Mac software

babybluedye · 11-07-2008, 05:43 PM

Just wondering, i have a mac does any one know of good software?

Any good freesource software that may help me with 3D modeling?

Also what are the main 3D modeling programs not matter what the price?

I would appreciate any help thx,

Pankake · 11-07-2008, 05:50 PM

Autodesk Maya Or Luxology Modo for your modelling and Adobe Photoshop for your paint package I think would be a more than competent setup

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Edit: Free/open source.. not sure, maybe GIMP for a paint package but don't quote me on that. And for modelling, I believe Blender supports OSX which is open source software.

babybluedye · 11-08-2008, 09:18 AM

Thx a lot,
I already have Photoshop which is one of the few programs i'm skilled at,

And i'm downloading Blender now... Thx again

Ow yeah and your quite right about Gimp, but i've had some trouble with it in the past, though its not bad for free .

Pankake · 11-08-2008, 12:04 PM

It's pretty good imo, but if you have Photoshop and are skilled with it, then no need to change, Photoshop is industry standard and the best, bar none. Blender's a little odd for my tastes but it's probably the most popular of the free/open source packages, so you won't have any trouble finding tutorials and support for it.

Lightwave also supports OS X, although if you were to dig deep and buy one of these modelling packages, I'd have to recommend Modo or Maya.
Modo because does everything Lightwave can but better, and seamless integration with Lightwave for if you're working on Lightwave based projects, and is generally a great app.
And Maya because it's also an industry standard app, along with 3DS Max. So if you're serious about it game art, best off going with that.

babybluedye · 11-08-2008, 01:56 PM

I've been playing around with Blender, i'm definitely going to spend some time with before I go out and buy one. It didn't take me long to get to grips with Photoshop, but i'll admit this looks like its gunna be hard. Time to look up about a million tutorials... thx again

jamie cross · 11-11-2008, 02:30 PM

I use cinema 4d on my mac here. But if you're looking for a low cost but high quality 3d app. I'd check out Cheetah 3D. I've only ever played with the demo but for the cost it's very powerful.

Mac 3D Software for modelling, rendering and animation - Cheetah3D

babybluedye · 11-22-2008, 08:10 PM

Thx ill give both of them a look!

sampson · 11-23-2008, 06:27 PM

Anyone know if max (can work) will ever be on OS X - my school only has bloody macs and i want
MAX ON THE MACS

(unless i havent been informed and max 2009 works on mac??)

Talon · 11-23-2008, 06:36 PM

No, 3DS isn't OSX compatible.

glynnsmith · 11-23-2008, 10:30 PM

You should be able to run Max on a Mac with one of the virtualPC apps, or even a secondary boot install of Vista / XP, right?

11-07-2008, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
babybluedye New Artist 14 - 0	Mac software Just wondering, i have a mac does any one know of good software? Any good freesource software that may help me with 3D modeling? Also what are the main 3D modeling programs not matter what the price? I would appreciate any help thx,

11-07-2008, 05:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pankake Senior Artist 874 - 95	Autodesk Maya Or Luxology Modo for your modelling and Adobe Photoshop for your paint package I think would be a more than competent setup . Edit: Free/open source.. not sure, maybe GIMP for a paint package but don't quote me on that. And for modelling, I believe Blender supports OSX which is open source software. __________________ Good Crit! Aaron Clifford London, UK Aaron Clifford portfolio Last edited by Pankake; 11-07-2008 at 05:54 PM.

11-08-2008, 09:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
babybluedye New Artist 14 - 0	Thx a lot, I already have Photoshop which is one of the few programs i'm skilled at, And i'm downloading Blender now... Thx again Ow yeah and your quite right about Gimp, but i've had some trouble with it in the past, though its not bad for free . Last edited by babybluedye; 11-08-2008 at 09:20 AM.

11-08-2008, 12:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pankake Senior Artist 874 - 95	It's pretty good imo, but if you have Photoshop and are skilled with it, then no need to change, Photoshop is industry standard and the best, bar none. Blender's a little odd for my tastes but it's probably the most popular of the free/open source packages, so you won't have any trouble finding tutorials and support for it. Lightwave also supports OS X, although if you were to dig deep and buy one of these modelling packages, I'd have to recommend Modo or Maya. Modo because does everything Lightwave can but better, and seamless integration with Lightwave for if you're working on Lightwave based projects, and is generally a great app. And Maya because it's also an industry standard app, along with 3DS Max. So if you're serious about it game art, best off going with that. __________________ Good Crit! Aaron Clifford London, UK Aaron Clifford portfolio

11-08-2008, 01:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
babybluedye New Artist 14 - 0	I've been playing around with Blender, i'm definitely going to spend some time with before I go out and buy one. It didn't take me long to get to grips with Photoshop, but i'll admit this looks like its gunna be hard. Time to look up about a million tutorials... thx again Last edited by babybluedye; 11-08-2008 at 04:30 PM. Reason: bad grammer again

11-11-2008, 02:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
jamie cross New Artist 2 - 0	I use cinema 4d on my mac here. But if you're looking for a low cost but high quality 3d app. I'd check out Cheetah 3D. I've only ever played with the demo but for the cost it's very powerful. Mac 3D Software for modelling, rendering and animation - Cheetah3D

11-22-2008, 08:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
babybluedye New Artist 14 - 0	Thx ill give both of them a look!

11-23-2008, 06:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
sampson Game Art Student 439 - 34	Anyone know if max (can work) will ever be on OS X - my school only has bloody macs and i want MAX ON THE MACS (unless i havent been informed and max 2009 works on mac??) __________________ > To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism, to steal ideas from many is research. Tutorial - Ambient Occlusion in MAX My Sketchbook Thread Portfolio

11-23-2008, 06:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Talon Game-Artist.net Staff 2,770 - 470	No, 3DS isn't OSX compatible. __________________ > My Portfolio > Hull-Breach Lead Modeler > Supporter of good crits.

11-23-2008, 10:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
glynnsmith Game-Artist.net Staff 1,450 - 152	You should be able to run Max on a Mac with one of the virtualPC apps, or even a secondary boot install of Vista / XP, right? __________________ Listen up. I'll only shout this once: Current Competition - Forum Rules - Constructive Crit

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