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Gorgeous renderings 
- Version: 1.2, 7/30/2007 11:25AM PST
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jdavidsn
I bought and used a competitor, Punch Home Design Studio for a while. Punch is a semi-modernized application with a crusty old core ported from Windows.
I found Live Interior 3D to be much more satisfying... faster to render 3D views with lighting, walkthroughs in 3D. And the shaded renderings are stunning: everyone including our architects ask us what program we use.
The price is miniscule relative to the cost of a home renovation project. We found that it truly helped us to feel what the space would be like and to make dozens of "what if" changes.
It is great being able to download 3D models from Google (http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/). We were able to find many models and add them to our design.
There are bugs, sluggishness and awkward UIs. But the program is in active development with frequent updates and they seem to listen to customers. So hopefully they will continue to work on stability, performance and UI efficiency.
I found Live Interior 3D to be much more satisfying... faster to render 3D views with lighting, walkthroughs in 3D. And the shaded renderings are stunning: everyone including our architects ask us what program we use.
The price is miniscule relative to the cost of a home renovation project. We found that it truly helped us to feel what the space would be like and to make dozens of "what if" changes.
It is great being able to download 3D models from Google (http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/). We were able to find many models and add them to our design.
There are bugs, sluggishness and awkward UIs. But the program is in active development with frequent updates and they seem to listen to customers. So hopefully they will continue to work on stability, performance and UI efficiency.
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- Gorgeous renderings
Hangs too easily - Version: 1.1, 6/27/2007 08:52AM PST
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CLSmeed
I was so excited to see this as I've been looking for a similar program for a long time, that was affordable. MacZOT offered it today for $50. So I tried it before buying and it's a good thing I did. I spent a half hour getting all my outside walls just right, right size, etc. and suddenly got the spinning beach ball. I'm running OS 10.4.10 on a 160GB iMac G5 with 2GB of RAM and I repaired permissions before and after installation so there's no excuse for the spinning ball. Of course, all my work was lost. I'm just glad I hadn't finished my project first!
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Pretty, easy and funny like the Sims... - Version: 1.0, 4/22/2007 07:24PM PST
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catfann
and not so expensive.
But after testing with a studio model house, I felt 3D viewing was a bit frustrating...unlike the Sims, the walls disappearing option wasn't there, and I think the walk mode really can be improved more.
I couldn't enter my studio house for about 10 minutes, then after finally making it, the narrow entrance just blocked me up.
Except this not so easy as it looks 3D mode operating, this tool was funny and pretty...maybe I should have chosen bigger model house.
But after testing with a studio model house, I felt 3D viewing was a bit frustrating...unlike the Sims, the walls disappearing option wasn't there, and I think the walk mode really can be improved more.
I couldn't enter my studio house for about 10 minutes, then after finally making it, the narrow entrance just blocked me up.
Except this not so easy as it looks 3D mode operating, this tool was funny and pretty...maybe I should have chosen bigger model house.
Live Interior 3D also needs to accept Cheetah3D files as import too. Come on you guys, why do all Mac 3D applications only contain import options for software that is only Windows based, such as 3DS Max?? >>Believe<< in our beloved platform!! Also all these 3D apps need more attention to how the mouse and keyboard work together- like option, alt and ctrl keys for eg. Once upon a time there was a standard- now all seems forgotten. :(
I'll probably purchase this, and then moan to the developer instead ;)