Here, I will show you the most used 3D softwares for Architectural visualization. As of this writing, I hope I'll be able to enlighten you as you quest for the 3D software program for you. :-)
1. Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk, i believe, still is ahead of the pack. While most of our drawing bases are from CAD files, Autodesk Autocad, also is a great tool to create 3D models, fast and efficient. While most of us are familiar with it's use for 2D detailing, it's 3D interface and modelling tools are still a 10 for me.
2. Autodesk 3Ds Max
Hands down, 3ds Max is perhaps a unanimous when choosing which software to use when producing high-end architectural images and animations. It is perhaps the most used 3D program software with superb 3D modelling capabilities, scanline superb quality rendering, of course with vray plugin, it may perhaps encompass most of 3D modeling and rendering needs.
3. Maxon Cinema 4D
Honestly, I might be a little biased on this side of my review since Cinema 4D is my choice of software. It is basically, user-friendly with so much ease on 3D modelling, navigating and also a superb scanline rendering output. With layers for easy object selection, tags, and a wide variety of available plugins, it is for me the better choice of 3D modeling and rendering program.
4. Autodesk Maya
As one of the pioneers of 3D modelling and rendering, Autodesk Maya still is one of the better 3D modeling and rendering tools available. Although oftenly used for 3D animation (movies, cartoons, commercials, etc.) like most other 3D software tools stated here, it's main market is the animation industry.
5. Lightwave 3D
Lightwave 3D is equally good when compared to other softwares. It also delivers state of the art interface with ease of use good for modeling, rendering, animation, particle FX and dynamics. LightWave is a complete 3D solution to model, render and animate. Used extensively in broadcast television production, film visual effects, video game development, print graphics and visualization.
6. Luxology Modo
One of the most popular uses of modo is for architectural visualization, where architects and landscape architects have discovered modo’s modern, highly-integrated modeling, painting, sculpting, rendering and animation capabilities. Meet the Architects using modo.(from luxology.com)
7. Cheetah 3D
Cheetah3D is a small 3D design software package with also cheaper price compare to big packages such as Maya, 3ds Max, XSI and LightWave 3D. Cheetah is the solution for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering for Macintosh platform. (from i Software Reviews)
8. Graphisoft ArchiCAD
ArchiCAD is also a good tool when choosing which 3D software is for you. It also offers a good ease of use of it's interface. The manufacturer's target is architecture market itself, so most of what we'll need to model, render, materials and mood are in it.
9. Pixologic ZBrush
Basically developed for 3D animation for movies, cartoons commercials, games and the like, Zbrush is one of the most highly used 3D software commercially. Although, it's target market is not Architecture, modelling tools of Zbrush are highly super good. :)
10. Maxwell Render STUDIO
Maxwell Studio (MXST) is an independent application within the core components of Maxwell Render. Maxwell Studio is a sophisticated scene editor with a full 3D environment, offering an alternative workflow for those Maxwell users that work with 3D or CAD applications that we do not currently offer a plug-in for. (from Maxwellrender.com)
After all that said, most rendering and modelling tools functions the same, that most have similar rendering outputs. Most of the time it all depends on the user's ability to manipulate and learn each tool set for their own advantage.
Hope this helps!:-)
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