Have you switched render software? - Polyloop

Grendel · 18th September 2006, 03:38

In light of Eovia's demise I thought it would be interesting to see how many of us have started using other software for our rendering needs.

LoneGunman · 18th September 2006, 05:00

Just switched to Vue5Infinite 2 days ago, looks promising, curious why did you not listed it there as well, it's farely popular app

Grendel · 18th September 2006, 05:21

I did'nt want to list every possibility, I figured if people chose an "other" they would reply to the thread as you have done

Sketchy · 18th September 2006, 06:13

I'm still in the process of trying to match your modeling skills, guys.

Therefore, rendering is not yet my main concern at the moment.

If ever, I'd look at Vray via TrueSpace latest version through the upgrade path from 6.6, which I purchased a year ago. I'm not sure. (I never liked TS's UI.) I also have Vue4E and will look at the latest Vue line.

medeamajic · 18th September 2006, 06:22

I will not switch until I see what Carrara 6 has to offer. Carrara and Hexagon may continue to mature but I admit the Daz buy out has me looking at XSI.

steama · 18th September 2006, 06:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by medeamajic

I will not switch until I see what Carrara 6 has to offer. Carrara and Hexagon may continue to mature but I admit the Daz buy out has me looking at XSI.

I am going to wait too.

jbshorty · 18th September 2006, 06:52

i bought C5Pro just days before the announcement of DAZ's acquisition (at a great price, i couldn't miss it). I am happy with C5P, and i feel confident that C6 will be solid. But i do most of my model work in Rhino, and there are render engines now available from Brazil, POVRay, and Maxwell so i am considering one of them if C6 does not deliver the goods. For now, i wait...

Pete Exxtreme · 18th September 2006, 08:11

I've switched (completely) to lightwave9

...well i'm on my way to do so in fact , because i've almost everything to learn now

medeamajic · 18th September 2006, 08:18

What do you like most about Lightwave?

Piem · 18th September 2006, 08:21

I own now a Maxwell Render1.1 full licence
But I'll keep Carrara for fast renders..not necessarily top realistics, If it worth, I'll update next time.
In fact, I'm learning Maxwell materials.
But I'm glad

Pete Exxtreme · 18th September 2006, 08:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by medeamajic

What do you like most about Lightwave?

First i have to say that i"ve switched because i do NOT trust DAZ3D for the future becuase the way they act. If Eovia had carry on, i would not have switched as i'm (i was !) a long time user of their products.

That said, i'm too new to Lightwave to do a comparison, but i've switched to lightwave because there are :
- lots of references in professional world
- lots of tutorials (free or commercials, and i'm waiting now from my ordered DVDs to be shipped)
- complete serious package (modeling/rendering/animations : i try to avoid a "best of breed" approach if i can)
- good advice from some LW users i've talked to
- strong community
- aggressive price (Carrara/amapi pro) allows you to benefit from the Companion upgrade ($495.00 with PDf manuals)
- not seduced by Modo, C4D, Maya etc...

For me it's a reasonnable choice regrading my expectations

fabster · 18th September 2006, 09:11

I'm still in a "wait and see" phase... but I have to admit I'm having a look at XSI and Lightwave... and waiting for Pete Exxtreme to post some work with LW9...

diego1968 · 18th September 2006, 20:03

I'm working a bit with Blender and Yafray and POV

I don't want to spend money anymore for a 3D application, I wait until Carrara6 and i will see !
If Carrara is not good enough for what 'im expecting of a 3D app, i 'll stick with Blender !

-ash- · 18th September 2006, 20:47

I'm staying with Carrara for the time being. As it is the same dev team I'm fairly confident that C6 will be good.

On top of that, I bought Carrara because it was great value for money and had the feature set I was looking for. I don't really do animation so the animation power of these other apps is not really what I need. plus, that power comes at a price. Carrara still fills my, mostly illustration, needs.

After C6, well who knows

By the way, Grendel - you've missed the 'I'm not switching' choice from the poll.

Grendel · 18th September 2006, 21:30

I've added the "I'll go down with the ship" option, just kidding(no realy) just kidding.hahaha

Piem · 18th September 2006, 21:45

You can Add also..I have an other render engine but I keep my (dear) Carrara

because that's my case ;)

I don't forget that Carrara got some good features

-ash- · 18th September 2006, 21:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grendel

I've added the "I'll go down with the ship" option, just kidding(no realy) just kidding.hahaha

Pete Exxtreme · 18th September 2006, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grendel

I've added the "I'll go down with the ship" option, just kidding(no realy) just kidding.hahaha

Hurray for the Cap'tain !

Grendel · 18th September 2006, 21:56

I continue to use Carrara for fast renders that look good. At this point I can get a good render easily and quickly from Carrara and it's shader tree. But I have started with XSI as there are a few things that bother me, transmissions of light, blur's with Carrara's renderer.

Sketchy · 18th September 2006, 21:57

Frankly, I don't really have any pressing need to switch from what I currently have right now. My biggest issue is what project to tackle. Will I do a CG interpretation of Monalisa or a detailed Battleship Galactica.

I'm trying to master a lot of things and end up mastering nothing.

To me, if you're only after still pictures, C5's renderer is all you really need. Even then I haven't spent a lot of time using it. In the back of my mind if I ever do some serious illustration work, it's there for me to utilize. There's really no magic button. It's a matter of endless tweaking and experimentation. Even if there is, I probably won't feel the same sense of satisfation.

Check this out folks: http://www.zaon.com/company/articles/3d_rendering.php

View Poll Results: Which package have you started using after Carrara?
Lightwave	4	3.92%
3ds Max	1	0.98%
Cinema 4d	5	4.90%
XSI	13	12.75%
Project messiah	2	1.96%
Maya	1	0.98%
Other	21	20.59%
I am staying with Carrara / Je reste avec Carrara	55	53.92%
Voters: 102. You may not vote on this poll

18th September 2006, 03:38	#1 (permalink)
Grendel Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,264	Have you switched render software? In light of Eovia's demise I thought it would be interesting to see how many of us have started using other software for our rendering needs.

18th September 2006, 05:00	#2 (permalink)
LoneGunman SILO abuser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Louisville, KY USA Posts: 556	Hey Grendel Just switched to Vue5Infinite 2 days ago, looks promising, curious why did you not listed it there as well, it's farely popular app __________________ My missions are not impossible, I just make them look that way

18th September 2006, 08:11	#8 (permalink)
Pete Exxtreme Lick it up Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Thonon/France Posts: 4,635	I've switched (completely) to lightwave9 ...well i'm on my way to do so in fact , because i've almost everything to learn now __________________ Toute faute de frappe ou erreur de syntaxe sont dues a un clavier rebelle à toute forme d'autorité. LightWave 9 \| Hexagon 2 My gallery

18th September 2006, 08:21	#10 (permalink)
Piem Booh! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Rennes/fr Posts: 6,643	I own now a Maxwell Render1.1 full licence But I'll keep Carrara for fast renders..not necessarily top realistics, If it worth, I'll update next time. In fact, I'm learning Maxwell materials. But I'm glad __________________ - Sheik Yerbouti - Let love the Noise technimesh.com

18th September 2006, 05:21	#3 (permalink)
Grendel Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,264	I did'nt want to list every possibility, I figured if people chose an "other" they would reply to the thread as you have done

18th September 2006, 06:13	#4 (permalink)
Sketchy Box modeling Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 317	I'm still in the process of trying to match your modeling skills, guys. Therefore, rendering is not yet my main concern at the moment. If ever, I'd look at Vray via TrueSpace latest version through the upgrade path from 6.6, which I purchased a year ago. I'm not sure. (I never liked TS's UI.) I also have Vue4E and will look at the latest Vue line.

18th September 2006, 06:22	#5 (permalink)
medeamajic Now, I learn animation Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028	I will not switch until I see what Carrara 6 has to offer. Carrara and Hexagon may continue to mature but I admit the Daz buy out has me looking at XSI.

18th September 2006, 06:52	#7 (permalink)
jbshorty proud to be a nurb Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: only in your mind Posts: 1,365	i bought C5Pro just days before the announcement of DAZ's acquisition (at a great price, i couldn't miss it). I am happy with C5P, and i feel confident that C6 will be solid. But i do most of my model work in Rhino, and there are render engines now available from Brazil, POVRay, and Maxwell so i am considering one of them if C6 does not deliver the goods. For now, i wait...

18th September 2006, 08:18	#9 (permalink)
medeamajic Now, I learn animation Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028	What do you like most about Lightwave?

18th September 2006, 09:11	#12 (permalink)
fabster Box modeling Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: tros près de Paris Posts: 232	I'm still in a "wait and see" phase... but I have to admit I'm having a look at XSI and Lightwave... and waiting for Pete Exxtreme to post some work with LW9... __________________ Fabien -------------- Mac Pro 8 x 3GHz '08 / 10Go Ram Hexagon, Amapi Pro 7.5, Carrara 6 Pro, Vue5 Inf, Zbrush pour noël, Pixelmator. Si je continue la liste on est encore là demain D'ailleur je suis vachement étonné que vous ayez lu jusque là Vous connaissez l'histoire du mec sur le pont de l'Alma? Vous ne devriez pas être en train de lire le post suivant?

18th September 2006, 20:03	#13 (permalink)
diego1968 Fou d'animation ! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marseille Posts: 638	I'm working a bit with Blender and Yafray and POV I don't want to spend money anymore for a 3D application, I wait until Carrara6 and i will see ! If Carrara is not good enough for what 'im expecting of a 3D app, i 'll stick with Blender ! __________________ Mon projet de court metrage http://didier.roca.neuf.fr

18th September 2006, 20:47	#14 (permalink)
-ash- I'm Batman (in 3D) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Over the road, round the corner, out of the noise. (Scotland) Posts: 770	I'm staying with Carrara for the time being. As it is the same dev team I'm fairly confident that C6 will be good. On top of that, I bought Carrara because it was great value for money and had the feature set I was looking for. I don't really do animation so the animation power of these other apps is not really what I need. plus, that power comes at a price. Carrara still fills my, mostly illustration, needs. After C6, well who knows By the way, Grendel - you've missed the 'I'm not switching' choice from the poll. __________________ Regards Tony (aka HamSoles)

18th September 2006, 21:30	#15 (permalink)
Grendel Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,264	I've added the "I'll go down with the ship" option, just kidding(no realy) just kidding.hahaha

18th September 2006, 21:45	#16 (permalink)
Piem Booh! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Rennes/fr Posts: 6,643	You can Add also..I have an other render engine but I keep my (dear) Carrara because that's my case ;) I don't forget that Carrara got some good features __________________ - Sheik Yerbouti - Let love the Noise technimesh.com

18th September 2006, 21:56	#19 (permalink)
Grendel Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,264	I continue to use Carrara for fast renders that look good. At this point I can get a good render easily and quickly from Carrara and it's shader tree. But I have started with XSI as there are a few things that bother me, transmissions of light, blur's with Carrara's renderer.

18th September 2006, 21:57	#20 (permalink)
Sketchy Box modeling Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 317	Frankly, I don't really have any pressing need to switch from what I currently have right now. My biggest issue is what project to tackle. Will I do a CG interpretation of Monalisa or a detailed Battleship Galactica. I'm trying to master a lot of things and end up mastering nothing. To me, if you're only after still pictures, C5's renderer is all you really need. Even then I haven't spent a lot of time using it. In the back of my mind if I ever do some serious illustration work, it's there for me to utilize. There's really no magic button. It's a matter of endless tweaking and experimentation. Even if there is, I probably won't feel the same sense of satisfation. Check this out folks: http://www.zaon.com/company/articles/3d_rendering.php

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