[vet-mm] Any recommendations 3D software

Fri Nov 11 07:39:21 EST 2005

Thank you Greg - hugely informative!
What are your 3D specialities?
You have just committed me to many hours of learning, but all in fun...
Ciao, Keith

On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:23:24 +1100, "Greg Neil"
<greg at stmargarets.vic.edu.au> said:
> There is also a dinky little free 3D modeller and animation package
> called Anim8or (http://www.anim8or.com/)
> 
> If you are looking for online tutorials, try 3dbuzz.com. Register and you
> get access to their video tutorials. These are light hearted, but
> in-depth screen cam training course, broken down into logical units.
> There are divx compressed avi files, wieghing in at between 12 and 60mb a
> piece. There is generally 8 - 10 units in each set, range from basic UI
> guidence, through to more complex areas such as skinning and character
> rigging. There is a single set for Max and XSI, and a couple of sets for
> Maya. Buzz's style is casual and informal, and he usually has a couple of
> his students in tow. There is also a pretty good into unit to Photoshop,
> as well as units on game level design for unreal etc, coding in C++ and
> PHP and other areas. Most of this is free, although some of the in-depth
> specialist units require either subscription, or that you be an active
> poster in their forums. Well worth the download time. Each logical VTS is
> one CD worth, and you can distribute these free to st!
>  udents to watch in their own time.
> 
> Another good source of intro video tutorials is
> http://www.3d-palace.com/. Not quite as exstensive or as professional as
> Buzz, they are still worth looking at for the beginner. Practical, if
> simple, project based training by enthusiasts.
> 
> Rhino3d is a dedicated and powerful Nurbs based modeller that works a
> standalone package, or can be used in conjunction with max/maya/xsi.
> Might be worth a look, although it is pretty specialised.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Greg
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Michael Abulencia
> Sent:   Thu 11/10/2005 7:36 PM
> To:     vet-mm at edulists.com.au
> Cc:     
> Subject:        Re: [vet-mm] Any recommendations 3D software
> Hi Keith,
> 
> If you are after free 3D software try:
> 
> 3D Canvas - http://www.amabilis.com/
> 
> -the site has easy to follow tutorials which goes step by step on how to
> produce a simple 3D render (from camera angles, animation, modelling,
> etc.)  It also allows a quick AVI export.
> 
> Blender - http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Home.2.0.html 
> 
> - haven't given this a try
> 
> I think CAE (www.cae.edu.au), RMIT Training (www.rmittraining.com.au)
> offer course in 3D.
> 
> 
> All the best in your hunt for the 3d answer. : )
> 
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> 
> Michael
> 
> Michael Abulencia
> 
> Education Program Assistant
> lab.3000 - leading by design
> email: michael.abulencia at rmit.edu.au
> phone: + 61 3 9654 6970
> mobile: + 61 422 624 760
> 
> >>> keithcr at fastmail.fm 10/11/2005 7:16 pm >>>
> 1/ Are there any recommended 3D software training courses (for teachers)
> in Melbourne that people have experienced and can recommend? 
> 2/ I am seriously looking at Maya5 as it is available in a "Personal
> Learning Edition".
> 3/ I was able to get a free copy of Bryce4 as a cover copy with
> Renderosity magazine, but unfortunately have mislaid it so cannot
> re-install it onto new computers we have bought. Did anyone else get
> this copy? My kids have enjoyed it - quite a good introduction to the 3D
> creation world.
> Keith.
> 
> 
> 
> On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:16:38 +1100, "Glen Drew" <drewgle at westnet.com.au>
> said:
> > Chris, as Greg Neil said, most (all?) 3D software have some difficulty in 
> > terms of use. Getting students used to the concept of working in 3D on a 
> > flat screen is a problem in itself. I teach a Yr 10 Multimedia subject
> > that 
> > has a 3D component, we are fortunate to have 3D max, and I think it goes 
> > across quite well. Some love it, and have used it in other design
> > subjects - 
> > Wood Tech, Vis Comm - in yrs 11 and 12.
> > 
> > Scholastic had a deal of 10 user site license plus one teacher for
> > approx. 
> > $1300.00. This was in a recent Technology magazine - I can dig up a copy
> > if 
> > you like.
> > 
> > The more popular packages (3D Max, Maya, Lightwave, Cinema 3D etc.)are
> > well 
> > supported - internet tutorials, magazine articles, books and video files
> > on 
> > DVD. This makes learning them easier.
> > 
> > There is one - Hash Animator:Master - which is quite cheap (2-$300 US I 
> > think), I haven't used but have some reviews on. Look for an animation 
> > Killer Bean 2 by Jeff Lew, it was done in this program.
> > 
> > Glenn Drew 
> > 
> > 
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