10-04-2012, 09:23 AM
In the Steam Store page, it lists the differences between the two versions:
I think "the ultimate set" basically means it removes the texture size and layer restrictions are removed, plus maybe a few specific extras. Then again the Professional version is more than $200 extra, so it could be quite a bit.
Personally I would say that if you're not planning to use it commercially, the standard version probably has enough for most uses anyway. I haven't used it though so I wouldn't know for sure.
As for freeware vs shareware, from what I can tell the biggest advantage that shareware has is that it's easier to start using. That is, the learning curve is less steep than freeware. I mean, I've seen Blender being used for truly professional-looking stuff, but using it takes a lot of patience.
Again, I haven't actually used these programs so I'm not completely sure about this. But from my knowledge the biggest difference between the two types is that freeware isn't as easy to use in certain areas as software that you pay for.
Don't base your decision of this post though: this is just what I know that might help.
3D-Coat Basic version vs. the Professional version Wrote:3D-Coat
- No commercial usage, but you may earn money from TF2 items.
- Textures size to export is limited to 2048x2048
- Limited to 7 layers
3D-Coat Professional
- The ultimate set of 3D-Coat tools and features.
- Rights to use 3D-Coat commercially.
I think "the ultimate set" basically means it removes the texture size and layer restrictions are removed, plus maybe a few specific extras. Then again the Professional version is more than $200 extra, so it could be quite a bit.
Personally I would say that if you're not planning to use it commercially, the standard version probably has enough for most uses anyway. I haven't used it though so I wouldn't know for sure.
As for freeware vs shareware, from what I can tell the biggest advantage that shareware has is that it's easier to start using. That is, the learning curve is less steep than freeware. I mean, I've seen Blender being used for truly professional-looking stuff, but using it takes a lot of patience.
Again, I haven't actually used these programs so I'm not completely sure about this. But from my knowledge the biggest difference between the two types is that freeware isn't as easy to use in certain areas as software that you pay for.
Don't base your decision of this post though: this is just what I know that might help.