Re: 3D Studio vs. Lightwave

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From: David Humphreys
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 21:31

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One thing I havn't seen anybody mention about 3D Studio is its interface
which allows stuff like procedural shaders and modelers to be easily
incorporated into it.  There is a fairly large supply of third party add-ons
which use this interface. For example, I have seen add-ons for 3D studio that
will do things like particle systems (exploding objects with gravity,
tornadoes, fireworks, etc), additional procedural material shaders, melting
objects, enhanced morphing capabilites, snow and rain simulations, etc.
Most of these add-ons are fairly inexpensive (at least the ones that I have
seen) and do add a lot to the program's capabilities.

I have no idea what capabilities Lightwave has in this area, this was just
something that I really liked about 3D Studio.

David Humphreys

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