Reputable Contributor AbnRanger Posted February 22, 2013 Reputable Contributor Share Posted February 22, 2013 Hello! I'm a retired USAF officer who recently started my own business as a freelance animator. I primarily use Lightwave but have been reading a lot about the great ways in which programs like 3D Coat enhance the LW workflow--especially for UV unwrapping and fine detailing. I'm also a die hard Mac user and appreciate that 3D Coat fully supports my OS of choice. I just started with the trial download version but already am finding I like what I see. I expect to have many questions over the next several days as I "kick the tires and light the fires" and will probably purchase a commercial license before my trial runs out unless something goes horribly wrong. Look forward to interacting with you soon! Good to see another veteran on here. 6yrs in the Army, myself. 3D Coat was adopted early on by the Lighwave community. Especially by those on the Newtek forums. In fact, the late, great Larry Shultz (Splinegod), mentioned it in a discussion about ZB vs Mudbox, years ago, when it was still named 3D Brush. Nobody had ever heard of it, and it was certainly no competition to either of those, at that point in time. But as a low-cost solution for 3D texture painting and some decent sculpting ability, more and more LW artists jumped on board, and Andrew worked hard to please. He even made it easy to bring in .lwo files with the nodes already setup. So, to get to the point, much of 3D Coat is LW centric....the different tabs at the top of the UI, all text option for the tool panel (just like LW), and with the right theme modifications, it almost looks like another application among those in LW (Modeler, Layout).Here is the LW theme I created and am using, currently. You can place it in MyDocs/3D Coat/Layouts and then go to the EDIT menu > Preferences > LOAD > point to the file, and close the preferences panel. Hope you enjoy working in the app. and stay active on the forums. 80% of 3D Coat is a result of user input/feedback. I don't know of any other app that can claim that. 1 Quote Link to comment https://3dcoat.com/forum/index.php?/topic/6065-introduce-yourself/page/17/#findComment-87739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javis Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Hello! I'm a retired USAF officer who recently started my own business as a freelance animator. I primarily use Lightwave but have been reading a lot about the great ways in which programs like 3D Coat enhance the LW workflow--especially for UV unwrapping and fine detailing. I'm also a die hard Mac user and appreciate that 3D Coat fully supports my OS of choice. I just started with the trial download version but already am finding I like what I see. I expect to have many questions over the next several days as I "kick the tires and light the fires" and will probably purchase a commercial license before my trial runs out unless something goes horribly wrong. Look forward to interacting with you soon! Welcome board sir. Glad you're liking 3DC, if you have any questions. Please do not hesitate to ask. PS - I also come from LW. 3DC works great together with LW and Modo quite well (through LWO). LW "layers" and meshes from modo all come in correctly, UV maps of course, and even vertex maps all work pretty seamlessly. 1 Quote Link to comment https://3dcoat.com/forum/index.php?/topic/6065-introduce-yourself/page/17/#findComment-87741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member glassdog Posted February 22, 2013 Member Share Posted February 22, 2013 Howdy Yall, Im Mike the Glassdog. Brand new to 3dcoat but not to 3d art. Looking forward to learning a lot here. Quote Link to comment https://3dcoat.com/forum/index.php?/topic/6065-introduce-yourself/page/17/#findComment-87779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javis Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Welcome aboard glassdog. Looking forward to seeing your 3DC creations. Quote Link to comment https://3dcoat.com/forum/index.php?/topic/6065-introduce-yourself/page/17/#findComment-87793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Spinland Posted February 23, 2013 Member Share Posted February 23, 2013 Here is the LW theme I created and am using, currently. You can place it in MyDocs/3D Coat/Layouts and then go to the EDIT menu > Preferences > LOAD > point to the file, and close the preferences panel. Hope you enjoy working in the app. and stay active on the forums. 80% of 3D Coat is a result of user input/feedback. I don't know of any other app that can claim that. Much obliged for the theme! I installed it today and it looks great. I got in some more quality time with the trial today and, though I have quite the learning curve yet to climb, I believe 3DC is indeed a great addition to my tool set. As a matter of fact I just ordered the commercial license tonight. I'm looking forward to how it's going to help me in some future projects. More to come, as the post quota gods permit. Quote Link to comment https://3dcoat.com/forum/index.php?/topic/6065-introduce-yourself/page/17/#findComment-87803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputable Contributor digman Posted February 23, 2013 Reputable Contributor Share Posted February 23, 2013 Welcome! Spinland A good group here at the 3DCoat forums. Looking forwarding to seeing some of your art creations... Quote Link to comment https://3dcoat.com/forum/index.php?/topic/6065-introduce-yourself/page/17/#findComment-87806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputable Contributor AbnRanger Posted February 23, 2013 Reputable Contributor Share Posted February 23, 2013 Welcome! Spinland A good group here at the 3DCoat forums. Looking forwarding to seeing some of your art creations... That's right. Looking forward to seeing what you can do with it. Definitely check out the LiveClay (dynamic subdivision sculpting) toolset. It's a real treat. The Kitbashing toolset as well. There are a lot of videos on the Youtube Channel, covering most of the new V4 Beta tools. Cherry pick through those, what you think you might benefit from. The Mannequin is another preset (from the Splash screen), you may want to check out. You can use it or the other Human Primitive as a good starting point for any character sculpts. Quote Link to comment https://3dcoat.com/forum/index.php?/topic/6065-introduce-yourself/page/17/#findComment-87809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Spinland Posted February 23, 2013 Member Share Posted February 23, 2013 Great, thanks for the tips! I'm excited to get some quality time with my Wacom and all these cool new toys. Quote Link to comment https://3dcoat.com/forum/index.php?/topic/6065-introduce-yourself/page/17/#findComment-87819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Member elephantboy90 Posted March 5, 2013 New Member Share Posted March 5, 2013 Hi, I'm new to 3D Coat and 3D modelling in general. I have Carrara 8 as my main 3D program but found the modelling tools difficult to get to grips with for "organic" shapes, hence getting 3D Coat. Quote Link to comment https://3dcoat.com/forum/index.php?/topic/6065-introduce-yourself/page/17/#findComment-88328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Kelvin Ng Posted March 8, 2013 Member Share Posted March 8, 2013 Hi this is Kelvin from Hong Kong. I used to create game assets with Cheetad3d. Its a nice and fast. However when I come across UV editing and texture painting I think there should be a better approach... I tried out ZBrush but I don't like its UI and the way it modifies polygons... After reading some videos from 3D Coat I do think its what I am looking for Quote Link to comment https://3dcoat.com/forum/index.php?/topic/6065-introduce-yourself/page/17/#findComment-88489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member khaja Posted March 10, 2013 Member Share Posted March 10, 2013 hey everyone my names Jake. I'm a 3rd year Games Design Student studying at staffordshire university, hoping to do my masters year after i've finished this one. I found 3d coat intitially through it's painting room and started experimenting with voxel sculpting soon after. For high poly organic or hard surface i love it. It's freed me up so much from the issues of topology (triple edge looping and the like) and has allowed me to just create without restraint. I currently have the educational version on steam but i'm saving up the cash for the full commercial licence soon enough. Anyway that's all from me for now. I've got some WIP stuff that i shall throw up on a thread. Quote Link to comment https://3dcoat.com/forum/index.php?/topic/6065-introduce-yourself/page/17/#findComment-88646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member William T Watson Posted March 13, 2013 Member Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hello everyone. My name is Will, and I'm pretty new to the 3D-Coat Environment. As a matter of fact, I'm about two weeks into exploring the software. I'm not new to 3D or computers --I work in IT and so much of what I do is a hobby when it comes to 3D. I've become pretty familiar with Silo, but it lacks some things when it comes to design and they don't seem interested in releasing a new version of it. Basically, I got into Smith Micro's Poser and I saw that some people were using 3D Coat for retopology and other designs. Believe it or not, I took an interest in 3D Coat because it seems that normal every day shoes are a practical impossibility in the Poser/Daz universe. I like the idea of being able to customize my own looks and styles and so I put myself to the task of learning how to use the software. Quote Link to comment https://3dcoat.com/forum/index.php?/topic/6065-introduce-yourself/page/17/#findComment-88792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputable Contributor AbnRanger Posted March 14, 2013 Reputable Contributor Share Posted March 14, 2013 Hello everyone. My name is Will, and I'm pretty new to the 3D-Coat Environment. As a matter of fact, I'm about two weeks into exploring the software. I'm not new to 3D or computers --I work in IT and so much of what I do is a hobby when it comes to 3D. I've become pretty familiar with Silo, but it lacks some things when it comes to design and they don't seem interested in releasing a new version of it. Basically, I got into Smith Micro's Poser and I saw that some people were using 3D Coat for retopology and other designs. Believe it or not, I took an interest in 3D Coat because it seems that normal every day shoes are a practical impossibility in the Poser/Daz universe. I like the idea of being able to customize my own looks and styles and so I put myself to the task of learning how to use the software. Uh-oh. You done did it now! You've gone and got yourself hooked. I was in college for Graphic Design and stumbled upon some classes for 3D. If one has an artistic talent, or desire for creating things, this is it. Won't be long before you hang those IT shoes up, methinks.Welcome aboard, and to the other few who posted before you. This is a really good forum for getting help and sharing tips and assets, such as brushes, presets, UI color schemes, etc. Make sure to pop in from time to time to contribute. Don Quote Link to comment https://3dcoat.com/forum/index.php?/topic/6065-introduce-yourself/page/17/#findComment-88817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Chris Botha Posted March 19, 2013 Member Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hey all, my name is Chris Botha, I am a jeweller, I use cad (Matrix, Rhino, Tsplines etc etc) and also do my own machining . I have been looking at 3dcoat because Colin Creed a friend of mine uses it. I am primarily interested in the transition from OBJ to Voxel and back for its instant boolean and "blend" options prior to rednering, we bought one student licence so far to test the waters, and if it works out we will buy two full ones for work. this is what I do with it for now. from this sharp hard nurbs to 3dcoat for InstaBlend then rendering for more info about me, see Digital-Jeweller / Jewellery Art. http://www.facebook.com/DigitalJeweller http://digital-jeweller.blogspot.com.au http://www.hollowaydiamonds.com.au hope to learn and share with you 1 Quote Link to comment https://3dcoat.com/forum/index.php?/topic/6065-introduce-yourself/page/17/#findComment-89071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputable Contributor AbnRanger Posted March 19, 2013 Reputable Contributor Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hey all, my name is Chris Botha, I am a jeweller, I use cad (Matrix, Rhino, Tsplines etc etc) and also do my own machining . I have been looking at 3dcoat because Colin Creed a friend of mine uses it. I am primarily interested in the transition from OBJ to Voxel and back for its instant boolean and "blend" options prior to rednering, we bought one student licence so far to test the waters, and if it works out we will buy two full ones for work. this is what I do with it for now. from this sharp hard nurbs to 3dcoat for InstaBlend then rendering for more info about me, see Digital-Jeweller / Jewellery Art. http://www.facebook....DigitalJeweller http://digital-jeweller.blogspot.com.au http://www.hollowaydiamonds.com.au hope to learn and share with you So, do you normally try to get the model back into Nurbs, afterward...or just leave it as an OBJ or STL? Quote Link to comment https://3dcoat.com/forum/index.php?/topic/6065-introduce-yourself/page/17/#findComment-89095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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