Most 3d Animation software packages have a tradition
of being outrageously expensive. Some of the priciest programs are: Maya, starting at $3,495.00; Softimage, a bit
cheaper, only $2,995.00; Houdini takes
the cake, starting at $2,595, annually, and that’s just for the base package!
Student licenses however are very affordable; Autodesk (The developers of Maya,
Softimage, and 3ds Max) offers a 13
month license for free!
What
about the hobbyist that is not a student? Luckily, there are now some notable,
free programs available: Blender
3d is
the best out there, being both free and open source, providing tools that are
in some cases better than the professional ones; Pixologic (The developers of Zbrush) offer a free sculpting program, Sculptris; Google provides a popular drafting
tool for architecture called Sketchup. Although price might first scare the
casual hobbyist, it is no longer a wall. 3d Animation is becoming widely
available to anyone interested in the subject.
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