Best to learn: Maya or 3dmax?

gamecubicle · 02-01-2005, 07:29 PM

Hi, i want to start learning Maya or 3dmax, but i dont know which one, i already kinda started with 3dmax, but im not that great with it yet.

Any advice? what would you chose? 3dmax or maya?

niki · 03-01-2005, 02:29 PM

uhm .. try maya ..
I've tried almost all 3d softwares and I think that maya is the best..

KaDrD · 06-01-2005, 03:31 AM

I think 3dsmax or XSI. why?
more intuitive interface, easy learn and practice polymodeling, NOt jungle of bottoms etc... well thats my opinion.

cya

Rikki · 06-01-2005, 04:16 AM

Ultimately the tool you choose is just that - the tool. Using a certain program isn't going to make you a brilliant modeler just like that.

Maya have a free personal learning edition. Download that and compare it to your experience with Max, and see which you prefer.

Mystikos · 06-01-2005, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rikki
Ultimately the tool you choose is just that - the tool. Using a certain program isn't going to make you a brilliant modeler just like that.

Prozacly. Once you know the principles of CG then it shouldn't be *too* hard to swap programs.

olympus · 09-01-2005, 10:04 AM

My personal opinion is that 3ds Max is best all around, many would disagree with me. If you're looking for something good to start out with, I think Max has the best layout and most intuitive user environment. This makes it easier to learn.

simps · 11-01-2005, 01:32 AM

Being both a Max user and a Maya user, I think they both have their benefits and both have their faults. Personally I prefer Maya. It seems like a better thought out program to me. Now, you most likely will be able to find more MAX resources online, but theres still plenty of Maya training available.

Also, do you want to get into Games or Movies someday (assuming you get really good). Max rules the market for games(currently) while Maya dominates film. Every film studio from Pixar to Weta uses Maya in some form or another. In the end, it's just a tool to get what you want from your head to your computer.

shames · 11-01-2005, 01:46 AM

I think simps has right but I'm with olympus

Old_Nick · 13-01-2005, 08:11 AM

I´m agree with simps

I used both, I choose maya

02-01-2005, 07:29 PM	#1
gamecubicle Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Best to learn: Maya or 3dmax? Hi, i want to start learning Maya or 3dmax, but i dont know which one, i already kinda started with 3dmax, but im not that great with it yet. Any advice? what would you chose? 3dmax or maya?

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niki Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bari - ITALY Posts: 1,191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best to learn: Maya or 3dmax? uhm .. try maya .. I've tried almost all 3d softwares and I think that maya is the best.. __________________ www.pikoandniki.com 3D GRAPHIC High and Low poly Modeling Lighting and Rendering Animations

09-01-2005, 10:04 AM	#6
olympus Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: California, USA Posts: 373 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My personal opinion is that 3ds Max is best all around, many would disagree with me. If you're looking for something good to start out with, I think Max has the best layout and most intuitive user environment. This makes it easier to learn. __________________ My Webpage

11-01-2005, 01:32 AM	#7
simps Nothing to read here. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 245 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Being both a Max user and a Maya user, I think they both have their benefits and both have their faults. Personally I prefer Maya. It seems like a better thought out program to me. Now, you most likely will be able to find more MAX resources online, but theres still plenty of Maya training available. Also, do you want to get into Games or Movies someday (assuming you get really good). Max rules the market for games(currently) while Maya dominates film. Every film studio from Pixar to Weta uses Maya in some form or another. In the end, it's just a tool to get what you want from your head to your computer. __________________ "I can levitate birds but no one cares." ::Available for work:: My site

11-01-2005, 01:46 AM	#8
shames Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Algeria Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think simps has right but I'm with olympus __________________ http://shamesart.fr.gd/

06-01-2005, 03:31 AM	#3
KaDrD Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think 3dsmax or XSI. why? more intuitive interface, easy learn and practice polymodeling, NOt jungle of bottoms etc... well thats my opinion. cya

06-01-2005, 04:16 AM	#4
Rikki Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 80 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ultimately the tool you choose is just that - the tool. Using a certain program isn't going to make you a brilliant modeler just like that. Maya have a free personal learning edition. Download that and compare it to your experience with Max, and see which you prefer.

13-01-2005, 08:11 AM	#9
Old_Nick From the inside Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Metropolis Posts: 709 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I´m agree with simps I used both, I choose maya __________________ 3d works: Sony Ericsson T630

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