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Which is better? Maya or Blender? - Statyk - 10-09-2011
So, I want to make a new monster (no spoilers will be given, but he's pretty simple) but I have NO IDEA how to use Blender or Maya... So I was wondering which would be easier to use for a beginner. and possibly where I can find tutorials that actually help.
I downloaded Blender but the controls are really awkward >>
Thanks everyone!
RE: Which is better? Maya or Blender? - yasar11732 - 10-09-2011
Currently you can't export animated/rigged models in dae format in blender, so maya might be a better choice for you. It is a commercial product though, unlike blender, which is free to use/distribute etc.
RE: Which is better? Maya or Blender? - plutomaniac - 10-09-2011
let's not forget the difficulty in creating such a project!
RE: Which is better? Maya or Blender? - Your Computer - 10-09-2011
Blender is easier to use, but Maya is more popular (and has COLLADA armature support).
If you go with Blender, i'd recommend blendercookie.com
RE: Which is better? Maya or Blender? - Statyk - 10-10-2011
So I suppose I should stick to Maya huh? how do I download it though? It asked if I'm in a business or a student. "Business", I have to put in a bunch of dumb info and I can download, but as a "Student", There is no download button in sight >>
RE: Which is better? Maya or Blender? - yasar11732 - 10-10-2011
If I recall correctly, if you choose student, you don't have to pay, but you have to prove you are student.
RE: Which is better? Maya or Blender? - Your Computer - 10-10-2011
Blender 2.6, which is scheduled to be released this month, is supposed to have COLLADA armature support. I'm going to be downloading the release candidate and see what i can do with it.
RE: Which is better? Maya or Blender? - yasar11732 - 10-10-2011
(10-10-2011, 04:39 AM)Your Computer Wrote: Blender 2.6, which is scheduled to be released this month, is supposed to have COLLADA armature support. I'm going to be downloading the release candidate and see what i can do with it.Hmm. Interesting, I am pulling out latest source files too. I also want to check this out.
RE: Which is better? Maya or Blender? - Your Computer - 10-11-2011
(10-10-2011, 04:58 AM)yasar11732 Wrote: Hmm. Interesting, I am pulling out latest source files too. I also want to check this out.
In case you're interested, i have updated the wiki for Blender: http://wiki.frictionalgames.com/hpl2/third_party_tools/3d/blender#blender_2594
RE: Which is better? Maya or Blender? - yasar11732 - 10-11-2011
Thanks. That is very informative. I guess I will wait a little bit more before using armatures so to let things stabilize a little bit more.