Wanting to get started on 3D modeling...

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Been interested in it for awhile and tried to create some cars in Sketch-Up a few years back, but they were rather blocky and just plain ugly.

Now I'm back in it again and I might consider it as a career (currently a Junior in high school, so I really need to start thinking about what to do), but I haven't touched Sketch-Up or any 3D modeler in a long time.

So- what would be the best program to start with? Any good tutorials to follow?
 
ghsnu
Been interested in it for awhile and tried to create some cars in Sketch-Up a few years back, but they were rather blocky and just plain ugly.

Now I'm back in it again and I might consider it as a career (currently a Junior in high school, so I really need to start thinking about what to do), but I haven't touched Sketch-Up or any 3D modeler in a long time.

So- what would be the best program to start with? Any good tutorials to follow?
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I took a drafting class in school last year, and what I would suggest doing is starting off with a 2D model software (something like CAD), and then working your way up to Sketch Up. I never got the hang of Sketch Up, but I was a lot better at it after doing a semester of CAD. Hope I could help 👍.
 
3Dsmax is easily one of the best programs to use. But its extremely expensive. I don't think the mods will keep this thread open as I have one here that you could have posted your question in. I use sketchup, and I'm able to make smooth models. So that's what I would recommend you start with. Well, maybe. It's a lot different compared to blender and 3Dsmax and such. It's easier to use, but probably isn't used in any professional places.
 
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3Dsmax is easily one of the best programs to use. But its extremely expensive. I don't think the mods will keep this thread open as I have one here that you could have posted your question in. I use sketchup, and I'm able to make smooth models. So that's what I would recommend you start with. Well, maybe. It's a lot different compared to blender and 3Dsmax and such. It's easier to use, but probably isn't used in any professional places.
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I actually just recieved a offer from autodesk to upgrade my revit mep package to a full blown Building Design Suite package which includes all the revit features and also 3ds max. :drool:

My subscription doesnt renew till 2013 so i get all this completely free, im still kind of blown away that autodesk is going to send me 7 grand worth of software for no charge till i renew, and even then it's only a additional 250 bucks per year, imo a no brainer! Not sure how much i will be using 3ds for my current job but it will be nice to have and mess around with though.:)
 

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