What 3D software possible on Mac

[kotbehemot]

Hi!
I would like to by myself a MacBook and I know, that I will have to be using some 3D programms. I know that 3Dstudio is not available for the mac.What is available? What would You recommend?

cheers

 

[yellow]

3d drawing and rendering?

Maya?

 

[kotbehemot]

I'm doing architecture, so I need a program for modelling (ArchiCAD??) and than for rendering.
I heard Maya is quite complicated to use, and quite expencive?

What else is used usually by architects - on PC it's always AutoCAD+3dMax.

 

[yellow]

I see.. you want CAD programs.

Well.. this is where you should start:

http://architosh.com/

 

[simie]

Try Luxology Modo 202, it costs $895.00

http://www.luxology.com/

 

[Macky-Mac]

I'm doing architecture, so I need a program for modelling (ArchiCAD??) and than for rendering.
I heard Maya is quite complicated to use, and quite expencive?

What else is used usually by architects - on PC it's always AutoCAD+3dMax.

in addition to ArchiCAD, VectorWorks is popular among architects using Macs

this link will take you to Apples' site where you can search for other 2D/3D Graphics programs;

http://guide.apple.com/uscategories/3d.lasso

 

[TotalForge]

Hi!
I would like to by myself a MacBook and I know, that I will have to be using some 3D programms. I know that 3Dstudio is not available for the mac.What is available? What would You recommend?

cheers

Maya, for most people, is like trying to swat a fly with a sledgehammer.

Sketchup, which is not a CAD product, but does allow dimensioned drawing, is a free download from Google. It is used extensively in architecture and design, and you can animate walkthroughs.