Hello everyone! Some time ago, a friend asked me what 3D modeling software is easy to use ? This article will summarize some useful 3D modeling software based on modeling principles and application classification. Welcome to collect them.
1. CAD (computer-aided design) modeling software
CAD modeling is mainly used in the field of engineering design, especially in the field of mechanical design. Its model is characterized by high accuracy and mostly parameterized models. It can be used for two-dimensional drawing, manufacturing, motion analysis, mechanical analysis, etc.
AutoCAD
Solidworks
UGNX
CATIA
Pro/Engineer(Cero)
Inventor
Solid Edge
SpaceClaim
Topsolid
Cimatron
2. CG (CA computer animation) modeling software
CG that is usually seen in non-professional discussions generally refers to 3D animation short films, such as game promotional films. Distinguish it from movie "special effects" (visual effects). In fact, film and television visual effects and CG short films are produced through similar software. For the time being called CG software
, its application is also quite extensive.
In addition to film and television special effects and 3D animation, the models produced by it can also be used for games, product display, 3D printing (with low precision
), VR&AR&MR, etc.
3DS Max
Maya
Softimage 3D
LightWave 3D
Cinema 4D
Houdini
Among them, 3DS Max, Maya, Houdini are mainly used for film and television visual effects and 3D animation, and 3DS Max is also relatively widely used in the interior design industry.
Cinema 4D has become popular in the advertising industry in recent years.
Because of its open source features, Blender has also been loved by some small studios and individual users.
3. Digital sculpting modeling software The
sculpting software is a brush-based modeling with a very high degree of freedom. It is usually used to make high models of game or animated character models. Combining low models effectively saves costs.
ZBrush
MudBox
MeshMixer
3DCoat
Sculptris(Free)
Teya Conceptor
Zbrush, MudBox are the most commonly used, which belong to Pixologic and Autodesk respectively. ZBrush came out in 1997 and has gradually improved since 3.0, and has been widely accepted by the industry. One billion polygon models can be carved, so the artist's imagination and hardware configuration are the limits. Mudbox came out in 2007 and was acquired by Autodesk in 2009, so its connection with max and Maya is definitely better.
The above is the 3D modeling software I have summarized for you , and I hope to help you!