Well I'm 15 and I think it's about time to think what I'll be doing after High School and I have a passion in 3D Models. I love games and I want to be the one that makes all the models for games. I mainly want to do 3D Models. I have ZBrush2 and Maya Student Edition. I really have no idea where to start. How do I create 3D Models? Where do I get resources of learning materials? I just want someone to talk to and ask these questions, kinda like a big brother but to go for assistance in this 3D Field. I have 2 macs, macbook pro 2.6GHz and dual screened with a 26" Samsung display and my other computer is a iMac G5 so I have the computers to do all my work on and also got bootcamp running Windows XP. So if you can please assist me with this =(

Blender. and google blender 2.3 guide. Or buy Essential Blender which came out less than a year ago.

And check out the "Buck Bunny" video that just came out.

There are quite a few places you can start, I suggest looking at poopinmymouth.com

it has low poly tutorials by Ben Mathis that have videos so you can follow along.

I'm just starting up with 3D modeling too, although I know a bit by this time.


For Zbrush there are quite a few how-to videos on veoh.com, youtube.com, and Pixologic's main site.

Also it sounds kind of like you have the money to spend based on the software and hardware you have, if so than I suggest upgrading your zbrush to the latest version since it might help you follow along with the tutorials.

I know a bit of the basics so I can answer some questions, but most of your questions would probably be answered better in the tutorials. Also after you get the hang of it, I suggest practice and maybe pick some more advanced stuff up from 3dtotal.com

The important part is to look at modeling like any other art discipline. Not only should you do it as much as possible as often as possible, but indulging in other areas of fine art will advance you as much as sitting in 3dsmax all day. Learn to draw, sculpt in clay, study anatomy and anything else you can think of, become well rounded and make it your life.