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Optimus-Prime · 07-03-2008, 09:02 AM

Hey all,

I recently got a job at a game company and I need to learn max, the one program I have the least experience in. Haven't used it since version 2! lol

Could anyone point me in the direction of some good books or web sites to help get me up to speed quickly? I know this is a fairly max heavy forum so i thought i would try here first.

Thanks

biotech · 07-03-2008, 09:03 AM

Wont they show you how to use it at your job?

spudmonkey · 07-03-2008, 10:58 AM

Which version of Max does the studio use? There are a lot of differences between certain versions... If you are game modeling though you should check out the new (well, new since v2) Edit Poly modifier as it has lots of nice tools and you should definitely check out Unwrap UVW as it's a hell of a lot more powerful than what v2 had to offer

I came up with a primer for Max low poly modeling, though it could do with a refresh and is pretty basic. You can find it here:

Overview

**Deks** · 07-03-2008, 11:22 AM

'biotech' is correct.

Although if they want you to do things on your own a bit and get familiar with the program, check out the tutorials that came with it.
They are very useful, and the basics will help you grasp most of the aspects without trouble.

**Guerrilla** · 07-03-2008, 11:37 AM

Check out Ben Mathis - Freelance Artist. I think the tutorials will be very helpful in your specific case.

You could also try hanging out at game art specific forums for pointers.

What was your tool of choice before getting a job in a max house? What kind of job is it?

spudmonkey · 07-03-2008, 11:56 AM

The "best" game art forum right now is probably GameArtisans.org though polycount is still going strong. 3DTotal is getting more respect from winning the Dominance War two years in a row, but there aren't that many who regularly contribute to the 3DT low poly forums

Optimus-Prime · 07-03-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guerrilla

What was your tool of choice before getting a job in a max house? What kind of job is it?

I'm a lightwave guy. I was hired on as an effects artist. I don't think they would of hired me if they wernt willing to train me, however I want to learn on my own to get up to speed as fast as i can.

Also I'm coming from TV/Film to games so its going to be an interesting ride to say the least.

**Guerrilla** · 07-03-2008, 10:05 PM

Well, since you'll be doing fx work, here's two more useful sites:

..::xenomorphic.co.uk::..
Allan McKay - News

Optimus-Prime · 07-04-2008, 05:04 AM

Thanks again guys =)

Do you recommend any books? Ill be without a computer for the better part of a week wile i move and ide rather not just watch TV in my hotel room lol.

**Guerrilla** · 07-04-2008, 06:17 AM

Deconstructing the Elements is an excellent book to have, even if you aren't a max user. I guess you may want a 3ds max bible/essentials/something or another to teach you the user interface.

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spudmonkey SFM Obsessed Total Awards: 3 (more» ...) Realname: Nick Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK Posts: 2,026	Which version of Max does the studio use? There are a lot of differences between certain versions... If you are game modeling though you should check out the new (well, new since v2) Edit Poly modifier as it has lots of nice tools and you should definitely check out Unwrap UVW as it's a hell of a lot more powerful than what v2 had to offer I came up with a primer for Max low poly modeling, though it could do with a refresh and is pretty basic. You can find it here: Overview
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Deks Sensei Join Date: May 2006 Age: 25 Posts: 214	'biotech' is correct. Although if they want you to do things on your own a bit and get familiar with the program, check out the tutorials that came with it. They are very useful, and the basics will help you grasp most of the aspects without trouble.
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07-03-2008, 11:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
Guerrilla Worldwide Phenomenon Realname: Mika Join Date: May 2006 Location: Helsinki Age: 25 Posts: 2,820	Check out Ben Mathis - Freelance Artist. I think the tutorials will be very helpful in your specific case. You could also try hanging out at game art specific forums for pointers. What was your tool of choice before getting a job in a max house? What kind of job is it?
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07-03-2008, 11:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
spudmonkey SFM Obsessed Total Awards: 3 (more» ...) Realname: Nick Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK Posts: 2,026	The "best" game art forum right now is probably GameArtisans.org though polycount is still going strong. 3DTotal is getting more respect from winning the Dominance War two years in a row, but there aren't that many who regularly contribute to the 3DT low poly forums
	unofficial speed modelling challenge #1 - Communication devices My random WIP thread which includes some hints and tips on modelling which _may_ be useful for the link above...!

07-03-2008, 10:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Guerrilla Worldwide Phenomenon Realname: Mika Join Date: May 2006 Location: Helsinki Age: 25 Posts: 2,820	Well, since you'll be doing fx work, here's two more useful sites: ..::xenomorphic.co.uk::.. Allan McKay - News
	WIP: Semi-Random Projects Comco: i entered it manually in the back end

07-04-2008, 05:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
Optimus-Prime SFM Nugget Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10	Thanks again guys =) Do you recommend any books? Ill be without a computer for the better part of a week wile i move and ide rather not just watch TV in my hotel room lol.
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07-04-2008, 06:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
Guerrilla Worldwide Phenomenon Realname: Mika Join Date: May 2006 Location: Helsinki Age: 25 Posts: 2,820	Deconstructing the Elements is an excellent book to have, even if you aren't a max user. I guess you may want a 3ds max bible/essentials/something or another to teach you the user interface.
	WIP: Semi-Random Projects Comco: i entered it manually in the back end

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