3D Studio Max
3D Studio max also known as Autodesk 3Ds max but formerly known as 3D Studio max is a 3D computer Graphics software stable released on the 12 April 2015 used to create 3D animations, models, and images. It was developed and produced by Autodesk Media and Entertainment. The application is primarily for the windows platform and it has fantastic modelling capabilities and flexible plugin architecture.The application is most frequently used by video game developers but is also used by TV commercial studios and even architectural visualization studios. The tool the program has can also be used to create great effects for movies.
The program also has additional tool to assist modelers and animators with the latest version of 3D max has shaders, dynamic simulation, particle systems, radiosity and much more.
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Maya
Maya is a 3D computer graphics software that runs on Microsoft windows, Mac OS and Linux, originally developed by Alias Systems Corporations and is now owned and developed by Autodesk. The software is used to create interactive 3D applications, including games, animated film, TV series and even vision effects.
The software is currently being used to create the very popular animated TV show South Park.
Maya 1.0 was released in February 1998 and bought by Autodesk in 2005 but kept the name. Maya is a nominating force in the 3D modelling application world.
Source of facts: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autodesk_Maya
Lightwave
Lightwave is used for rendering 3D graphics, for both animated and static. It is a package that includes a rendering engine that supports advanced features as realistic reflection and refraction., radiosity and even caustics. This application is good for artists that want support for both polygon modelling and subdivision surfaces. The program also has a reverse and forward feature for animated characters, particle systems and dynamics.
source of facts: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LightWave_3D
Blender
Blender is a fantastic professional level free 3D computer graphics software which is created for 3D artists which want to create animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, interactive 3D applications and even video games. Blenders stable release was on the 31st of March 2015. The features Belnder offers are great for 3D artists they include features like UV unwrapping, texturing, raster graphics, editing, rigging andskinning, fluid and smoke simulation, particle simulation, sculping, animating, rendering and much much more. Alongside these amazing features for 3D artists the program also has its very own integrated game engine.
Source of Facts: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blender_(software)
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D is a 3D modelling, animation and rendering application develuped by Maxon computer GmbH of Friefrichsdorf in Germany. the application is capable of polygon/subdivision modelling, animating, lighting, texturing, rendering and hundreds of common features found in 3D modelling applications.
This application is different from others because it has four different variants available for the user to from for example the prime application which is the core one Cinema 4D, a Broadcast version which has additional motion graphical features, Visualize which adds functions for architectural design and then theirs Studio which includes all modules. The application runs on both Windows and Macintosh PC's so its extremely accessible for 3D artists. This application is for the Artists that desire a specific use of an application. This application was developed for Amiga computers in the 1990s.
Source of facts: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinema_4D
ZBrush
ZBrush is a top quality digital sculpturing tool which combines both 3D/25D modelling, texture and painting.
It uses a new pixel technology which stores lighting, colour, material and even depth information for all objects on the screen. The only main difference between ZBrush and regular modelling applications is that this one is build upon the idea of sculpturing.
The application is used to create high resolution sculptured models with up to 10 million polygons. The program can be used to create sculptures for movies, games and even animations. The application is primarily used by companies ranging from ILM to Electronic Arts to create the football characters in Fifa.
ZBrush has dynamic levels of resolution which allows artists to changes to their models easily on a global and local level.
The application can easily make medium and high frequency details in maps. The results can then be added simply into other maps with a low poly count. The features this application can do work great and work extremely ell at not overheating when processing complicated scenes.
Source of facts: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z_Brush
Sketchup
Sketchup is a fantastic 3D modelling program and it has a huge range of applications within such as architectual, civil, mechanical, film and as well as video game design applications. The major benefit with this application is that its professional level and its free.
the program is very easily to use which is why its used in schools for teaching children. The application has its own 3D warehouse which allows the user to use free 3D models which is great for learning. The program includes layout functionality, allows surface rendering in variable and allows third party plugins. cool new feature within Sketchup is the adaption of Google earth, you can now place you models in Google earth.
Source of facts: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sketchup
File Formats
Every 3D application allows the user to save the work in a file format which the artists gets to chose from.
Eamples of these Proprietary formats are, AutoCAD, dxf, 3D Studio MAX, Maya, Lightwave and Open formats are, obj and dae.
An Proprietary format is main used by companies, organizations and individuals.
Source of facts: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proprietary_format
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