3d product design

[Anonymous]

I know this is a not directly related but...
Can anyone tell me what software i should be using if i want to build 3d models of things like a door handle, or a bottle or other such product design. I'm kinda working with 3Dstudio max but it seems just too complex for my needs.

Thanks

G

[Djordje]

carrotious wrote:
Can anyone tell me what software i should be using if i want to build 3d models of things like a door handle, or a bottle or other such product design. I'm kinda working with 3Dstudio max but it seems just too complex for my needs.

Within ArchiCAD, ArchiForma.

Freestanding, Rhino. Maybe Form Z, although that is also a bit too much.

Try also Zoom/Zoom GDL.

[Anonymous]

It really depends what you're going to be doing with the model?

Do you need CAD/CAM modelling?

... or would (before MarkB jumps in!) Cinema4D be an appropriate solution? (although this isn't much 'simpler' in power than 3ds)

Archiforma / ZoomGDL are probably a bit too 'direct' for your needs.

As Djordje suggested, try the trial version of Rhino.

- Stuart

[fuzzytnth3]

Have you looked at Wings3d http://www.wings3d.com/ and Silo http://www.nevercenter.com/

Here is a tutorial as well to give you an idea of what the apps are likehttp://www.muranon.com/axel/character/index.shtml

and to render the thing I use Stata3d http://www.stratacafe.com/image_relief.asp?imageID=16323