Task 5
- 2. 3D Studio Max is a software which allows you to design 3D models, the software itself was produced by Autodesk Media and Entertainment, it can be used efficiently on the Windows platform and is used mostly for game developers. 3D STUDIO MAX http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1a/3dsmax_2010_800px.png
- 3. The Autodesk Maya is a graphics software that is able to run on Mac OS Linux and Microsoft Windows, the software itself was originally developed by a company called Alias Systems Corporation but the ownership of this software was given to Autodesk. Similar to 3D Studio Max as its used to Design models in video games and TV series. MAYA http://area.autodesk.com/img/products/mudbox/interop.png
- 4. Next we move onto the modelling software known as Lightwave which is used for rendering static and animated 3D objects. This 3D modeller supports both polygon and subdivision modelling. LIGHTWAVE https://render.otoy.com/images/lightwaveUI_full.png
- 5. This is software is a useful modeller called Blender, it’s useful as this graphics software is free to use which allows it to be easily accessed, Blender’s tools consists of Texturing, 3D modelling and animating. BLENDER http://www.bildecke.de/screenshots/blender_screen2_gr.jpg
- 6. Onto the next software known as Cinema 4D this is a modeller which allows 3D modelling and animation this was developed by MAXON and can be accessed on windows and Macintosh PC’s, this software seems works very well when using the 3D models for concept art. CINEMA 4D http://www.maxon.net/uploads/pics/r14studioscreen_01.jpg
- 7. Now we move onto another advance modelling software called Zbrush this modeller allows you to create digitally sculpted models which enables you to create high resolution models to be mainly used movie animations. This highly used software by well known companies such as Electronic Arts. ZBRUSH http://pixologic.com/zbrush/features/brushes/img/main.jpg
- 8. And finally we move onto the least used modelling software called Sketchup which your not able to high resolution models but it can still be used to create simpler video games but on an upside is free to use. SKETCHUP http://www.syix.com/elmer/12-Screenshots/Google%20SketchUp%20Viewer.jpg
- 9. Each 3D software allows work to be saved in formats called files which store your saved work, so basically a file format is a way that information is encoded to be stored in a computer file, these types of formats may either be proprietary or free and can be unpublished or open FILE FORMATS