The new and improved 3D model topic!

[Dread]

Why did I watch this like 5 times? :D

Haha me too

Always.

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[J MASTER]

What 3D modelling program is probably best for a career base?

[Demian]

I think all the professional people use Autodesk stuff. Costs like 3k per license.

[J MASTER]

I think all the professional people use Autodesk stuff. Costs like 3k per license.

I've heard that Autodesk is used alot in gaming, while Lightwave is a more general program, and ZBrush is used for characters and painting or what not.
I also suspect that the only reason that Autodesk is so expensive is because they've advertised it so much, it just seems like the only good product out there, which is certainly not true.
Link to any good articles comparing and contrasting these programs?
*edit*
I found this article somewhat informative.
http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Sculpted_Prims:_3d_Software_Guide

"Some high-profile Second Life designers have been using Lightwave for quite a while to burn realistic highlights and shadows onto their skins and clothing textures. Therefore it's not a big surprise that after Blender, this was the second program that community members figured out a sculpt export method for."
     How interesting, I'm currently working with lightwave also.

[mazeribot]

:D I like editing :D
I also reduced the vertices from 741 to 568 :o

[J MASTER]

http://www.3dworldmag.com/
A neat 3D artist's site you guys might be interested in.

Also
Nice gun mazeribot.

[mazeribot]

Nice gun mazeribot.

Thanks :D

[Marcem]

I think all the professional people use Autodesk stuff. Costs like 3k per license.

http://students.autodesk.com
They have most of their programs for free if you're a student.  No need for a .edu email address either.

[heedicalking]

I think all the professional people use Autodesk stuff. Costs like 3k per license.

yea for gaming but all the prop movie producers use custom or even more expensive stuff

[J MASTER]

yea for gaming but all the prop movie producers use custom or even more expensive stuff

That's not entirely true, my friend's dad that I'm working with is doing some film production, and he's been in the business for over 20 years, he recommended lightwave to me.

[ShadowsfeaR]

I downloaded 3DS Max and Maya, I'll see how that does for my modeling.

[J MASTER]

I'm still looking for motivation.

[ShadowsfeaR]

I'm still looking for motivation.

Oh god the new Yndaaa

[J MASTER]

Oh god the new Yndaaa

=D
My modelling skills will improve tenfold!

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Yndaaa

Did he get banned?