Chapter 14: Introduction to MilkShape 3D

Overview

Before we move on to the 3D simulation in Multimedia Fusion, we’ll look at several tools that we’ll use to construct the various elements that will make up the final game project. These software packages include MilkShape 3D for the creation of 3D models and Paint Shop Pro for bitmaps and textures. We’ll begin by looking at the basics of these applications and will then move forward to use them for our project.

There are many good 3D modelers on the market today, but you would be hard pressed to find an application that is as inexpensive as MilkShape 3D. Obviously, price isn’t the only factor in choosing tools, and fortunately, MilkShape offers everything you would need for the type of low-polygon modeling necessary for real-time game development.

Note

We’ll use the terms MilkShape, MS3D, and MilkShape 3D interchangeably throughout the text, although they are in fact the same product.