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From: Jim <jim@micronetics.com>
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Subject: Re: Software recommendations wanted.
Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 11:13:38 +0100
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James,

For 2d I would recommend Paint Shop Pro V5.
For Audio have a look at sound forge.
I don't really know much about midi packages.

There are a lot of free 3d models out there.  I believe that a
commercial modelling package was given away recently on a magazine cover
disk that you may be able to track down.
Nice thing about psp5 and sound forge is you can try before you buy, but
they're definitely worth it.

Cheers

Jim

James Chow wrote:
> 
> Can anyone recommend any particular software packages
> to me?
> I'm looking for one of each of the tools.
> That is 2D paint program, 3D modelling program, and a
> sound creation tool.
> 
> I don't particularly want I lot of functionality, but
> must provide more than the most basic functions.
> Microsoft Paint would come in the category of not enough
> functionality.
> Also, as a "beginner" I'm looking at ease of use of the
> provided utilities. Ideally, if the 2D and 3D stuff is
> integrated then that would be a bonus.
> 
> One problem. Cost. I don't want to fork out a fortune
> to buy these tools, as they are only for "home" use.
> Yes, I've looked at the Kinetix software, and output
> quality is AAA standard, and I have no doubt that they
> are great products - but there is NO WAY I can afford
> even the reduced prices.
> I have around 100UKP, but I'm looking to cover all 3
> tools. Also, I'm not really bothered if it's
> freeware/shareware.
> 
> TIA.
> --
> jc