I think we should compile a list of tools for anyone who's interested in making mods. I'll try to keep this first post up to speed when new tips comes in.
I can't follow all sorts of applications as it requires research and looking things up, so for this list to be more complete I'm counting on you to help me.
If you have a tip on software, please add the following information:
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3D Modeling
Texturing
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3D Modeling
Texturing
I can't follow all sorts of applications as it requires research and looking things up, so for this list to be more complete I'm counting on you to help me.
If you have a tip on software, please add the following information:
- Name of software (with link to website) bold
- Price
- Trial available/not available
- A short summary of what the software can do
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3D Modeling
- 3Ds Max
- €200/month or €1600/year (subscription)
- Trial and free student version available on the website
- 3D modeling, UV mapping, Rigging, Animation, Rendering
- LightWave 3D 2015
- $995
- Trial available on the website
- 3D Modeling, UV mapping, Rigging, Animation, Rendering
- Recommended plugins/extras
- Maya
- €200/month or €1600/year (subscription)
- Trial and free student version available on the website
- 3D modeling, UV mapping, Rigging, Animation, Rendering
- Maya LT is available on Steam with a month to month subscription plan. Some restrictions apply.
- Modo 901
- $1799 (full commercial license / $149 for student license)
- Trial available on the website
- 3D Modeling, UV mapping, Texturing, Sculpting, Rigging, Animation, Rendering
- Modo Indie is available on Steam. Local pricing applies. Some limitations compared to the full product.
- Recommended plugins/extras
Texturing
- Photoshop
- €24/month (subscription)
- Trial available on the website
- Texture painting and baking. Paint directly on your 3D models
- Substance Painter
- $149 (indie license)
- Trial available on the website
- Texture painting and baking. Paint directly on your 3D models
- Is available on Steam
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3D Modeling
- Blender
- 3D Modeling, UV mapping, Texturing, Rigging, Animation, Rendering
Texturing
- Gimp
- 2D photo manipulation, Graphics design, Texturing
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