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RnDr FOX:
Whoa those are better answers than I expected. You are all right I need to find my own project I do need to experiment the only problem is I dont know the full capablities of anim8or and how to utulize them that is my only problem. Like if I wanted to make a cat or something the first thing that comes to my mind is take a sphere and work with that but people say that you need to use line extruding or something, ok great input but how do I do that? (all of these are just examples) I just need to know how to fully utilize the program before I do some major experimenting. Also what is this povray? And Nate Bro you are right this is a great community all of you guys have answered my questions and have been great. To top all of this off I am only an under classmen in high school so this whole computer world is a little out there for me.  Anim8or is like getting your first guitar before you start making songs(experementing) you need to know the basics of playing the notes(know how to utilize the program) Wow that was not the greatist example but hopefully you get the idea. Thanks for your input! ;D

sciwizeh:
Pov-Ray:http://www.povray.org/
Pov-Ray is a (free!) text based raytracer that can create extremely realistic renderings with true reflections and refractions. it has tons and tons of possibilities.
the downside is it's text based, knowing the language is key.

Kubajzz:

--- Quote from: RnDr FOX on January 08, 2008, 05:28:17 pm ---I dont know the full capablities of anim8or and how to utulize them that is my only problem. Like if I wanted to make a cat or something the first thing that comes to my mind is take a sphere and work with that but people say that you need to use line extruding or something, ok great input but how do I do that? (all of these are just examples) I just need to know how to fully utilize the program before I do some major experimenting.
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The best way to find out all the program capabilities is to experiment with it... Just read the whole manual (I suppose you've already done, just try once more), every tool is described there so you'll now tha basics what Anim8or can do and what it can't do; anyway, that's not really what it's all about, you just need to get some crazy idea (something like "now I'll make a model of my entire house with every detail..."); In fact, almost everything is possible in anim8or if you are inventive and patient.
The more dificult project you try, the better; even if you don't finish it, you will definitely learn a lot about using Anim8or... Just choose a really dificult one, that's my recommendation...

hihosilver:
Remember that you don't need to step into a more complicated advanced project right from the get-go.  There are plenty of ways of modeling such as box modeling where you start with a cube and edit it, it's entirely possible to create a cat this way, you just need experience.  I would advise starting with something simpler though.  I'll have to start working on a tutorial on different modeling techniques after swords and lighting ;)
Remember you can study the different methods.  They don't only apply to anim8or, but most all other 3d programs as well.  So google things, look around for tutorials and things to read up on.  Just because a tutorial or information is based on another program doesn't mean it can't translate to anim8or.

mak:
ive been using anim8or for about six years and i still dont understand all that it can do(mabe im slow though) the thing i keep in mind is; look what jim henson did with puppets. its not the quallity of your medium that you express yourself with, its what you have to say, not that you have to say anything profound either. if you tell a joke and everyone laughs then its funny. if you can make a sphere sugest a cat then its a cat. and as everyone has allready said expeiment.

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