New User

[Patrick Booth]

Hello everyone that reads this, how are you?

I'm completely new to 3d modelling and 3d Studio max and haven't a clue
where to start.

Could any one please let me know where I can find some good tutorials aimed
at beginners to help me learn how to use the software

Cheers
Pat

[IgorD2]

books that you received with max are good solution
if you want to start

also use help that comes with the max

and you could take a look of many tutorials
on www.3dcafe.com and many other 3d sites
on the net (just type words like 3d, max, 3d graphics,
and similar in some search engine)

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[catburgla]

Hi Patrick,

The help files within max are pretty helpful, thought you might find
printing them out a bit easier, that way you can work full screen as you
follow the tutorials.
You'll get a hard time here if they think you're running a cracked copy, and
asking totally basic questions is one way of indicating you dont have the
manuals...:-) (The best way to make friends is to ask how to crack character
studio -not!)
I like to think that maybe people will get hold of a cracked copy, and then
find out if they will really get into 3d work. When you find yourself making
money at it, go buy a copy, cause that's when you'll need the support of
your local dealer!
Anyhow, with Max I think you've made the right choice. It may seem a little
daunting at first, but if you have basic computer skills you'll soon be
creating good stuff!

there are a load of good tutorials here...

http://www.3dlinks.com/tutorials_max.cfm

best of luck!

catburgla

[Ed Davidson]

by far the best beginners book for Max
3.X is "3DStudio Max R3 In Depth,"
by Rob Polevoi. I was about to throw
in the towel using 2.5 and the New
Riders Max books, now I've removed
the Truespace 4 shortcut from my
desktop and use Max for everything
3D.