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scribbledog · 10-19-2010, 02:32 AM

not sure if i should be posting this to this part of the forum but here goes.

im normally a structural technician(revit products) but played with max way back when it was in DOS. wondering what is the best program (that i can learn quickly) to create a base mesh for a character to sculpt on in mudbox. since any program i download is gonna be a 30 day trial i want to get it right. i work 40+ hours a week so nights and weekends are my mudbox play time. any help is appreciated.

Sunspot · 10-19-2010, 02:50 AM

I recommend Silo 2.1: http://nevercenter.com/silo/download/

It's a small download and it's really simple to use. I've been trying it out the last few days and it's got everything I need for base mesh modeling and uv layout.

oglu · 10-19-2010, 07:12 AM

wings is also a great tool for basemeshes and its free...
http://www.wings3d.com/

scribbledog · 10-19-2010, 12:31 PM

thanks. will try them both. downloaded a max demo too but will hold on that until i try the others. thanks again.

NickTremblay · 10-19-2010, 02:20 PM

i think softimage is the best tool out there now. its all about preference. i just like how softimage has such a great toolbar layout and simple to use hotkeys.

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scribbledog Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 12 Member Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	noob - what is best for base mesh construction 10-19-2010, 02:32 AM not sure if i should be posting this to this part of the forum but here goes. im normally a structural technician(revit products) but played with max way back when it was in DOS. wondering what is the best program (that i can learn quickly) to create a base mesh for a character to sculpt on in mudbox. since any program i download is gonna be a 30 day trial i want to get it right. i work 40+ hours a week so nights and weekends are my mudbox play time. any help is appreciated.

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Sunspot Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 15 Junior Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	10-19-2010, 02:50 AM I recommend Silo 2.1: http://nevercenter.com/silo/download/ It's a small download and it's really simple to use. I've been trying it out the last few days and it's got everything I need for base mesh modeling and uv layout.

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oglu Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 126 Senior Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	10-19-2010, 07:12 AM wings is also a great tool for basemeshes and its free... http://www.wings3d.com/ __________________ ...

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scribbledog Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 12 Member Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	10-19-2010, 12:31 PM thanks. will try them both. downloaded a max demo too but will hold on that until i try the others. thanks again.

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NickTremblay Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 11 Junior Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	10-19-2010, 02:20 PM i think softimage is the best tool out there now. its all about preference. i just like how softimage has such a great toolbar layout and simple to use hotkeys.

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