What 3d Software should i use ?

[Vladadamm]

Hello, i would like to start modeling, video games modeling in general, not specifically for Warcraft 3.

There are many software for Modeling, but what are the advantages/inconvenients for each one ?

 

[Strydhaizer]

Milkshape 3d My friend.
It has alot of formats.
Trusted by Model Makers.

 

[Statharas]

3DS Max Student Version. Trust me. I even have the Sc2 Art tools.

 

[Taylor Mouse]

SC2 Art Tools??
You mean the ones from the SCII community?

Cause imo there are no Art Tools for SC2

T.

 

[Illidan(Evil)X]

Cause imo there are no Art Tools for SC2

There are. Those who opted in have access to the SC2 Art Tools beta.

 

[Uncle Fester]

Here you got a little comparison of the most recommended programs for your purpose:

Milkshape series

Advantages:

• uses many file formats
• pretty easy for beginners. There are many tutorials about it as well on the internet.
• icludes everything needed (Skinning, Animating, Modelling, etc.)
• easy overview of the program. Not as confusing as others.

Disadvantages:

• pretty expensive to buy
• trial version has only very few featues and options

3DS Max series

Advantages:

• also supports many file formats
• icludes everything needed (Skinning, Animating, Modelling, etc.)
• offers nearly more options than Milkshape
• animating is way easier in 3DS Max than in Milkshape, but it takes more time to learn it properly

Disadvantages:

• also pretty expensive to buy
• trial version has only very few featues and options
• hell-loads of options, which makes it hard for beginners and even harder for complete newbies in modelling. Not recommended as the beginner's first choice

Gmax series

Advantages:

• pretty easy to learn, due to the fewer options and features
• icludes everything needed (Skinning, Animating, Modelling, etc.)
• it's a freeware --> can be downloaded legally for free

Disadvantages:

• might have to few options than needed
• doesn't bring the best results, especially for super-detailed stuff like Oblivion models and such
• doesn't support that many fileformates.

Blender series

mostly, the same as Gmax:

Advantages:

• pretty easy to learn, due to the fewer options and features
• icludes everything needed (Skinning, Animating, Modelling, etc.)
• it's a freeware --> can be downloaded legally for free

Disadvantages:

• might have to few options than needed
• doesn't bring the best results, especially for super-detailed stuff like Oblivion models and such
• doesn't support that many fileformates.

I hope this is of help for you.