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Ryan Mellish · June 26th, 2006, 08:12 AM

What would be a good software program to create your own 3d titles? I know lightwave is often used for this, but it really seems like overkill for something like this.

Ben Freedman · June 26th, 2006, 09:30 AM

Try "Bluff Titler" at http://www.outerspace-software.com/blufftitler.html

It's what I used to create all teh 3D titles in my video podcast:

http://www.neo-fight.tv

Best,

Benjamin

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http://www.neo-fight.tv [The "Techno-Debate" Video Podcast]

Robin Davies-Rollinson · June 26th, 2006, 10:03 AM

I'll second that - it's a neat piece of software...

Robin

Greg Boston · June 26th, 2006, 12:31 PM

My favorite is Xara 3D. You can do titles but if you can create a WMF or EMF metafile, it will make a 'character' out of it. I did an awesome 3D company logo for my former employer with it.

You'll need a vector-map drawing software that creates the metafiles to be able create your own characters or whatever.

-gb-

Nick Jushchyshyn · June 26th, 2006, 12:48 PM

Zaxwerks ProAnimator:
http://www.zaxwerks.com/

Most 3D apps (Maya, 3dMax, Cinema4D, XSI, etc.) are very capable of this sort of work, but they tend to have a steeper learning curve since they are designed to be highly flexible and able to meet many challenges.

"Focused" software like ProAnimator are great for titles, but not so good for general effects.

Another "focused" app is Ulead Cool3D: http://www.ulead.com/c3ds/runme.htm

Ryan Mellish · June 26th, 2006, 05:42 PM

Yes, Maya and lightwave have very steep learning curves, especially to someone who is relatively new to these apps. Are any of these freeware by chance? If not, no big deal.

Ash Greyson · June 27th, 2006, 04:03 PM

Cool3D by Ulead is very very easy... limited but easy...

ash =o)

June 26th, 2006, 08:12 AM	#1
Ryan Mellish New Boot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Crawfordsville, Indiana Posts: 22	3D Title Creation What would be a good software program to create your own 3d titles? I know lightwave is often used for this, but it really seems like overkill for something like this.

June 26th, 2006, 12:48 PM	#5
Nick Jushchyshyn Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA Posts: 548	Zaxwerks ProAnimator: http://www.zaxwerks.com/ Most 3D apps (Maya, 3dMax, Cinema4D, XSI, etc.) are very capable of this sort of work, but they tend to have a steeper learning curve since they are designed to be highly flexible and able to meet many challenges. "Focused" software like ProAnimator are great for titles, but not so good for general effects. Another "focused" app is Ulead Cool3D: http://www.ulead.com/c3ds/runme.htm __________________ Nick Jushchyshyn Matchmoving, Compositing, TD imdb

June 26th, 2006, 09:30 AM	#2
Ben Freedman Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 188	Try "Bluff Titler" at http://www.outerspace-software.com/blufftitler.html It's what I used to create all teh 3D titles in my video podcast: http://www.neo-fight.tv Best, Benjamin ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.neo-fight.tv [The "Techno-Debate" Video Podcast]

June 26th, 2006, 10:03 AM	#3
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	I'll second that - it's a neat piece of software... Robin

June 26th, 2006, 12:31 PM	#4
Greg Boston Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 6,117 Images: 1	My favorite is Xara 3D. You can do titles but if you can create a WMF or EMF metafile, it will make a 'character' out of it. I did an awesome 3D company logo for my former employer with it. You'll need a vector-map drawing software that creates the metafiles to be able create your own characters or whatever. -gb-

June 26th, 2006, 05:42 PM	#6
Ryan Mellish New Boot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Crawfordsville, Indiana Posts: 22	Yes, Maya and lightwave have very steep learning curves, especially to someone who is relatively new to these apps. Are any of these freeware by chance? If not, no big deal.

June 27th, 2006, 04:03 PM	#7
Ash Greyson Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,689	Cool3D by Ulead is very very easy... limited but easy... ash =o)