WC3 To SC2 Model Conversion Using Blender

In this video, I will show you how to convert Warcraft 3 models into the file format used in Starcraft 2. Please note this video is recommended for those who already know how to animate. I recommend watching this in high quality so that you can read.

Before we begin, you need to download and install these addons:

-https://github.com/flo/m3addon/
-https://github.com/Skarmory/mdl-importer

I am still learning a bunch myself. Other things to consider are:

-Tight and Fuzzy Hit Tests
-Attachment Points
-Particle Systems/Emitters
-Bones and .m3a Animations

So I'm just giving Blender users a foothold here. Feedback appreciated.

UPDATE FEBRUARY 2014: If you've downloaded a recent version of Florian's m3addon, you'll also have to update Blender to version 2.69. CruzR's MDL importer seems to not import the texture coordinates correctly at this time, so download this other converter in the meantime:

-http://kmkdesign.8m.com/downloads/

The 3DS importer should already be present. Also seems to scale the model fittingly.

UPDATE FEBRUARY 2015: The Starcraft 2 Public Test Realm has released a Warcraft 3 conversion mod. However, this tutorial may still be useful for any models downloaded from http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models.php. Be sure to give credits to the models' authors.