Carrara 3D Express? - Polyloop

polydude · 17th October 2007, 07:53

It looks like Daz is trying to sell a really stripped down version of the software. If you cannot afford the full software just use DAZ studio which is free. Any thoughts?

bwtr · 17th October 2007, 08:19

3D Express is quite a jump up from DAZ Studio--see the comparrison chart.

Affuso · 17th October 2007, 12:25

What about exporting?

17th October 2007, 15:36

Carrara3DExpress replaces the old Carrara3DBasics2 with a much improved UI and features. Not a bad deal for its current $19.95 special price.
It also support Carrara specific content that is now available at the DAZ 3D store.

Grendel · 17th October 2007, 18:41

Looks like a good render engine for cheap if you don't already have another one. Good for product shots from apps with no render engine like MOI.

Couerl · 17th October 2007, 20:21

It's good for them, C2 basics was a lot weaker than this and hopefully this should convert a lot of 'freebie" users so that they can help recapture the investment from a long development cycle and keep Carrara going strong. Now I wonder about Hex, seems like modelers are on the back burner again like they were a few years past and if Modo doesn't jump up front then I don't know what to expect in the next few years. Hex was pretty close to being the perfect modeling app and Modo is behind in some pretty critical areas if you ask me.

steama · 17th October 2007, 21:03

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It's good for them, C2 basics was a lot weaker than this and hopefully this should convert a lot of 'freebie" users so that they can help recapture the investment from a long development cycle and keep Carrara going strong.

Recapture what? Carrara has possibly sold more with DAZ than Eovia every did. DAZ has a HUGE member base in their Platinum Club. This base generates way more exposure and interest than was possible for Eovia. Carrara is a win win situation for DAZ, a possible Poser killer and encourages DAZ users to buy content. Carrara is what DAZ has been lusting for.

Carrara is going to be just fine and my bet is she will be stronger than ever with the potential user base and pricing DAZ has to offer. WOW! Also same great dev team as always.

Carrara Express, very interesting and low DAZ price as usual.

Peace,
Stan

sadot · 17th October 2007, 23:19

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Originally Posted by Grendel

Looks like a good render engine for cheap if you don't already have another one. Good for product shots from apps with no render engine like MOI.

Yes

Out of the DAZ users base this can be a great external render...well most for .obj files, i dont know if can import other files like LW, FBX ...

17th October 2007, 07:53	#1 (permalink)
polydude Vertex Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 25	Carrara 3D Express? It looks like Daz is trying to sell a really stripped down version of the software. If you cannot afford the full software just use DAZ studio which is free. Any thoughts?

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17th October 2007, 12:25	#3 (permalink)
Affuso Extrusion Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 172	What about exporting?

17th October 2007, 15:36	#4 (permalink)
Ringo Monfort Guest Posts: n/a	Carrara3DExpress replaces the old Carrara3DBasics2 with a much improved UI and features. Not a bad deal for its current $19.95 special price. It also support Carrara specific content that is now available at the DAZ 3D store.

17th October 2007, 18:41	#5 (permalink)
Grendel Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,251	Looks like a good render engine for cheap if you don't already have another one. Good for product shots from apps with no render engine like MOI.

17th October 2007, 20:21	#6 (permalink)
Couerl Polygurbs Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 1,295	It's good for them, C2 basics was a lot weaker than this and hopefully this should convert a lot of 'freebie" users so that they can help recapture the investment from a long development cycle and keep Carrara going strong. Now I wonder about Hex, seems like modelers are on the back burner again like they were a few years past and if Modo doesn't jump up front then I don't know what to expect in the next few years. Hex was pretty close to being the perfect modeling app and Modo is behind in some pretty critical areas if you ask me.