3D Animation Programs

[TBSN]

Hey,

I was wondering if anyone knows what programs are being used for today's PC games. I know MAYA has been used to make feature-length movies. Are there any game developers out there? What do people use, 3D Studio Max, Maya, other programs?

I used to use Animation Master, which is inexpensive and great to learn on, just wondering what the pros use. I'm not about to get any of these programs, just curious.

Cheers

 

[sandorski]

3DSmax, Maya, XSI SoftImage, LightWave, Blender(Free- used mainly by Hobbyists). 3DSMax and Maya are the most used these days, but XSI SoftImage( only $600 for the entry level "Full" package)seems to be becoming more popular. If you want to learn for a career, learn 3DSMax or Maya.

 

[Cooler]

I use 3D Max 5.0 when I do any modeling.

 

[Gautama2]

3dsmax was used for Oblivion I believe.

Though I use Cinema 4D over 3dsmax just for ease of use.

 

[wwswimming]

Links to legit downloads -

3D Studio Max
http://usa.autodesk.com/
"3D Studio Max Rev. 9"
great full function 30-day demo + great tutorials

Maya Lightwave
http://usa.autodesk.com/
Autodesk Maya, Personal Learning Edition, then just click on "Product Trial"
good "forever" Lite version demo + some tutorials

Softimage
http://www.softimage.com/products/xsi/p..._and_packaging/foundation/default.aspx
Softimage XSI Foundation
good 30 day Lite version demo + i could not find a mother lode of tutorials.

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: wwswimming

Links to legit downloads -

3D Studio Max
http://usa.autodesk.com/
"3D Studio Max Rev. 9"
great full function 30-day demo + great tutorials

Maya Lightwave
http://usa.autodesk.com/
Autodesk Maya, Personal Learning Edition, then just click on "Product Trial"
good "forever" Lite version demo + some tutorials

Softimage
http://www.softimage.com/products/xsi/p..._and_packaging/foundation/default.aspx
Softimage XSI Foundation
good 30 day Lite version demo + i could not find a mother lode of tutorials.

Maya and Lightwave are separate applications. 😉

 

[TBSN]

Cool, Thanks for the links. Once I have my system up I'll be able to make use of them 🙂

I've never heard of softimage, it's been a while since I've done any 3D stuff... Cool

 

[Quasmo]

Maya is generally used for modelling, and 3DSMax is generally used for rendering and skins.

 

[TBSN]

They both fully support modelling rendering and materials, though, right?