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[Jring383]

Im totally new to pursuing my dream as an animator, what are some essential software programs that I should become proficeint with? I like ZBrush, Ive used it for the 30 day trial. Did ok..What other programs do I need and how much are they? thanx for the advise, you guys amaze me on here!

Noob

[JonSnow]

Try a few Google searches and some here on the forum as well:

http://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&channel=s&hl=en&source=hp&q=comparison+of+3d+software+packages&btnG=Google+Search

http://wiki.cgsociety.org/index.php/Comparison_of_3d_tools

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_3D_computer_graphics_software

In short, if you want to animate (you did say animator, right? ;)) Then you'll need animation software (MotionBuilder, Maya, Max, etc). If you strictly want to model, try ZBrush. If you give us a more precise description of what you'd like to do, perhaps we can point you towards the correct software.

[lemonnado]

The single best place to go an learn animation in itself:
http://www.animationmentor.com/
Anything else is pretty much a huge waste of time.
Animation mentor would never give you up or let you down.
You also might check out this review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HrSN7176XI
Lemo

[Disco Stu]

or huuurt youuuu :D

[lemonnado]

That's right!
Lemo :tu: :tu: :tu:

[dsoellbuster]

:D aber sonst geht's euch gut, oder? How cheesy is that ... rofl

[lemonnado]

:D aber sonst geht's euch gut, oder? How cheesy is that ... rofl
Yup 8)
Specially for you:
http://tinyurl.com/2aft8t
Lemo

[JonSnow]

I knew it was going to be an interesting day when I woke up and got RickRolled on ZBC.

(Also, The Game (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Game_%28mind_game%29))

@Jring383: Any luck? :)