Wings is easier to get started with.
Here are some tutorials for Wings 3D:
1: http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=1532551133169331191&hl=en-GB
2: http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-4403239289094799292&hl=en-GB
3: http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=8329952174511669053&hl=en-GB
08/10/2011 (8:33 am)
You could use Wings 3DI use blender, but Wings is easier to get started with.
Here are some tutorials for Wings 3D:
1: http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=1532551133169331191&hl=en-GB
2: http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-4403239289094799292&hl=en-GB
3: http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=8329952174511669053&hl=en-GB
#7
bloodknight-lol ty. :P
ken- your right ken...cant beat free. once i have an extra 100 im investing in torque 3d. to good to pass up.
wipeout-ive never of heard of wings before but i might check it out. at this point already downloaded blender and it and im already getting comfortable with it.:)
ty so much guys. i downloaded blender and its so fun and easy to use. im having a great time with it. ty for your help and great day!
08/11/2011 (4:15 am)
kyrah-ty and yes lol it does look complicated.bloodknight-lol ty. :P
ken- your right ken...cant beat free. once i have an extra 100 im investing in torque 3d. to good to pass up.
wipeout-ive never of heard of wings before but i might check it out. at this point already downloaded blender and it and im already getting comfortable with it.:)
ty so much guys. i downloaded blender and its so fun and easy to use. im having a great time with it. ty for your help and great day!
#8
Its probably a good idea to look into that since it will give you some experiance with actual industry software.
08/11/2011 (9:11 am)
students.autodesk.com give you the ability to get a free 3 year 'educational' version of most of Media & Entertainment software applications for free (such as Max, Maya, XSI, Mudbox, etc.). Its probably a good idea to look into that since it will give you some experiance with actual industry software.
#9
08/11/2011 (9:21 am)
I agree with what Logan said. 
#10
www.hongkiat.com/blog/25-free-3d-modelling-applications-you-should-not-miss/
I myself started on Truespace, which is also easy to use and free (you will see it in the list) Truespace became free after Google bought the company. And now you know where their modeler came from. LOL~
I use Maya now and you can get that free too if you are a student, all you need is a college id.
Hope this helps, and on a side note Charles, you should find a modeler that is very easy for you to use and understand. As a toy maker it's very important you know your tool set inside and out.
Always~
Vickie ;)
11/27/2011 (11:42 pm)
Here are the top 25 free modelers:www.hongkiat.com/blog/25-free-3d-modelling-applications-you-should-not-miss/
I myself started on Truespace, which is also easy to use and free (you will see it in the list) Truespace became free after Google bought the company. And now you know where their modeler came from. LOL~
I use Maya now and you can get that free too if you are a student, all you need is a college id.
Hope this helps, and on a side note Charles, you should find a modeler that is very easy for you to use and understand. As a toy maker it's very important you know your tool set inside and out.
Always~
Vickie ;)
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