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Imhotep397 · 28th October 2007, 01:45

My sense about a lot of applications in the 3D space is that they gotten too bloated and need some serious integration and UI overhaul love. Apple is the type of company that does a great job with these kind of tasks, so I'd like to see them acquire some companies, but what do you think?

What would you think would happen is Apple acquired AutoDesk,DigitalFish, E-On and Natural Motion (Endorphin)?

steama · 28th October 2007, 14:43

I read somewhere on the internet that this was originally modo's plan (to be acquired by Apple) so I don't think this idea is new.

I read that Apple declined the offer. I also read that the reason Apple most likely is not deeply involved in very many applications is because the application would need a very large user base to interest Apple. IMHO 3D applications are aimed at a very specific and relatively small user bases when compared to applications that have a more broad public interest, need, and use. When Apple does create software if you have noticed it usually focuses on their Mac users rather than Windows users. Again, this means smaller user bases. Software developers are wise to develop for as many operating systems as possible. (Sure, Apple could do it and have with Quicktime and iTunes --- both efforts help sell iPods).

Also considering what Apple does it does it beyond very good. Creating and developing a 3D application requires very specific skill sets. I believe Apple can make more money investing in their core markets than investing in something so far removed and unrelated.

Just my 2 cents,
Stan

rickei · 30th October 2007, 00:49

well Apple does make Shake... and it is VERY impressive. Shake 4 actually uses a 3d environment, and it imports camera tracking from Maya, Boujou , and PF track.

I doubt Apple would acquire any large company, but Cheetah3D could be a good candidate for implementation, it is written completely in Cocoa, and is pretty powerful, for being so new...and inexpensive.

juanxer · 26th November 2007, 00:55

But then Apple end-of-lifed Shake, and there are no signs of its successor (codename Phenomenon) anywhere yet. Being "Borged" by Apple can be risky, sometimes: Logic Audio for Windows was killed in spite of its large userbase, and then it's been a very long time until they happened to pay attention to it again and revamped its UI, tools and suite organization.

Also, you get things like the new iMovie which has almost nothing to do with older ones: completely different philosophy and workflow, no plugin compatibility, etc.

Apple can be too capricious sometimes. I'd rather have them not touch any 3D company. Final Cut Studio devoured about ten video application development companies and product lines itself.

28th October 2007, 01:45	#1 (permalink)
Imhotep397 Vertex Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12	If Apple acquired... My sense about a lot of applications in the 3D space is that they gotten too bloated and need some serious integration and UI overhaul love. Apple is the type of company that does a great job with these kind of tasks, so I'd like to see them acquire some companies, but what do you think? What would you think would happen is Apple acquired AutoDesk,DigitalFish, E-On and Natural Motion (Endorphin)?

28th October 2007, 14:43	#2 (permalink)
steama Boulet Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 452	Seriously doubt that would ever happen I read somewhere on the internet that this was originally modo's plan (to be acquired by Apple) so I don't think this idea is new. I read that Apple declined the offer. I also read that the reason Apple most likely is not deeply involved in very many applications is because the application would need a very large user base to interest Apple. IMHO 3D applications are aimed at a very specific and relatively small user bases when compared to applications that have a more broad public interest, need, and use. When Apple does create software if you have noticed it usually focuses on their Mac users rather than Windows users. Again, this means smaller user bases. Software developers are wise to develop for as many operating systems as possible. (Sure, Apple could do it and have with Quicktime and iTunes --- both efforts help sell iPods). Also considering what Apple does it does it beyond very good. Creating and developing a 3D application requires very specific skill sets. I believe Apple can make more money investing in their core markets than investing in something so far removed and unrelated. Just my 2 cents, Stan Last edited by steama; 28th October 2007 at 14:57.

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30th October 2007, 00:49	#3 (permalink)
rickei Respect the Dawg! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA - Conway, South Carolina Posts: 770 Images: 1	well Apple does make Shake... and it is VERY impressive. Shake 4 actually uses a 3d environment, and it imports camera tracking from Maya, Boujou , and PF track. I doubt Apple would acquire any large company, but Cheetah3D could be a good candidate for implementation, it is written completely in Cocoa, and is pretty powerful, for being so new...and inexpensive.

26th November 2007, 00:55	#4 (permalink)
juanxer Vertex Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 14	But then Apple end-of-lifed Shake, and there are no signs of its successor (codename Phenomenon) anywhere yet. Being "Borged" by Apple can be risky, sometimes: Logic Audio for Windows was killed in spite of its large userbase, and then it's been a very long time until they happened to pay attention to it again and revamped its UI, tools and suite organization. Also, you get things like the new iMovie which has almost nothing to do with older ones: completely different philosophy and workflow, no plugin compatibility, etc. Apple can be too capricious sometimes. I'd rather have them not touch any 3D company. Final Cut Studio devoured about ten video application development companies and product lines itself.