Game Modeling

[[A]1|Cpl.AdeptAbyss]

Hey guys i'm looking to get into the other side of the gaming world and actually start learning to make models etc, so I was just wondering if anyone out there as some tips for me for starting of, Like what programs are best get places for tutorials etc. Thanks

[{A}1st|Pvt.WolfFlight]

www.gamasutra.com

look and see what the current companies are looking for...

there are also some links on there occasionally to educational resources

[Nhor]

3D studio Max and Maya from AutoDesk are two of the big platforms for high and low poloygon modleing. Here a just a few of the many sites that have tutorials and information on the subject.

http://www.3d-palace.com/
http://area.autodesk.com/
http://eat3d.com/
http://www.3dbuzz.com/
http://www.cgsociety.org/
http://www.3dtotal.com/

If you mean specifically for ARMA, I have no Idea

[{UN}Coolio (Retired)]

Blender is a popular and free 3d tool. Has some pretty good documentation and tuts.

http://www.blender.org/

[[A]1|Cpl.AdeptAbyss]

Not aiming to just model for Arma, just trying to get a feel for it all together.

Thanks for the sites i'll check them out. I got myself 3D studio Max. so gonna be working with that :)

[[IRT]36th|PVT.H00t74]

I am learning 3ds Max 9 myself currently. By far 3dbuzz.com is the way to go. Great tutorials there and their Mastering3dsmax The fundamentals is a great way to start.

I am currently in their lesson on The Talented Ball. I read a couple books first as well to grasps some concepts better. Seeing how 3ds Max is no Cheap program, make sure you get your money's worth in your investment.

[Nhor]

Yes Hoot http://www.3dbuzz.com/ is good for the basics. However if you want to go beyond the basics I suggest checking out http://www.3dbuzz.com/ . It's a great place for learing high poloy modleing. Plus they teach you how to build robots and space ships. If you want to learn more organic modleing, go to http://www.cgsociety.org/ and look for links there.

When you start making your model post them here for us to see.

[[A]1|Cpl.AdeptAbyss]

Nhor you posted the 3dbuzz site twice. I'll post some models if I can ever make anything more than a box lol

[Nhor]

Sorry what I ment to say was.

http://www.3dbuzz.com/ is good for the basics. However if you want to go beyond the basics I suggest checking out http://www.3d-palace.com/ .

[[IRT]36th|PVT.H00t74]

Nice site Nhor. Got it bookmarked.

[[A]1|Cpl.AdeptAbyss]

Been going through the vidoes on 3dBuzz very useful so far..Altough when i try to do some modeling on my own it a different story lol a lot of work involved and I cant even get the image planes working yet :P Ah well that the whole point of learning :)

[[ATOW]BarmyArmy]

While it is more platform specific the Limited Ed. version on Unreal Tournament comes with a DVD of instructional videos for modding.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Unreal-Tournament-III-Limited-Collectors/dp/B000WZ9PRW

One of these days I'll get enough of a break from scripting to sit down and watch it. :(

Nhors 3D Buzz links should get you alot of plaftorm independent stuff.

BA

[Nhor]

Keep it up Abyss and soon you be making Models like this one I made a couple weeks ago.



http://www.nhorjohn.com/003.jpg

[[A]1|Cpl.AdeptAbyss]

Nice, how long that take you.

So far ive been doing small simple things, made some stairs and a ball on a stage (from 3dBuzz tut) having a go at making a handgun right now altough I think it a bit much for me right now lol but i like to jump in at the deep end :)

[[IRT]36th|PVT.H00t74]

Just remember bro, Don't just do a lessona nd move on. DO it til you understand everything, 5 or 6 times if neccesary. Just like an Army never runs into battle without hitting the shooting range and playing wargames, you are not going to learn it all in one fail swoop.

If ya get frustrated go take a break and come back. That alone helps me. Just remember you are learning something new. If it was easy everyone would do it.