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Old 18th November 2005, 07:38 AM   #1
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what are the best books that will teach me 3d modeling and texturing so that i can use ac3d?

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Old 18th November 2005, 01:03 PM   #2
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#1: The AC3D Manual (comes free with the program)!

Seriously, though: some of the more popular (and expensive) 3D programs, like Max and Maya, have trade press books that can teach you how to use their rather deep and involved features and functions.

Also, in the 3D Max community, there is TONS of data free on the web that will show you how to do a LOT of different types of modeling. These can help you to some degree, although you'll still have to figure out how to translate common concepts to the AC3D interface.

But, I'd say that if you're learning 3D modeling, it's the basic core concepts (the various geometries, editing tools, modeling "strategies", etc.) you need to learn, even as much as learning the particular menus and interfaces. These are not exactly intuitive, but really they're the core of EVERYTHING. Once you learn those basics, you can pretty much make a go of modeling anything.

Also, it helps to learn on similar types of objects that you plan to model. What is your interest?
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Old 19th November 2005, 01:33 AM   #3
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the models i need detailed tutorials are listed below:

http://stargate.neoseeker.com/image....ge=teltak2.jpg

http://www.turbosquid.com/FullPrevie.../231540/blFP/1

http://www.chickslovethecar.com/car.asp?mode=blueprints
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Well, at least for the Batcar, looks like you've got some good 3-view drawings to work from.

With the Segway, I don't imagine it'll be too hard to guestimate dimenions and proportions on most of the items that make it up.

But, overall, you need to grasp the fundmentals of modelling before you create ANYTHING. Objects, surfaces, vertices, modifying objects at all levels, using the automatic features to make items more precise, beveling, etc., etc., etc.

I'm sure if you look around the web, you'll find some basic car tutorials that will help you with the Batcar and the spaceship, for that matter.
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What's a Veeblefester valve?

You'll learn by doing any and all tutorials you can find, even the most basic. Then you'll have a grasp of AC3D and several ways to aproach any specific model.
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