Task 5: 3D Development software

Different softwares 
Maya

Maya is a 3D modelling and animation software program that allows the user to create full-motion effects. This software is know for its realistic laws of physics and the effects and actions on the characters. Also Maya is one of the most user friendly programs that allows the user to create very realistic videos, another strength is that effects such as smoke and falling water that looks as if it were real can be created in Maya. To add to the realism of the software characters created can also be given emotions that are portrayed through body language and facial expressions. Being such good software companies such as Tata. PK and General Compression have used it to create games and characters.  

   

3D Studio Max 

3D Studio Max was created by Autodesk and it is software that allows the users to create 3D designs such as cars and games/film backgrounds. This software is used mainly by film makers, game developers and graphic designers. 3D Studio Max was used to make parts of the new Alice in Wonderland film and Assassins creed. This software is available to students for free however the actual company that makes 3D Studio Max are looking for people with experience of using the software so they can design things for them. 

SketchUp

SketchUp is also a 3D modelling software however SketchUp specialises in architecture, interior design games and film. This software was designed with simplicity in mind, it is easy to use and the software its self is £469 (for the pro edition) other wise you can get the standard SketchUp Make for free.

Lightwave 3D

Lightwave is again 3D modelling software however this was first created 20 years ago meaning it was one of the first 3D modelling software ever. Lightwave specialises in static and animated 3D models. This software is aimed at dedicated major studios as it is so advance from all the other 3D modelling software due to the face it has a custom pipeline. Lightwave is $995 per copy, it was used to model the Aston Martin DB5 and helped create scenes in the 2012 James bond movie Skyfall.   

Cinema 4D 

Finally cinema 4D is also 3D modelling software, know for its animation and rendering abilities this software can reflect life like details into models with a user friendly interface with a little practice can be used by all. It is also know for realist collisions between objects and its quick rendering speed due to the face it uses the computers network efficiently. This software was used to help create the film Prometheus.