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Re: Software for aspiring Modelers
« Reply #20 on: March 11, 2006, 07:14:26 am »
Here is another one, you get a 30 day trial, and then use is limited. It can export to many different formats, even Homeworld, but not our beloved *.mod. Apparently there are several different variations of this engine.

http://www.righthemisphere.com/products/dcreator/index.htm

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Re: Software for aspiring Modelers
« Reply #21 on: March 12, 2006, 09:08:52 pm »
Check this page on my site:
http://outalance.battleclinic.com/atheorhaven/html/_sgg/m1m3s1_1.htm

You'll find gmax up there, as well as Amapi and a couple of others.  I have a newer version of Amapi 5 and 6 that have included registrations (ie: free to use).  (They just aren't up yet because I've yet to figure out how to get files up to the site).. :p
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Re: Software for aspiring Modelers
« Reply #22 on: April 11, 2006, 09:15:04 am »
ATTN : Bonk

Please add this thread to the Consolidated Stickies

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Re: Software for aspiring Modelers
« Reply #23 on: April 11, 2006, 09:35:54 am »
Already did, last month:
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on the same day you posted this topic:
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 :D  I think you already requested that I do so, though I don't remember either... ;)  ;D

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« Reply #24 on: September 13, 2006, 08:01:35 am »
This is a free, simple, single viewport program. It is a good start for someone interested in messing with 3D models for the first time. It has a few raytrace options not available in other free or simple software. Get Google Sketchup here:

http://sketchup.google.com/

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Re: Software for aspiring Modelers
« Reply #25 on: November 10, 2006, 10:52:47 am »
Free/older version of Lithium UnWrap:

http://files.seriouszone.com/download.php?fileid=198

Looks like it can import Armada Sods

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Re: Software for aspiring Modelers
« Reply #26 on: November 25, 2006, 06:05:09 pm »
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Hey there folks.  I am as green as you can get when it comes to modeling.  I have no concept of how to go about getting my feet wet.  Can anyone point me to a great program that will allow me to learn without getting in over my head?  I really appreciate it, thanks!

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Re: Software for aspiring Modelers
« Reply #27 on: November 25, 2006, 06:49:09 pm »
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Hey there folks.  I am as green as you can get when it comes to modeling.  I have no concept of how to go about getting my feet wet.  Can anyone point me to a great program that will allow me to learn without getting in over my head?  I really appreciate it, thanks!

Totally free and an excellent pgm. is Blender www.blender.org

Really cheap ($25.00 or so after free 30 day trial) and exports to .mod (The format that SFC uses) is Milkshape www.milkshape3d.com
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Re: Software for aspiring Modelers
« Reply #28 on: November 25, 2006, 07:52:23 pm »
Three Cheers for Milkshape!!

Yeah, Milkshape is your best bet. I recommend starting out by learning how to import existing ships and manipulating the parts. Do some kitbashes, and then, as you get better at those, you will find reason to fill in with your own model parts. Eventually, you will be using little or no outside ship parts and building your own models.

There are lots of people here happy to help you out with specific questions and problems as they come up.

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« Reply #29 on: November 26, 2006, 12:06:52 am »
Another plus for Milkshape is ease of use. I was able to start modeling with it right away. Never read a tutorial one. Very logical and easy to figure out.

I forgot about gmax. Virtually the same as studiomax, but free. It's limited on the file formats that it'll work with. Won't import/export .mod, but does support other games. I have imported .3ds into it (will also do .obj) and exported to .m3d  (Quake 3 format) and then into milkshape, which works fine. It'll do a lot more than Milkshape will. http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax

If you end up with a pgm. that won't export to the game format you want there are folks here that'll convert your models for you. I will, if you need.

Forgot about a paint pgm. too. You'll need one for texturing your models. There's always photoshop and paintshop pro, for commercial pgms. Most people use one of these, but they aren't free. Gimp is supposed to be a good free one. I've never used it, myself. www.gimp.org
Microsoft's, "Acrylic" is still available as a 6mos. trial and is gonna be a pretty highend paint product, when it's finally finished. If you're familiar, and comfortable, with M$ pgms. and their interfaces, you might want to try it out. http://www.microsoft.com/products/expression/en/graphic_designer/default.aspx
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Re: Software for aspiring Modelers
« Reply #30 on: December 02, 2006, 07:10:44 pm »
Thanks for the links!!! (in fact I thought that Blender and Gmax were pulled and I missed them?)

GIMP is a bit advanced for me, but in the interm I use IRFRANVIEW: http://www.tucows.com/get/194967_75076

Mainly cause my efforts are just tiny things, but in case people want a decent viewer for free there it is.



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Re: Software for aspiring Modelers
« Reply #31 on: December 03, 2006, 03:23:23 pm »
Although I use Photoshop almost exclusively (you should see the work I have done with a plugin that simulates night vision) I sometimes use both Gimp and Irfranview just to keep my hand in. I use all three and have had alot of uccess with them.

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Re: Software for aspiring Modelers
« Reply #32 on: December 06, 2006, 09:54:23 am »
Shouldn't someone sticky this to the top?

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Re: Software for aspiring Modelers
« Reply #33 on: December 06, 2006, 11:08:27 am »
look in the consolodated sticky thread ;)
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Re: Software for aspiring Modelers
« Reply #34 on: December 06, 2006, 12:22:49 pm »
look in the consolodated sticky thread ;)
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Re: Software for aspiring Modelers
« Reply #35 on: December 31, 2006, 03:38:10 am »
 This might be of intrest to some people  here and it don't look like it cost too much.

http://noesisinteractive.com/index.php?x=products

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Re: Software for aspiring Modelers
« Reply #36 on: December 31, 2006, 12:43:00 pm »
http://www.sketchup.com/


 found that 1 also, dont know how it is though



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Re: Software for aspiring Modelers
« Reply #37 on: January 22, 2007, 11:31:00 pm »
Here's another open source 2D vector graphics pgm.
http://www.inkscape.org/index.php?lang=en
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« Reply #38 on: March 02, 2007, 02:36:43 pm »
I haven't tried this app. yet, but the features list looks good and if it can make unwrapping a mesh less time consuming, I'm all for it. ;D

http://www.pullin-shapes.co.uk/index.htm

It's free and open source.
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Re: Software for aspiring Modelers
« Reply #39 on: March 02, 2007, 02:56:31 pm »
I've heard good things bout google sketchup, beginners seem to be able to take to it pretty easy for getting ship designs out of your head and on to 2d/3d blueprint type drawings.

The one drawback is that there are two versions. Free is limited to .skip proprietary format.
Professional (paid) allows exportation to one or two formats (forgot what type)... I think it's slightly double that of milkshake (around $50.00?) I only glanced at it so need to look it up for more accurate details.