3.01 Understanding 3D Modeling

Modeling

Creates 3D models for Characters, Environments, and Props

Rendering

Produces high-quality images & Animation using Lighting & Textures

Animation

Develops Animation for Films, Fames, and Simulations

Stimulation

Creates realistic physics-based simulations, used for Visual Effects

What’s the importance for using 3D modeling?

Widely used in the video game industry, known for its ease of use and robust modeling, and its strong integration with other Autodesk Products

What’s the need for it?

Provides tools that are very efficient in Workflow & Productivity

Commericals & Advertising

Used for product Visualization and Animated Commercials

Visual effects

Produces high-end Visual Effects for Movies

Film & TV production

Creates Visual Effects & Realistic Characters. Does Environment Modeling & Scene Composition

Blender

Is a free & open- source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline

Film production (Created by Blender)

Creates short films, comericals, and visual effects

Cinema 4D

Professional 3D modeling, animation, & rendering software, developed by Maxon

Scientific Visualization

Visual representation of complex data & concepts

MODO

3D modeling, texturting, & renduring software devloped by Foundry

Modeling

Creating detailed 3D models for games, films, & products

How to chose the right 3D Software

Determine the specific needs for your project, Consider the cost of the software & available resources, evaluate the ease of learning & available trainging resources, and finally, look for active communities & support options