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3d Modelling Software
« on: October 30, 2006, 01:25:13 am »
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What does someone recommend as a good 3D modelling software (rendering, modelling, surfacing, etc.) ? I'm a beginner, but I want something with good functionality. And chances are with torrents...well price isn't too much of a problem. But I don't want something hulking, like 3Ds. What do you recommend? (Of course free is good <_<)
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Re: 3d Modelling Software
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2006, 02:17:36 am »
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Most cheap-ass people use either Anim8or or Blender. Both are good and capable, Blender is very powerful, however, it uses Java (a downside for some), and has a steep learning curve. Many people like PovRay a lot too, however, i've never tried it so I don't actually know what it does, exaclty. It may be just a rendering program... I'm not sure.
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Re: 3d Modelling Software
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2006, 02:26:02 am »
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Even I figured out maya, so it can't be that hard.
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Re: 3d Modelling Software
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2006, 02:36:49 am »
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 Well, I use 3 different programs because some either are missing features, or I'm to lazy to learn. I use Wings3d for the actual model then I export it to 3ds for texturing then to Milkshape for animating....

 Personally I'd try to do a bit better then me and find a program that can do all three at once....
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Re: 3d Modelling Software
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2006, 02:56:51 am »
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Maya is fantastic, and pretty darn easy to get used to.
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« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2006, 12:22:52 pm »
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The best option is Cinema4D, it's really easy to use, and really powerful. Although it's kinda... expensive. http://www.maxon.net/.
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Re: 3d Modelling Software
« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2006, 10:26:06 pm »
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I use MS3D but I don't recommend it as it teaches you bad habits in modeling. That and the animation keyframe bindings are VERY confusing. IMO the best program I used was a PLE version of Maya 6.
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Re: 3d Modelling Software
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2006, 11:46:09 pm »
3ds Max isn't that "hulking". It only takes about 200mb disk space and is pretty easy when you get used to it.
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« Reply #8 on: November 10, 2006, 06:27:35 am »
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The version I have is a 700 MB, not 200..
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Re: 3d Modelling Software
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2006, 11:09:47 am »
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FREE:

Blender
Anim8or
Wings 3D


COMMERCIAL:

3DS Max
MilkShape
Maya
LightWave 3D
Cinema 4D


Just to name a few. Wikipedia has a lot of useful information about various other 3D modeling software.
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Re: 3d Modelling Software
« Reply #10 on: December 01, 2006, 06:50:50 am »
Go with Maya
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Re: 3d Modelling Software
« Reply #11 on: December 01, 2006, 12:43:47 pm »
3Ds Max/GMax is my choice, mainly because its got all the tools I use for modding >_>
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« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2006, 08:07:40 pm »
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I choose 3ds max, it's got an easy learning curve.  And it does what I need for the source engine =D
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