Im thinking of trying out 3dmax

[indie]

been toying with idea of trying 3dmax, though i dont hold out much hope for myself, almost cryed while tyring to figure out maya ( though i did learn i know far more swear word than i first thought). Though if id seen Greg's turtorial when i was trying it out i prob wouldnt have been so stressed out hehe


I was wonder if there any tutorials out there similar to maya tutorial. I really want to see if i can use 3dmax to enhance my 2d technique, more the background and 'camera' movement side of things.

Is this possible? my do i feel like a baby taking first steps towards animation hehe

[Terro]

I say go back to Maya and I'll help you with anything, video tutorials upon request. I had to use max at my last job but its so rugged for animation :( you will nevr be truly happy with max.

[indie]

Thank you :) thought u may regret the offer hehe, Though i did once make a ball bounce:rotfl in maya. I think i just thought of 3dmax as it seemd the easyest option out of 3 prgrammes i was considering

[Terro]

Nah, I don't think I'll regret it, i actually need idea to do visor tuts on so this would be helpful :rotfl

[indie]

here goes hehe

I'd like to be able to do something more with my background shots, I want to be able to put differing 'camera' angles such as swooping down over something or tracking camera inwards outwards etc with a smoother effect than with flash or after effects.

I just really want to bring backgrounds more to life and give more depth without (and hope i dont sound lazy) doing it the long old fshioned way of drawing every bit of 'camera' movement frame by frame.

hope that made sense:)

[Terro]

Sure did make sense :), do you want to use 2D background in maya or are you interested in 3D backgrounds?

[indie]

ideally is like to combine bit of both. But which ever you think would be better for starting out with:)

[Terro]

I already recorded the vids, they are converting now, will post back soon with the links.