3D Max or PS?

Pablo · 08-15-2004, 03:39 AM

Ok i have a good understanding of html and php now i need to learn how to make gfx. There are many tutorials online on how to make good images.

Which should i learn first??

Spiral · 08-15-2004, 12:04 PM

You wont be able to make graphics in 3D Studio Max, since its a 3d modelling program.

will7 · 08-15-2004, 01:09 PM

Photoshop all the way. I am going to learn 3DS when I want to go into 3d animation with flash.

Photoshop does have limited 3D capabilities with the 3D Transform, but it is nowhere near the modelling capabilities of 3DS.

Basically, it all depends on what you want to do. If you want to go out there and make characters, vehicles and other models - then buy 3DS. If you want a program designed for creating amazing web graphics which has fantastic effects and can be used to create anything - then go and buy Photoshop. Your choice

e39m5 · 08-15-2004, 01:23 PM

Unless you want to get into animation and 3d gaming I would definetly go for photoshop

Pablo · 08-18-2004, 06:56 AM

well i do know more of 3DS more than PS, and i supose its only gfx for web design no game modeling, altho 3ds can produce some good stuff if you know how to use it. Really i need to way up some pros and cons for each package and check see which tutorials that would help the best. See how the pol gose till the end of the week.

Ber|Art · 08-18-2004, 07:14 AM

PS, as said 3DMax is for modelling

Good Luck

jon · 08-18-2004, 03:14 PM

You can't compare the 2, its like asking whats better.. ipods or mini copers?

If you just looking to make some tight graphics go for photoshop.

onewordonly · 08-26-2004, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by Spiral

You wont be able to make graphics in 3D Studio Max, since its a 3d modelling program.

Unbelievably a designer friend of mine a few years ago used max for most of his graphic work although it's not the normal way of doing things. It really is like comparing two totally different things. I would suggest getting your hands on Photoshop first and once you have that down to a good level then take on a 3D program.

paintballremix · 08-26-2004, 10:50 AM

Photoshop is the way to go. Easier to make layouts and everything.

for tutorials: www.good-tutorials.com

matrics · 08-26-2004, 11:23 AM

Photoshop as a start, but then also learn 3ds-max. That way you can create really cool designs.

.PJ · 08-26-2004, 01:28 PM

PS is wicked I only started using it about 3 weeks ago but Im finding cool things I can do with it etc, So yeah use PS

GHOwner · 08-26-2004, 04:52 PM

Photoshop. The best graphic program out there. But, if you wanna make great 3D stuff ... do 3DM.

http://www.good-tutorials.com

that site is a great Photoshop resource/tutorial website. And is popular ... about 3DM ... I dunno ...

.PJ · 09-01-2004, 02:30 AM

Yeah also www.racuda.com theres some good tuts on there, its my mates site!

onewordonly · 09-01-2004, 03:30 AM

a couple of years ago i used to be a regular at www.3dbuzz.com that offered many free video tutorials on creating 3D with the most popular apps like 3dsmax & maya plus ones like houdini and special effects software. I was one of the original members and they used to send the videos out on CD all over the world for free. These days i think you can download the videos after you post a certain amount on the forum or become a sponsor member. I've been meaning to go back there again but I'm too busy with other projects at the moment. It's worth a look if your interested in learning 3D or special effects and they had video tutorials for photoshop as well.

ezimedia · 09-01-2004, 07:06 AM

HI

Have you done a search for graphic tutorials in either Google or Yahoo I am sure if you search "grahpic Tutorials" you would find many....

Thanks
Tom Dahne

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Slewey · 09-01-2004, 08:47 AM

start with PS or PSP
learn 3DS or C4D after

Elefekt · 09-01-2004, 01:00 PM

I say learn both. As already mentioned they are used for completely different aspects of graphics. Photoshop is a good beginning step because you can use photoshop to edit the images you make in 3ds max.

redhippo · 09-01-2004, 03:53 PM

i say start with PS and move on to 3D a later stage, both together if you are a fast learner!

rosem · 09-02-2004, 02:42 PM

Yeah, get basic PS skills down, then move on the 3D and combine the two later on.

.PJ · 09-07-2004, 08:17 AM

Everyone is saying the same, learn ps first then move onto 3d and both at the same time if your a fast learner

Sabre · 09-07-2004, 08:40 AM

ps looks like a clear winner though...

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will7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,725	Photoshop all the way. I am going to learn 3DS when I want to go into 3d animation with flash. Photoshop does have limited 3D capabilities with the 3D Transform, but it is nowhere near the modelling capabilities of 3DS. Basically, it all depends on what you want to do. If you want to go out there and make characters, vehicles and other models - then buy 3DS. If you want a program designed for creating amazing web graphics which has fantastic effects and can be used to create anything - then go and buy Photoshop. Your choice

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.PJ NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 363	PS is wicked I only started using it about 3 weeks ago but Im finding cool things I can do with it etc, So yeah use PS

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GHOwner NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: California Posts: 516	Photoshop. The best graphic program out there. But, if you wanna make great 3D stuff ... do 3DM. http://www.good-tutorials.com that site is a great Photoshop resource/tutorial website. And is popular ... about 3DM ... I dunno ...

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.PJ NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 363	Yeah also www.racuda.com theres some good tuts on there, its my mates site!

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onewordonly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: by the beach Posts: 1,123	a couple of years ago i used to be a regular at www.3dbuzz.com that offered many free video tutorials on creating 3D with the most popular apps like 3dsmax & maya plus ones like houdini and special effects software. I was one of the original members and they used to send the videos out on CD all over the world for free. These days i think you can download the videos after you post a certain amount on the forum or become a sponsor member. I've been meaning to go back there again but I'm too busy with other projects at the moment. It's worth a look if your interested in learning 3D or special effects and they had video tutorials for photoshop as well. __________________ Domain Name Coupon Codes for popular registers including: Domain name coupons - GoDaddy.com Coupons - Hosting Coupons ... more Last edited by onewordonly; 09-01-2004 at 03:33 AM.

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