What are the modeling software?

The modeling software includes: 1. 3DS Max, a 3D modeling, animation and rendering software; 2. Maya, a 3D animation software; 3. Rhino, a 3D modeling tool; 4 , Zbrush, a digital sculpting and painting software; 5. Poser, a 3D animal, human body modeling and 3D human animation production software; 6. Blender, an open source cross-platform all-round 3D animation production software; 7. LightWave 3D, A 3D animation production software; 8. C4D, a 3D animation production software.

The operating environment of this tutorial: Windows 7 system, Dell G3 computer.

1. General full-featured 3D modeling and design software

1. 3DS Max

3D Studio Max, referred to as 3DS MAX, is the largest-selling 3D modeling, animation and rendering software in the world today. It can be said that 3DSMAX is the easiest 3D software to use. It was first used in animation production in computer games, and later began to participate in the special effects production of film and television films, such as "X-Men" and "The Last Samurai".

2. Maya

#Maya is the world's top three-dimensional animation software. It is applied to professional film and television advertisements and character animation. Movie stunts etc. Maya has complete functions, flexible work, easy to learn and use, extremely high production efficiency, and extremely realistic rendering. It is a high-end production software at the movie level.

Maya is expensive and famous. It is a production tool that producers dream of. Mastering Maya will greatly improve production efficiency and quality, and adjust simulated character animations. , rendering movie-like real effects and moving towards becoming the world's top animator.

3. Rhino

Rhinocero, Rhino for short, also called Rhino, is a three-dimensional modeling tool. But don't underestimate it, its basic operations are similar to AutoCAD, and it is easier for beginners with a basic knowledge of AutoCAD to master Rhino. It is currently widely used in industrial design, architecture, furniture, and shoe mold design, and is good at product appearance modeling.

4. Zbrush

ZBrush is a digital sculpting and painting software known for its powerful functions and intuitive workflow. . It has a simple interface, smooth operation, and a functional combination developed with practical ideas, which stimulates the creativity of artists and allows them to create freely without restraint. Its emergence completely subverts the working mode of traditional three-dimensional design tools in the past, liberating the hands and thinking of artists, saying goodbye to the clumsy creation mode that relied on the mouse and parameters in the past, and completely respecting the creative inspiration and traditional working habits of designers.

5. Google Sketchup

Sketchup is a set of design tools directly oriented to the design creation process. Its creation process can not only It fully expresses the designer's thoughts and fully meets the needs of real-time communication with customers. It allows designers to conduct very intuitive ideas directly on the computer. It is an excellent tool for creating three-dimensional architectural design plans.

#SketchUp is an extremely popular and easy-to-use 3D design software. The official website likens it to the "pencil" in electronic design. Its main selling point is that it is easy to use and everyone can get started quickly. And users can export 3D models created using SketchUp directly to Google Earth, which is very cool!

6. Poser

Poser is a top-notch software for three-dimensional animal, human body modeling and three-dimensional human animation production launched by Metaacreations. Poser can also add hairstyles, clothes, accessories and other decorations to your three-dimensional human body shape, allowing people to easily display their designs and creativity.

7. Blender

Blender is an open source cross-platform all-round 3D animation production software that provides modeling, animation , materials, rendering, audio processing, video editing and a series of animation short film production solutions. Designed for media workers and artists around the world, Blender can be used for 3D visualization and the creation of broadcast and film-quality videos. In addition, the built-in real-time 3D game engine makes the production of independent playback 3D interactive content a possible.

With Blender, players who like 3D drawing can create their favorite 3D models without spending a lot of money. It not only supports various polygonal modeling, but can also create animations!

8、FormZ

FormZ is a highly acclaimed, multi-purpose solid and planar modeling software with many extensive and unique 2D/3D shape processing and sculpting capabilities.

For professionals who need to frequently deal with 3D spaces and shapes (such as architects, landscape architects, urban planners, engineers, animators and illustrators, industrial and interior It is an efficient design tool for designers).

9. LightWave 3D

LightWave3D developed by the American company NewTek is a cost-effective 3D animation production software. It has very powerful functions and is one of the few in the industry. One of several heavyweight 3D animation software. It is widely used in various fields such as movies, TV, games, web pages, advertising, printing, and animation. It is easy to operate, easy to learn and use, and has extremely powerful functions in biological modeling and character animation; its rendering module based on ray tracing, radiosity and other technologies makes its rendering quality almost perfect.

10. C4D

C4D’s full name is CINEMA 4D, a 3D animation software produced by MAXON of Germany. Cinema4D is an old 3D software. A 3D toolkit capable of top-notch modeling, animation and rendering.

C4D is a 3D production software that is easy to learn, easy to use, very efficient, and enjoys movie-level visual expression capabilities. C4D has become the preferred 3D software for visual designers due to its excellent visual expression capabilities. This software, which started in Germany in 1989, has lasted 30 years and is now becoming more and more powerful and complete.

C4D is a favorite internet celebrity in the design industry. C4D technology is now popular in e-commerce design. It is also widely used in graphic design, UI design, industrial design, and film and television production. It is used in many blockbuster movies. Character modeling is also done using C4D.

2. Industrial 3D design software

1. AutoCAD

AutoCAD is Autodesk's leading product, used for two-dimensional drawing, detailed drawing, design documents and basic three-dimensional design. It has now become a widely popular drawing tool internationally. AutoCAD has a good user interface, and various operations can be performed through interactive menus or command lines. Its multi-document design environment allows non-computer professionals to quickly learn to use it.

2. CATIA

CATIA belongs to the French company Dassault Systemes S.A. It is a high-end CAD/CAE/CAM All-in-one software. In the 1970s, CATIA's first user was the world-famous aerospace company Dassault Aviation. At present, CATIA's powerful functions have been recognized by various industries, and its users include well-known companies such as Boeing, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.

3. UG

UG (UnigraphicsNX) is a high-end software produced by Siemens. It designs products for users. And the processing process provides digital modeling and verification means. UG was first used by McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company in the United States and has now become one of the mainstream applications of three-dimensional design in the mold industry.

4. Solidworks

Solidworks belongs to the French company Dassault Systemes S.A. It is responsible for the development and sales of mechanical design software. Windows products. Solidworks helps designers reduce design time, increase accuracy, improve design innovation, and get products to market faster. Solidwords is the world's first 3D CAD system developed based on Windows. The software's powerful functions and wide range of components make Solidworks a leading and mainstream 3D CAD solution.

5. Pro/E

Pro/Engineer (referred to as Pro/E) is a set of software designed by the American PTC company. Mechanical automation software to production is widely used in industries such as automobiles, aerospace, consumer electronics, molds, toys, industrial design and machinery manufacturing.

#6. Cimatron

Cimatron is a software developed by the Israeli Cimatron company (now acquired by 3DSystems of the United States). The system provides a flexible user interface and is mainly used for mold design and model processing. It is very popular in the international mold manufacturing industry.

The Cimatron company team developed metal 3D printing soft 3DXpert based on Cimatron software. This is the world's first metal 3D printing software that covers the entire design process. From design to final printing, and even in the CNC processing stage of post-processing, 3DXpert software can also play its role.

3. 3D sculpture modeling software: brush-type high-precision modeling software

1. ZBrush

The ZBrush software developed by the American company Pixologic is the world's first 3D design tool that allows artists to create freely without constraints. ZBrush can sculpt models of up to 1 billion polygons, so the limit is only up to the artist's imagination.

2. MudBox

MudBox is Autodesk's 3D sculpting modeling software. It has its own advantages and disadvantages compared with ZBrush. In the eyes of some people, MudBox's functionality even exceeds that of ZBrush, and it can be described as ZBrush's super killer.

3. MeshMixer

Autodesk has developed a brush-based 3D modeling tool, MeshMixer, which allows users to blend modern objects through brush-style interaction. Some models are used to create 3D models (it seems to be a technology similar to Poisson fusion or Laplacian fusion), such as a hybrid 3D model similar to "Minotaur and Horse Face". It is worth noting that the latest version of MeshMixer also adds new algorithms for 3D printing support optimization.

4. 3DCoat

3d-coat This is a digital sculpture software developed in Ukraine. We can take a look at the official introduction first: 3D-Coat is designed for games It is an art design software that focuses on the detailed design of game models. It integrates the functions of real-time texture rendering and detail sculpting of 3D models, which can speed up the detailed design process and create more content in a shorter time. Just import a low-precision model, and 3D-Coat can automatically create UVs for it, and draw normal maps, displacement maps, color maps, transparency maps, and highlight maps all at once.

5. Sculptris

Sculptris is a virtual modeling software. Its core focus is on the concept of modeling clay. If the user likes to create small statues, then this The software is very easy to use.

6. Modo

modo is a comprehensive 3D software for advanced polygon subdivision surfaces, modeling, sculpting, 3D painting, animation and rendering. Designed and maintained by Luxology, LLC. The software has many advanced technologies, such as N-gons (allowing polygons with more than 4 sides), multi-level 3D painting and edge weight tools, and can run on Apple's Mac OS X and Microsoft's Microsoft Windows operating platforms.

4. Photo-based 3D modeling software

1. Autodesk 123D

Autodesk 123D Catch is the focus of modeling software. Users use cameras or mobile phones to shoot objects, people or scenes from different angles, and then upload them to the cloud. Then the software uses the powerful computing power of cloud computing to convert digital photos into digital photos in just a few minutes. It is converted into a 3D model internally, and texture information is automatically included. We have tried it several times and feel that it is very convenient to use. However, the 3D geometry it generates does not have many details, and it mainly uses texture information to express realism. Sometimes the software fails and the generated geometry is incorrect.

2. 3DSOM Pro

3DSOM Pro is a software that generates 3D modeling from high-quality photos. It can be done through a photo of a real object. 3D modeling, and the produced models can be presented interactively on the Internet.

3. PhotoSynth

Microsoft has developed a product PhotoSynth that can 3D process a large number of photos, but it does not actually create 3D models, but based on photos The camera parameters and spatial correspondence between them construct a virtual 3D scene, allowing users to view the scene from different angles and positions, and the displayed scene image is synthesized from the given photos.

5. 3D modeling software based on scanning (reverse design)

1. Geomagic

Geomagic (commonly known as "Jiemo") includes a series of software Geomagic Studio, Geomagic Qualify and Geomagic Piano. Among them, Geomagic Studio is a widely used reverse engineering software that has all the following features: ensuring perfect polygon and NURBS models. When dealing with complex shapes or free-form surface shapes, the production efficiency is several times higher than that of traditional CAD software; it can be integrated with major 3D software. Scanning equipment and CAD/CAM software are integrated; it can be used as a stand-alone application for rapid manufacturing or as a supplement to CAD software. It is one of the necessary software for our students' scientific research.

2. ImageWare

Imageware was produced by the American EDS company and later acquired by Germany's Siemens PLM Software. It is now incorporated into its NX product line and is the most famous Reverse engineering software, Imageware is widely used in design and manufacturing fields such as automobiles, aviation, aerospace, consumer appliances, molds, and computer parts due to its powerful point cloud processing capabilities, surface editing capabilities, and Class A surface construction capabilities.

3、RapidForm

RapidForm is a reverse engineering software produced by South Korea's INUS company. It provides a new generation of computing mode that can calculate point cloud data into seamless polygonal surfaces in real time, making it an optimized interface for 3D scanning data. OEM software for many 3D scanners. The Konica Minolta laser scanner Range 7 we purchased used RapidForm for reverse design.

4. ReconstructMe

ReconstructMe developed by ProFactor is a powerful and easy-to-use 3D reconstruction software that can use Microsoft Kinect or ASUS Xtion for real-time 3D Scene scanning (the core algorithm is Kinect Fusion), a full-color 3D scene can be completed in a few minutes. We tried it and it worked just fine. ReconstructMeQt provides a real-time 3D reconstruction graphical user interface utilizing the ReconstructMe SDK (open source).

Note: Skanect developed by the French company ManCTL is the first 3D scanning software for the Mac platform. It also supports ASUS's Xtion or Microsoft's Kinect for real-time 3D scanning.

5. Artec Studio

Handheld structured light 3D scanners such as Artec Eva and Artec Spider produced by Artec are lightweight and easy to use, and have become the first choice for scanning objects in many 3D experience centers. After trying Artec Eva, I feel that it still requires more skills to scan objects well, and more software is required for later processing, such as data denoising, repair, smoothing, hole filling, etc. At the same time, Artec has also developed a software, Artec Studio, which can be used with Microsoft's Kinect or Asus' Xtion and other manufacturers' somatosensory peripherals to turn it into a three-dimensional scanner. Kinect can complete model scanning through Artec Studio, and then perform post-processing to fill holes, clean data, perform measurements, export data, etc. Not sure if it also uses the Kinect Fusion algorithm.

6. PolyWorks

PolyWorks is a point cloud processing software developed by Canadian company InnovMetric. It provides 3D measurement solutions for engineering and manufacturing, including point cloud scanning and dimensional analysis. With functions such as comparison, CAD and reverse engineering.

7. CopyCAD

CopyCAD is a powerful reverse engineering system software produced by the British DELCAM company. It allows to generate products from existing parts or solid models. 3D CAD model. The software provides sophisticated tools for the generation of CAD surfaces from digitized data. CopyCAD can accept data from coordinate measuring machines and track both machine tools and laser scanners.

6. Sketch-based 3D modeling software

1. SketchUp

SketchUp is A set of easy-to-use 3D modeling software for ordinary users. Using SketchUp, creating 3D models is just like using a pencil to draw on a drawing. The software can automatically recognize the lines you draw and automatically capture them. Its modeling process is simple and clear, which is to draw lines to form a surface and then stretch it into a body. This is also the most commonly used method for architectural or indoor scene modeling.

2. Teddy

Teddy is a sketch-based 3D modeling software that can create interesting 3D models by drawing free-form strokes. Teddy requires Java to be installed on your machine and is primarily designed for Windows.

3. EasyToy

EasyToy is a 3D modeling software. It uses sketch-based modeling methods and 3D painting methods. The user interface is very friendly and the operation is very simple. By combining a few simple operations, complex 3D models can be created quickly. EasyToy is easy to learn and easy to use compared to existing 3D systems. EasyToy has a wide range of applications including toy design, graphics, animation and education.

4. Magic Canvas

Magic Canvas is a software that can interactively design three-dimensional scene prototypes from hand-drawn sketches. It uses simple 2D sketches of models in the scene as 3D Input for scene construction. The system then automatically identifies the corresponding model in the database that matches the user-entered sketch.

5. FiberMesh

FiberMesh is a specialized mesh generation tool. It can create real geometry on the fly or be added as a new SubTool to an existing model. The settings in the FiberMesh sub-palette can generate completely different shapes for fibers, hair, fur and even vegetation.

7. Other 3D modeling software

1. Human body modeling software

About To build human models and animations, Metaacreations' Poser software (commonly known as the "Character Master") and the open source MakeHuman software are the first to recommend. Both software are based on a large amount of anthropological morphological feature data, which can quickly form facial and limb models of men and women of different ages, and adjust local body shapes. Human body modeling, motion and animation can be designed quickly and easily. When I was studying for my Ph.D., I used Poser to build human body models for morphing, and it was quite convenient.

2. Urban modeling software

CityEngine from Esri Canada is the preferred software for 3D city modeling. It can quickly create 3D scenes using 2D data and carry out planning and design efficiently. It is used in fields such as digital cities, urban planning, rail transit, pipelines, architecture, game development and film production. In addition, CityEngine's perfect support for ArcGIS enables many existing basic GIS data to be quickly implemented into 3D modeling without conversion, shortening the construction cycle of the 3D GIS system. The software was initially developed by Procedural, a company founded by Pascal Mueller's research group at ETH Zurich University, and was later acquired by Esri.

3. Web 3D modeling tools

Some 3D model design software developed based on the web, that is, based on WebGL, can be used in the browser Tools for completing 3D modeling. For example, 3DTin, TinkerCAD (acquired by Autodesk), etc., their interfaces are simple and intuitive, and there are browser plug-ins such as Chrome, which can generate 3D models online, store them directly in the cloud, and share the models in the community.

4. Other compact 3D modeling software

Most of these software are very compact, open source and completely free. Many media workers and artists use these small software to create 3D works. Among them, Blender, K-3D, Art of Illusion, Seamless3d, Wings3D and other software are slightly more widely used.

• Blender

• K-3D

• Art of Illusion

• SOFTIMAGE|XSI Mod Tool

• Zmodeler

• TopMod3d

• Google SketchUp 6

• AutoQ3D Community - 3D Editor

• Anim8or

• Seamless3d

• BRL-CAD

• ##3DPlus

##3D Canvas
eDrawings
link 3D
Minos
freeCAD
Bishop3D
K3DSurf
DesignWorkshop Lite
GDesign 2.0
Sweet Home 3D
trueSpace
Alibre Design Xpress
3DVia Shape

8. Virtual reality software and platformVirtual reality software is not essentially used for 3D modeling. Instead, it is used to provide virtual simulations of vision, hearing, touch, etc. to the generated 3D models and scenes, allowing users to feel as if they are actually in the scene. There are many related software, and only a few common ones are briefly mentioned.

1. VirTools and Quest3D

VirTools from the French VirTools company and Quest3D from the American Act-3D company are both veteran virtual reality production software. To put it simply, It is a real-time graphics rendering engine for industry or games. It is an integrated tool for 3D virtual and interactive technology. It allows artists without programming foundation to use the built-in behavioral module to quickly produce 3D products for many different purposes, such as the Internet, computer games, multimedia, architectural design, interactive TV, education and training, simulation and product display, etc. There are many learning materials online.

2. Unity3D (U3D)

Unity3D (U3D) developed by Unity Technologies is a newcomer that has emerged in recent years. It is a fully integrated professional virtual 3D and game engines. It is very easy to get started in making virtual reality and 3D games. It is simple to operate, has good interactivity, and has a powerful terrain renderer. Our students can quickly create a 3D game using U3D, so it is highly recommended for everyone to learn to use it.

3. Vega

Vega is a development engine developed by MultiGen-Paradigm for real-time visual simulation and virtual reality applications. It provides many C/C languages The application program interface API, combined with its application graphical user interface software LynX, can quickly create a variety of real-time interactive 3D environments. It is very convenient for developing 3D games and 3D scene roaming projects.

4. OSG (Open Scene Graph)

OSG (Open Scene Graph) is a set of open source application programming interface APIs based on the C platform, which allows developers to Create high-performance, cross-platform interactive graphics programs quickly and easily. It defines a 3D scene as a series of continuous objects in space and can effectively manage the 3D scene. Since OSG is open source and completely free, many 3D application software uses OSG as its infrastructure. A few years ago, the denture software we developed in cooperation with a company used OSG as the framework for managing 3D data, which made development very convenient.

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