3ds Max vs Media & Entertainment Collection Comparison

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3ds Max

3D Modeling Software

4.5 330 user ratings

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Media & Entertainment Collection

3D Modeling Software

4.4 13 user ratings

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Overview

Description

3ds Max offers a rich and flexible toolset to create premium designs with full artistic control. Save time with centralized creative tools for interactive light mixing, color correction, and lens effects on the rendered image. Automatically optimize the geometry of high-resolution models to create a clean, quad-based mesh geometry. Built-in weighted normal calculator that can be directly applied to 3D models allowing you to create precise designs. Create procedural animation and character rigging with CAT, biped, and crowd animation tools. Read more

The Media & Entertainment Collection includes all of the tools you need to build a powerful and scalable 3D animation pipeline for complex simulations, effects, and rendering. Create sophisticated effects at scale with the ability to run Bifrost on up to 15 machines. Equip artists with a broad range of 3D tools at every stage of production. Read more

Pricing Options

Free Trial Available
Starts at $245.0.

Free Trial Available
Starts at $295.00.

SW Score & Breakdown

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Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

99%
Reviews

93%
Momentum

67%
Popularity

79%

75% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

73%
Reviews

71%
Momentum

62%
Popularity

65%

Features

Total Features	7 Features	2 Features
Common Features for All	3D Animation Helps in adding animation effects to the crafted 3d models 3D Camera Helps in doing 3D scanning to digitally capture shape of an object in 3-dimensional space 3D Printing Allows users to have precise control over the design of a mesh. 3D Rendering Produces hyper-realistic scenes using advanced lighting algorithms & automatically transform 3D wire frame models into 2D images on a computer 3D Sculpting Helps in sculpting a 3D object on a computer with material similar to digitized clay Digital Library (3D) Contains an array of 3D design parts, 3D objects, and readymade design templates to assist in modeling Real-time Collaboration Helps more than one person to work on the same file simultaneously + 4 More - Show Less	3D Animation Helps in adding animation effects to the crafted 3d models 3D Camera Helps in doing 3D scanning to digitally capture shape of an object in 3-dimensional space 3D Printing Allows users to have precise control over the design of a mesh. 3D Rendering Produces hyper-realistic scenes using advanced lighting algorithms & automatically transform 3D wire frame models into 2D images on a computer 3D Sculpting Helps in sculpting a 3D object on a computer with material similar to digitized clay Digital Library (3D) Contains an array of 3D design parts, 3D objects, and readymade design templates to assist in modeling Real-time Collaboration Helps more than one person to work on the same file simultaneously

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows Installed - Mac	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows Installed - Mac
Modes of Support	Online	Online

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.5/5 330 user ratings	4.4/5 13 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 58.8% Very Good 33.6% Average 4.8% Poor 1.5% Terrible 1.2%	Excellent 53.8% Very Good 38.5% Average 0% Poor 7.7% Terrible 0%
Review Summary	User reviews of 3ds Max Design highlight its versatility as a powerful 3D modeling and rendering software favored by professionals in various fields. Users appreciate its extensive toolset, realistic rendering capabilities, and the ability to create complex models with high-quality detail. However, many note a steep learning curve and a somewhat outdated interface, which can be challenging for beginners. Some users also mention occasional crashes and performance issues, especially when working with large datasets. Despite these drawbacks, the software's flexibility and powerful capabilities make it a valuable tool for those willing to invest the time and resources required to master it.	Not Available
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $245.0.	Free Trial Available Starts at $295.00.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	3ds Max $245.00 $245.00 per month	Media & Entertainment Collection $295.00 $295.00 per month
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