Best 3d modeling software?

[chaganlal1]

Hey i am intersted in 3d modeling and learning how to do it any software u guys recommend?

 

[chaganlal1]

Yeah i have been refered to 3ds studio max 7 and Maya.

 

[Iceman]

I personally like 3D Studio Max the best. I picked up on it first, and albeit being a little difficult to learn the ins and outs of, is a very powerful program. I highly suggest it.

 

[chaganlal1]

Alright guys thanks i guess im getting 3ds max.

 

[prithvi]

What kind of objects do u want to model?
Organic (characters, aliens, living beings) or non-organic (product, vehicle, architectural, industrial etc.)

I have use 3Ds Max and Maya, so can comment only on them.

For organic surfaces, Maya has more flexible tools using Nurbs.
But anyway, when u want to add more details, u have to convert everything to polygons.
And I feel the poly tools of 3Ds Max are at par with those of Maya.
in fact, certain edge tools in Max r not there in Maya.

If u r going for product/architectural only, then Maya won't be a good choice, as its more targetted at organics.

Other similar softwares are Cinema4D, Softimage and Lightwave.

There are other new softwares like Modo, which helps u to model very fast.
ZBrush is another tool, that helps to add a lot of details to your characters, very fast.

 

[chaganlal1]

I am going to try and do objects, yeah in that sort of field and yes i have asked around and people have reccomended 3ds max over any other on the non-organic. Thanks for your information and help

 

[XColl]

If you want, you can try Milkshape 3D for 30 days. If you wish to buy it it only cost 20 or 25 dollars.

http://www.milkshape3d.com

 

[chaganlal1]

Alright will do man thanks.

 

[jusama14]

I'd say maya is definently the best 3d modeling software...for now im sticking with lightwave cause its much easier to use and im gonna learn maya later on when i get a chance..

 

[migachim]

Have you tried Blender? It's free. Site is www.blender.org.