10-16-2013, 07:15 AM
Hola! Alrighty. First off, modelling isn't something you can just pick up. It takes a while to learn... With that said, I suggest you start out with Misfit Model 3D. It is the most simple 3D Model viewer out there, and it's got some really powerful editing tools, depending on what you are looking for. http://www.misfitcode.com/misfitmodel3d/
Now, then, as for ripping models, it really depends on what game they are from. Not all games can be ripped from, but some Consoles have easy formats. (Ones they use for MOST games) Like the Nintendo Wii. So it really depends on what you are going to be ripping. As for ripping, I recommend 3DS Max. Most people say it's not free, but the student version is. With the student version you get everything in the normal version. And it's free. I recommend Max over another Modeller that is free called Blender, because with Max there are more lighting options and plugins. The only difference is Blender gets updated frequently, while Max only gets updated once a year. So I would urge you to get both 3DS Max (Student Version) (The best 3DS Max version is 2010) and Blender. Both have exclusive plugins, good points, and bad points. Both are also extremely powerful model editors, more so than Misfit Model 3D. I still recommend you start with Misfit though, because it is the simplest thing out there, and is really easy to get a hold of.
Now, if you like Misfit, and really want to get into modelling, I recommend Max and Blender. Also, with Max and Blender you can do something called "Rendering", which is how game developers make box arts if they are not drawn or Live-action. Anyways, I hope I helped in a small way. If you have any questions feel free to as me! And sorry if I say some things twice. I just woke up, it's before school, and I'm super sleepy.
Now, then, as for ripping models, it really depends on what game they are from. Not all games can be ripped from, but some Consoles have easy formats. (Ones they use for MOST games) Like the Nintendo Wii. So it really depends on what you are going to be ripping. As for ripping, I recommend 3DS Max. Most people say it's not free, but the student version is. With the student version you get everything in the normal version. And it's free. I recommend Max over another Modeller that is free called Blender, because with Max there are more lighting options and plugins. The only difference is Blender gets updated frequently, while Max only gets updated once a year. So I would urge you to get both 3DS Max (Student Version) (The best 3DS Max version is 2010) and Blender. Both have exclusive plugins, good points, and bad points. Both are also extremely powerful model editors, more so than Misfit Model 3D. I still recommend you start with Misfit though, because it is the simplest thing out there, and is really easy to get a hold of.
Now, if you like Misfit, and really want to get into modelling, I recommend Max and Blender. Also, with Max and Blender you can do something called "Rendering", which is how game developers make box arts if they are not drawn or Live-action. Anyways, I hope I helped in a small way. If you have any questions feel free to as me! And sorry if I say some things twice. I just woke up, it's before school, and I'm super sleepy.