Originally posted by Darkon
Polys for straight, square surfaces, Nurbs for rounder more organic things.
Poly- walls, windows, doors
Nurbs-bannisters, doorknobs, handrails
You'll get to know what you want to use as you work more with them 
Darkon
Ditto!
Israel "Izzy" Long
Motion and Title Design for Broadcast-Film-DS
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