Forum: 3D Modeling


Subject: "What 3D Program Should I buy?"

diolma opened this issue on Jan 12, 2012 · 21 posts


RobynsVeil posted Fri, 13 January 2012 at 5:22 AM

I don't actually know your situation, except from what you've said: you're an amateur. I.e, hobbyist. And you wish to get into modelling.

Antonia:

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...was modelled in Wings3D. Wings3D! A free programme.

A popular vendor made a good point recently, to the order of: get a high-end app if you're going to be doing a lot of work in that field and you need the app for the shortcuts, for your workflow.
modo is excellent: V4 was modelled in modo (although she is not excellent: popular, but not excellent) so it's certainly a capable app. Wings3D? I've seen and use incredible stuff created in that app.

Blender? Well, I've a soft spot in my heart for Blender, but even just mentioning Blender brings up a key point with any app: Learning Curve.

Easiest to learn? Hands-down... Wings3D. Silo is close behind it. Then, there's this chasm. You wouldn't want to jump it. Blender. I love Blender but you really have to love it to use it. It's going through some incredible development. Joining the Big Boys soon with BMesh (support for ngons). Then, watch-out, modo! :biggrin:

Maya? Are you going Pro? Get Maya. Invest the time. But only if you're going Pro.

Monterey/Mint21.x/Win10 - Blender3.x - PP11.3(cm) - Musescore3.6.2

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