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Post by dakfreak on Jul 24, 2011 0:35:31 GMT
Hi
Im new here so I dont know if this is the appropriate section to post my topic, but ah well
I discovered Shapeways today and was utterly amazed. So after drawing (on paper) some Paleozoic creatures I went Google SketchUp 8.0 to make a 3D model but it was not a good program for 3D models of animals, etc, only buildings.
So, what is the program that you all use for Shapeways???
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Post by Sparkleopteryx on Jul 24, 2011 1:12:36 GMT
I use both ZBrush (by pixologic) and Lightwave 3D. I use Lightwave for the basic base mesh and then sculpt it in ZBrush, then decimate and hollow the model and save it out as an .stl for Shapeways.
Its fun, hope to see your work soon:)
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Post by dakfreak on Jul 24, 2011 23:39:33 GMT
Zbrush isnt working for me, does work in the similar way? Im having trouble with the sculpting. Its very fiddly.  |
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Post by Seijun on Jul 25, 2011 1:31:44 GMT
Mudbox is another decent 3d modeling program. These are not easy programs to learn though, you will not master it overnight. I tried zbrush myself and gave up after a week of making no progress. I suggest taking time to watch and read every online tutorial you can find  |
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Post by DinoLord on Jul 25, 2011 1:46:59 GMT
It takes dedication. I've seen even teenagers master such programs. If you put your mind to it you can do it. I look forward to any models you may print!
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Post by dakfreak on Jul 25, 2011 3:33:09 GMT
I've been trying Blender to no avail (Im trying to make a silurian jawless fish).
Seijun, I will try MudBox.
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Post by razh00 on Jul 26, 2011 19:07:45 GMT
I've been trying Blender to no avail (Im trying to make a silurian jawless fish). Seijun, I will try MudBox. for organic i think main programs are zbrush and mudbox. Im very happy with zbrush i would recommend you to give it another try. its strange the first 2 days but then its really simple. you can ask me your doubts if you want (im not an expert, ive been using it only a few moths) |
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Post by ronaldsmack on Aug 5, 2011 9:26:58 GMT
I agree with you razh, Zbrush is a super program, I bought it two year ago, and its really top-notch software. We can sculpt anything we can imagine, it feels like clay and it behaves like it and sculpt, add textures, paint on it. You can render it and export the image to photoshop or take the 3D model into another 3D application. I would say its a professional and unique software for both 2D and 3D. make model | prototyping | cad files |
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