Best 3D graphics software?
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From: MI
Best 3D graphics software? I'm something of a Photoshop guru, but have never done 3D modeling / world building. I am in the process of writing a historical sci-fi novel and would like to include pictures of some of the structures / places in the story that no longer exist today. I've seen some pretty cool art that is in line with what I have in mind over on . . .
www.digitalblasphemy.com/dbnew.shtml
And it looks like there are a ton of options for software over on this site:
http://www.digi-element.com/site/index.htm
I was wondering what the best software is to create this kind of art. Hoping someone on this forum might have some advice. Thanks.
Luke.
www.digitalblasphemy.com/dbnew.shtml
And it looks like there are a ton of options for software over on this site:
http://www.digi-element.com/site/index.htm
I was wondering what the best software is to create this kind of art. Hoping someone on this forum might have some advice. Thanks.
Luke.
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3dsMax is one of the top programs. It was used to model a game called Far cry. Here's a site with some screens of it, and those are all in game shots. The graphics of that game are the best i've seen so far.
http://www.gamershell.com/hellzone_FPS_Far_Cry.shtml
That Worldbuilder pro 4 looks insane. I had 3Dsmax for a while till my comp went to hell and it was realtively easy to use, but just like any of those programs you'll have to tinker with it and go through a few tutorials before u can make anything fancy.
http://www.gamershell.com/hellzone_FPS_Far_Cry.shtml
That Worldbuilder pro 4 looks insane. I had 3Dsmax for a while till my comp went to hell and it was realtively easy to use, but just like any of those programs you'll have to tinker with it and go through a few tutorials before u can make anything fancy.
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What are some of the advantages of these different softwares? I've been looking on the internet and some of the artwork looks pretty decent. Thing is, I could create most of what is being done pretty quickly in Photoshop just by using the internet for some stock pictures, photo books, etc., then mixing and matching until I got something I liked. Also, how are the scenes being created? Do they provide an inventory of (for example) trees, plants, etc. that can be imported and then manipulated to fit a true "3D" environment or do you end up creating a good percentage of the structures yourself?
