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multerwarol
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Subject: Which Is Best Software For 3D?
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : October 28, 2023
The "best" software for 3D design and modeling depends on your specific needs, preferences, and skill level. There are many excellent 3D software options available, each with its own strengt ...
nlimanoff
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Subject: The Bottle Kit For MODO
Forum : CG News and Events
Posted : April 24, 2017
http://www.chris3d.com/html/detail_bottlekit.html

Each asset is fully UV mapped, has photo-realistic materials and a placeholder label applied, ready to be swapped with your custom label design. Ea ...
richardrosenman
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Subject: CGPlugins - Post Your Plugins For Free.
Forum : General CG Talk
Posted : January 24, 2017
http://richardrosenman.com/wp-content/uploads/cgplugins_banner.jpg
Are you a software developer? Do you make plugins or filters for 3D or 2D graphics related apps?

If so, free.


*3ds max*Maya* ...
booboognu
Forum : General CG Talk
Posted : June 11, 2012
Not trying to be mean, but if you have to ask about something so simple, are you sure you want to make what you are asking about? Masking/transparencies is one of the first things you learn in creati ...
Perceptionist
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Subject: UltraRender - request for 3D models to test
Forum : CG News and Events
Posted : April 16, 2012
Hello,

some of you has probably already been in contact with UltraRender service, which allows to create visualizations and animations interactively on renderfarm based on GPU processors. We're cur ...
Clovis001
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Subject: Does anyone else use Modo ?
Forum : General CG Talk
Posted : November 28, 2011
Hey

looking around there doesnt seem to be too many dedicated modo artists out there and i just dont know why?

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ventureforth
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : October 05, 2011
So I'm fairly new to 3D and needed some advice. But first a little background on who I am what I wish to do (if you prefer to skip forward to the actual question, which I've bolded below, I won't be ...
rooboy3d
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Subject: Does anyone else use Modo ?
Forum : General CG Talk
Posted : August 26, 2011
Hey

looking around there doesnt seem to be too many dedicated modo artists out there and i just dont know why?
eye
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Subject: Which software for character animation
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : August 26, 2011
Hi.

I was wondering which software would be the best choice for character animation (the sculpting would be done probably by ZBrush). Unfortunately I am beginner in 3d area.

The idea is to creat ...
rooboy3d
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Subject: 3D Modeller/texturer Modo Specialist
Forum : Available 3D artists - CG jobs wanted
Posted : August 26, 2011
Hello

I am an accomplished modeller and texture. i specialize in the use of Modo which i use in conjunction with 3DS which means i have the capability to export to many formats

and an up to date ...
vk3d
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Subject: 3D rendering or architectural visualization
Forum : 3D Rendering
Posted : August 10, 2011
Hi!
3ds max, Autocad, Vray, Mentalray, Cinema 4d, Maya, Modo, Archicad. You can use all of them or several or just one. Its all your choice)
Good luck.
nebulos
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Subject: which 2011 15" macbook pro
Forum : 3d Graphics Hardware Forum
Posted : March 10, 2011
Hi all!

I'm a superoob in need of some advice.

I'm considering one of the two new 15" Macbook Pros. They differ in CPU, GPU, and $$$:

Low End:
CPU = 2.0GHz i7-2325QM, 2.9 turbo, Quad, ...
Andyba
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Subject: SolidWorks CAD to which 3d modeller?
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : January 27, 2011
Hello Philray,
If you want automated conversion of Solidworks 2D CAD drawings to 3d models, I don't know if something like this exists.
May be only in SolidWorks itself.
If you are going to create ...
Meh
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Subject: Lightwave, Strata 3D, or Cinema 4D
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : January 04, 2011
Don't waste your time with Modo if you going after animation and rigging, it simply does not support those things at the moment. Other than that it is a very good box modeling tool with a lack of supp ...
RossM
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Subject: SubD Car Modelling Tutorial
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : October 15, 2010
Hi Guys, I thought you might be interested in my car modelling tutorial. It covers everything from initial ideas through to finished SubD model and includes all the model and scene files. It's Modo ...
Andyba
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Subject: 2d or 3d program for this illustration type?
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : June 26, 2010
Luxology Modo 3d, has good 3d modeling tools, intuitive interface, great rendering and basic animation. That's if you need rendering.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agO-QYArFlo

You can also try ...
anciello
Forum : Available 3D artists - CG jobs wanted
Posted : June 16, 2010
My name is Mike Anciello and I recently graduated from Champlain College in Burlington, VT with a B.S. in Electronic Game & Interactive Development: Art & Animation. I'm available for hire for ...
adamgibson
Forum : Available 3D artists - CG jobs wanted
Posted : June 10, 2010
Hi all,

I am a 3D Artist/3D Instructor Looking for Freelance 3D Jobs.

I've been making instructional videos for Kurv Studios for about a year now.

I use Lightwave and Zbrush mainly for modell ...
PixelOz
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Subject: Easiest 3d modeling program
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : April 06, 2010
I think that you could consider Sketchup, Modo 3D or perhaps Cinema 4D. Of those I think that Sketchup is the easiest to learn and the basic version is free like Blender and pretty capable.

The New ...
spycatcher2010
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Subject: Suggested programs
Forum : General CG Talk
Posted : March 05, 2010
Dear All
I would like some guidance if possible in selecting the right 3d programs to buy.I am currently using student versions autodesk inventor and 3DS max to produce training simulations for airc ...
computeruser
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Subject: Modo 401 crashes
Forum : 3d Graphics Hardware Forum
Posted : February 10, 2010
When I click on one of the tabs at the top such as Paint or Layout, Modo crashes. I get the message - Modo 401 has encountered an error and needs to close. Anyone have any ideas?
Sage & Onion
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Subject: Which 3D app?
Forum : General CG Talk
Posted : January 24, 2010
For 3d modeling speed and diversity of polygonal tools try Modo 3d.

I'm sure the information will come soon
Hazelnice
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Subject: Which 3D app?
Forum : General CG Talk
Posted : January 12, 2010
For 3d modeling speed and diversity of polygonal tools try Modo 3d.
Algomorph
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : January 07, 2010
I recommend standard unwrapping procedures, then rendering the UV template. Many applications (Blender, Maya, Max, Softimage, Modo, Silo, etc) allow you to do this quite easily, check Google & hel ...
Algomorph
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Subject: making a 3D pair of sneaker
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : January 07, 2010
I recommend you use blender if you don't have a preferred commercial application. Out of commercial apps, I strongly recommend 3D Studio Max, Modo, or Maya. I don't know about Silo (never had the chan ...
morph gizmo
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Subject: CG Q&A
Forum : General CG Talk
Posted : December 06, 2009
Hey everyone,

There is finally a new site for us to help and learn in a Q&A fashion: CGSquad . C-O-M.

It's certainly not a replacement for places like this, where you discuss things, but com ...
limacchina
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Subject: Easiest 3d modeling program
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : October 12, 2009
modo 3d
thisandthat
Forum : General CG Talk
Posted : August 30, 2009
Thanks Andyba.

Cheetah 3D looks to be in my price range. But I've just had a bit of a play with the demo and I find it very unintuitive to use. I'm sure this is just my unfamiliarity with the inte ...
Andyba
Forum : General CG Talk
Posted : August 29, 2009
I can recommend Modo 401 by Luxology.
There is also [url=http://www.3dmd.net/forum/3d-discussion-5891.html]cheetah 3d.
Andyba
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Subject: Which 3D app?
Forum : General CG Talk
Posted : August 25, 2009
Hm.. Cheetah has a lot of nice 3d modeling tools.

Here are the Cheetah 3d polygonal modeling tools:
* Polygon, edge and point mode
* Set and Reset crease
* Create polygon
* Fi ...
Andyba
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Subject: Which program should I purchase?
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : August 25, 2009
If you need rendering then modo 3d, cinema 4d or even why not blender 3d.
If you don't need rendering then silo 3d, wings 3d, hexagon 3d will do the job.
Andyba
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Subject: what program do you suggest??!
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : July 20, 2009
Modo is a good choice but it is on the expensive side. It has good rendering and modeling tools.

You can also try blender 3d and pixie render engine. Which is open source, free and can be used to ...
PleaseHelp
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Subject: what program do you suggest??!
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : July 17, 2009
I'm a graphic designer looking to create still illustrations. I've worked with Strata but found it to be buggy. However it had a very familiar UI. But I'm not turned off by the UI in Lightwave and I'm ...
Andyba
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Subject: Lightwave, Strata 3D, or Cinema 4D
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : July 17, 2009
If you were to combine Lightwave and Cinema 4D, I think Modo is what you get. I like the interface and the way some of the tools work. The interface just beats the snot out of Lightwave.

Regarding ...
Andyba
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Subject: 3d Modeling Software List
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : July 16, 2009
Purely 3d modeling software with some UV mapping and texturing tools:
Pixologic ZBrush
Autodesk Mudbox
Google SketchUp Pro
Hexagon
SolidWorks
Rhino 3d
Strata 3D
Wings 3d
Izware Nendo
Neverce ...
Andyba
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Subject: 3d Modeling Career
Forum : General CG Talk
Posted : June 10, 2009
3d modeling software like:

- a free and powerful 3d modeler.

has a good set of 3d modeling tools.

- an affordable 3d modeling software with robust industry standard tools.

There is al ...
Andyba
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Subject: modo: UV mapping in modo?
Forum : 3D Texturing Forum
Posted : June 08, 2009
Modo UV mapping tools are great as well as UV mapping tools in the newest version of 3ds max.
Andyba
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Subject: Lightwave releases free upgrade.
Forum : CG News and Events
Posted : March 04, 2009
Beside NewTek and autodesk there are companies like Luxology with modo 3d, Maxon with Cinema 4d, Sidefx with houdini... Project messiah, Zbrush finally. Also there are other smaller players in this in ...
Andyba
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Subject: Modo
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : February 16, 2009
Did you try the [url=http://www.luxology.com/training/training.aspx]Modo training videos and the [url=http://www.luxology.com/community/tutorials/]video tutorials ?
Wafer
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Subject: Modo
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : February 15, 2009
I've been using a lot of modo latly... really hard to use at first when coming from Max/Maya... Does anyone have any good tutorials?

Cheers
Andyba
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Subject: Easiest 3d modeling program
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : February 13, 2009
modo 3d is easy to use and mudbox is very easy to use.
I remember I was learning 3d studio 4.0 for dos when I was 15 Very Happy
It was a really great experience.
Andyba
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Subject: A quick hello and a BIG can of worms...
Forum : General CG Talk
Posted : December 31, 2008
If you need software just for 3d modeling and rendering and basic animation Modo 3d is the best choice.
It is cheaper than the full fledged 3d software like 3ds max, maya and xsi because it doesn't h ...
bubai
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Subject: Freelance 3d Artist
Forum : 3D Services
Posted : November 23, 2008
Hi, I'm soumitra saha from INDIA, have 3+ years of experience as a 3d
artist.
I'm efficient in modeling(organic/inorganic), texturing and animation(cartoon/realistic). You can check my work samples ...
bubai
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Subject: Make some Money with Quick Modelling Contract Job
Forum : 3D Jobs
Posted : November 23, 2008
Hi, do u still need a blender artist?

My name is soumitra saha, have a 3+ years of experience as a 3d
artist, now working as an TD in Elemental crafts, mumbai, INDIA.
You can check my work sample ...
TRoutMac
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Subject: Lightwave, Strata 3D, or Cinema 4D
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : April 24, 2008
Andyba:

Thanks very much for your recommendation. I was not aware of Modo and I've now downloaded the demo version and am watching tutorials. If you were to combine Lightwave and Cinema 4D, I think ...
Andyba
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Subject: Lightwave, Strata 3D, or Cinema 4D
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : April 23, 2008
Hi TroutMac, I don't know too much about strata 3d but I've used Lightwave and Cinema4d and both are very good 3d design softwares with robust tools that are more than enough for illustration purposes ...
Andyba
Forum : General CG Talk
Posted : November 14, 2006
That is quite strange.. is it possible to animate in modo?
Zranaangel
Forum : General CG Talk
Posted : November 07, 2006
modo Wins MacUser ‘3D Animation Software of the Year’ Award
Luxology’s modo won a MACUSER “Maxine” editorial award for the best “3D/Animation Software of the Year” at last week’s MacExpo conference i ...
Bill Liu
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Subject: 3ds max 6: How do I loop select a group of polys?
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : July 11, 2006
Its a beautiful looking piece of crap... that modo..
Rod Politoff
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Subject: 3ds max 6: How do I loop select a group of polys?
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : July 11, 2006
Whats so good about modo
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ZaSCoK
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Subject: 3ds max 6: How do I loop select a group of polys?
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : July 11, 2006
I don't remember how it worked in max6.. I'm using Modo for modelling now anyways :p
dfk
Replies: 1 Views: 4821
Subject: modo: keyboard shortcuts in modo
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : June 15, 2006
I was trying to add more than one command to a keyboard shortcut in modo.
Got a 'too many arguements' error
What am I doing wrong?
Kiffy20
Replies: 9 Views: 4923
Subject: maya: Rigging workflow
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : June 09, 2006
So you could do what i do
But i hate that way to, because of that i started to work in modo
I like that way, because i don't have overlapping edges, or have to press certain keys to get an activeSmoot ...
indico
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Subject: modo: How to harden edges in modo?
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : June 08, 2006
Anyone in here knows how to harden edges in modo ?
I dont mean edgeWeighting
For the subd version
I mean only for the normal polygoncage
I dont want to use it as subd in maya
Like the tools under norm ...
CG JOBS
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Subject: Lead Artist
Forum : 3D Jobs
Posted : May 13, 2006
subject: Lead Artist , Massive Entertainment

Massive Entertainment is looking for Lead Artist
duration - Full Time

Job details: Lead Artist Looking for a great job creating games? Massive Entert ...