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Description

Transitioning from procedural to meticulously hand-painted textures, Mari offers a boundless 3D painting experience. Mari® empowers artists with advanced capabilities to manage intricate assets through intuitive 3D painting tools that unlock their creative potential. By supporting UDIM workflows, users can efficiently handle numerous high-resolution texture maps while benefiting from a projection-based painting system that enables pre-commit edits, contextual previews, and 2D refinements. This flexibility liberates artists from constraints related to resolution and complexity. With non-destructive layer and node graph systems, Mari facilitates the creation of desired aesthetics while providing a vast array of procedural options. The Materials System simplifies generating less complex, high-volume assets or serves as a foundational step for crafting standout hero assets. Furthermore, Mari includes a comprehensive Python API and robust OCIO color management support, making it a versatile tool for modern 3D artists. Overall, Mari represents a fusion of power and creativity, ensuring that artists can bring their visions to life without limitations.

Description

Mudbox is a powerful software for 3D digital painting and sculpting, enabling artists to craft stunning characters and immersive environments. With its tactile toolset, users can sculpt and paint intricate details on 3D geometry and textures. This software, Mudbox® 3D, offers an intuitive interface that mimics real-world sculpting techniques, allowing for the creation of complex 3D characters and settings. Artists can paint directly onto their 3D models across various channels, enhancing the texturing process. The camera-based workflow allows for the addition of resolution only in specific mesh areas, making it an artist-friendly option. Users can produce clean, production-ready meshes from a variety of sources, including scanned, imported, or sculpted data. The software supports the baking of normal, displacement, and ambient occlusion maps, streamlining the texturing process. Effective brush-based workflows are available for both polygons and textures, promoting efficiency and creativity. Artists can seamlessly transfer assets from Maya into Mudbox to enrich their geometry with detailed features. Moreover, characters can easily be sent from Maya LT to Mudbox for sculpting and texturing, and then transferred back to Maya LT for final adjustments. This integration allows creators to elevate their 3D assets and environments from initial concepts to polished, high-quality final frames, showcasing the full potential of their artistic vision. Ultimately, Mudbox serves as an essential tool for artists seeking to bring their imaginative worlds to life.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

3Delight Yes 
Arnold Yes 
Google Chrome No 
Maya No 
Microsoft Edge No 
Mozilla Firefox No 
Safari No 
Unreal Engine Yes 

Integrations

3Delight No 
Arnold No 
Google Chrome Yes 
Maya Yes 
Microsoft Edge Yes 
Mozilla Firefox Yes 
Safari Yes 
Unreal Engine No 

Pricing Details

$65 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$7 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Foundry

Founded

1996

Country

United States

Website

www.foundry.com/products/mari

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com/products/mudbox/overview

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