nurbs vs polygons

[Anonymous]

hi

- I'm learning modelling basics and I'm not sure how you decide to use nurbs or polygons?

- what are the advantages of each?

- Is it correct all menus in maya with "mesh" refer to polygons and "surface" to nurbs?

- which one is used the most or is most popular and why?

thx!

[damaggio]

None of these questions can have an absolute answer. This is only based on a demand of an specific project.

[Anonymous]

can you give example projects (just invent something) to show me where polygons or nurbs are preferred and the reason for this?

i can't find in any tutorial the answer to this question so I don't know what to choose for my models

[damaggio]

We don't know what your models will  be, Highly detail automobiles? creatures? Architecture?...In any case, the knowledge of each one will be an arsenal for a 3 D modeler, I use both ,but one more than the other for specific tasks.

We also have Open subdivision now.

[mspeer · Accepted solution]

Hi!

I could write a whole book about this, but here I have to keep it short.

CAD / Design = Nurbs

Everything else, especially games = polygons

However this is very simplified, for example I also used Nurbs to create hero models, like ships, for computer games.

I recommend to start with polygons and try Nurbs later.

[Anonymous]

Does it matter for animation if nurbs or polygons are used?

I mean: are there advantages/disadvantages for animation if the one or the other is used?

[Anonymous]

It are models for games. So thanks for the feedback!