[vet-mm] Any recommendations 3D software

[Keith Richardson]

Not to forget Bryce as well.
Keith


On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 11:16:11 +1100, "Greg Neil"
<greg at stmargarets.vic.edu.au> said:
> User friendly is a hard call with 3D, as most packages have quirky
> interfaces, ignore the windows interface standards, and are complex by
> the nature of what they do.
> 
> At the high end you have autodesk's 3D Studio Max and now Maya (autodesk
> recently acquired Alias). Maya has a fully functioning educational
> version that watermarks output, Max does not have an educational
> version, but traditionally the educational pricing has been very
> generous.
> 
> Avid has an education version of the powerhouse XSI. Again, high end
> stuff.
> 
> In the middle you have software like Cinema4d and lightwave, which have
> most of the features of the high-end software (physics, radiosity etc).
> 
> At the more cheap and cheerful end of the market you have Amorphium,
> z-brush, amapi. Z-brush is a hybrid 2d/3d paint and modelling package
> that can produce very unique output. Amapi is more traditional in it's
> features, although p3erhaps limited compared to other software.
> Amorphium is a well rounded application for what it does, and is worth a
> look.
> 
> If you are looking for more logo type software, Ulead's cool3d produces
> solid animated output however it's modelling capabilities are not as
> good as other packages.
> 
> Blender 3D is an open source 3D package with very powerful modelling and
> animation facilities, and a quirky interface. The gallery is here
> http://blender3d.org/cms/Images.151.0.html
> 
> Hope this helps somewhat.
> 
> Greg
> 
> Greg Neil
> Computer Systems Manager
> St Margaret's School, Berwick
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> [mailto:vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Chris Russell
> Sent: Thursday, 10 November 2005 10:22 AM
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> Subject: [vet-mm] Any recommendations 3D software
> 
> Hi
> I know in the past a 3D software unit was part of the Multimedia
> Certificate and would appreciate any recommendations regarding a user
> friendly package with strong animation features.  
> 
> Prerequisites -
> - Student level of experience 
> Year 11-12 studying computer arts. (i.e. not for use in Cert III
> Multimedia)
> 
> Macintosh platform 
> 1.25ghz, Power PC G4, 768 RAM, OS.10.3.8
> (In the past I have used Rainstorm's Swift 3D)
> Thanks in anticipation
> Chris Russell
> BHSSC
> 
> 
> 
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Keith Richardson
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