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#3D Studio vs Designer

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#150923From: GeorgeFeb 3, 1995 7:51 PM
Hi: I have spent the last six months learning to work with Designer (that's 3-D solids modeling) with the intention of becoming proficient in mechanical design. However, I've recently become more interested in computer art. After attending a 3D Studio users group meeting and seeing what some of those guys are doing with animation, I'm wondering if that's where the future is. I don't want to burden down this forum with a hundred and one questions, but since I have the time to learn and a little money to invest in software, I'd like to hear from someone who may have a few answers. Sincerely, George
#150944From: John EllisFeb 3, 1995 10:41 PM
George, >> intention of becomeing proficient in mechanical design… However, I've recently become more interested in computer art. I wondering if that's where the future is… << I don't think the future is in art. <g> But you can certainly express your artistic spirit with 3DS as well as or better than any package out there IMO. An area where you can have some artistic input is in computer games. That is where the future is, if you want to combine the two. And 3DS has a solid hold on the gaming industry in terms of development which looks to continue very strongly into the forseeable future. Whatever you decide, you can't go wrong with 3DS, its heritage is rooted in AutoCAD and was born with that in mind but has expanded out into a world of its own. The ties are still there, but you are not limited by them. John