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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Computer Graphics: Autodesk's 3ds Max & Maya


3DS MAX:

It is the best 3D architecture modeling software. It is formerly known as 3D Studio Max. It is used by lot of game developers, animation movie makers and commercial advertisement makers.


Features:
It has all the features that make the architecture of any body we need create. It has lots of plug-ins which can be added depending upon the animators need. Some of the important features are MAXScript, Character Studio, Skinning and Texture assignment. MAXScript helps is creating scripts that automate the repetitive motions of the animation. Character Studio helps to animate virtual characters. Skinning is used to create the precise and exact skeletal formation. Texture assignment is used to design and provide texture to the animated body.

Modeling techniques:
  • Polygon modeling makes it possible to create polygons. Every polygon is created individually and all the characteristics are added to it.
  • NURBS: Non-uniform rational B-spline eliminates the rough edges in the polygon model. It makes the surface of the polygon smooth.
  • Surface tool: It is used to provide any type of surface to the polygon which is created

MAYA:

Autodesk’s Maya is the best software to create character models and animation. It is nowadays used in all the animated movies.


Components:
There are lots of components in Maya which provide different functionalities. Some of the important components are classic cloth, nHair, fur and fluid effects.

Classic cloth has all the cloth patterns which we use in real-world. nHair is used to create all the lengthy human hair. Fur is used to create hair on body which is usually used to created animal s hair. Fluid effects we can be used to create non-elastic fluid like smoke, fire, explosion and so on.

These software are proprietary software. There are lots of tutorials in YouTube to learn about them. Here is a link to learn 3ds Max and Maya.

2 comments:

  1. Nice article. I really like how you talked about 3DS Max and Maya software and their purposes on creating animated images and characters. We can see with the advent of computer hardware and software today, computer graphics have transformed how we use computers. They have been aided in designing Boeing 777, visualizing molecular dynamics and other scientific phenomena, and using animation in educational software and the advertising and entertaining industries. They have even benefited computer users in application like word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and project planners.

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  2. Hey, good Job. I also mention Autodesk Maya in my post. 3D graphics are pretty awesome. I used to be really into 3D art and animation and I learned a lot of Maya. One of the things that I like the most about Maya is the realistic renders that you can achieve with UV mapping and the endless possibilities when it come to animating objects as you can animate the cameras and even apply gravity fields to objects. I could safely say it is the best software I have ever used. Glad to know some else talk about Autodesk Maya.

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