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1. Re: 3d animation software suggestions
Marian Driscoll Feb 17, 2011 5:32 AM (in response to Bucketheadd)Bucketheadd wrote:
That is a great oxymoron.
Being inexperienced in 3D character animation, expect a considerable amount of time to learn it (months, years) before you will be able to produce something useful to your employer.
Common professional apps include Maya, Lightwave and 3D Studio Max. Even if price is no object, there is a huge cost to learning these complex apps. You might do well with a more basic, but still very capable for character animation... Animation Master by Hash.
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2. Re: 3d animation software suggestions
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3. Re: 3d animation software suggestions
CloudFormz May 7, 2011 1:36 AM (in response to Bucketheadd)Cinema 4D is a good basic 3d program to start with.
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4. Re: 3d animation software suggestions
sweetpea01 May 13, 2011 5:39 AM (in response to CloudFormz)I agree. Cinema4D is a good "basic" program & very affordable since you are not likely to have a "useable" finished peice for a while due to the large learning curve. (good selling point to your superiors) Although, in my experience they all work pretty much the same. I learned 3D on Maya - which was far too expensive for my employer to purchase. So we got Cinema4D & while it was different from Maya, it was easy to catch on. Also, Maxon (the parent co.) offer excellent training & support, which is a huge bonus.
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5. Re: 3d animation software suggestions
socialblogger Aug 5, 2011 8:08 AM (in response to Bucketheadd)I really like working with cinema4D which is really basic to advanced, but if you wanna
get the real deal you should try out Maya.
Really good 3d prog.
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6. Re: 3d animation software suggestions
mdcerny Aug 17, 2011 11:24 AM (in response to Bucketheadd)Had you looked into iClone or SmithMicro's Anime Studio? They are both kind of basic but rather good.
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7. Re: 3d animation software suggestions
Daniel Wood Dani Sep 22, 2011 2:56 AM (in response to Bucketheadd)I am agree with Marian, if you are totally unexperienced in 3d animation, don't go for yourself as it will take a considerable amount of time to be an expert.
Rather I would suggest you to for a 3d animation studio/company. If you are in US, you can check with Zco corporation. To get an idea of their work check their website (http://www.zco.com/3d-animations.aspx), you will find various previous work examples.
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8. Re: 3d animation software suggestions
Marian Driscoll Dec 28, 2011 5:39 AM (in response to Bucketheadd)For more information about IllusionMage, see http://www.blender.org/blenderorg/blender-foundation/press/re-branding-blender/
IllusionMage is not a "worthwhile investment" because you can get it for free at http://www.blender.org
joniqueen is spamming and scamming this forum with a bogus product.
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9. Re: 3d animation software suggestions
Bucketheadd Dec 28, 2011 6:55 AM (in response to Marian Driscoll)Thanks for the heads up!
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10. Re: 3d animation software suggestions
terrypasencio Jan 4, 2012 2:18 AM (in response to Bucketheadd)If you want something for nothing, there are a few freeware versions of 3D packages available. 3D Canvas from amabilis.com is a cut down version of the company's commercial 3D packages. It's a fully functional 3D application but is probably more suited to the intermediate 3D users or keen beginners.