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The Best? - GrimmJeel - 06-18-2011
I currently use 3ds max 2009, but I wanted to know if there is anything better than it? Because I hear about milkshake, maya, 3d weaver( i think)
RE: The Best? - Friedslick6 - 06-18-2011
Maya and 3DSMax seem to be the top contenders, but it really just depends on your preferences. Google Sketchup could be the one for you.
RE: The Best? - GrimmJeel - 06-18-2011
Google sketchup looks really good thanks!
RE: The Best? - Rosencrantz - 06-18-2011
Google Sketchup is
um
an architecture program
a free architecture program
that is really bad at modelling
like, it is a really bad idea to do serious modelling with it, especially since you can't do anything else with it.
You want a good 3D program, and you want it free? Get Blender. It's a pretty nifty modelling program, and - again - it's free, so you don't have much to lose when you get it.
I haven't really had experience with 3Ds max or whatever it is, but still: Blender's good.
RE: The Best? - LeleleleMAXIMUM - 06-19-2011
If you're already using 3dsmax, which is industry standard, why switch?
But for the best free 3d software, I believe it's Blender.
I'll just quote my explanation on why I think Blender is the best:
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RE: The Best? - Shadowth117 - 06-19-2011
Pretty much what everyone else said. Just switching off of one thing isn't going to immediately make you better at another though. There's going to be a large learning curve with this stuff no matter what software you're using.
RE: The Best? - Alverndbl - 06-19-2011
If you want a free and powerful one Blender is the best. But be warned... it will scare you at first... until you get used to it.
RE: The Best? - GrimmJeel - 06-20-2011
I've tried Blender before but it confused me, I guess I'll try it again!
RE: The Best? - Lord Melchior - 06-20-2011
Additionally, if you want to make 3D animations, I tend to use Cinema 4D.
For modeling though I have to agree on 3DS Max. It has a few features that other programs do not have, and the interfaces on other programs confuse and agitate me.