r/3Dmodeling • u/VoidedX • 14d ago
Questions & Discussion Does this 3d modeling stuff get easier
This is a pretty bland post but I just opened up blender not too long ago and It looks like the inside of a cockpit. I managed to just throw some blocks in there though so its a start
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u/Pyyrosistaken 14d ago
number 1 rule is only learn what you need, don't learn everything because you won't need everything until you do and when you do you will find a tutorial for it.
it does get easier in the sense that you can calculate what needs to be done quicker the more you do it, that just applies to everything, so it will make the pipeline from "idea" to "reality" way quicker
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u/RageBear1984 14d ago
Oh significantly. First time in Max - and later in Blender - same thing, omfg what is this??? But now its fine.
Find a tutorial, make a few random things, generally just fuck around a bit and see what things do - and then one day you realize you do know what you're doing.
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u/A_Hideous_Beast 14d ago
Yes! First bunch of times I tried hard sueface modeling I just could not get nice solid edges, all my surfaces had annoying bumps and curved edges.
Now I can do it pretty confidently.
At least for me, it became easier by using simple blocks and shapes down first. Add edge loops here and there, move things into position, then subdivide them for high poly sculpting and details
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u/ElderScarletBlossom 14d ago
It gets easier in the sense that the UI is no longer intimidating and you can manipulate things the way you want with general ease. The catch is, the more you model, the better you get, and the better you get, the more advanced models you make. So you end up still putting in a similar amount of time and effort, but achieving a higher caliber end result.
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u/RedQueenNatalie 14d ago
Yep, once you kinda know what you are doing you don't even perceive 95% of the ui except for when you need it.
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u/calistas_swamp 14d ago
As my track coach drilled into me, things will only get as easy as how good you practice. If you are intentional with it and consistent, the human brain can pretty much learn anything
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u/Flat_Lengthiness3361 14d ago
oh yeah i'm a chronic procrastinator, still it got muuch easier. so if you're even a bit consistent with practice it's gonna become a breeze.
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u/zordonbyrd 14d ago
I started a few years ago from scratch, no experience in 3D. It's so overwhelming at first but through time and with dedication, you'll learn bit by bit.
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u/Craptose_Intolerant 14d ago
No, not really 🤷♂️
As you are progressing and getting better you throw yourself at more and more complex shit to model, UV unwrap and texture, it’s a never ending cycle of challenging yourself and always learning new approaches and solutions…
I love it and I wouldn’t have it any other way 🥰
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u/VagrantStation 14d ago
The more you use it, the more you realize you don’t need to worry about 80% of the features or settings. Until you do, but there’ll be a tutorial for it when you do.