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Retro 3D Lab

Software archaeology with a render button.

I am interested in more than nostalgia. Older 3D software makes today's workflows easier to understand: node graphs, materials, parametric tools, render settings, and interface conventions all have histories.

Bryce 3D 7.1

I own Bryce 3D 7.1 and use it to build surreal environments filled with reflective water, landscapes, and bold late-1990s color.

Softimage 2015

I tracked down a 30-day trial so I could explore Softimage's ICE system, node workflow, modeling tools, and Mental Ray renderer.

What I Want to Explore Next

Older Softimage releases	I want to compare how the interface and workflow changed between generations.
Older Bryce builds	I want to see how its landscape and material tools developed over time.
Alias PowerAnimator	I do not own it, but I want to explore it to understand an earlier generation of professional 3D tools.
V-Ray	I want to turn what I have learned about its material workflow into a finished renderer comparison.

Chao-powered render station