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3d Max??

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#1

Hello all i’ve been thinking of purchasing a new 3 editing software,I’ve been contemplating 3d max but I know of others and don’t want jump the gun.all comments or sugestions are requested.

#2

The only thing I can reasnbly suggest is this: if there is a downloadable demo, try it out. Find which program you feel the most comfortable with, and offers the most useful tools to you. Then, go for it.

#3

I do know 3D studio. It is terrific, but you must be prepared for a steep learning curve… an idea is to go to a book store or library, and read any books you might find, to get an idea how much learning is involved.

#4

If you were seriously going to commit the money to Studio Max, you better also think of commiting the time and study to get your money’s worth back from it. Joining a school will allow you the time and freedom required to experiment and develop into this field and also get you a copy of Max at educational prices. Otherwise, buy a copy of Max and lock yourself in a room for three long months with the manuals, lots of caffine products, and a large box of asprins.
I’d advise downloading GMax if you want to get a taste of Max and MOST of it’s glory. You can’t export the models to use in other apps such as ZBrush :frowning: I was a tutor of Studio Max last year and you REALLY need a year of using Max full time to get a job out of it. (my Max course was only three months, then the students started using Maya with a different tutor).

:b4: ZBrush can really give you a good springboard into modeling, materials and lighting. In fact ZBrush is far more "visually" easy to understand the 3d concepts than many high-end apps such as Max can. ZBrush taught me a lot about materials that I really didn't have a good grip on before. If I was teaching Max this year I'd make all my students start off with ZBrush to quickly grasp the importance of materials, lighting and some modeling techniques.

Best of luck with your future choice.

Also check out Blender, Milkshape3d, or a graphics magazine that might be giving out older free copies or demos of 3d programs.

:b4: Though you’ll admit you’ll NEVER regret the day you sat down and learnt ZBrush first! :b4:

Upham :slight_smile:

#5

Hi…

I’m a bit of a veteran of 3d Studio, from its very beginnings with version one for DOS.
3D Studio Max is really a wonderful program, but as my colleagues here have stated, the learning curve is a bit steep.

Have you checked out Rhino?
Rhino
In general usage, not that dissimilar to MAX, very powerful and much cheaper.

Or TrueSpace?
TrueSpace 5.2

Though it is true that you should pick the tool that best fits your hand. You also must take into consideration the industry. That is, if you’re looking to get into it as a professional. The programs used by the companies that are hiring…etc.etc.

Now, if your plan is to freelance… then try them all out, pick the one that fits your style, custom and budget.

Taking a course is by far a great idea. Many a frustration can occur when you get lost in the middle of a program and just cant find your way out.

Just never let a program dictate what your work looks like… EVER.

Cheers and the Best of Luck to ya. :cool: