Modelling Process

DAN212222 · September 6th, 2004

HOW DO YOU GUYS MODEL?

do you plan in autocad then model in render in 3ds max?
plan and model in autocad then render in 3ds max?

or is it simply a case of preference?

just finished learning the basics of 3ds max used autocad for years now, and ive just ordered lighting and rendering by jeremy birn to get my final processes up to scratch.
was just wondering how you guys go about it any info would be appreciated

cheers dan
soon to posting work on the forum with a bit of luck

STRAT · September 6th, 2004

why 3dstudio max???

i 95% model in autocad, due to the superior modelling natrue of a CAD package over a 3d rendering app, then visualise in Cinema 4D.

bottom line tho is do what you feel suits you best. there is no right or wrong or better or worse.

homeros · September 6th, 2004

i think for big projects,or with a lot of details, its better to do the desing in autocad then render in 3dmax
for the simple project, i think its better to work directly in 3d max
off the subject,try using brazil ar vray for rendring,it will give you better results

marckie258 · September 6th, 2004

hi Dan!

if i have a big projects i usually do the 3d in CAD and render it in MAX.
but for small one i'll do it directly in MAX.

i agree with Strat also to do what you feel suits you best.

try to use plug-ins also for max.

MARK
MAC Studio

DAN212222 · September 6th, 2004

cheers lads, appreciate the help
just having a play around at the moment dont really like modelling in 3ds max compared to c4d just seams very fiddly and not as well layed out, just my opionon think i may have another look at c4d
cheers again

STRAT · September 6th, 2004

i dont model in c4d, i use acad. but c4d's rendering/material interface is a zillion times easier, more intuetive than max's, and the render output is even better to imo.

the only thing thats a complete no-go for c4d modelling from scratch is it's 2d and spline modelling, it really is absolutely pants, and until Maxon seriously address the problem it'll remain pants.

anvaraziz · September 6th, 2004

take the plan from ACAD n do all in max...

it gave me full control...

crazy homeless guy · September 6th, 2004

model in formZ, render in 3dmax.

kris · September 6th, 2004

Model in Archicad, details and rendering in Max, Vray.

arquiteck09 · September 6th, 2004

model everything in max 6

September 6th, 2004	#1 (permalink)
DAN212222 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: UK Age: 25 Posts: 169 Name: DAN HOPPER	Modelling Process HOW DO YOU GUYS MODEL? do you plan in autocad then model in render in 3ds max? plan and model in autocad then render in 3ds max? or is it simply a case of preference? just finished learning the basics of 3ds max used autocad for years now, and ive just ordered lighting and rendering by jeremy birn to get my final processes up to scratch. was just wondering how you guys go about it any info would be appreciated cheers dan soon to posting work on the forum with a bit of luck

September 6th, 2004	#2 (permalink)
STRAT Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK. Age: 36 Posts: 6,488 Name: Stephen Leworthy	Re: Modelling Process why 3dstudio max??? i 95% model in autocad, due to the superior modelling natrue of a CAD package over a 3d rendering app, then visualise in Cinema 4D. bottom line tho is do what you feel suits you best. there is no right or wrong or better or worse.

September 6th, 2004	#3 (permalink)
homeros Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KUWAIT Age: 36 Posts: 6 Name: thalal johanson	Re: Modelling Process i think for big projects,or with a lot of details, its better to do the desing in autocad then render in 3dmax for the simple project, i think its better to work directly in 3d max off the subject,try using brazil ar vray for rendring,it will give you better results

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marckie258 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cebu, Philippines Age: 31 Posts: 134 Name: MARK CENIZA	Re: Modelling Process hi Dan! if i have a big projects i usually do the 3d in CAD and render it in MAX. but for small one i'll do it directly in MAX. i agree with Strat also to do what you feel suits you best. try to use plug-ins also for max. MARK MAC Studio

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DAN212222 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: UK Age: 25 Posts: 169 Name: DAN HOPPER	Re: Modelling Process cheers lads, appreciate the help just having a play around at the moment dont really like modelling in 3ds max compared to c4d just seams very fiddly and not as well layed out, just my opionon think i may have another look at c4d cheers again

September 6th, 2004	#6 (permalink)
STRAT Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK. Age: 36 Posts: 6,488 Name: Stephen Leworthy	Re: Modelling Process i dont model in c4d, i use acad. but c4d's rendering/material interface is a zillion times easier, more intuetive than max's, and the render output is even better to imo. the only thing thats a complete no-go for c4d modelling from scratch is it's 2d and spline modelling, it really is absolutely pants, and until Maxon seriously address the problem it'll remain pants.

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anvaraziz Veteran Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dubai Age: 27 Posts: 704 Name: anvar aziz	Re: Modelling Process take the plan from ACAD n do all in max... it gave me full control...

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crazy homeless guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,895 Name: travis schmiesing	Re: Modelling Process model in formZ, render in 3dmax. __________________ travis schmiesing

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kris Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Croatia Age: 32 Posts: 149 Name: Kris Pavlovic	Re: Modelling Process Model in Archicad, details and rendering in Max, Vray.

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arquiteck09 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: mexico Age: 27 Posts: 178 Name: jesus valdivia	Re: Modelling Process model everything in max 6

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