You can do it!

[Sentosa]

You're welcome,

It's great to have somewhere to go when all my resources are dried out
So I guess you'll see me around once in a while.

-glenn-

[izymode]

hello Todd,

I must say that I 'm totally glad that you finally approved my account.  I had been waiting, checking my emails daily.  I live in Nigeria and was able to buy your lovely book (poly modelling: thinking outside the box).  I must say that its an honour to finally be part of your forum.

I started learning 3ds max about a year and a half ago.  And quite honestly it has not been easy trying to create stunning images when there are alot of constraints (Now that is on my part).

Computer graphics is still at its very early stages in Nigeria.  But I ve always loved any thing drawn Painted and so on.  During my university years and still now i ve sort for every kind of material related to computer graphics and have studied hard and have also made some progress.

I came across some thing in your book that has encouraged me.  It had to do with you not attending any real graphic class, but yet I must say your works are outstanding.  permit me to say that i ve began to take you as my mentor already. 

I intend to be a freelancer, a good one if all goes well (by Gods grace).

I hope I m posting this in the right place.

[Todd]

 Hi Izzy, thanks for your kind words!


Welcome to the forum!
Yes it's true, when it comes to 3d I don't have very much formal training at all. I did to go to school for more traditional type art, and do think understanding composition, color, design are important even in 3d. My best advice is to practice often, always read tutorials even if they seem basic. I can't tell you how many times I have picked up some basic 3ds max knowledge by following a simple tutorial. It may be something as simple as a keyboard shortcut, or a different approach to modeling a certain item.
 I wish you luck with your venture, and if there is anything in the book you don't understand, please post your questions here.


Thanks!

Todd