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Taking on 3D Modeling (TF2, BL, etc.)
Volko:
So after spending much too much time on these forums and the Steam Workshop, I have decided that I want to see what I'm worth in the modeling field. I've never picked up anything about the sort.
Here are a plethora of questions I will provide for you guys.
1. Which is best, Milkshape 3D or Blender?
2. Is it easier to enter hats or weapons in TF2 for submission?
3. I am thinking about building an e-rep as a mini modeler. Is making cute, simple, yet appropriately detailed accessories a fairly decent task to take on?
4. Should I be original with my ideas or feed Valve with stuff they want?
AAANNDD
I do realize that this journey will be a long and discouraging one. I am willing to put forth the effort to be a 3D modeler. Tell me some quick tips if you can, and I am exceedingly grateful for all of this. Thanks guys.
The Corporation:
If you're going for stuff like that, use blender.
It's got a smd file importer/exporter plugin, and once you get the hang of blender, it gets really easy.
And best of all, it's free.
Volko:
--- Quote from: The Corporation on March 06, 2012, 10:55:09 PM ---If you're going for stuff like that, use blender.
It's got a smd file importer/exporter plugin, and once you get the hang of blender, it gets really easy.
And best of all, it's free.
--- End quote ---
Installing now. Also I here that Google 3D models or whatever the hell it is, it's actually decent. Is this true?
Extrude:
The hardest thing out of all the things you listed is getting the god damn models in to TF2. The source engine was NOT designed to import models lol.
But anyway, both modeling programs can export to the format, and can use .vtf textures directly.
wtf you posted fast
It's called Google Sketch-up, and it's incredibly easily to use, plus it can export to any format you want as long as you have the free plugin.
The Corporation:
--- Quote from: Volko on March 06, 2012, 10:56:24 PM ---Installing now. Also I here that Google 3D models or whatever the hell it is, it's actually decent. Is this true?
--- End quote ---
Sketchup?
I tried it myself, it's pretty good, you've got a 3D model warehouse along with plenty of google training videos, but I don't remember google being able to do some of the stuff blender can do.
Sketchup was meant more for architecture and what not.
And what extrude said, it is pretty easy to use, but I don't know about the feature comparison.