3D computer graphics software is used in a wide array of industries:

In movies, it is used to create and manipulate characters and objects.

It is used to develop video games.

In architecture, it is used for the creation of landscapes and buildings.

In medicine, it is used to create models of organs.

In science, it is used to create models of chemical compounds.

In enginnering, it is used to design structures, vehicles, goods, and much more.

Now let's take a quick look at main 3D computer graphics software available in the market:

Autodesk 3ds Max

This software package caters to game developers and professionals in the film and TV industries. Its aim is to simplify collaboration, creation and workflows. Latest 3ds Max release introduces several new features: PFlowAdvanced, integrated mental mill technology, the Material Explorer, the Graphite Modeling Toolset, Containers, the xView Mesh Analyzer, the OBJ Import, the ProOptimizer, the ProSound Multitrack Audio System, Global Quality Knobs for mental ray, C and .NET Support, and also some performance improvements.

System requierements for Autodesk 3ds Max:

32 bit version

Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or higher) or Microsoft® Windows® Vista (Business, Premium, or Ultimate)

Intel Pentium® 4 or higher, AMD Athlon® 64 or higher, or AMD Opteron® processor

1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)

1 GB swap space (2 GB recommended)

Direct3D 10, Direct3D 9, or OpenGL-capable graphics card, 128 MB

Three-button mouse with mouse driver software

2 GB hard disk space

DVD-ROM drive

Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6 or higher

DirectX® 9.0c* (required), OpenGL® (optional)

64-bit version

Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64 or Microsoft® Windows® Vista 64 bit (Business, Premium, or Ultimate)

Intel® EM64T, AMD Athlon® 64 or higher, AMD Opteron® processor

1 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)

1 GB swap space (2 GB recommended)

Direct3D 10, Direct3D 9, or OpenGL-capable graphics card, 128 MB

Three-button mouse with mouse driver software

2 GB hard disk space

DVD-ROM drive

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher

DirectX 9.0c* (required), OpenGL (optional)

Maxon Cinema 4D

It's the eleventh generation of the Maxon Cinema 4D software package. Its creators claim it is the easiest 3D animation tool in the market. It is a fully integrated 3D package, which includes parametric and polygonal modeling, a high-end material system, integrated 3D painting, a non-linear animation system, a fast render engine, and modular expandability.

System requirements for Maxon Cinema 4D:

Minimum system requirements are as follows: Windows XP or Vista running on Intel or AMD CPU with SSE2-Support; Mac OS X 10.4 or higher running on PowerPC G5 or Intel Mac; 1024 MB RAM, DVD ROM drive.

Supported operating systems include: In the case of Win OS: Windows 7 (all variations), Windows Vista (all variations), Windows Vista 64-bit (all variations), Windows 2008 Server, Windows 2008 Server 64-bit, Windows XP (Pro / Home), Service Pack 1 & 2, Windows XP Pro 64-bit, Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2003 Server 64-bit. In the case of Mac OS: Apple OS X 10.6 (and up), Apple Mac OS X 10.5.3 (and up), and Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11.

Please be aware that Maxon Cinema 4D does not support render acceleration cards, such as the Gelato (cards from Nvidia), the Aegis Physix, the BlueICE, or the ART VPS. Also be aware that game consoles are usually not supported and should not be used for rendering with NET Render.

Well, after installing your 3D computer graphics software of choice you will be on your way to 3D creation, and then you will need to contact a renderfarm in order to render your models, etc, etc, but this is a topic for another article. Thanks for reading!