3D modeling, animation... - the beginning

In this post, I want to tell you where to start with 3D graphics. First, you must get some of the applications, 3ds max, Maya, Blender or XSI. That doesn't matter. All of them are very similiar. Now, you think it's easy and you're going to model a car in matter of minutes. But, that's not true. In this case with 3D you should do this:

- learn the basics of an application you use
- practice a lot
- think while you're modeling, animating or such

Difference between 2D applications and 3D applications, is that 2D is not that complicated as 3D. So, when you're modeling you must be aware to not mess an object. But that's not very easy when you have three dimensions. That's why practice exists. So, whatever you do learn of application you're using, you must practice that. So, you learn what's extrude and how to use it, then you must practice with the extrude tool on varios forms of objects. Only reason for that is that you know how stuff functions. And believe me, when you learn something and use it, you'll never forget it to use.

Now, I would like to give you links for learning some of these programs.

3ds max:

- Basics

The best resource for basics of 3ds max (if you want to have free tutorials) is the 3dbuzz.com. You'll not regret to visit it. Every move you make in 3ds max is well explained. From the interface to the modeling an alien.

- Intermmediate to Advanced

I like tutorials from this site best. From car modeling to the modeling of a flashlight, you have almost everything there to practice your work. Website is 3d-palace.com

Maya:

- Basics

Same goes for 3ds max, best basics learning on the net is 3dbuzz.com.

- Intermmediate to Advanced

Same thing for the 3ds max goes here - 3d-palace.com. You have from car modeling to the rigging of the robot.
Now, that's enough for these two programs. I didn't want to write about CG shops which have some pretty damn dvd trainings, but I would give them free advertisments then. But, no matter, maybe next week I'll write a reviews about those training dvd's.

Except these links you have very nice sites offering you links to the tutorials such as:

www.cgtutorials.com
www.pixel2life.com
www.tutorialized.com

I would like to tell you something special about cgtutorials. That's an website where you can put your tutorials, 10 tutorials and you get a very nice gift. The tutorial list is growing at high speeds. So, I prefer you to check CG-Tutorials !!!

That would be that for 3D these days. Tommorow, or maybe tonight I'm getting back on Photoshop tutorials :) Be ready stay tuned, and enjoy!