3D Modelling Discussion

[Jacob]

What programs do you guys use to make your models? In a few months I start a 3D modeling module at college so I would like to get a little practice in beforehand

[Gokiller]

Wing3D, Free and pretty much noob friendly. Easy to learn. In a small amount of time.

[Wolfy]

Wing3D, Free and pretty much noob friendly. Easy to learn. In a small amount of time.

I resent that! Wings3D is while simple it work's just as well as programs like 3ds.It  does not have as many trick's as most program's bu it work's But yes it's simpe and easy the useand learn   

[Tali]

I use Maya, but It's rather expensive if you cant get a student deal. I hear Blender is free, and that is decent as well.

[Odysseus]

I use Maya, but It's rather expensive if you cant get a student deal. I hear Blender is free, and that is decent as well.

I've recently been trying out Blender a bit too, but I do mostly Wings3D

[Jacob]

Looks like I'm downloading Wings3D then, free or no free, I ain't paying

[Duuring]

We apparantly have Blender on this computer, so I might try some modelling again.

Or I might not. We'll see. 

[Gokiller]

I've tried Blender, but it looks really complicated. Perhaps if I got some extra time I might just check it again with some good tutorial. But from what I see on first eye view. It's just gonna take day's to learn to make a proper model. With Wing3D I managed to make a proper model the same day.

[Betaknight]

Me too Although im going to learn to use maya

[Tali]

I can just recommend people who want to learn maya to watch documentation for it, and try ambitious projects that will force you to look for ways to solve it. That way, you'll get the basics within a week. 

[Betaknight]

Just what im doing

[Jamez]

whenever i load one of those programs i have no idea what i am doing, get scared and close it down....

[Jacob]

Haha, well I have to do it for college so I will battle through and try make something by next week xD

[Jarvisimo]

Blender's brilliant.
Tali, agreed Maya's good, but to be honest, you wasted your money. For an inexperienced modeller like yourself, I'd suggest Wings or Blender.
But if you have Maya, good on you. I wouldn't suggest it for other starters out, that is all.

[Betaknight]

Now Jarvismo you are still not as experienced as others either 
So if you think you feel like learning a modeling program go ahead. It only depends on how much you can tolerate the program. If you want an easy start go on Wings or Blender. If you want a medium challenge go on Maya. If you want hard you can also choose Maya and Autodesk.