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Originally Posted by Sketchy  Bottom line for me is that I don't have a lot of time learning 2-3 applications at once. I have to pick one. Modo's dev team comes from the industry standard LW. The experience is there in all aspects, modeling, rendering, texturing, you name it. It's got the most optimistic future for me. I like what I see in Lux's gallery. It works smoothly on my system. The UI is pleasing to the eye. Compared to XSI, LW, MAX, Maya, it's very well-organized. It's developing faster than any 3d package. So I figured I might as well learn it now than later.
But that's just me and my 2c.  |
Many same reasons for me.
Hex:
Hex is the most user friendly poly moldeling application I have ever used. I just wanted more with Hex 2. As far as poly modeling and workflow Hex was the best I have ever used. As for the future of Hex, even though I appreciate DAZ more all the time, I am not sold on Hex in DAZ hands.
modo:
Powerful industry standard. Solid, excellent, skilled user base and totally dedicated developers. So very much more than modeling options (who couldn't use these industry best 'other than modeling' options?). Training options, wow, no comparison I just got Dan Ablan's 3d Garage for modo 301 (cheap too---for now)!
So much more excellent focus on every single level with modo.
summary:
1) Both applications good at modeling---
some features go to Hex and some go to modo
2) Development is where Luxology smokes DAZ
3) Dedication to their software quality goes to Luxology
4) Industry standard = modo
5) Solid application future (current snapshot) = modo
6) Financial Resources: both companies are loaded
7) User bases: DAZ = amature (no offence) Luxology = pro
8) Learning resources = modo. Who could ask for more?
9) Versatility: modo hands down. Hex 2 NEVER delivered on the promise.
Most things considered IMHO I can't see why any
'future looking Pro' would ever concentrate on Hex over modo for most any reason.
Sure, you pay more than a buck ninety-nine for modo but is it worth it? IMHO there is no doubt modo is the one to chose. Of course others will rightfully disagree.
Peace,
Stan