Korrupted Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Anyone know some decent 3d modeling programs? Thanks. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26405-3d-modeling/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mifki Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 yoo dax, yeah try Modo 202. thats an awesoem app i used many times myself, it's a sub d modeller. i dunno if they a port for mac but try rhino3d, blender (its open source). Umm Amapi Pro is good aswell. and many of the modllers bundled with 3d apps are quite capable themsleves. \ Oh and dotn forget Z-Brush. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26405-3d-modeling/#findComment-179079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrimes80 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 What kind of 3D are you after? Parts? Assemblies? Simple Rendering (Animation/shots)? Something industry compatable? Something easy? Something expensive? Something cheap? Something free? Do you want 2d as well? .... I know of many applications.... Personally, if you're talking about parametric solid modeling, I'd say screw the OSX alternatives... (IMO, the suck) pick-up (1)NX4 or (2)Pro/E 3.0 ; hell even (3)Solidworks. 1,2,3 ; that's my order of preference. If not, then there are TONS of options, most of which are pretty decent. Simply google it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26405-3d-modeling/#findComment-179637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
romey-rome Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Cinema4D Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26405-3d-modeling/#findComment-180337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzuka Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 I like blender, its really easy to use http://www.blender.org Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26405-3d-modeling/#findComment-180341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mifki Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Nad its free, but anythign for nothign is bad, Stick wiht Modo, and u'll b fine hey its UB too Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26405-3d-modeling/#findComment-180344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LlamaV3 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 lightwave 3d (i love this, but thats because its the first 3d app i learnt) if i were to pick an app to start with and get into it would be maya. it looks very slick and neat. Both are available for mac but cost a bit too much unless you get student licenses. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26405-3d-modeling/#findComment-181334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayland Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 lightwave 3d (i love this, but thats because its the first 3d app i learnt)if i were to pick an app to start with and get into it would be maya. it looks very slick and neat. Both are available for mac but cost a bit too much unless you get student licenses. Maya/ 3dsmax.... everything else is just a toy Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26405-3d-modeling/#findComment-181375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
br0adband Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 LightWave 3D 9.0 and Maya 8.0 are available for OSX, both fantastic programs with huge support bases in the community, but obviously they're pay-for-play apps. Blender, mentioned before, is pretty cool for open source software. bb Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26405-3d-modeling/#findComment-181411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LlamaV3 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 unfortunately, blender just doesn't cut it if you are going to get serious. i like to call myself a proffesional when it comes to 3d (worked on a couple of games and have worked on commercial advertising material) and i can guarantee that the first 3d app you use will become your benchmark, and when you work in another application you will compare to how it does things based on your benchmark. for example, when i work in 3ds max, instead of my work process coming naturally i think "how would i do this in lightwave, now where are those tools here..." try and get hold of a really good application to learn in, and then try and use free software afterwards. i would advise looking for a slightly older version of your selected software on a cover disc, or find someone near you that can let you have a go on the software. you can download a personal learning edition trial version of maya here: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?...&id=7695485 and I know that lightwave and maya are available for mac (i have them, but its really only ppc at the moment). i dont know where 3ds max is going, but with maya and 3ds max both now being owned by autodesk i think one may slowly fade into the other. i just reread this thread, and kiko mentioned z-brush, its more of a 2.5d modelling program, not really 3d but i have mucho respect for anyone who is half decent at it because what you can create in that is awsome. I can't get my head around it tho. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26405-3d-modeling/#findComment-181566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mifki Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 3ds Max and Maya are very good, i use Maya with PRMAN alot, very impressive, although you shoudl buy these i onyl downlaod it casue i lost my Cd's. Umm, Lightwave is nice, i used it and i really liked the sky generator, alos i really havent used xbrush as i could never get my head around it. But i am still sticking with Modo Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26405-3d-modeling/#findComment-181573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1221 Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Get maya PLE for free and get learning maya foundation books and yourll on your way no probs Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26405-3d-modeling/#findComment-184600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mifki Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 But PLE is {censored}, just download Unlimited. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/26405-3d-modeling/#findComment-184663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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