3d Modeling And Animation

I do some 3d modelling and basic animation.
I use 3d max and i think the time has come for 3d designers to get a place to discuss and exchange ideas.
I attached a few of my models.
They are also displayed at the site www.3dnigeria.com
Visit the gallery. though most of the models are architectural.


Also ill like to hear from the mayhem productions people. I like to get a few tips

On th 3dnigeria website, my work is in the picture gallery. Name is Ilamina-Eremie Idamiebi

I love this. Idamiebi, your name is familiar. Which schools did you attend?

See, School Pop?!! I remember your gang -- Fola, Bomber, Wale, Ilolu and co. Do you remember Azuka -- that J-Boy [Timothy's friend]?

How're things?? Man, I'm glad we met on Nairaland. 

For all your 3D needs in the US, contact me @ larger_20@yahoo.co.uk

Our services includes some of the pictures below as well as engineering analysis involved in production.
By background, we are mechanical engineers, computer engineers and graphic artist

- Optimization
- Finite element analysis
- 3D programing and coding
- Bill of material listing
- Design for manufacturbility and assembly
- Animation
- Graphich designs and more.

more

Ohhhh my God!!!!!

Are this guys Nigerians for sure?, Men if this is true I need contacts u'll, someone to put me through because it simply a development to Naija Economy .

Will definitely want to join the club of designers, but how do I join?

Men, i cannot believe this. All these things in Nigeria?
Well, I am also interested in 3d animations. Infact, I have
3dmax6 installed and functional on my system. I am just
starting with it. I am really impressed

Hi. I'm new to Maya 7 (started learning it four months ago) and have made about five 10 second clips so far. These are of very basic stuff like slabs falling down, a flying engine, or a table lamp moving up and down.

I'm trying to learn how to model rigid characters, like robots, after which I'll move to organic objects like animals and humans.

I'm more interested in animation than modeling. The image shown here is part of a 6 sec animation. If anyone's interested, I could upload the entire animation (in mpeg format) so that you get a feel for it.

3D modeling is a bit of a pain to learn but once you get the basics, you get to improve at the pace of light. It takes a lot of time to create models especially if you are new to it (which I am) but anyone with patience and interest could do it.

I like this,  The problem is I might have a project for you but I would prefer it to be done using blender

Acknowlegement,
         My dear friend in this forum, since we all are hear to learn and discuss our talent, I therefore use this Opportunity to appeal to you all the 3d animations and moddeling field to give me and other newbbies in this forum a general orientation on what 3d animation and modelling is all about, and the job opportunities to gain after studying to course.
waiting for your reply ,

I think it's wrong to encourage people to study a course like architecture if they are interested in 3d modeling and animation.  This is like asking someone who is interested in medical technology to study medicine.  Courses like architecture and medicine should only be studied if you are interested in in architecture or medicine. 

Graphics design is a more appropriate course for someone who is interested in 3d modeling and animation.

I think this person wants to know something about 3d,  You don't need to go to college to learn something about 3d. Do a search on google for 3d Animation,  You can go to http://www.blender3d.org and download blender try your hands on it,  it's not that easy to use but at least you will see what a 3d software looks like,  They also have tutorials at their site,   If you have a computer then get the software and play with,  If you want to go to school for it then go for graphic design. I know here in the US they have schools where you could study 3d graphic design/Animation,

Also they have books you could buy to learn on your own, 

I plan to post regular tutorials for begineers in 3ds max. Not that i am a pro or anything but i think those i will improve myself by sharing the little i know. The tutorials will begin on Monday the 5th of June. i would also like grafikdon and others to contribuite 2 this section.
Holla.

I'd like to help you guy to commercialize your talents but my hands are tied for now.

@ larger,
please how can u be of help, am an architect and am willing to learn from u.
thx

Divine, this is a very tricky question and honestly, barely anyone can give you a honest answer. There's the issue of people recommending their favourite application without bearing in mind the priorities of the person asking the questions. Nearly every 3D application has a fully functional trial version but 'test driving' all of them will only confuse you.

Since you've heard of Maya and Max, I suggest you start  from there but you must stay away from the fundamental mistake made by 'newbies' (trying to learn 'eleventeen' applications at once and mastering none). Maya has a personal learning edition you can download and use (free of charge). I will provide you the links other software (I assume you're already familiar with Max and Maya). Check out everything and pick only ONE (ie between Lightwave, Softimage XSI, Cinema 4D, Maya nad Max). When you've mastered one application, transition to a different app won't be a pain since they follow the same principles.

http://www.newtek.com/lightwave/
http://www.softimage.com/products/xsi/
http://www.maxon.net/pages/products/cinema4d/cinema4d_e.html

Take your time and read/research on all the five (Lightwave, Softimage XSI, Cinema4D, Maya and Max) and choose only one to begin with. Whatever you pick at the end of the day, make sure you arm yourself with training videos, these will get you up and running in no distant future and PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! There's no end to it. You have to be dedicated to get things done otherwise you're bound to crap out after a couple of months.

Do some reading on general principles of animation, it will help you as you translate that knowledge to the 3d world. Finally, pay no heed to people telling you software "x" is the only way forward, they are 3D zealots and unrepentant 'fan boys'. Make you shine eyes well well. Once you've mastered one software, transition to others will be a breeze. I started with lightwave back in 2003, it took me just about a week to start modeling in Luxology Modo and roughly two months to rig, animate, texture and render  in Max. When I moved all my character animation projects to Softimage XSI, I was up and running in less than a month, all because I focused on Lightwave and pushed it to the limit.

Nuff said.