3D Studio Max is a piece of 3D modeling software developed by Autodesk, although its name has been changed to 3DS Max. This software allows the user to create many different things like: character animation and rigging tools, mesh and surface modeling, shader effects etc. 3DS Max is used by developers form all departments for example: TV studios, architectural studios and video game developers.
Maya is another 3D modeling software that Autodesk developed. It is used to create interactive 3D animations like video games, animated films, animated TV series and/or visual effects. Maya is one of the most popular 3D modeling software's used in the game and TV industry, this is because of all the features it includes, for example deformers, general animation tools, surface modeling and much more.
Lightwave is a 3D software that has 3D modeling and animation tools. This software is mostly used as a rendering engine because it supports a lot of things other software doesn't like, realistic reflection and refraction. This software has previously been used in TV and film to create the special effects, as well as being used in video games for motion graphics. It is also used in many other industry's like: product design, architectural visualizations, music videos, advertising and many more.
Blender is a 3D modeling software that is free to download and a open source 3D computer graphics software which is very good for things like models. Blender can be used for a lot of different things like, UV unwrapping , texturing, skinning, rendering and video editing. As well as the modeling blender the software comes with built-in game engine. Blender is the software I used to do all my 3D modeling on and it is pretty easy to use and navigate around in my opinion.
Cinema 4D is a 3D modelling software used for modelling, animating and rendering, and was developed by MAXON Computer GmbH. This software is capable of modelling, texturing, animating, lighting, rendering and a lot of other things other 3D modelling software gives you. Cinema 4D also has some advanced character tools, a physics engine and a unlimeted client network for rendering.
ZBrush is a digital sculpting tool that combines 3D and 2.5D modelling, painting and texturing. This software uses 'pixol' technology which stores the data of the lighting, color, material and depth for all the objects on the screen. It is used as a digital sculpting tool and to create high resolution models, that would be use in movies, animations or video games.
Sketchup, used to be called Google Sketchup, is a free downloadable 3D modelling software used mostly for architectural and interior design use, for games, movies and TV programs. It offers the free version and a professional version. In my opinion form using this software in high school it is easy to use and navigate.
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