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Which is the best modelling/rendering program?

3D Studio Max
9 (30%)
Lightwave 3D
7 (23.3%)
Maya
1 (3.3%)
Softimage XSI
2 (6.7%)
Animation Master
0 (0%)
Truespace
3 (10%)
Bryce
0 (0%)
Ray Dream Studio
1 (3.3%)
Other (Please Specify)
7 (23.3%)

Total Members Voted: 30

Voting closed: April 15, 2002, 01:45:38 am

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Offline WMCoolmon

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on: April 15, 2002, 01:43:22 am
Just curious... :D
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Offline Kamikaze

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Reply #1 on: April 15, 2002, 01:54:01 am
You forgot Blender! :mad2:
Blender isn't too powerful of a renderer though - I've heard it models pretty good (like Max) but I don't really know as I've never really gotten around to using it... :p
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Re: Which is the best all-round modelling/rendering program?
Reply #2 on: April 15, 2002, 02:18:30 am
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Which is the best all-round modelling/rendering program?


The one I prefer to use. Period.
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Reply #3 on: April 15, 2002, 02:31:18 am
SPIRIT :)
 

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Reply #4 on: April 15, 2002, 02:43:16 am
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SPIRIT :)


Damn, should have read that before posting,

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Reply #5 on: April 15, 2002, 02:45:19 am
SPIRIT isn't a modellers, AFAIK.

As for the topic, it comes down to a matter of preference.  It's never 'which is best', but 'which do you like best'.  There is no such thing as a 'best' program, merely one that suits you the best.
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Reply #6 on: April 15, 2002, 03:02:57 am
I use MAX. I like MAX. I can do things in MAX.
I have lightwave, but I haven't used it (much).

Like Shrike said - It comes down to the one you like best.
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Reply #7 on: April 15, 2002, 03:14:56 am
Lightwave is da best imho.....;)
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Reply #8 on: April 15, 2002, 05:33:20 am
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Reply #9 on: April 15, 2002, 09:06:22 am
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Originally posted by Shrike
SPIRIT isn't a modellers, AFAIK.

As for the topic, it comes down to a matter of preference.  It's never 'which is best', but 'which do you like best'.  There is no such thing as a 'best' program, merely one that suits you the best.


No! MAX is the best! Period!

Okay, okay, so it's just the one I like. Sue me. :D :p
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Offline wEvil

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Reply #10 on: April 15, 2002, 09:06:26 am
XSI is the best.

Modelling isnt just about dealing with polygons, its also how easy it is to change them to SubDees, to NURBS, and back again.

A great modeller should be so flexible that you can model in any way you want to and still come out with a decent, clean mesh.

XSI does this all the time.  I have seen some nice looking LW meshes - i've also seen a helluva lot of horrible ones!

MAX is OK so long as you use it right.  Its quite easy to get into a horrible mess though if you lose concentration.

My Vote goes to XSI.  as usual. Why dont you change my title to "Softimage Fanboy" or something :p
 

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Reply #11 on: April 15, 2002, 11:13:04 am
Cinema 4D XL

Easy to use, very good quality, fast... I like :nod:
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Reply #12 on: April 15, 2002, 11:18:51 am
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Cinema 4D XL

Easy to use, very good quality, fast... I like :nod:


You're joking, right?

The best program is SoftImage XSI by faaaaaar. But it's obscenely expensive, infinitely complex, and far to expensive for any pirate to bother warez-ifying. Thus 3D Studio MAX becomes the non-professionals program of choice.
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Reply #13 on: April 15, 2002, 02:32:44 pm
Lightwave.
Sure its not perfect, but its by far the easiest to use.
 

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Reply #14 on: April 15, 2002, 02:40:21 pm
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Thus 3D Studio MAX becomes the non-professionals program of choice.


You do realize that there are top of the line hollywood movies that used only MAX for the effects, right? :wtf:
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Reply #15 on: April 15, 2002, 02:45:03 pm
Yes.
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Reply #16 on: April 15, 2002, 02:53:52 pm
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The best program is SoftImage XSI by faaaaaar. But it's obscenely expensive, infinitely complex, and far to expensive for any pirate to bother warez-ifying. Thus 3D Studio MAX becomes the non-professionals program of choice.


Wanna make a bet? I can have it downloaded within a day or two.

Latest version is 2.0.1, right? You want the tutorials too?
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Reply #17 on: April 15, 2002, 03:03:51 pm
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Wanna make a bet? I can have it downloaded within a day or two.

Latest version is 2.0.1, right? You want the tutorials too?

My point was that 3DsMAX is everywhere and XSI is harder to find (and even harder to find an uncorrupted, non-passworded, non-virused copy).
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Reply #18 on: April 15, 2002, 03:35:16 pm
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Warez is bad, 'mmkay?
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Reply #19 on: April 15, 2002, 03:54:10 pm
im clicking TS just to make you mad.
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