/3/ - 3DCG

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>Houdini
The best software for fat nerd coders with no artistic talent but like to make meme explosions and shit
>SketchUp
Premiere architectural modeler, nothing comes close any more
>Blender
Things are looking good for it's future I think, it's a good sign. Due to its spike in popularity there's a bunch of good PR with "buzz" like people openly saying they ditching Maya/max for personal projects and using blender. Autodesk needs to step it up and really bring something new to the table to stay ahead cos blender is rising fast.
>3D coat
It's losing a lot of market to substance and personally I haven't used it in years, at least 3 years. Beyond some niche uses it really needs to innovate.
>C4D
Great software. UI is on the better end compared to competition as well as having that integrated octane really makes it amazing for production and marketing shots.
>Zbrush
Nothing comes close when it comes to sculpting. However, if blender fixed it's sculpting performance it would be a real contender. As it is, zbrush is standard for a reason. Has really transformed the industry.
>3dsmax
Personally, I fucking hate max. Shit UI, conveluted workarounds to everything.
>DAZ
Been in a standstill for years desu, their dforce addition was nice but the new big thing, their hair sim from hexagon is fucking garbage. High hopes since they have decided to delay Genesis 9 instead of just shitting it out for no reason. Hopefully, this means they are working on something good.
>Maya
Best for animating, no competition. Modeling is much nicer than max too.
>Cheetah
Not gonna eat ya
>Modo
Good for shoes I heard
>Softimage
No idea
>Lightwave
Needs to innovate
>Wings
Dunno what it is
>Rhino
Worse than revit and SketchUp

Now here's a few honorable mentions you didn't say

>Twinmotion
This paired with skp is really bringing new life to archvis and ending jobs for pajeets. Now anyone can into archvis!

>Marvelous Designer
Truly amazing program. Unmatched speed and quality for clothes