How long does it take to learn how to create great animations with 3D Studio Max?

Question

I am very interested in animating and it's what i want to do. I am curious about the learning curve, naturally. About how long would it take me to really get 3D Studio max down to the point where I can make great animations. Also, about how long does it take to create a great model along with the textures and create ashort animation? And what's the hardest part? The modeling, animation, or texturing?

Answer 1

It really depends how long you want it, I had to make one for a class that was just over 2 minutes, it probably took more than 10 hours of work.

Answer 2

i tryed learning and gave up if your doing it for school or work go for it... but if your just doing it for home try carrara 6. its simple and cheep (not as good graphics tho)

Answer 3

It is not that difficult; and you can learn really fast how to use most of the tools, you have to understand the 3D concepts –Very importent-, But it dose consume time to build models and making animations, unless you are really into it, you will get bored.

You will never fell that it’s really interesting; unless you have some coooool ideas.

Frankly with 3d modeling and animation, always; your limit is your imagination.

Modeling and animating your models is really pain in the….