3D Studio Max
3D Studio Max which became 3D Studio and is now Autodesk 3ds Max is a 3D computer graphics program in which you can make 3D models, Images, Games and also animate them.it is used quite a lot by video game developers, many TV commercials and architecture studios, it can also be used for movies e.g. special effects.
Maya
Maya or Autodesk Maya it is used to create interactive 3D applications, including video games, animated film, TV series, or visual effects. This software is personally my favourite 3D modelling software since it’s also the one I practise with.
LightWave
LightWave or LightWave 3D has 3D modelling, and animation tools. including 999 free cross-platform render nodes, support for Windows and Mac UB 64 and 32-bit operating systems, free technical support and more. It has been used in film, television, motion graphics, digital matte painting, visual effects, video games development, product design, architectural visualizations, virtual production, music videos, pre-visualizations and advertising. LightWave is responsible for more artists winning Emmy Awards than any other 3D application.
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D is a 3D modelling, animation and rendering software. It is capable of procedural and polygonal/subd modelling, animating, lighting, texturing, rendering, and common features found in 3D modelling applications. Cinema 4D Studio has advanced character tools, hair, a physics engine and an unlimited client network for rendering.
Blender
Blender is a professional and free 3D modelling software used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, interactive 3D applications and video games. Blender's features include 3D modelling, UV unwrapping, texturing, raster graphics editing, rigging and skinning, fluid and smoke simulation, particle simulation, soft body simulation, sculpting, animating, match moving, motion tracking, rendering, video editing and compositing. It further features an integrated game engine. Although a good software it isn’t my favourite since its not what I’m used to which makes me try out shortcuts that do not work and I’m less proficient.
Sketchup
SketchUp is a 3D modelling program for a wide range of drawing applications such as architectural, interior design, civil and mechanical engineering, film, and video game design. There is an online open source library of free model assemblies, 3D Warehouse (which is just like the Unity asset store), to which users may put models. The program includes drawing layout functionality which allows you to choose drawing scales, adjust line weights, and add dimensions, callouts, and graphics to turn your model into a more professional document
ZBrush
ZBrush is a digital sculpting tool that combines 3D and 2.5D modelling, texturing and painting. It uses a pixol technology which stores lighting, color, material, and depth information for all objects on the screen. In Zbrush you are able to use over 40 million polygons to use in whatever you are making whether it be movies, games or animations once completed, the 3D model can be projected to the background which will then become a 2.5D image a successful game that uses 2.5D imagery is Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc.
To conclude while all of these software may be similar and be used for the same thing they can specialise for certain things and also be used differently and more efficiently than others because of shortcuts that are available. Some also have software that can work with them and are made to work with them e.g. Maya is a part of Autodesk so it is easily used with other software like 3ds Max and AutoCAD.
File Format
.3ds is a file format that is used by Autodesk 3ds Max 3D modelling, animation and rendering software. This kind of file format can be used for modelling, animation and rendering meshes, there are some short comings to this file type though such as all meshes must be made of triangles.
.mv is a file format that is used by Autodesk Maya. An .mb files contain three-dimension models, textures, and lighting and animation data to be used with the AutoDesk Maya animation software.
.lwo is a file format that is used by LightWave. .lwo files contain different objects that will be stored as meshes and those meshes include polygons, points, and surfaces and even images for textures
.C4d is a file format that is used by Cinema 4D. A .C4d contains a scene, which consists of one or more objects with position, rotation, pivot points, meshes, and animation information to create the file.
.dxf is a file format that is used by AutoCAD. A .dxf allows data to go between AutoCAD and other programs.
An .obj file format was developed by Wavefront Technologies and can be used by most 3D software’s. The most important thing about an .obj file is that it can be used by plenty of different 3D software’s.
Softimage|XSI
Softimage|XSI is a is a 3D computer graphics application, owned by Autodesk which is used to producing 3D computer graphics, 3D modeling, and computer animation just like most of Autodesks softwares.
Plug-ins
a plug-in is a component that adds a specific feature to an already existing program. When a program supports a plug-in this allows it is able to be customised. Common examples are plug-ins that are used on web browsers such as Google Chrome such as Add Blocker, Another plug-in that we used was Virtual Studio Technology instruments that we used on the sound software Reaper.
https://getadblock.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autodesk_Softimage
Task 5 - 3D
Development Software
Examine the software tools
used in the production of 3D models.
For example, 3D Studio Max, Maya, LightWave, Cinema 4D,
Blender, Sketchup, ZBrush etc.
Remember that you are trying to comprehensively explain
the theory and applications of 3D with elucidated examples and consistently
using subject terminology correctly.
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