# New (affordable) 3d modelling tool **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [July 7, 2004, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771 "2004-07-07T17:52:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2004, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/21 "2004-07-07T23:20:26Z")
> [@DDD](#): > > Lightwave was used for Day After tomorrow So was 3ds max 😉 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2004, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/22 "2004-07-07T23:24:00Z")
So was 3DSM :sure:. Gah you said maya and changed it. Doh. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2004, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/23 "2004-07-08T00:37:35Z")
Well Maya was used too, one of the head maya teachers over at gnomon was working on it, but I couldn’t find any proof in 30 seconds of looking online, so I can’t post that… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2004, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/24 "2004-07-08T01:20:15Z")
wow, nice find DDD. :thumb: I will have to give this a go when i get a chance. :: ZBrush rocks!! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2004, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/25 "2004-07-08T02:35:51Z")
Aww man everyone has used ZBrush but me ☹ Lightwave \> Maya \> 3DSM Maya is more hi-pol stuff, 3dsm is popular for lo-poly game models and whatnot. Lightwave can do both and comes with a kick arse renderer. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2004, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/26 "2004-07-08T03:47:22Z")
just reading 3d world and zbrush 2 has gotten rave reviews. There are just so many apps these days… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2004, 4:35am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/27 "2004-07-08T04:35:35Z")
Yeah a ton of apps and a lot are low cost, look at C4d low cost (compared to the grand daddies) and amazing. Zbrush and Silo are other good examples. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2004, 6:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/28 "2004-07-08T06:54:20Z")
> Lightwave was used for Day After tomorrow and a bunch of other films > … For the poster work, maybe teehee… Lightwave, 3ds, maya incorporated in film fx aren’t the commercial ones but pumped up company versions with proprietary plugs… I’d like to see a 3ds version used in movies - it must be crazy… and as for a free excellent 3d app… USE BLENDER !!! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2004, 7:44am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/29 "2004-07-08T07:44:25Z")
Lightwave was also used in League of extraordinary Gentlemen…Or something like that. And hellboy I believe. But each has its own glory. And in the hands of the right artist. Each can shine brighter than the other. So I would call it a four way tie between the big boys of the game. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2004, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/30 "2004-07-08T18:20:08Z")
Dipi - How is maya better than 3DSM :puzzled:? Almost every professional used 3DSM over maya… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2004, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/31 "2004-07-08T18:24:48Z")
> [@Sharif](#): > > Dipi - How is maya better than 3DSM :puzzled:? Almost every professional used 3DSM over maya… Just curious what makes you think this? Alot of studios use them in conjunction as part of the pipeline. Pretty bold statement. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2004, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/32 "2004-07-08T18:26:22Z")
Dunno - 2advanced said they never use maya… Maybe I take their word too strongly…? ---
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Is this as bad as rhino3D? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2004, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/34 "2004-07-08T18:30:44Z")
> [@DDD](#): > > Just curious what makes you think this? Alot of studios use them in conjunction as part of the pipeline. Pretty bold statement. I have to admit, 3DSM is not better then Maya, nor is maya better then 3dsm. Usually people who can’t grasp the logic and expertese of Maya, go for the easier/cheaper 3dsm. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2004, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/35 "2004-07-08T18:33:33Z")
> [@Sharif](#): > > Dunno - 2advanced said they never use maya… > > Maybe I take their word too strongly…? AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHahahahhAHHAHAH…they are not a 3d studio. And their word is piss when it comes to this. That is more of a preference. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2004, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/36 "2004-07-08T18:36:56Z")
> [@DDD](#): > > AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHahahahhAHHAHAH…they are not a 3d studio. And their word is piss when it comes to this. That is more of a preference. Lol - billy bussey used 3DSM too :P. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2004, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/37 "2004-07-08T18:38:21Z")
these are just casual users, now if valVe or Eidos or Bungie says we dont endorse a product then I would listen. But a couple of hobbyist I would not take their word. Example…dont take my word…lol ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2004, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/38 "2004-07-08T18:39:32Z")
Hey triple-d, Are there any specific cool renders from LW that you can show me? Don’t worry, I’m easily impressed by 3D :P. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2004, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/39 "2004-07-08T18:42:59Z")
> [@Sharif](#): > > Was this toward me? I never said that, no, if you want it to be, then go right ahead. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2004, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771/40 "2004-07-08T18:44:31Z")
Actually I said that because you told me that ever since I moved to 3DSM from maya on AIM. That the person who isn’t “good” at maya tends to switch to the “easier” and “cheaper” thing :). I guess 3DSM is easy then. [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-affordable-3d-modelling-tool/56771.md?page=3)