Graphics program. Don't know where this goes.

searchrentals123 · Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 2

Has anyone used Maya? Is it hard to learn? How much does it cost? And, Do I have to have a beefy PC to use it.

Duality · first grade Joined: 06 Nov 2006 Posts: 17

I would suggest that you use Photoshop, simply because it is the most used and probably the most supported in terms of tutorials, brushes, etc.

modric · first grade Joined: 29 Dec 2006 Posts: 43

Maya 3D is for 3D design.
Explanation and features.

Maya Personal is free. It's a learning edition though; images are watermarked. It is ment for 3D design. You can download it from here.

For 3D graphics you usually need a good PC with a strong graphic card and a lot of memory, but just try and see.

Maya 8 full version costs $1,999. Other "student" versions prices are about $300. Check.

indogo · fourth grade Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 223

If you are after 3d try here http://www.anim8or.com/

free...simple and works fine on older machines and produces avi's...some 3d software is not so obliging

mike

Singachea · fourth grade Joined: 19 Nov 2005 Posts: 258

Which software should I use if I have no clue at all about Graphics?

indogo · fourth grade Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 223

This link ws posted elseware...

http://www.freebyte.com/graphicprograms/#3D

most are free so maybe just try a few and see which you are comfortable with.

We have a good one called picture publisher which came with a scanner but they were taken over by coral and the program is no longer availble...nice and easy for beginners yet has many advanced features hidden away...now you may find a copy if you look in the right places... Wink

have fun ... play with new software as a child would a toy...the best way to learn

mike