Sculpt Studio & Mesh Studio Version 356396

This is not for inexperienced users at all. I am not advanced with sculpties, but am with 3d modelling, and the interface for this product was confusing. That wouldn't be too bad if it were not for the lack of basic control information. The creator claims there is too much information on the controls for a text manual and provides links to tutorials. The "tutorials" found for it are largely lacking in the basic UI. They seem to be made by the community rather than the creator, and focus on what I would consider medium skill level operation. For the basics they suggest "playing with it".

There are cheaper versions that do the same thing as this one. After paying 25 USD "playing with it" doesn't cut the mustard. I expected a user manual and was sadly disappointed. Since the purchase of this I found one for 1/3 the cost that not only has a manual, but video tutorial as well. I won't mention the product name as I am not trying to sell a competitor, and it may not be as detailed (the lack of a user's manual prevents me from knowing). However, I am suggesting that people keep looking beyond this product due to the hefty price and lack of instruction.

I gave it a 3 rating because it works from what I can tell (and may be found to be useful if I decide to spend a few more days experimenting with it), and is probably very handy for advanced users. Starting or medium level users will be unable to use it without help or SEVERAL hours of wasted time unfortunately. So, you lost 2 for that.

The system takes a little getting used to, but it is the best in-world sculptie program I have seen. It is worth the extra money to get this system.

very good programm, must figure out alot, but is very usefull, only takes alot prims, when edit the shapes, i must learn alot but i try everyday, support helps always and the lessons, thats every sunday, only not on my time.

There are many people who love this tool and turn out high quality stuff with it. I f you have ever tried to make sculpties with anything else and watched some one use this, it is apparent what a great tool this is. Provided you can get over the lousy documentation. There is a Wiki page that people can edit to help out, but nobody does. Most of the inworld classes give you an hours notice that they are going to occur, if you are lucky. This thing uses the standard blue drop down menu system that everybody uses in SL. The biggest problem is that this product is so complex that the blue menus are insufficient! Its like trying to run Word on a TI94. The guy that wrote this is amazing. this product is amazing. But the menuing system makes it average. The documentation makes it... well... you go decide for yourself.

If you have time to hang around the sandboxes where the creator usually does, you can pick this up. otherwise count on a rough time.

Such a powerful tool. I've used other sculpt tools, and while they may have their place, after getting Sculpt Studio, that place is "in my inventory never to see the light of day again".

My work has become faster, people in the group are helpful, and there is great support, information, updates, and WONDERFUL preset tools to help get you going very fast. If you've used other *loft* products, you will not have a hard time at all getting into this one. If you're brand new to sculpting, they've got classes and sessions to help get you going. The office hours are fantastic. The things I'm doing quickly in Sloft, I wouldn't have dreamed doing in other sculpt programs. It has already paid for itself several times over.

ETA: I bought this a few months ago. it's now paid for itself more than 10 times over, and it just keeps getting better. Version 6.0, which is in beta right now, is SO AMAZING. Truly fantastic, I am blown away by how much this can do. And so are my build clients. Add Mod Hotter to the list of businesses that use and love Sculpt Studio.

ETA#2: I'm able to do things with this program that dumbfound most builders in SL. I've lost track of how much I'm ahead on this purchase, but needless to say, it is the best thing I ever bought for my business in SL. The support is excellent, the program superb, the possibilities endless, and V.6.00 is fantastic, especially when combined with the beta grid. Sculpted SL mode is fantastic.

So far, I'm lovin it! WTG!