I want to learn O.o plz help me

i want to learn how you guys make those 3D wall papers?

Wednesday, November 1, 2006 by random754 | Discussion: Community

Hey, i just got into this whole desktop customization thing and i like all the wallpapers you guys make, but i'd like to start learning how to make my own. So if anybody knows the programs you need/recommend and wheres a good place to learn the basics it be much appreciated. plz and thx

sincerely,new noob on the block
12 Reply 3 Referrals
Skinhit
Reply #1 Wednesday, November 1, 2006 5:56 PM
there are many different programs you can use. Photoshop, Bryce, Corel, etc.....

WeatherBound
Reply #2 Wednesday, November 1, 2006 7:38 PM
Here is a good program I use, Its called paint.net and the best part is that it is free.
Link: http://www.getpaint.net/

Island Dog
Reply #3 Wednesday, November 1, 2006 8:03 PM
Welcome.

There are also many tutorials available and you can always come to the forums for help.

WWW Link

ZubaZ
Reply #4 Wednesday, November 1, 2006 8:54 PM
If you want to start customizing Wallpapers are a good start. By making a lot of them and getting feedback you'll find what you like and what teh community likes and maybe find that middle ground that is a *good* wall.

The tools don't matter as much as the time you spend learning and listening. I look forward to seeing your work.

random754
Reply #5 Wednesday, November 1, 2006 11:14 PM
Im interested in programs like Corel and Bryce, 3D graphics suites, ive already tried the photoshop thing and thats not really what i want to do id much rather render 3D images and edite them with CS2 witch is what you do im assuming, im really just lookin for the best thing out there, price doesnt really matter im lookin for quality and a easy to use User Interface.

Island Dog
Reply #6 Thursday, November 2, 2006 4:36 AM
Ok.



Bryce 6 was just released recently, and you can buy it for quite a discount right now. Bryce 5 is still available for free, so it's a great way to try it out before investing in the upgrade.


Coreldraw is another great program and is used by several great artists including Mormegil, who also has great tutorials about Coreldraw. You can also download a trial for Coreldraw to see if it fits your needs.


As far as other 3D programs go, Vue is one of my personal favorites for landscape generation.


There are also a few other "high end" 3D programs such as 3ds Max, Lightwave, Maya, etc. I would recommend downloading the trials for several programs and seeing what you like before you invest in them.


Have fun, and let us know what you decide.





random754
Reply #7 Thursday, November 2, 2006 10:40 AM
Well, i have been looking at the things you can make with other programs and i keep running across people talking about making 3D renders in photoshop, is the a side program you need to install in order to do so because when i go to render there is no 3D transform , and if there is a program i need plz tell me.

Island Dog
Reply #8 Thursday, November 2, 2006 11:56 AM
There used to be one, but I cannot remember the name. However I do remember it was just basic renders. Let me see if I can find it.


sweetasman01
Reply #9 Thursday, November 2, 2006 9:31 PM
There used to be one, but I cannot remember the name. However I do remember it was just basic renders. Let me see if I can find it.


I think you are thinking of Adobe Illustrator. The 3d effects are in CS and CS2.

Skinhit
Reply #10 Thursday, November 2, 2006 10:58 PM
IMO go for Bryce....i have Bryce5 and love it

Bichur
Reply #11 Thursday, November 2, 2006 11:14 PM
IMO go for Bryce....i have Bryce5 and love it


And it's still free

Island Dog
Reply #12 Friday, November 3, 2006 8:00 AM
  

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