MODO 901 Exclusive Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyWDM5Ipq6Y
Artur, what would you say C4D mostly lacks comparing to Softimage? I personally love its UI simplicity, but I've only been with it for a couple of days, never on a project. On Thu, Apr 9, 2015 at 11:09 AM, Artur Woźniak <artur.w...@gmail.com> wrote: > I do work with C4D as as XSI replacement, and it's not all sunshine. Just > as Modo, small projects are fine. There are things that make me scream. Not > maya scream though, that's another level. Modelling if I do I do it in SI > because I personally think C4D it worse than Houdini. Mograph is fun. I do > render in Octane and I just got Arnold in C4D which is a my home ground. Of > the two I think C4D is better, Modo still lacks behind. > When we had tele conference with The Foundry about Modo, They were not > ready to give us any answers about where it's going piplinewise. That was > almost two years ago. > I really like Modo but there are things that annoy me since 301. The > biggest issue though is, I always need to be minefield careful when I am in > the viewport and do seemingly simple tasks. > ...and this shader tree, oh my. > > Artur > > 2015-04-09 15:00 GMT+02:00 Marc-Andre Carbonneau < > marc-andre.carbonn...@ubisoft.com>: > >> Interesting reply Raph. Thanks! >> >> I have yet to work with C4D so I can’t speak for myself. Definitely have >> to check it out then. Especially now that it has a Montreal tentacle. ;) >> >> MAC >> >> >> >> *From:* softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto: >> softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com] *On Behalf Of *Raffaele >> Fragapane >> *Sent:* April-08-15 8:18 PM >> >> *To:* softimage@listproc.autodesk.com >> *Subject:* Re: OT: Modo 901 Sneak Peek >> >> >> >> Yeah, but C4D studio comes with a stack of features and modules that puts >> most apps to shame, it integrates well with a number of third parties, and >> has a very strong API. >> >> >> >> Modo remains, at least as of 801, a glorified modelling and rendering >> package with a pityful API. The FX and animation capabilities are between >> primitive things in support of the rest and none still. >> >> >> >> In terms of what Software is worth and how it should be priced it's not >> bad, but comparatively speaking it's a good deal pricier than it's feature >> set warrants. >> >> >> >> If 901 brings significant changes and additions to the areas it lacks in >> right now, brings the API up to scratch (doubt it), and makes the app in >> general A LOT faster, or at least strengthens the painting and sculpting >> tools to the point of making either or both Mari or ZBrush less necessary, >> then it might be a good price point in comparative terms. >> >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at 11:31 PM, Marc-Andre Carbonneau < >> marc-andre.carbonn...@ubisoft.com> wrote: >> >> Yup even with the new price point, it’s still pretty low. >> >> I just checked Cinema 4D Studio(which is the one with everything in it) >> and it’s 3 695$. >> >> Quite a difference from 1 799$ for Modo 901 >> >> >> >> Also, The Foundry is clever… they’re stretching their teasers and hyping >> the product… I wouldn’t be surprised either if they’d announce something >> bigger next time. >> >> Cheers, >> >> MAC >> >> >> >> *From:* softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto: >> softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com] *On Behalf Of *Phil Williams >> *Sent:* April-08-15 6:06 AM >> *To:* softimage@listproc.autodesk.com >> *Subject:* Re: OT: Modo 901 Sneak Peek >> >> >> >> I think it's been said several times that this part 1 of the sneak peaks, >> so it's a case of wait and see for the rest... >> >> >> >> >> >> On 8 April 2015 at 10:55, Mario Reitbauer <cont...@marioreitbauer.at> >> wrote: >> >> Well that is an argument. But in case I don't even want mesh fusion I >> have to pay it now ;) >> >> Modo is still quite avordable so this isn't meant to be any complain. >> >> >> >> Just curious if there's more coming for the price increase. >> >> >> >> 2015-04-08 10:37 GMT+02:00 Oscar Juarez <tridi.animei...@gmail.com>: >> >> I guess the price increase for new seats is because now includes mesh >> fusion, which before was $350 as far as I remember. >> >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at 10:15 AM, Phil Williams <p...@picmo.co.uk> wrote: >> >> The product page says this for new purchases: >> >> >> >> - Purchase 801 now (at 801 prices), and you’ll automatically get upgraded >> to 901 for free when it ships. >> >> >> >> >> >> On 8 April 2015 at 01:19, Mario Reitbauer <cont...@marioreitbauer.at> >> wrote: >> >> Well what I see so far is that they increased the price by 300$ for new >> seats. >> >> >> >> And I feel the same as you. Waiting for Animation and Rigging >> enhancements. >> >> >> >> 2015-04-08 2:10 GMT+02:00 Ed Schiffer <edschif...@gmail.com>: >> >> https://vimeo.com/124320824 >> >> >> >> http://www.thefoundry.co.uk/products/modo/latest-version >> >> >> >> >> >> it only shows modeling and UV new features. >> >> seems great, but don't know if should wait for more rigging and animation >> ones.. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Our users will know fear and cower before our software! Ship it! Ship it >> and let them flee like the dogs they are! >> > > -- www.edschiffer.com
