What modeling programs do you guys use for models not maps but models got it models not maps if you post what you use for maps i will be very very "upset". you don't want me upset do you no OK good post away. mmmmmmmmmm donut :confused:
Blender seems pretty good. Then export the model with Colada to XSI and export it there for HL2 that should be a good workflow. But I haven't tried it yet because I still have to learn some more Blender. Blender has one of the most ugly looking interfaces ever made on this planet, but it's for sure a fine piece of software. And its free.
A problem that XSI doesn't have BTW. I have never tried Blender, could someone please post its advantages over XSI? Note that "it's free" doesn't count, because XSI Mod Tool is free as well.
It's OMG OPEN SERSE! Great if your one of those linuxissuperiortoeverythingbecauseit'sopensource fags.
No seriously it just looks ugly, but I think it's a very good Interface if you have worked enough with it. I mean the hotkey system is awesome. Another feature: Its being actively worked on. The last release of that mod tool was 2007.
comparison of top 3d industry software: Autodesk 3ds max 9 SP2 Autodesk Maya complete 8.5 Blender 3D 2.45 Luxology Modo 301 Maxon Cinema4D R 10.1 Newtek Lightwave 9.3 Softimage XSI Foundation 6.2 http://www.tdt3d.be/articles_viewer.php?art_id=99 bit old but still a good comparison..