Re: Modeler 2005-03-16 - By nicholas8681
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Yeah. Amapi 7 being free with CS4 is huge for the price. Essentially
you are getting close to a thousand dollars worth in software for
$500. There is plenty of room in the market for another modeler I
think. If its well done.
Brian
--- In Carrara@(protected), "Glen Allen" <gallen8969@(protected)> wrote:
> True enough, it takes a bit to get used to, but that's partly
because it
> has so many features (many can be found in higher end apps like 3D
> Studio Max or Lightwave). The tools it offers can be just as
tricky to
> use (or know when to use) as in the previously mentioned apps.
>
> Since it's focus is modelling, you'd do your texturing in the app
you
> plan to do your rendering with. This way you're not paying for
features
> you already have. Since it came free with C4Pro, it's a heck of a
> bargain. (I've had the full version since v6)
>
> I'd rather have functional than "cute" any day of the week - these
are
> tools, not toys. You can change any of the colours in the
preferences
> of both Amapi and Carrara. I'll give you the interface is a bit
> non-standard, but understanding the tools is the biggest hurdle -
once
> you've done that, the information can get you into just about any
app...
>
> Of course, that's just my opinion... :)
>
> Cheers,
>
> Glen
>
> -- --Original Message-- --
> From: T.Hopkins7@(protected) [mailto:T.Hopkins7@(protected)]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 1:12 PM
> To: Carrara@(protected)
> Subject: Re: [Carrara] Modeler
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>
> I agree with you, for the beginner, Amapi is alittle complicated.
It
> does not come with very many textures or materials either. Tina
>
> -- ---- ------ Original message -- ---- ------
>
> I like Carrara but modeling is limited. I have Amapi 7 but I don't
> like this software.
> Eovia need to deliver a better product with better interface.
> I take a look at Modo. The interface is well designed with nice
> color. We have a macro recorder. Icons and symbols are very cute.
>
> Eovia have a lot of work for create modeler for normal people. I'm
> sure that expert can create anything with AMAPI, but non expert
will
> have to spend too much time. Give us an easy interface, give us
> possibility to use mouse at 90% (don't want to
> SHIFT+KEY+ENTER+SPaCeBAR). We are in 2005. Amapi interface seems to
> be stall in 1995. Command guys, let's play the non expert. Give us
> the chance to like modeling.
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