1.) what kind of applications do you guys use?
2.) what would you reccomend for a beginner modeler?
3.) what's a good way to practice modeling?
4.) given that I stick with it and become good, IF I do, are there BETTER modeling applications?
5.) are there certain techniques or tips you might have for a beginner?
6.) is it possible to make a whole model (for instance, replicate a blockhead), then add a second model to it? (armor, weapons, etc)
7.) is it possible for a model to move? (I'm assuming it is because of the reload animations on some gun add-ons)
8.) anything extra you think is helpful
1-Blender
2-Go to the general blender help thread in mod help discussion, do all the stuff it says, then go to blendercookie.com for more experience.
3-Model your fav stuff, or watch other's modeling styles.
4-Yeah, CAD, product design, etc.
5-Don't start with a flat outline of your model, start with a cube, and then detail it from there, be proportional with your model, and compare yours to others to get it right.
6-Yep
7-Yes-Animations
8-meh
