Both have awesome art! It really depends on the artist, not the program. The only thing is, each program is slightly different or uses very different techniques to form shapes, different lightings, etc. CGtalk forum has lots of art from both 3DMax and Maya.

For example, I have another 3-D program called Animation Master. It can create very detailed stuff like Maya, but uses splines (think of lines) to make complex shapes. I am more used to Maya and Cinema-4-D, which uses basic pre-made shapes which you can morph and combine, instead. Alot less work, basically, though not necessarily easier.

never have used Maya

have you all heard of the Movie Island? it sounds like a rip-off of the Matrix.

Nope, the matrix alone was a rip off to me...

Holy Crap! its raining!

Really, the storm must have moved your way.

It was raining badly here just about 5 minutes ago.

I don't know about the rest of you but a damn good movie I've seen is "The Sting", I've seen it far too many times.

Here is some Cinema 4-D work.

http://www.raph.com/3dartists/artgallery/ag-ap.php?aid=319

This post has been edited by gamer10: Jul 19 2005, 12:17 AM

How can anything be 4-D?

First you have to hit your head really hard against the wall . . . .

Hmm, someone join LastsKnights.com through me. And then join the mighty Russian Empire!

Technically, a 3D movie is four dimensional as it is made in the normal three dimensions and time. Which why Cinema 4D is called what its called, seeing as it focuses on movie-making. Now Cinema 5D.... that would be confusing... probably would mean interactive movies, now that I come to think of it

I haven't used either much though, I tend to stick to what I know and love - 3DSM

And no thanks, I'm already part of the Russian Empire.

This post has been edited by 9of9: Jul 19 2005, 04:12 PM

Ah, I see... I've always wondered why it was called 4-D. I keep forgetting time is a dimension as well.

Er, what is 3DSM, if you do not mind me asking?

Hey channler what is last knights?

I thought it was 3D Studio Max. I must've gotten it confused or something.



This post has been edited by gamer10: Jul 19 2005, 04:52 PM

Well, there are lots of 3-D applications out there that have simliar names, so I'm just asking.

Anyway, how are you doing this summer, Gamer? Anything new happen?

I just stay in my hometown, except for the occasional visit to Indianapolis, or Chicago.

Basically other than that I only go to the library or the school park and sit and do nothing.

Oh yes, and watch movies I've seen ten times over.

*Turns on Matchstick Men*

Ah, the great con movies.

However, in April I did spend a week in India, but that was several months ago.

Wait, here's another thing, I enjoy filmmaking.

This post has been edited by gamer10: Jul 19 2005, 05:05 PM

Its another one of those free MMO's =) Its so fun though

Check out the main site, it'll tell you alot

Me and the Russian Empire just defeated the Aussie's (Australians) after they took over south america.. plenty of vodca to go around

Yes, it is 3D Studio Max 3dsm is one of its more common abbreviations.

hm, I thought I'd made it clear, by changing the rules, that this thread is not meant for chatting and the likes, for that we have the chat channel.

I've mentioned this before. so after speaking about it with Stargelman, I've decided to close this untill further notice.

new coffee shops will be deleted.

when we feel things are better and people can abide by the rules more, then we might consider reopning that, untill that time however, the coffee shop is locked.