3DS MAX 5 vs LIGHTWAVE 7

which is better in car modeling ? i'm sure there are many ppl has used both. but which one is easier ?

TiA

[Bjolletts]

There is no answer to that question Im afraid .. since it depends on so many factors.

Which modelling technique do you prefer ? which kind of workflow do you like and find inituative ? and so on

Both are very capable programs .. but the are only tools that you must use your way.

i don't know which is the best way in modeling yet, since i'm new to 3ds max and lightwave.
i've used mesh modeling (correct me if i'm wrong), where i start with plane and extrude and weld stuff. i didn't know about any other techniques where i use something else.

i find 3ds max very friendly while lightwave has complex interface.

[Aft3rlife]

Originally Posted by TheLord

i find 3ds max very friendly while lightwave has complex interface.

theres your answer buddy, stick with max if you think its easier

[bigdukesix]

If you want to get a job doing 3D then you are probably better off using 3DS Max because it has a wider acceptance (someone correct me if i'm wrong).

bigdukesix
(Lightwave and Mac user)

I use Lightwave For me it's the other way around,

Lightwave = Easy Simple Interface
3dsmax = Complex Quirky Interface that takes time to get used to...

I have taught many people to model in Lightwave in less than 5 minutes over the net! That's how easy it is...but most people use Max to import their models into games...Not sure if Lightwave can do that...never tried...

Both programs will get the job done...

[NightEye]

I vote for LW...
I 'use' it myself too
I used max one or two times, but it works very complicated..
So I prefer LW

[GranTurismo]

i prefer both since there both the same on complexity and both 3d programs are very good

[Lewis]

Hi !

Both programs have their strenghts and waekneses so just choose one which suits your worklfow. I prefer Lw but i've seen many great things from guys use MAX so no difference there. It's not "tool" what makes art it's Artist .

But if you check bang for buck then MAX doesn't have chance 'coz LW is half of MAX price and you have ALL in box (no need for plugins for anything).

Also my question is why do you ask about LW7 vs MAX 5 when both programs have their current versions in LW 7.5 and MAX 6 ??

[sergie9889]

I have tryed lightwave it is good i cant say anything bad but its what u get used to i think. Because i use max and it seems easyer for me.