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3ds Max is one most known software for 3d work, today we are going to talk about what it is used for and how it helps designers, artists and studios bring their visions to life.
Maya, C4D, After effects, Photoshop
check out the Blender
Science Fiction Asset Production in Blender
rigging to animation and engine
Mastering 3D Modeling in Maya
Mastering 3D Modeling in Max
Mastering 3D Modeling in Blender
Is 3ds max the industry Standard in VFX? It depends.

I contact my friends in over 10 different studios around the world where they use 3ds max in his pipeline in one or multiple departments.

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