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Luxology’s modo 401
Luxology is seriously out of control! I’m going to recommend that you go visit their website to check out all the colorful candy they have to offer in the Easter basket they are calling modo 401. I’m certainly not going to have enough room to even scratch the surface.
modo was first introduced as a powerful, yet humble modeler during the SIGGRAPH confab of 2004. As i... more
Planetside’s Terragen 2
The last time I used Terragen was around a million years ago to create a matte painting background to be the stand in for Oahu. I recently discovered that the Planetside software has come a long way since that time—and the wait has been worth it.
I noticed a UI overhaul immediately, which mirrors the technical updates: A nodal system, reminiscent of Houdini, has supp... more
Autodesk’s 3ds Max 2010
A few months ago, Autodesk released Max 2010 with a brand new coat of paint to enter the Vista age, as well as some new features that fortunately have some chops.
The first noticeable change in Max when you open it is, well, everything. The layout is roughly the same but icons have changed, and the menus have evolved with the big Autodesk/Discreet Max Icon replacing th... more
