DLK_Sephiroth Posted April 11, 2003 Posted April 11, 2003 There are SOOOOO many modeling programs. Any suggestions on which to get??
Psyk0Sith Posted April 11, 2003 Posted April 11, 2003 Like boinga said, depends on what you want to do... Player models: 3D Studio Max 4.x (if you want to do the rigging yourself) nothing else, you hear me? nothing else!!! . Weapons:3D Studio Max, Gmax, Milkshape, Cinema4D, lightwave, Maya, Softimage XSI (anything that can export to .md3 i guess)
DLK_Sephiroth Posted April 12, 2003 Author Posted April 12, 2003 I meant to make player models. Can u gimme a link to download one (i guess the 3d max 4.x since u are suggesting that).
Psyk0Sith Posted April 12, 2003 Posted April 12, 2003 Unfortunately, 3D max aint free... I doubt you'd be willing to pay a few thousand bucks just so you can compile ur own player models. http://www.discreet.com if you need more info.
DLK_Sephiroth Posted April 12, 2003 Author Posted April 12, 2003 O. Well, can u suggest the best, FREE, modeling software to make player models?
DLK_Sephiroth Posted April 12, 2003 Author Posted April 12, 2003 So, u are saying, that there is NO FREE modeling program?
Psyk0Sith Posted April 12, 2003 Posted April 12, 2003 Sure there are free programs, the problem is that only 3D studio max 4.x will allow you to complete a character from beginning to end: Modelling UVW Mapping Rigging Exporting If you use Gmax for example (that's what i recommend because it's a bit more powerful than Milkshape 3D) You wont be able to do the rigging and exporting part. The reason: You need a .XSI plugin (softimage 3.0) to export your rigged character and then compile that .xsi with carcass/assimilate. Other software might be able to export to .XSI but you need some kind of skin modifier like 3D max to correctly setup a character. Get G-max here and yes it is free.
Hindy Posted April 12, 2003 Posted April 12, 2003 Yeah I would have to recommend 3ds max 4.x. Its pretty easy to get to grips with the basics... Could you get the trial version of Softimage XSI? I have one right next to me... That would solve the exporting bit and possibly model (i dont actually know as I haven`t booted it up, its been sitting in same place since summer!). Check their website out it may be of some help, again I dont know how long it lasts for... all I know its on two discs one with program and one with vid tuts.
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