I’ve been a 3D Studio MAX user for over 5 years. It’s what I’ve always used. Once you’ve used a piece of software for so long, it seems difficult, sometimes impossible, to convert. The truth of the matter is that once you understand the basics of 3D graphics, the core of the problem becomes the specific software interfaces.

3D Studio MAX (and its little brother gMAX) are reasonably logical interfaces. Certain tools are organized and grouped in certain ways so that with two or three clicks of the mouse you’re on your way to completing a task. Efficiency in any software comes from repetition. gameSpace, like its big brother trueSpace, takes an interesting approach in terms of its interface. Many tasks can be accomplished without cluttering the interface with overcomplicated control panels and dialogue boxes. Most functions in gameSpace are context sensitive, meaning they only appear when they can be used. And the interface can be customized in so many ways; it’s difficult not to improve workflow.

The goal here is to compare the features and functions of gameSpace and MAX, highlighting those most commonly used in the development of game media. This is not meant to be a tutorial or a quick start guide. By the end of this document you should have an understa nding of gameSpace’s interface and appreciate how it might help you improve your workflow.

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