Anyone have experience with NodeJoe?

[danb4026]

Looks like an interesting material editor interface. I would love something that gives a more intuitive look at complicated materials and textures.

 

Anyone tried NodeJoe or anything similar?

[shaneis]

Node-based editors exists in Maya, Shake, Blender, etc, etc for a reason - they're easy and intuitive to use... if you can cover the cost, I'd recommend it.

 

HOWEVER, you would think that Autodesk could take that idea (which has been in Maya for years) and stick it into Max! Poor form, Autodesk, poor form!

[Ricardo Eloy]

I used the beta version and was really excited about it. Easy to use, good looking and very reliable. Can't afford the 300 euros right now, but it's definetly in my to-buy list.

[Mechadus]

NodeJoe is AMAZING! The lack of node-based shading is one of the weakest points of Max IMHO. I bought NodeJoe about 6 months ago, and I could never go back to the standard Max shaders now. Its really amazing for its ability to let you instance image maps, saving your scene a ton of render memory. I say get the Beta, play around with it, and if you like it, totally buy it. Im sure someday Autodesk will buy them out and assimilate the technology (as they seem to enjoy doing these days)

if enough users go for it lol

 

-Nick

[madroman]

Can't afford the 300 euros right now, but it's definetly in my to-buy list.

 

Hi, because of the bad exchange rate we've recently adapted the US-price of NodeJoe, so outside the EU NodeJoe is available for 289 USD.

 

regards

[danb4026]

Thanks for all the replies! Are there any issues using NodeJoe along with Vray?