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- voiceof
I need to find a basic 3D software for creating 3d text, basic shapes etc... with a very small learning curve.
I have pretty much no experience in any 3D program but need to knockout a few quick basic elements. any ideas?
- kalkal0
Sketchup?... maybe thats a little too basic though
- BRNK0
Blender is free and full featured... I don't know about basic, but it should do the trick.
- CALLES0
invigorator
- lvl_130
do they still make swift 3d...?
yup:
https://www.erain.com/store/kind of a ripoff. i'm sure you could find some free app to do this in...
- kalkal0
pretty easy too... basic but then again... easy as far as most 3D packages go
Also, zBrush http://www.pixologic.com/home.ph… weird interface but easy when you learn it.
Other than that you could try some dedicated moddeling software like modo http://www.luxology.com/
- SteveJobs0
i asked this question recently and got similar recommendations, but i have to say - stay the fuck away from sketchup - total shit (unless you are working on a visual prototype of your new patio, or want to model a gazebo).
instead try this http://www.cheetah3d.com/
if you're familiar with very basic 3d concepts, you'll find it simple to use.- Hey Steve how are you?
: )ItalianStallion - And, ehm, yes, Sketchup suck.ItalianStallion
- Thanksvoiceof
- Hey Steve how are you?
- tank020
Cinema 4D
- epikore0
3D Max + Lynda.com = Profit!
- 3D Max's really expansive...ItalianStallion
- true, I just like my equationepikore
- epikore0
PROFITT!!!!!
- PIITB0
is 3D Max only for PC?
- doesnotexist0
I think you can use the trial of maya forever, you just won't have any files without the watermark.
- Pupsipu0
Cinema4D, TopMod from http://www.topmod3d.org/ and easy but slow rendering can be done in http://www.indigorenderer.com/jo… or http://maxwellrender.com/
The thing about rendering is it will take just as long to understand all the little options in Cinema4D or Vray (which now comes included) as it will to learn modeling. Those "unbiased" render engines are easier because you just place lights, focus the camera and click render.