Are You New to Mapping? Looking for a Solid Basic Foundation?

[Wardad71]

[see post #5 for THE BEST FREE stuff]

I'm copying a post here cuz I thought it would be helpful to those of us mapper / newb / wannabes : (Note: I realize this info might be elsewhere around here and I apologize up front)

http://www.3dbuzz.com

http://www.planetunreal.com/architectonic/first_level.html

3d Buzz has tutorials on UED 3 and other programs you would be using (Like Maya, 3ds max etc.) Some tutorials are free and can be downloaded. Also the community there seems very helpful.

I'm new to mapping myself...If you are able to afford $20 for the UT2004 "2 disc" dvd edition, there are several hours worth of Tutorials on disc #2...pretty involving and easy to follow. Heres some screens:

Added Note: For Those of you $$$ challenged or are just stingy (like me) : PLEASE READ POST #5 in this forum to see how to get these SAME tutorials - along with a LOT MORE regarding UED3 for FREE.

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/1395/ut49iy.th.gif (http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ut49iy.gif)

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/8355/ut29lo.th.gif (http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ut29lo.gif)

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/7693/ut16ii.th.gif (http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ut16ii.gif)


Don't Expect replies....Just looking to give a new person (like me) a starting point.

Peace!

[BmB23]

OMGZ!! I wish I wasnt so... so... not-spend-money like.

[Wardad71]

OMGZ!! I wish I wasnt so... so... not-spend-money like.


;) Yeah "free" is the best way to go if possible. The video tutorials were simple, easy-to-follow, and gave me a good foundation with the editor.
....As opposed to digging through forums, hunting down things and so forth. I don't have THAT much time on my hands! :lol: I'd rather spend a little $$$ to get EXACTLY what I'm looking for.

Peace.

[Turret 49]

Does the site have more video tuts than the DVD? I haven't checked...

[Wardad71]

Okay everyone check this out:

First get your free account with 3dbuzz www.3dbuzz.com . Then go to this link for some free downloads for Unreal Ed:

http://www.3dbuzz.com/vbforum/sv_dl_list.php?c=13

(You HAVE to register and log in or this link will take you somewhere else)

How much do you pay???? Nothing!

I counted about 30 hours worth of free video training.

Enjoy....and direct others to this post who bug you about learning UED.

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/517/3dbuzz5lw.th.gif (http://img395.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3dbuzz5lw.gif)

There's also several hours of MAYA training, 3ds max, Half Life 2, Doom 3, Far Cry, Lightwave, Combustion, PHOTOSHOP, etc....ALL FREE DOWNLOADS:

HERE'S THE LINK TO ALL:

http://www.3dbuzz.com/vbforum/sv_dl_tr.php

[virgo47]

Awesome! Thank you for really great link...

PS: Now I also understand why that Delete "does not work". :-)))

[Death_Metal]

how do you view the movies? i only hear it

[Wardad71]

how do you view the movies? i only hear it

You may need to get the free divx player here: http://www.divx.com/

There are 2 ways to view the tutorial: Either click on the "cd_video mag" application and watch it with the DIVX extension, or go to the folder named media and click on the (large) avi video - which can be viewed with windows media player. Hope this helps. Let me know if you are still having problems.

[NPFTM]

You also may consider getting a Mastering Unreal Technology : The Art of Level Design (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0672326922/qid=1135871719/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-1462095-4708823?n=507846&s=books&v=glance) book. I got it for a friend as a Christmas present.

[Kantham]

Yes i heard that book was very good. Especialy if you're a beginer.

[Wardad71]

You also may consider getting a Mastering Unreal Technology : The Art of Level Design (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0672326922/qid=1135871719/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-1462095-4708823?n=507846&s=books&v=glance) book. I got it for a friend as a Christmas present.

Thanks NPFTM!

I noticed the author is the same guy from 3dbuzz, so it should be pretty good:

(quote from Amazon):

About the Author

Jason "Buzz" Busby is the president/CEO of 3D Buzz, Inc., a company dedicated to teaching the world the arts and skills behind today's hottest 3D industries, including gaming, film, and visualization. Through his website, http://www.3DBuzz.com, Buzz distributes his signature Video Training Modules (VTMs), which contain hours of training content that is professional, informative, and entertaining. Buzz is also the Director of Animation at The Renaissance Center in Dickson, Tennessee, where he offers his students a unique insight into the world of Alias Maya and Discreet 3ds max.

[neilthecellist]

You may need to get the free divx player here: http://www.divx.com/


No.

The REAL free version to view DivX / XviD files (http://www.xvid.org/)

It's open source too. Keep that in mind.

[Wardad71]

Does the site have more video tuts than the DVD? I haven't checked...

Sorry this took so long..the answer is YES.

[Rambowjo]

Are You New to Mapping?

Nope