3D Max studio

[FWT]

Is there a free version of this not a trial. I've got all my designs sorted and im ready to model my plane. Please put a link here.:helpsmilie:

[Yeniceri]

free max??..

never heard of it :(

[FWT]

i mean like a test version like what fraps does.

[BlackEagle]

You could try Gmax. http://www.turbosquid.com/GameTools It's sort of like 3ds Max lite.

[FWT]

Thanks a lot for that mate.:thumbup:Its just that i really dont want to spend around 300 pounds thats all.

[FWT]

i know im gonna sound a real noob saying this but...where do i start! i cant make sense of the tutorials i've looked at, to me its all giberish! help is greatly appreciated!

[Yeniceri]

sorry to say..

but learning curve of any 3d software is too steep..

you will have to give too much time and effort ..

for me..the whole graphic interface was started to have a tiny meaning after 2 months of nonstop working..

the best way is..

try to find the simplest tutorial you can find (best is max's own tutorials under help) and work your way up from there..

Its not something you can figure out in few hours, days or weeks if you are not smarter than einstein...

[SuperKungFu]

also, type up any keywords such as 3d max tutorial on youtube and I'm sure you'll find some useful tips here and there.

[FWT]

Thanks guys i'll try that buy the way is gmax harder or easier to use cos thats the one i've got today.

[Yeniceri]

much easier

[FWT]

much easier

Good!:)

[Fjordmonkey]

Can also mention that the main difference between 3D Studio MAX and GMAX is that GMAX does NOT include the rendering-engines from 3DS Max, since it's mainly for modeling/animation aimed at game-developers, and not image/movie-production. GMAX should, unless Autodesk has changed things, be a free-to-use product.

 

There's a lot of places where you can find tutorials for MAX/GMAX, but as mentioned; be aware that the learning-curve is VERY steep for both.

 

Here's a few links:

The Stupid Idiots' Guide to starting with gMax

GMAX Aircraft Tutorial

Learning to create aircraft with GMAX

 

Edit: Nevermind, according to the message on Autodesk's webpage, they've discontinued the GMAX-line after October 6, 2005 and are pushing for people to get the full 3DS MAX-suite.

[SuperKungFu]

also, one thing to keep in mind, if you do use GMAX, you won't be able to fully add your model into lock on because ED's plugins are for 3dmax only. I mean you can build the project, but can't export it to .lom. So in the end, you might have to give your project to someone else to finish up.

[FWT]

Oh:(

[sp0nge]

You could send the file to somebody with 3dsmax and they could export

[FWT]

Would it be ok to send to you itd be much appreciated.

[Yeniceri]

its not only the export problem..

the animations have to be done at max too :(

[FWT]

Dammit what else cant you do!

[sp0nge]

Ofcourse you can send it to me :)

 

I will PM you my email so you can store it or something !

[Yeniceri]

Dammit what else cant you do!

 

lol :)

oh man...

sorry bro..

You can model..and thats it...

[Allochtoon]

i thought you cannot export from gmax to 3dsmax

[some1]

Well, you can export mesh through .obj or .md3 (there are scripts for gmax that can do that), but they export only mesh + mapping. No animations, materials, objects identity, and hierarchy. Gmax has very limited export capabilities to other 3d programs, but is still widely used by people who build models for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

[Raven434th]

Lynda.com 3dmax essentials by chad perkins(i think thats his last name?)has one of the best tutorials for beginners out there...you can essentially learn max to a functional state within a week,days even.Try it, I'm sure you'll be glad you did.:pilotfly: