When will Mudbox 2009 come out?

#1

I didn’t see on their website, perhaps was a mistake but when will Mudbox 2009 (is it the Mudbox 2?) be released? The final version I mean.

#2

in october…

#3

October 6th apparently…

http://www.developmag.com/news/30490/Mudbox-SDK-in-development

#4

If this is the first version released by Autodesk, why version 1.0.7 has the name changed from Skymatter to Autodesk?

I suppose that the “Mudbox 2009” is the version 2?

#5

This is the first release under Autodesk. As they bought Skymatter and intergrated Mudbox into the Autodesk naming scheme ( which I personally dislike. but anyway)…so Maya 2009, Max 2009 and Mudbox 2009 ( AKA Mudbox 2 ).

Hope it clears stuff up!

#6

It’s about time Autodesk released mac versions of 3DS max and MB. I don’t see the point of them not developing a mac version especially with the growing popularity of apple computers. Anyone know if there are plans for a mac version of Mudbox?

Also, does anyone know if Autodesk has implemented a policy similar to 3DS Max whereby you have to pay a liscencing fee just to use Mudbox every year wether you upgrade or not. This is my only fear of buying any Autodesk products. I don’t want to have the application lock up if I don’t pay my yearly fee.

Thanks :slight_smile:

#7

PaintGuy

Mac version of Mudbox? I suppose Never :frowning:

You see… Autodesk software is so “intergraded” with windows shell… Its almost impossible for them to re-write and get them work with Mac.

P.S. Believe me… Mac growth in popularity won’t last long… windows will capsize again in not too long from now.

#8

You may be right,it may be a lot of work to port Mudbox to the mac, but if anyone could do it Autodesk could, look at all of the resources they have. Well I may not agree with you on the Mac issue as I think they are growing ganbusters but I agree that MB may never see a Mac machine unless it is in Parallels or Bootcamp… I still think the will has to be there first. I think Autodesk underestimates the number of studios and artist that use apple who would jump at the chance to buy a mac version of Mudbox, but I digress…

Mudbox or ZBrush?
So now i have to decide if I want to use a more intuitive application like MB, but have to boot into Windows or use a more non intuitive (my opinion) application like ZBrush and stay 100% on Mac. Not sure I have the answer yet.

UV unwrap in Mudbox
How difficult is it to unwrap a model in Mudbox. IMO it is a fairly complicated task in ZBrush but I’d like to know if Mudbox has made it fairly straight forward. DO you know of any good tutorials explaining how to unwrap a model in Mudbox?

Liscencing
Lastly, what is the liscencing of mudbox like? Do you actually own it like ZBrush for instance or do you have to pay Autodesk a yearly or quarterly liscencing fee?

Thanks :slight_smile:

#9

there are no unwrapping features in mud…
out there are so manny really cool unwrapping tools like uv-layout or unfold3D…
there is no need for unwrapping tools in mud…

#10

What no UV unwrap! If I can’t create a UV map of my model in MB then I think my decision between MB and ZBrush is a lot easier. So do you mean there’s no UV unwrap in Mudbox Version 1.0 or in Mudbox 2009? I can’t possibly see Autodesk leaving this out of MB 2009.

So in MB 2009 you have to create the UV map in a 3D app and then use that in Mudbox?

Thanks :slight_smile:

#11

so it is… whats the problem with uv mapping in maya, max or xsi…?
if you need quik uvs use the automatic funktions of these apps… 2 klicks…

the zbrush uvs are a big mess… :wink:

#12

uvs are complicated in zbrush?! its a single button

under the tool/texturing pane, press autouv.

done.
the arent meant to be used to 2d paint on, but if you plan to use 3d painters, then its fine

#13

how much will it be?

http://xeni.cgsociety.org/gallery/

http://cggallery.itsartmag.com/gallery/xeni/

#14

http://www.developmag.com/news/30490/Mudbox-SDK-in-development

Please let us know when it is released! And Autodesk please let us know if a mac version is in the works? :slight_smile:

#15

Mudbox 2009 is out now!

#16

Any links or good reviews, artwork etc showing Mudbox in action? Thanks

Gosh am I the only one who wants a mac version of this? :slight_smile:

#17

Check the mudbox part of the area…

http://area.autodesk.com/index.php/forums/

  • Neil
#18

No, but this is Autodesk, you may as well pray that you grow another head!

#19

Yeah, I agree, but maybe they (Autodesk) will suprise us mac users. We can only hope! I emailed Autodesk requesting this about 2 weeks ago. I think if they get enough mac users requesting this they will take it more seriously.

#20

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