How to learn 3D modeling?

[DoctorMonkeyFist]

You should buy maya or max and read the help files.

[CB3D]

For games you´ll want to learn subdivision polygon modeling.

Try getting a grasp of Blender. It´s free and there are lots of tutorials for it. Should you like it and get proficient in constructing good geometry you can transfer that knowledge later to any program.

Don´t spend thousands on commercial programs at this point.

Here are a few free and lowcost modeling programs for you to explore and get your feet wet.

Blender (http://www.blender.org/)

Wings (http://www.wings3d.com/)

Silo (http://www.nevercenter.com/silo/)












Hi guys,

My name is Allan, i am 23 years old and i live in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
I majored in computer sciencie last year and now i am interested in learn 3D modeling to work as a graphic modeller games.
I've always loved games and believe that working with something you like is wonderful.
But I do not know how to begin my studies and what I should study.
Could someone help me?

Thanks!!

[twolarsens]

I would suggest getting one of the major 3D applications - 3DS Max, Softimage or Maya - perhaps Zbrush instead of any of them (it's affordable), and learn that through online video tutorials. There are several excellent sites where you pay a monthly subscription - Digital Tutors, 3D Buzz, Gnomon, and then take it from there. Reading the help files alone may be the way for some, but it's a little bit like driving backwards - you can do it, but why would you? Part of following tutorials is that you learn a workflow. Simply picking up bits here and there can be confusing in a field that is absolutely vast.
So, anyway, learn a program well - perhaps a bit outside of the field you're interested in too, make some stuff, put together a demo reel with the best you can do and have done, and see if it flies.

HL

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