I want to start to become a modeler and i need some one to point to the right direcion. i have a oldish pc so i need something not new because it will be slow on my pc but some thing oldish should do.

Cant wait to find out what help I get thanks alot from darkjava.

c4d r6 , or milkshape or... the list long..
wait, i forgot MED

okay, as i am working with animtor and i wanna know what is bit better and has more featers

If it's just about modelling I'd go for Wings3D (freeware) or Silo. They're both pretty slim packages and should run on pretty much everything not really ancient (although imo the attitude that you only can use old software is kinda wrong - modern software lets you do some insane things but much of it got possible by better optimizations, the editors themselves don't need THAT much ressources - just those huge projects will do)...

If you want to do more than just modelling itself have a look at Blender (freeware). I'd use that instead of buying something "outdated" like a really old version of Cinema4D. Here you have some advanced tools that were developed to make your life easier and more efficent - you also have pretty much every modern feature or file format this way too...

Enjoy your meal
Toast

I would stress that if you want to become a modeler you should first get traditional skills in: drawing,painting,sculpting,animation, and architecture. Drawing is the most important. That you should practice all the time, as most art directors are going to want you to communicate an idea before letting you do it.

I would also stress that you should avoid learning on a..."non pro" tool. Most old PCs will do low-poly work just fine regardless of the tool; and if an older pc has trouble a vid card and system memory upgrade is often a cost effective solution. I would go with Maya since they have a free learning edition that has few limitations in the creation of low poly art. I started on 3D studio and find it easier to use, but trial use only on that one.


Imagine being asked to steer a car with your feet; that's what it feels like when you've used a tool for years and suddenly you're asked to change that tool. Instead, you might as well start on the tools you are going to end up on instead of starting on one tool and switching later. Go for Maya I think and Photoshop if possible for 2D stuff. If you haven't yet, get a wacom and a 3D mouse by 3dconnexion.com to make your job easier.

When you want to become a modeler i would suggest to have a look for a pc first