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[TheRetroZombie]

I have gotten rid of all my videos including Anim8or animations. I've decided to revolutionize my channel which will be mainly about classic games gameplay. I might still use Anim8or for some things dealing with some effects. I am also thinking about learning Blender3d when I have the chance, or when I feel like it    Though it's been nice learning the basics of 3D animating and modelling and hoping to expand my learning on 3D graphics and video editing. This thread might not mainly be about Anim8or and it might get locked. But whateva 
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRetroZombie?feature=mhum

[CoriDavis]

I never trusted Blender personally.  it was WAY too slow for my computer, it was really complicated, and after downloading it, I discovered I had been infected with Banker Trojans. I also somehow managed to get flooded with 200-something temporary files.  So yeah, never doing that again.  Anim8or all the way, I will be loyal. lol

[TheRetroZombie]

I think thats something else with your computer.

[3Dgeek11]

Blender's safe. But it is complicated.

Too bad you might be...quitting, RetroZombie. Be sure to pop on in here every now and then!

[TheRetroZombie]

I'm not going to quit Anim8or. It still is a helpful tool. Actually what my reasons are for switching is that a lot of software supports blender. But what about 3D Max and Maya? Are they easier?

[dwsel]

I'm not going to quit Anim8or. It still is a helpful tool. Actually what my reasons are for switching is that a lot of software supports blender. But what about 3D Max and Maya? Are they easier?

I was learning 3dsmax - and I must say that I liked Anim8tor so much because of interface a bit similar to 3dsmax Anim8tor is something like simplified version of the interface, but split into modules just like an old DOS-based 3dstudio. I don't know Maya, but if you're not a student they both can be heavy for your pocket...

[floyd86]

I work with both 3ds max and maya. There both great programs, but I must say that maya is a bit better if you want to make animations. 3ds max is great for modeling, but you have more control in maya.

[Josmic8or]

Recently I,ve been using Blender 3d  and I'm pretty good at it but I'm never leaving Anim8or.
If I'm making a simple animated short I'll be using Anim8or but if I'm making an over-complicated animated short I'll use Blender.

There's just something special about Anim8or.

I can't leave it.It's close to my heart

[davdud101]

Blender is impossible... But i did some fluid and cloth tests in it. I can't understand the giant interface, which is what make Anim8or awesome. So small, tiny interface, great tool overall.

[TheRetroZombie]

I work with both 3ds max and maya. There both great programs, but I must say that maya is a bit better if you want to make animations. 3ds max is great for modeling, but you have more control in maya.

So I should do Maya other than Blender? More simpler?

[floyd86]

I work with both 3ds max and maya. There both great programs, but I must say that maya is a bit better if you want to make animations. 3ds max is great for modeling, but you have more control in maya.

So I should do Maya other than Blender? More simpler?

I wouldn't say maya is easier...Both maya and blender are hard to learn. Maybe maya even harder since maya is very complicated, but this also makes it very powerfull. If you can get your hands on maya I would go for it.

[rellik420]

i think anim8or is like a diamond in the rough. its more of an exception from other 3d software (that ive played around with). everything has a "learning curve" and i really dont think you can go with anothers opinion in the sense of learning. some thing u get some things u dont. i would tinker around with as many as you can before you decide to "pick one". i would think that the top dogs in the industry such as maya and 3ds max are constantly competing with one another so there isnt a "better" one.

kreator and some of his buddies use cararra. its definatly worth checking out. he/they have the download at animanon.com or net. i liked the interface way better than blenders. + they have a bunch of helpfull material like tutorials and they have a great comunity too. (mad props to kreator btw he has done a bunch of things for alot of people)

just dont put all your eggs in one basket. and definatly DO NOT go and buy some fancy software just to try it out. as  long as you put the time and effort in you will do fine.

[TheRetroZombie]

Actually the latest version of Blender looks pretty good. It looks more simplistic. I also want to use Blender for it's own game engine. I've always wanted to learn how to make small games on my free time.

p.s. doing really good with my new videos on Youtube. Planning out more to come out like new series. But if you like the classics check my channel out!
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRetroZombie?feature=mhum#p/a/u/0/HtIQMu_nSG8

[dajean]

I've been learning blender and once you get the hang of it, it becomes second nature to you, it is powerful and best of all it is FREE just like Anim8or, I heard a lot a people complaining about how hard blender is and I was scared to try it, I downloaded lots of tutorials and learn the basics and to tell you the truth, I will never pay for software like maya of 3dmax, now I think this is a nother great alternative http://www.nevercenter.com   It is called Silo 3D and I got a trial version and works great not hard to learn and not expensive ither.
hope you guy give it a try. and don't get me wrong I still use Anim8or.

[davdud101]

Blender seems on the edge of impossible. I could absolutely model something in it, but the sheer amount of time I'd have to put in into is as opposed to the quick and easy tools in Ani8mor just seems too unreliable for reall use.