3D Modelling Software Comparison

Ok so I figured I'd do a post about something other than my Uni life.

So I will compair (in my opinion) a few 3D modelling applications that I have used, listing pros and cons.

Maya:

Made by Autodesk (who will soon own everything) this is the industry standard for movies.

Pros:

-Powerful

-Lots of capabilities

Cons:

-Learning curve is a cliff

-User Interface indecipherable

Cinema4D:

Made by Maxon, this program doesn't get the credit it deserves, it is both versatile and with every update gets more and more features.

Pros:

-Easy to understand Interface

-Pretty decent capabilities

Cons:

-Lacks higher end functions

-Due to obscurity, lacks file support in other applications.

3D Studio Max:

Also owned by Autodesk, this is the industry standard for games.

Pros:

-Good workflow

-User Friendly

Cons:

-Still very confusing User Interface

-Not available on Mac

Blender3D

Open Source from the Blender Foundation, free for all.

Pros:

-Free

-Lots of high end capabilities

Cons:

-User interface unlike any other 3d program in existence

-Another learning cliff

SketchUp

A Google Owned 3D program, also free for the basic version.

Pros:

-Easy as hell to use

-Comes with good starting tutorials

Cons:

-Completely Lacks high end features

-Irritating at times with limitation in creating shapes.

Well I hope someone found this interesting, maybe later I'll do some reviews of other types of 3D applications.

Peace out.