apinagez Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I'm thinking on buying a 3D software, but don't know much about any of them. I know there is Maya, C4D and Bryce (others?) but what are the pros, cons, average price and wich has the easiest interface and stuff? Also, I have no idea on how to deal with those softwares, then after I buy I'll get some tuts and stuff to learn, but of course a program with easier interface would be better, even if it doesn't have as much functions as the other ones. Thanks :D ^The most disturbing signature on Tip.it^Last.fm|HELLY KAYLA!|Oh the mehagurtz!|#Siencemakers"they care less about their spelling mistakes then I." - Lionheart"apinagez... let me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LapTrap Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Swift 3D? just a thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WutangFlu Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 c4d and maya are pretty good.. use to have bryce.. IMO its over rated.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldeon Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 bryce definitely overrated if you wont to go extra go for maya but id prefer swift 3d is good it has a really nice interface....complicated at first though but gets is and theres so many possibilites, Cinema 4d is pretty good from what ive heard and seen but never used it I have bryce, blueberry(or something like that), 3dsm (i think 7 is out now). But i dont do much 3d anymore, and im saving my money for body kits for my car but i still suggest with going with 3dsm like i said nice interface......and it was a good purchase for me. Be careful from whom your purchase from though my first purchase of it was actually a pirated version. then i found a legimate retailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomai Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Before I say anything, I would strongly advise against buying a 3D modeling program unless you are actually in a field of 3D animation or modeling. The prices are so expensive (over 3500 USD for the better ones) that there really is absolutely no point in buying one just for abstracts or sigs. But keep in mind, there are free ones out there that still allow you to model! ;) Anyways, here's how I'd rate them based on personal experience of the ones I've tried: Cinema4D Price is decent for an advanced 3D program like this. However, modeling capabilities are somewhat weak and low-poly is even more difficult to work with. Messy wireframes on older versions was the main reason for this, but I hear they've fixed a lot of those problems now. It's great and very easy for anything abstract, a unique material editor and a good set of tools. Overall I'd say this is a fine program, but better suited for abstract work rather than low or high poly modeling. However, from a price perspective, if you had to buy one this would probably be the best. 3dsmax Price is ridiculously high ($3,500 USD for their most recent version, I think) if you just want this as a hobby. But by far the best, I completely love my 3dsmax. I find modeling a lot easier than in other programs, and everything is much cleaner and more logical. View setup and camera movements by middle mouse click/roller is just to die for, I wouldn't give it up for anything. Fantastic for just about everything, but better suited for commercial artists or businesses. Student discounts are great if you can get 'em. Maya Much like 3dsmax, I think the price range is even somewhat similar. Slightly better for NURBs and rigging/animation, but I havn't tested this very much. Student discounts are great if you can get 'em. Anim8or (recommended) Free and great for modeling. I think it's better for low poly, but I can't say I've tested it very thoroughly. Probably the one I'd most recommend to you. Blender3D Also free like Anim8or. I believe it has more features, but from testing it out it's much more complicated and much more difficult to understand. Those are all that I've tried. I've covered most of the leading priced programs, but have only tested a couple freeware ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apinagez Posted December 30, 2005 Author Share Posted December 30, 2005 Venomai, i`m really looking for a program with easy interface, I have used my uncle`s C4D and i couldn`t do anything other than a square :? I think i`ll get one of those free ones, get some experience and then when i know a little more about 3d :wink: Thanks a lot people, that info was very useful :) ^The most disturbing signature on Tip.it^Last.fm|HELLY KAYLA!|Oh the mehagurtz!|#Siencemakers"they care less about their spelling mistakes then I." - Lionheart"apinagez... let me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Despaxes Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 maya is like 5000 i do believe... hehe my friend is an animator... she went to wringleys art schll or something.. some famous thing? Wings 3d (?) was pretty easy for me, and free too! i tried anim8or, but couldnt figure much out (i was probably trying too hard, i might try again soon thanks everyone for the sigs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WutangFlu Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 maya is like 5000 i do believe... hehe my friend is an animator... she went to wringleys art schll or something.. some famous thing? Wings 3d (?) was pretty easy for me, and free too! i tried anim8or, but couldnt figure much out (i was probably trying too hard, i might try again soon pirate monkey will get it for u depax' :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NACHO Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 maya is like 5000 i do believe... hehe my friend is an animator... she went to wringleys art schll or something.. some famous thing? Wings 3d (?) was pretty easy for me, and free too! i tried anim8or, but couldnt figure much out (i was probably trying too hard, i might try again soon maya unlimited is 15 grand i think btw, c4d is one of the easiest modelling program to learn. You aren't going to get one and expect to do great right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plya Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 cinema 4d and gmax r pretty awsome Visit TipRs for Rs Tips such as Money Making Guides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tttia Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 maya makes a free learning edition you could try out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Despaxes Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 maya is like 5000 i do believe... hehe my friend is an animator... she went to wringleys art schll or something.. some famous thing? Wings 3d (?) was pretty easy for me, and free too! i tried anim8or, but couldnt figure much out (i was probably trying too hard, i might try again soon maya unlimited is 15 grand i think btw, c4d is one of the easiest modelling program to learn. You aren't going to get one and expect to do great right away. i meant to put a one... stupid monkeys..... last time i tell them to type for me! thanks everyone for the sigs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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