Modeling Advice

[Miaow567]

Im thinking of getting a modelling programme, In your opinion what is the best Modelling AND animating programme.

 

[Amigurumi]

the best is 3ds max, but I don't think you will buy it.
I work with milkshape, and it's quite okay. You can model what you want,
some things are easier, some things are harder. Just read some tutorials,
and you know how to use it.

 

[Miaow567]

My friend has a few connections and he can get me any programmes for nothing

 

[Amigurumi]

well, milkshape is more for beginners, because of it's easy to use functions. also
the general ui is easier for beginners.
3ds max is more for advanced modelers and everything seems complicated at the first
time.
So if you are a beginner in modeling, or never made one, you should first try
milkshape.
but if you have some experience with modeling, 3dsmax would be better, because
of it's mass of functions.

 

[chilla_killa]

Here at Hive Workshop many modellers use Milkshape 3D, for example General Frank and PyramideHe@d and they make ultra cool models with it.
I use it, too and I love it, it's very easy to use and the perfect tool especially for attachment making.
You should at least try the 30 days trial.

 

[MGCǂSpectre]

For someone who is far not an artist like me, nor a modeler and has no intention to go pro, Milkshape is the best. Since I'm looking forward to SC2, I don't see a reason to not use Milkshape for SC2. As long as models can be created and exported for SC2, even if animations may not work properly, id rather use MS3D.

You should know that it is very easy to work with it, it doesn't take much HDD space too, doesnt install things that you may not want.

 

[Miaow567]

Whats animating like for Milkshape or is there a different animator

 

[Amigurumi]

animating is in milkshape, and it's easy to learn.
but you have to practice a lot to get good animation skills.

 

[Miaow567]

thanks - Ill get it then