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3 years ago

Hey all.

I was talking to a guy I work with the other day and he was telling me about his son who wants to get into game design. I mentioned 3ds max to him and said that it would be a good program for him to learn if he's keen. I thought a little bit more about it and it occured to me that getting into Max might be a bit of a trial for a 12 year old. What do you guys think? And what do you think a 12 year old should start off doing in max? Is modeling too advanced? I thought maybe basic animation might be fun and hold his attention a bit more because other aspects of max can be a bit technical.

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+VarnishedOtter
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3 years ago

I taught my 12 yr old bro box modeling and path and keyframe animation.

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-SpitFire
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3 years ago

When i first started, I had a lot of fun just using the Reactor.

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-desade2009
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3 years ago

i think for a 12 yr old reactor etc might be a bit much....but then again, kids these days learn stuff faster....atleast i think it's that way...maybe i'm just getting old

anyway, i think modelling stuff will be a good starting point....its more or less instant gratification....you click box, sphere, etc and do anything anywhere and you end up with the shape you want....

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+Jamie
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3 years ago

You got to remember 12 year olds now probably have about as much experience with technology and computers in general as we do now. I think he should just jump into max with some good tutes and help from us?

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+Steve Martin
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3 years ago

Yeh, I'll definately point him to the forum.
I was scared of modeling when I started, I always found it difficult. I just assumed everyone else did as well but I guess it's a good place to start.

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+Jamie
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3 years ago

Yea it scared me also, weird when you realise how easy it is.

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-jovanie_
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3 years ago

erhm I started making simple logo's for a start and then animated it.. then after few months.. I finally realize when I saw u guys work.. You guys here do a lot on modelling so I wanna try..

Its just what I undergo and experience...

Started Max last September 2008

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+isaac
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3 years ago

3dsmax is fine but take small steps. Don't push the whole UI or it won't be as fun.
Show him how to start up MAX, find the shapes, and place them in the environment. Give him a small assignment that requires him to construct a scene or an object that's recognizable when rotated (house, clown face, scene/environment). Once he's got that, show him editable poly. That's it.
After that, he should be able to self improve with out lots of help from a tutor, using online resources.

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