Composition Softwares?

[carlmagne]

hi all, i am architecture visualizer whose most of the time do still image renderings with 3ds max and now i want to upgrade my skills with the composition softwares.

 

now the thing is, i am not sure should i learn combustion or after effects. i noticed aftereffects is more popular, but perhaps combustion has more advantage in term of seamless workflow with 3ds max, since it came out from autodesk?

 

so anyone can share experience, which package is better for architecture visualization works?

[anvaraziz]

for still renders i preffer go with Photoshop >>>

 

for animation try digital fusion, its node based , easy to learn, supports most formats,,, im studying it now,,,, its a g8 tool....

[manta]

Digital Fusion is a great software, it also costs 5X more than the other two and probably overkill for his needs, combustion does infact intergrate with Max very well...

[Tommy L]

If you want to learn something quick and you can already use photoshop then i would recommend Aftereffects as it uses many of the same protocols as photoshop. I havnt used much else though, so im not the best judge between softwares.

[jbjones]

I know it would just be something else to learn and/or buy, but if you are looking for good integration between 3D and Compositing software, the Maxon Cinema 4D and Adobe AfterEffects combination is pretty amazing.