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skilla · 16-02-2003, 02:38 PM

Greetings pipz. I really want to learn creating a 3d animation but i know i dnt hav the gift. I am very eager to learn but when i see some 3d works that is very fantastic, it gave me a second thought that,"How can i do dat if i am not creative"! I dnt know how to draw. All i know is to imagine the things i want to do. Does the Drawing thing is a really requirement in 3d modelling and animation? I nid an expert advice. jst tell me if i have to change my road. tnx a lot!

P.S. - I choose this site cause when i read all the answers to the question, I read a very helpful answer unlike in the other site who always dump and laugh at me. TNX!

Cchristensen · 16-02-2003, 03:39 PM

Drawing ability is not a requirement to do 3D work. Take a look at this thread - http://forum.simplylightwave.com/sho...&threadid=227. The model was created by someone that says they have little drawing ability.

It does help to do some drawing, such as laying out storyboards for an animation but the quality of the drawing is not as important. My storyboards sometimes look like they were made by a small child and should be hung on the refrigerator, not used for animation.

Cory

16-02-2003, 05:12 PM

welcome skilla.. I also agree with Cchristensen!

You dont have to be a great drawer... For example you can use reference pictures and just use them to model by following lines in the image.

Then when you have more of an idea you can start to alter things into your own style!

It will come mate! I think EVEYONE jhas a little something in them and if you know something good when you see it then you are already half way there!

skilla · 18-02-2003, 09:23 AM

Thanks a lot guys, you really help me a lot. I'll post my works here as soon as I learned the magics of Lightwave! Thanks!!

SplineGod · 03-03-2003, 09:34 AM

Drawing is not a requirement no but it helps. I find that generally people with SOME art training, whether formal or self taught typically produce better results with 3d software. I would recommend taking drawing courses, esp figure drawing. The reason is because you learn concepts like form, flow and proportions. Those things readily apply to 3D.
Check out what some of my students have done at:
http://www.3dtrainingonline.com/studentwork
or the critiques of their work at:
http://www.3dtrainingonline.com/studentwork/critiques
A lot of my students have never touched 3D, some have done 3D but never characters etc. Once they learn the software they mostly find that the biggest obstacle is the lack of formal or informal art training.

16-02-2003, 02:38 PM	#1
skilla Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2	need a lot of motivation! Greetings pipz. I really want to learn creating a 3d animation but i know i dnt hav the gift. I am very eager to learn but when i see some 3d works that is very fantastic, it gave me a second thought that,"How can i do dat if i am not creative"! I dnt know how to draw. All i know is to imagine the things i want to do. Does the Drawing thing is a really requirement in 3d modelling and animation? I nid an expert advice. jst tell me if i have to change my road. tnx a lot! P.S. - I choose this site cause when i read all the answers to the question, I read a very helpful answer unlike in the other site who always dump and laugh at me. TNX!

18-02-2003, 09:23 AM	#4
skilla Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2	Thanks a lot guys, you really help me a lot. I'll post my works here as soon as I learned the magics of Lightwave! Thanks!! __________________ I have no prejudice, I hate all men equally!

03-03-2003, 09:34 AM	#5
SplineGod Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 26	Drawing is not a requirement no but it helps. I find that generally people with SOME art training, whether formal or self taught typically produce better results with 3d software. I would recommend taking drawing courses, esp figure drawing. The reason is because you learn concepts like form, flow and proportions. Those things readily apply to 3D. Check out what some of my students have done at: http://www.3dtrainingonline.com/studentwork or the critiques of their work at: http://www.3dtrainingonline.com/studentwork/critiques A lot of my students have never touched 3D, some have done 3D but never characters etc. Once they learn the software they mostly find that the biggest obstacle is the lack of formal or informal art training. __________________ Larry Shultz Online Training http://www.splinegod.com/onlinetraining.htm

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16-02-2003, 03:39 PM	#2
Cchristensen Full Access Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 250	Drawing ability is not a requirement to do 3D work. Take a look at this thread - http://forum.simplylightwave.com/sho...&threadid=227. The model was created by someone that says they have little drawing ability. It does help to do some drawing, such as laying out storyboards for an animation but the quality of the drawing is not as important. My storyboards sometimes look like they were made by a small child and should be hung on the refrigerator, not used for animation. Cory

16-02-2003, 05:12 PM	#3
Kevin Guest Posts: n/a	welcome skilla.. I also agree with Cchristensen! You dont have to be a great drawer... For example you can use reference pictures and just use them to model by following lines in the image. Then when you have more of an idea you can start to alter things into your own style! It will come mate! I think EVEYONE jhas a little something in them and if you know something good when you see it then you are already half way there!