Software used in making a mod for HL2?

[Xanatos]

Anyone know what software to use to make a mod for HL2 or even HL? I mean from the software used to make models, skins, maps, weapons, etc. I would greatly appreciate the information.

 

[SidewinderX]

Models/Weapons: 3D Studio Max, Softimage XSI, Maya
Skins/Testures: Photoshop
Maps: The hammer editor.

 

[Quixoticism]

Where can I cet the Hammer Editor?

 

[staddydaddy]

Originally posted by SidewinderX143
Skins/Testures: Photoshop

Uhh Textures and shaders are ALOT more complicated now (the walls video). I think they used XSI in the video.

 

[SidewinderX]

Textures and shaders are diffrent things. Textures are mearly 2D tiles.
Shaders are programmed, and dicatat how materals interact with light and the enviroment. Those are useing in XSI/Max/Maya.