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modo is the modern 3D application for the PC and Mac that offers a unique fusion of technologies for creating great 3D content. Don’t just take our word for it. Have a look at what the press has to say.

May 2012

Renderosity

modo 601 review by Ricky Grove

While legacy 3D programs are working to re-write two decades of code in order stay relevant in the fast moving 3D market, modo is based on modern, flexible code that allows Luxology to slowly build up features like animation over several years, so that the development is done right. Quality and simplicity are key to the release of modo 601, which, in my view, is now the most affordable, powerful and modern tool for working in 3D.

modo 601 is going to open so many doors for Luxology. There’s already been a wave of new users on the forums and many new tutorials are being created by excited users. I see 3D filmmakers adopting modo as a tool for filmmaking. The film RUIN by Wes Ball is a perfect example of what one artist can do with modo. The film was modeled entirely in modo.

Renderosity artists should give modo 601 a serious look as it simplifies the modeling process and allows for quick creation of models in a variety of formats. Perfect for the artist selling a wide variety of 3D models in the Renderosity MarketPlace.

modo 601 has my highest recommendation. I now work with the program daily, and through the outstanding community of artists, am learning just how incredibly deep this program really is.

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May 2012

SolidSmack

Power SubD-NURBS for modo 601 review by Josh Mings

If you know modo, you know it’s a powerful full-featured polygonal modeling to animation program. The surfacing and sculpting capabilities are phenomenal. Additionally, modo is able to create Subdivision (SubD) surfaces to refine the polygon mesh and, may I say, do so quite beautifully. The problem? CAD software is NURBS-based and doesn’t like those crazy meshes too much. Hence, Power SubD-NURBS, a new plugin for modo that converts SubD surfaces to a clean NURBS-based format.

This allows modo to be used as a flexible conceptual modeling tool at the initial stage of the design process, where modo’s ability to quickly create organic shapes is especially useful. With this Plug-in you can freeform model a variety of design alternatives in modo and then transfer them to your CAD system for further refinement and engineering.

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April 2011

3D World Magazine

modo 501 review  

“Combine this excellent feature set with the fact that the core of the application has been polished to such a high sheen, and you’re undoubtedly left with the finest iteration of modo yet.’

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March 2011

CG Architect

modo 501 review by Neil Hayes

“...modo is an increasingly strong contender for AEC related work, especially given its great workflow, price point and the quality of the images it produces (e.g., see the Gallery on Luxology’s website). In closing, if asked if it’s worth upgrading from modo 401 or if you should consider modo 501 for Arch-viz work then I would say, “Yes” on both counts and without hesitation.”

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February 2011

Develop 3D

modo 501 review by Josh Mings

“modo 501 is a massive update to a program that mixes modelling, rendering and animation. More than ever, modo is becoming the program that does it all.

The effort put into the updates of each tool and tab in 501, even down to the help system, make this version an excellent upgrade option for those on 301 or 302 and, given the speed increases, a definite consideration for those on 401.

The most substantial are features easing the strain of modelling and smoothing the process of rendering. The bump map updates bring the ability to add much more detail at a fraction of effort and poly count. The implementation of Pixar subdivision surfaces is making this possible and providing many more options than ever for sculpting and shaping your model.

If you’re coming from a mechanical CAD background, modo is a different workflow with different terminology. However, the rendering interface and options will help you become oriented with the software while having an incredible amount of options available to create photorealistic images.

With modo becoming increasingly easier to use, it’s clear that Luxology is focusing its development efforts on the user or, at the very least, having them twitch repeatedly from a rendering they just created.”

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January 2011

Animation World Network

modo 501 review by Warner McGee

“How do you improve, inspire or innovate upon a tested and proven product? If you’re Luxology, you continually ask the question, ‘Can we do better?’ With the release of modo 501, Luxology has answered that question again with a resounding, “You betcha!” It seems like everything has been touched and tweaked, some things more than others. From the improved and expanded online help materials, 64-bit Mac version, to the greased lighting Preview and Rendering abilities, Luxology takes a huge leap forward with the release of modo 501.”

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Padgadget.com

LuxFolio iPad Application review by Juli

“LuxFolio is an app that turns your iPad into a portfolio for showing off your steroscopic photos. With LuxFolio Stereoscopic Portfolio, your photos can be organized into slideshows and displayed directly on the iPad or to a connected monitor, TV, or video projector.”

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