What exactly do you want to animate anyway? The more specific you are, the better I should think. Sorry cant help btw, im a c4d person myself.-kaz3-
I don't really know. I've wanted to start out with some simple character animations or weapons (eg. guns). Environments tend to be harder, so I'd do them when I'm a little more skilled.
Ok, so I'm now using the tutorials straight from the 3ds Max program cause they go over everything clearly. Only problem is...I don't have any of the "tutorial" folders. So when theres a tutorial that requires me to upload a material or image from the "tutorials" folder I can't :? Anyone know where I can download this folder, since I don't have the disc anymore I can't get it from that.
I found a GREAT set of tutorials that will guide you through the process of modeling, texturing, animating, and compiling a Glock 18 gun in 3ds max and it will even show you how to put it into Counter Strike. Even if you do not want to design a gun for CS:S, this is still a great tutorial to get comfortable with way 3ds max works. It is also very newb friendly.
Part I
Part II
Part III
WARNING:This is a LONG tutorial that is comprised of multiple hours of videos.
I followed this tutorial and it helped me ALOT. I only did the first 2 parts though, so I do not know about the integrity of part 3.
I found a GREAT set of tutorials that will guide you through the process of modeling, texturing, animating, and compiling a Glock 18 gun in 3ds max and it will even show you how to put it into Counter Strike. Even if you do not want to design a gun for CS:S, this is still a great tutorial to get comfortable with way 3ds max works. It is also very newb friendly.
Part I
Part II
Part III
WARNING:This is a LONG tutorial that is comprised of multiple hours of videos.
I followed this tutorial and it helped me ALOT. I only did the first 2 parts though, so I do not know about the integrity of part 3.
I've got a quick question for some of the more experienced animators. Is character modeling a good place to start? I've already managed to create an apple, a space scene, and some furry creature from the Max tutorials. I just wanna know if I'm getting a little bit ahead of myself.
I've got a quick question for some of the more experienced animators. Is character modeling a good place to start? I've already managed to create an apple, a space scene, and some furry creature from the Max tutorials. I just wanna know if I'm getting a little bit ahead of myself.I_pWnzz_YoU
Nope, as long as you keep practicing, your good. I use Lightwave 3-D and have been for about 10 years now. Keep doing tutorials, buy some books and some dvd videos. Some may cost a lot, but they're a lot better than the free tutorials online IMO.
[QUOTE="I_pWnzz_YoU"]I've got a quick question for some of the more experienced animators. Is character modeling a good place to start? I've already managed to create an apple, a space scene, and some furry creature from the Max tutorials. I just wanna know if I'm getting a little bit ahead of myself.GrindingAxe
Nope, as long as you keep practicing, your good. I use Lightwave 3-D and have been for about 10 years now. Keep doing tutorials, buy some books and some dvd videos. Some may cost a lot, but they're a lot better than the free tutorials online IMO.
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