Can you guys judge our work?

[AutoCadGenius]

I appreciate that, thank you.

do you know if people ever use autocad with cinema 4D (its just so easy to use compared to 3D Max)?

[AutoCadGenius]

my god i feel like such a noob.

ok, 3DS Max or 3DS Design Max? Can 3DS Max do everything 3DS Design can do? we don't want to limit ourselves to just Architect work. we would like to take on other jobs that might be graphic design or other 3D projects. but we definitely want the "Design" features as well. I think 3DS Max covers everything the "Design" version does.

i really wish we could just use Cinema 4D, the app is nice, easy and fun

[khama]

Got to say, have never used Cinema 4D before so can not comment on that one. If you find it easier to use and can get the same results, then sure why not use it. Vray materials, lights and cameras do a magnificent job rendering and that is why I use 3d Max. I will have to have a look at Cinema 4D and see what it can do.

[AutoCadGenius]

Thanks, Khama.

I was just thinking it would be best to follow what the industry uses.

So what about:

3DS Max

or

3DS Max Design?

The lady at AutoDesk said 3DS Max Design is more for autocad professionals and the 3DS Max is geared towards character and animation. So I would want the design package? Does that mean that i can't do simple animation with 3DS Max Design?

I know this sounds simple but the answer isn't clear.

[Cad64]

You can do animation in both packages.

Check the Autodesk website for detailed information about the two different versions: http://usa.autodesk.com/3ds-max/features/. They are basically the same, with a few exceptions.

What industry will you be working in?