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[AbnRanger]

With Autodesk offering less (3ds Max 13 had some decent features, but wasn't/isn't worth upgrading or renewing subscription) and supposedly about to charge more (they mention saving 15% by upgrading before Oct), I think it's about time for me to give LW another look, when 11.5 is released.

[geo_n]

We're not upgrading 3dmax as well unless we see something that's a must have. To be honest max 2009 has all the features we need to do commercials, game cinematics, etc. Just add vray, fume, rayfire, hairtrix. Its too bad no other software outside of AD offers the same power and functionality at production level. The monopoly they have with the top 3 software is going to keep their prices higher and higher.
Give lw a look again. Its a complete software at this low price point except maybe for blender is a consideration. The genoma system, flocking particles, bullet hard/soft dynamics are the big features that add really good value to lw 11 imho.
Outside of work, I think lw really fits my need. I'm not making Avatar or film quality stuff on the sidegigs budget and time anyway. Lw is pretty good for freelance clients that are looking for fast,cheap, ok quality. I'm seeing clients are also becoming aware of lw as of late. Unlike before its all max and maya.

[geo_n]

ustream recordings up.

Bullet.
http://www.ustream.t...corded/24587595

Virtual studio tools that doesn't cost 150k
http://www.ustream.t...corded/24585929