Autodesk Maya

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Autodesk Mudbox

Autodesk 3ds Max is a commercial-grade 3D modeling software used for modeling, animation and visualization of 3D objects. With 3ds Max you can create stunning environments, visualizations and objects for games, architecture, engineering and multi media that requires top-of-the-line 3D graphics. The software is developed and produced by Autodesk Inc, and was formerly known as 3D Studio and 3D Studio Max.

Blender is a free and open-source 3D model software released under the GNU General Public License. The software can be used for 3D modeling, 3D animation, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, skinning, rendering, particle generation, water simulation and much more.

Cinema 4D is a tool for 3D artists that want to achieve breathtaking results fast and without the hassle. The software is easy to learn, yet extremely powerful. It's suited for beginners and professionals alike and provides features that makes it the perfect application for demanding, fast-paced 3D production.

ArmorPaint is a a free 3D painting software specifically designed for physically-based texture painting. With ArmorPaint, you can paint with fully procedural materials, build fill layers with material nodes and use brush nodes to create patterns and procedural brushes. ArmorPaint supports up to 16K texture painting in seamless fashion using high-end graphics cards, which produce stunning results.

Quixel Mixer is an all-in-one 3D texturing tool that is known for being extremely fun and easy to use. With Quixel Mixer, you can load mesh data, apply smart materials and 3D paint the finishing touches, allowing to get a unique result. When it comes to creating materials, Quixel Mixer got you covered as well. Mix sculpting, painted layers and produce procedural masks with Quixel's Megascans Library. A vast library containing scans from earthly materials collected from all across the globe.

Substance Painter is 3D painting software developed by Adobe. With Substance Painter, you can easily work with smart materials, smart masks and integrated bakers, in a state of the art real-time viewport. Substance Painter is brings that Photoshop feeling to 3D painting.