How to compare the Cinema 4D, 3D Studio Max, Maya & Shad

[Johnson]

Hi,

I am the beginner in 3d Animator World, how to compare the Cinema 4D, 3D studio Max, Maya & Shade. I want to learn one of these product. Which one is better?

Thankyou very much
Johnson

[stantang]

my vote is:
Maya
3D studio Max
Cinema4D
Shade

if XSI is included, it should at the second place (but very close to Maya).

[Siegfried]

Shade is created in Japan, it is rather different from other conventional software, especially in modelling. The rendering and modelling is fair in grade(Shade has radiosity and caustic rendering), but it would be difficult for you to transfer from shade to other software in the future.

C4D did excellent in still picture rendering and rendering time control. The raytrace, radiosity and causity light....wonderful. Well...just rendering is not enough! The modelling is fair only but slightly better than Shade.

Max is located within mid to high class, good rendering, good modelling(not excellent), good compatibility with so many plug-in, so many tutorial from internet...so easy to use,it's a good choice for any starters.

XSI and Maya are the best in modelling and rendering. But it is also the problem as you need to take care of(or input) so many parameters. Anyway, they are excellent for advance use.

But if you are a good user, it doesn't matter which one you are using!