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    Autodesk 3ds Max

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AAutodesk offers 3ds Max, 3D modeling and rendering software for design visualization, games, and animation. The vendor states that users can produce professional-quality 3D animations, renders, and models with an efficient and flexible toolset to help create better 3D content in less time.

    $235

    per month per user

    Storyboard That

    Score4.6 out of 10
    N/AStoryboard That helps users to create storyboards and graphic organizers with a browser-based Storyboard Creator. It includes a customizable art library that features drag and drop characters, scenes, and props and users can select from 6 different layouts.

    $9.99

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    Autodesk 3ds MaxStoryboard That
    Editions & Modules
    Monthly Subscription
    $235
    per month per user
    Yearly Subscription
    $1875
    per year per user
    3-Year Subscription
    $5625
    3 years per user
    For Teachers
    $9.99
    per month
    For Work
    $24.99
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Autodesk 3ds MaxStoryboard That
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsFlex pricing available for limited usage. Minimum plan $300 for 100 tokens. 3ds Max costs 6 tokens per day.—
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    83%
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    Autodesk 3ds MaxStoryboard That
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (13 ratings)
    4.0
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    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Usability
    9.3
    (4 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    Autodesk 3ds MaxStoryboard That
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Autodesk
    For print media for marketing and for 3d animations for web spots and TV ads/movies/programs. It is less suited for quick 3d graphics or images that you get from AI image programs, but it is much more powerful than most AI image programs.
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    Clever Prototypes LLC (Storyboard That)
    If you're trying to quickly create a high volume of simple scenes to communicate an action or scenario, Storyboard That will meet the basic need without requiring a lot of learning time. This software would also likely be a simple solution for anyone who needs scene templates, icons, or other elements. Though I've primarily used Storyboard That for personal use in film projects, I could also see how the stock images might be helpful in my professional role as a Product Manager for creating visuals to illustrate user personas and user stories.
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    Pros
    Autodesk
    • 3ds Max includes some of the inbuild modifiers which can be very good in the case of beginners.
    • 3rd party Rendering support makes 3ds Max a powerful software for rendering out realistic images.
    • Autodesk 3ds max in comparison to its rivals is lightweight and fast, also the animation case also.
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    Clever Prototypes LLC (Storyboard That)
    • Drag & drop interface is quick to learn and simple to use.
    • A wide range of prefabricated elements such as scenes, characters, shapes, etc.
    • The pricing plans are straightforward for different user segments.
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    Cons
    Autodesk
    • working in 2d is very frustrating and unreliable. It just lacks the precision
    • How scaling affects units (or doesn't) There needs to be a way for modifiers to address a change of scale in the object.
    • Booleans are not intuitive. Especially for architecture, creating an opening and putting a door or a window is an incredibly cumbersome process.
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    Clever Prototypes LLC (Storyboard That)
    • Some of the items have built-in editing capabilities (i.e., changing the sky color in a background), but others can barely be edited, and the distinction isn't apparent.
    • The visual style of the site seems dated and "clunky".
    • Doesn't integrate with any other programs.
    • Poorly optimized for mobile: the options are hard to access, button sizes are inconsistent, etc.
    • Some aspects of the site navigation aren't intuitive, like how to exit out of search results.
    • No ability to change angles or perspective; everything is completely flat.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Autodesk
    It satisfies 95% of my 3d visualization need. The left over 5% is handled by a few other programs. If Max just can't perform a specific task I can do that elsewhere and then bring it back to Max to finish up. But, it's rare that this occurs in my work
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    Clever Prototypes LLC (Storyboard That)
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    Usability
    Autodesk
    It is a very difficult program to learn to use and even harder to use well. But once you get to using it it is a great software package to know how to use. Getting to be good at using it takes lots of use.
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    Clever Prototypes LLC (Storyboard That)
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    Support Rating
    Autodesk
    I have contacted support many times and have had a good experience. They have always been helpful
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    Clever Prototypes LLC (Storyboard That)
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    Alternatives Considered
    Autodesk
    Sketch-up week to be vertically integrated to produce concept all the way to high-end render, an animation (effects, particles, soft-body, etc..) All 3 other softwares are fully capable, it just comes down to what software an operator is most familiar with and if it works in the production pipeline for the client.
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    Clever Prototypes LLC (Storyboard That)
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    Return on Investment
    Autodesk
    • 3ds Max has one of the best control tools that can help someone to sculpt almost anything. With the vertex tool and polyline edit function we can create almost any complex geometry.
    • Default rendering is equipped with almost everything that is needed for process, V-Ray for 3ds Max is the best 3rd party plugin for getting crisp renders.
    • The four view port tools for viewing the model helps from each and every angle. The moment and selection tools in the 3ds Max are quit easy to operate.
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    Clever Prototypes LLC (Storyboard That)
    • Quick visual communication tool saves time on cross-team planning.
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