[vet-mm] Any recommendations 3D software

Fri Nov 11 08:44:26 EST 2005

Hello Keith,

I am running a session on Blender at the VITTA conference- you may be 
interested in registering for this session to see Blender in action, its 
capabilities, limitations and "quirks".

Zach Alexakos

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Keith Richardson" <keithcr at fastmail.fm>
To: "VET Multimedia Teachers' Mailing List" <vet-mm at edulists.com.au>
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 7:39 AM
Subject: RE: [vet-mm] Any recommendations 3D software

> Thank you Greg - hugely informative!
> What are your 3D specialities?
> You have just committed me to many hours of learning, but all in fun...
> Ciao, Keith
>
>
>
> On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:23:24 +1100, "Greg Neil"
> <greg at stmargarets.vic.edu.au> said:
>> There is also a dinky little free 3D modeller and animation package
>> called Anim8or (http://www.anim8or.com/)
>>
>> If you are looking for online tutorials, try 3dbuzz.com. Register and you
>> get access to their video tutorials. These are light hearted, but
>> in-depth screen cam training course, broken down into logical units.
>> There are divx compressed avi files, wieghing in at between 12 and 60mb a
>> piece. There is generally 8 - 10 units in each set, range from basic UI
>> guidence, through to more complex areas such as skinning and character
>> rigging. There is a single set for Max and XSI, and a couple of sets for
>> Maya. Buzz's style is casual and informal, and he usually has a couple of
>> his students in tow. There is also a pretty good into unit to Photoshop,
>> as well as units on game level design for unreal etc, coding in C++ and
>> PHP and other areas. Most of this is free, although some of the in-depth
>> specialist units require either subscription, or that you be an active
>> poster in their forums. Well worth the download time. Each logical VTS is
>> one CD worth, and you can distribute these free to st!
>>  udents to watch in their own time.
>>
>> Another good source of intro video tutorials is
>> http://www.3d-palace.com/. Not quite as exstensive or as professional as
>> Buzz, they are still worth looking at for the beginner. Practical, if
>> simple, project based training by enthusiasts.
>>
>> Rhino3d is a dedicated and powerful Nurbs based modeller that works a
>> standalone package, or can be used in conjunction with max/maya/xsi.
>> Might be worth a look, although it is pretty specialised.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Greg
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From:   vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Michael Abulencia
>> Sent:   Thu 11/10/2005 7:36 PM
>> To:     vet-mm at edulists.com.au
>> Cc:
>> Subject:        Re: [vet-mm] Any recommendations 3D software
>> Hi Keith,
>>
>> If you are after free 3D software try:
>>
>> 3D Canvas - http://www.amabilis.com/
>>
>> -the site has easy to follow tutorials which goes step by step on how to
>> produce a simple 3D render (from camera angles, animation, modelling,
>> etc.)  It also allows a quick AVI export.
>>
>> Blender - http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Home.2.0.html
>>
>> - haven't given this a try
>>
>> I think CAE (www.cae.edu.au), RMIT Training (www.rmittraining.com.au)
>> offer course in 3D.
>>
>>
>> All the best in your hunt for the 3d answer. : )
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>>
>> Michael
>>
>> Michael Abulencia
>>
>> Education Program Assistant
>> lab.3000 - leading by design
>> email: michael.abulencia at rmit.edu.au
>> phone: + 61 3 9654 6970
>> mobile: + 61 422 624 760
>>
>> >>> keithcr at fastmail.fm 10/11/2005 7:16 pm >>>
>> 1/ Are there any recommended 3D software training courses (for teachers)
>> in Melbourne that people have experienced and can recommend?
>> 2/ I am seriously looking at Maya5 as it is available in a "Personal
>> Learning Edition".
>> 3/ I was able to get a free copy of Bryce4 as a cover copy with
>> Renderosity magazine, but unfortunately have mislaid it so cannot
>> re-install it onto new computers we have bought. Did anyone else get
>> this copy? My kids have enjoyed it - quite a good introduction to the 3D
>> creation world.
>> Keith.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:16:38 +1100, "Glen Drew" <drewgle at westnet.com.au>
>> said:
>> > Chris, as Greg Neil said, most (all?) 3D software have some difficulty 
>> > in
>> > terms of use. Getting students used to the concept of working in 3D on 
>> > a
>> > flat screen is a problem in itself. I teach a Yr 10 Multimedia subject
>> > that
>> > has a 3D component, we are fortunate to have 3D max, and I think it 
>> > goes
>> > across quite well. Some love it, and have used it in other design
>> > subjects -
>> > Wood Tech, Vis Comm - in yrs 11 and 12.
>> >
>> > Scholastic had a deal of 10 user site license plus one teacher for
>> > approx.
>> > $1300.00. This was in a recent Technology magazine - I can dig up a 
>> > copy
>> > if
>> > you like.
>> >
>> > The more popular packages (3D Max, Maya, Lightwave, Cinema 3D etc.)are
>> > well
>> > supported - internet tutorials, magazine articles, books and video 
>> > files
>> > on
>> > DVD. This makes learning them easier.
>> >
>> > There is one - Hash Animator:Master - which is quite cheap (2-$300 US I
>> > think), I haven't used but have some reviews on. Look for an animation
>> > Killer Bean 2 by Jeff Lew, it was done in this program.
>> >
>> > Glenn Drew
>> >
>> >
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> keithcr at fastmail.fm
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