I Need a 3D art program and Photoshop version recommendation.

[99Androidguy777]

Which is the best full version of Photoshop for someone on a budget ? (one of the older versions of photo shop)
And which is the best 3D modeling program ?

My Photoshop budget 500 - 600 euros.

My 3D modeling program budget 1000 - 1300ish euros.

I aspire to become a 3D modeler / animation professional.
I would eventually like to work as a freelance artist.
So far this seems like the best 3D modeling program I have found and seems well rounded for the price and full of decent features.

http://www.luxology.com/modo/

 

[99Androidguy777]

Only the extended photoshop editions have 3D incorporated which are more expensive, I found copies sold on a**z*n rubbish as they would not validate with adobe so had to go through the refund process.

I am looking for an older version of Photoshop which is cheap (A cheap old one or second hand) . not one of the newer versions of Photoshop with 3D incorporated and all that mumbo jumbo (I'll be using it to edit textures, please don't suggest gimp)

I am looking for photo shop and a decent 3D modeling program.

 

[99Androidguy777]

if your unsure of which 3d program to go for have you tried blender? its free and can produce very good results, also free tools like sculptris, you can do a lot without having to spend anything. Perhaps use the money to take a course instead?

Yes I have used blender before, its not for me.
I just really want to know if there is any other good payed for 3D art programs within the 1000 - 1300 range,
other than modo.

 

[99Androidguy777]

I'm using lightwave 11 its about 1000 euro's, couldnt tell you how it compares to other software i've just been stuck using it since the 90's, is what i'm used to and use blender for its fluid dynamics.

Modo is made by guys who worked on lightwave.

LightWave engineers disagreed regarding the notion for a complete rewrite of LightWave's work-flow and technology ,Newtek's Vice President of 3D Development, Brad Peebler, eventually left Newtek to form Luxology, and was joined by Allen Hastings and Stuart Ferguson (the lead developers of Lightwave), along with some of the LightWave programming team members.

Don't get me wrong , I will still use blender for some things, if i have to for whatever reason.

 

[99Androidguy777]

yeah i remember when that happened but it really didnt change much in terms of lightwave and i prefer the fact its still split between a cad style modeller and a seperate layout/animation program, other software i've tried does everything from one program and it doesnt suit the way i work. I use sculptris/blender to supplement it.

I've never tried modo though so cant comment on that however i've always believed that the software, as important as it is, isnt as important as the person operating it and a good 3d artist will get good results with whatever software they choose. both modo/lightwave are used a lot in tv/film production so they are both very capable in the right hands, think its most important to find one that suits the way you work tbh.

I agree with you there, about it been all about the artists skill/skills and not the program they use to a certain extent.
Work flow is also important though and thats where the program comes in , its a question of if it allows you to work at your full potential or hinders you in anyway as an artist.
Also the programs features of course.

I will most likely go for modo if I find notting else.

Finding a cheap copy of Photoshop is my biggest concern, but one of the older versions of Photoshop, like Photoshop 9 or something.
Unless I wait and get the newest version.