[k2director]

I want to start creating my own animated storyboards in a 3D space, and wanted to know if people have any recommendations for a 3D app that would be well suited to the task?

Basically, I need the ability to build simple rooms or building exteriors (not modeled in detail, just basic shapes, maybe applying some simple textures) and the ability to take a couple of 3D character models, and position them in the world, and give them basic animations for walking, or running (but I would find those animations on the web, I wouldn't need to do them myself).

In other words, I need the basic ability to put some simple characters in a simple 3D world, apply some simple animation, and move the camera around. The animatics I want to build will NOT be used to sell clients, to post for public consumption, etc. etc. I don't really care if they look great, I just need a quick way to create and render them for shot-planning purposes.

Question is: which 3D product (Maya, Blender, etc.) is EASIEST to use for this purpose? Any guidance much appreciated!

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Originally Posted by k2director

I want to start creating my own animated storyboards in a 3D space, and wanted to know if people have any recommendations for a 3D app that would be well suited to the task?

Basically, I need the ability to build simple rooms or building exteriors (not modeled in detail, just basic shapes, maybe applying some simple textures) and the ability to take a couple of 3D character models, and position them in the world, and give them basic animations for walking, or running (but I would find those animations on the web, I wouldn't need to do them myself).

In other words, I need the basic ability to put some simple characters in a simple 3D world, apply some simple animation, and move the camera around. The animatics I want to build will NOT be used to sell clients, to post for public consumption, etc. etc. I don't really care if they look great, I just need a quick way to create and render them for shot-planning purposes.

Question is: which 3D product (Maya, Blender, etc.) is EASIEST to use for this purpose? Any guidance much appreciated!

Check out sketchup.

[k2director]

Thanks, I had no idea that it existed, and it looks interesting. Will download a trial and see...