Auto CAD is a software commonly used by architects to design houses, building, motor vehicles etc. This software is made by auto-desk which is the same creators of 3D Max so it packs a lot of features that that helps architects to a lot with it's features.
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3D Studiomax
3D studiomax is multi purpose 3D application that is considered the mother of all 3D applications. It has all the features to do anything with it, uses from it ranges from architecture, movies to gaming. Some of the most famous animated movies such as 2012, iron man, and avatar used 3D max for special effects and other 3D obejects.. Designed by auto-desk this software packs a lot of punch when it comes to features and it allows all types of modelling techniques from extrusion modeling to sketch modelling. The video below shows an animation made using 3D studio max.
MAYA
Maya is also another 3D software made by auto desk mainly used for character creation. This software is purely used for movies and games production. Many AAA titles such as the witcher series has used maya as there 3D software for custscenes and such. Artists have created breathtaking visuals using this 3D software which only proves that how great it is and shows its power. The video shown below is a cut scene from The Witcher series created using MAYA
