Hi. With the arrival of 3dexchange4 the potential is obviously never ending. However as a newbie in the 3D arena can I ask for advice on the best all round 3D modeling and/or painting software to accompany it. Or would I and others require two or more bits of new kit to benefit. (Bear in mind the newbie word). Opinions or experience please. Thanks in advance.

gizmo

Gizmo,

I'll make a suggestion: Argile2

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Hi Cricky. Thanks for the response. I'm already into day five of a trial with Argile and although I've not spent a great deal of time with it yet, it does seem a good option. (Learning and cost).

Your 'endorsement' adds further leverage. Cheers.

gizmo

Hi

Is Argile 2 better than Blacksmith3d for painting onto 3D objects ?



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Not sure about painting in Argile2. I didn't do a whole lot of painting using it.

Looks like Blacksmith is a really good editor for detail painting. Not sure how it does editing meshes, or if it even does that. I'm going to do a trial of it eventually to see how it functions though.

I know textures can be applied in Argile2 and it can adjust meshes, but like I said, I didn't try a whole lot of painting features, so I don't know if you would even call taxture application a paint job or not.

I just went and watched a Facial edit of mesh video on Blacksmith...so it does edit mesh...looks to be a strong tool...competitive contender for sure.

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I'm in a similar position - wanting to use the iClone for animation, but needing to develop a model for import. And, as a newie to all this 3D stuff, eager for advice.

1) Does anyone have an opinion about the relative merits of Silo and Argile? I'm going to trial both.

2) I understand neither has options to do rigging, so I guess I'd be looking at either (i) creating a model with parts so that I can rig via importing through 3DX or (ii) to bring through something like Blender to rig and then import via 3DX Pro as FXB. Any comments re the import and rigging step and software?

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Fergus

I've used Argile a little and it seems a good affordable option. If you want to save money, keep both CB Model Pro (free) and Blender (free) in mind. Blender has a new sculpt mode, and a new and much more polished 2,5 version coming out in a month or so.

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