Member Swine Posted February 22, 2008 Member Share Posted February 22, 2008 I don't think it is important for the name to describe what the application does. For example: Modo Silo XSI Maya Lightwave Carrara Bryce Hexagon Houdini Rhino None of those names are descriptive, but they are unique and memorable. The term "3D" has been overused, I recommend avoiding it completely. I think you should consider the things that have been important to you as an individual, and use one of those as the name. Perhaps a significant person or place. I suggest a single word with 3 syllables or less, and no more than 7 letters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member xrok1 Posted February 22, 2008 Member Share Posted February 22, 2008 " DreamCoat " as in the amazing technicolor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member 2BitSculptor Posted February 22, 2008 Member Share Posted February 22, 2008 3D-Harvest Layer Harvest 3D-Feast Pixel Harvest 3D Dream Catcher Layer Genie LayerGenie3D MapMagic MapMagic3D MapGenie MapGenie3D PaintMagic PaintMagic3D PaintGenie PaintGenie3D VertexGenie VertexGenie3D I tried..... Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Sethren Posted February 22, 2008 Member Share Posted February 22, 2008 I think we have overwhelmed Andrew by now. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contributor bwtr Posted February 22, 2008 Contributor Share Posted February 22, 2008 "THAUMA" as in Thaumaturg (ic). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member geo_n Posted February 22, 2008 Advanced Member Share Posted February 22, 2008 3d Canvas 3d Vision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member SonK Posted February 22, 2008 Advanced Member Share Posted February 22, 2008 I don't think it is important for the name to describe what the application does. For example:Modo Silo XSI Maya Lightwave Carrara Bryce Hexagon Houdini Rhino None of those names are descriptive, but they are unique and memorable. The term "3D" has been overused, I recommend avoiding it completely. I think you should consider the things that have been important to you as an individual, and use one of those as the name. Perhaps a significant person or place. I suggest a single word with 3 syllables or less, and no more than 7 letters. I agree only because those are more general purpose application so there names don't have to be tied in to what the product does. But something like texturing/sculpting application needs a nice name, that doesn't sound lame or cheap, something decent. I used to beta test for "Hexagon" during the beta testing phase, it was called Shaper. I remember when the developed decided to call it Hexagon, most beta tester didn't like it at the time. As for 3d-brush,So far i like: Digi Paint 3D Paint i mean it is a painting application first and foremost !? :P I like Digipaint Claypaint Paintbox ClayPaint sounds nice also, Clay = Sculpting , Paint = Texturing (it describe 3D brush will). PaintBox == sued by Autodesk lol. Just as 3dBrush == sued by Pixologic. Jokes aside, maybe Andrew can setup a poll and see which name people likes more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member JimB Posted February 22, 2008 Advanced Member Share Posted February 22, 2008 After another thought How about :- Enhancer or 3D Enhancer or 3D Enhancer Brush or completely different S_Brush after the authors initial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Shpagin Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Shpagin Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 bit means - piece, something around, carve (tip, drill) , simpe elementary unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Chuckpie Posted February 22, 2008 Member Share Posted February 22, 2008 bit means - piece, something around, carve (tip, drill) , simpe elementary unit Andrew I agree with some of the other viewers, you created the program, you should pick a name you like and move forward. The program is great and getting better. Poeple who want to buy the program will do so because of all the great features not the name. So lets move forward and see what else you cook up. Thanks Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member paulrus Posted February 22, 2008 Advanced Member Share Posted February 22, 2008 Poeple who want to buy the program will do so because of all the great features not the name. So lets move forward and see what else you cook up. If the world worked this way, we wouldn't be using 1/2 the products we use today. Your brand name is your first impression. If your logo, your name, your interface all look cheap and thrown together, it hurts the perception people have of your product. If I build a restaurant and name it "Barf on a plate" it won't matter how good the food is, I've already handicapped my success. I'll have to rely on word of mouth overcoming the barrier to entry I've created. Why do you think people spend tens of thousands of dollars on a logo? Look at what happened to Newtek when they unveiled their new marketing plan with a very 1990's grunge look - people ripped it apart. Why create a barrier in the market if you can avoid it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member lc8b105 Posted February 22, 2008 Advanced Member Share Posted February 22, 2008 3D-Bit seems like a download Program,like a tool that get BitTorrent,not a 3d tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Chuckpie Posted February 22, 2008 Member Share Posted February 22, 2008 If the world worked this way, we wouldn't be using 1/2 the products we use today. Your brand name is your first impression. If your logo, your name, your interface all look cheap and thrown together, it hurts the perception people have of your product. If I build a restaurant and name it "Barf on a plate" it won't matter how good the food is, I've already handicapped my success. I'll have to rely on word of mouth overcoming the barrier to entry I've created. Why do you think people spend tens of thousands of dollars on a logo? Look at what happened to Newtek when they unveiled their new marketing plan with a very 1990's grunge look - people ripped it apart. Why create a barrier in the market if you can avoid it? Your logic is like apples and oranges. To have a product and apply a name to that product one must apply sound logic. That being said no company on earth is going to spend a lot of time renaming a already successful product. There is no way you are going to get a large group of people to agree on one name, that is the main point. As for barf on a plate that may at least describe the type of business. How about Yahoo or Mozilla would you know they were search engines just by the name if you weren't already aware that they were? Or better yet how about Lightwave or Maya(3D programs) or Maestro(rigging plug in). As for me I have faith that Andrew will come up with a useful name, even if it is a name I would have not named it, I promise not to ask for my money back or stop using the software because of the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member jaf Posted February 22, 2008 Advanced Member Share Posted February 22, 2008 3D-Finish (finish, as in complete or finish as in surface) 3D-Show 3D-Display 3D-ModelPaint 3D-MeshPaint Meaning this is the program to finish and show your model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputable Contributor digman Posted February 22, 2008 Reputable Contributor Share Posted February 22, 2008 Andrew, As others have stated, product quality is first but a good name helps people remember your product. 3D Bit sounds like a tool to me but my background is in the construction trade. I wish you the very best in finding a name that describes your product. Thanks for making this great program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member Alemar Posted February 22, 2008 Advanced Member Share Posted February 22, 2008 English is not my native language, so I don´t know if this is ok...but I ever think this is a strong word in english....so inK3D I like a lot too ClayZ the 3DBrush logo reminds me one of my series made in ZBrush.. take a look... www.zoolor.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member paulrus Posted February 22, 2008 Advanced Member Share Posted February 22, 2008 Your logic is like apples and oranges. To have a product and apply a name to that product one must apply sound logic. That being said no company on earth is going to spend a lot of time renaming a already successful product. There is no way you are going to get a large group of people to agree on one name, that is the main point. As for barf on a plate that may at least describe the type of business. How about Yahoo or Mozilla would you know they were search engines just by the name if you weren't already aware that they were? Or better yet how about Lightwave or Maya(3D programs) or Maestro(rigging plug in).As for me I have faith that Andrew will come up with a useful name, even if it is a name I would have not named it, I promise not to ask for my money back or stop using the software because of the name. I think you're misunderstanding my meaning. I'm not talking about existing customers suddenly returning money. I'm talking about creating a barrier to entry. I agree with you - Yahoo and Mozilla are terrible names. Yahoo is mainly known because they spent a boatload of money on commercials in the 90's with the yodeling jingle. Mozilla is still not known by the general public. Lightwave at least is both an interesting name and relates to what it does. Maestro means conductor, so it is slightly related. What I'm talking about is a barrier to entry for people who've never heard of the product and have never used it. If it sounds cheap you've instantly developed an impression in people's minds. Again, that's why people spend tens of thousands of dollars on logo design. That's why companies spend millions upon millions on branding strategies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member Roger_K Posted February 22, 2008 Advanced Member Share Posted February 22, 2008 I think personally that making the name too reflective of the job makes the product sound generic. I mean consider these names Maya, XSI, Modo, Lightwave, Max, Silo, Crazybump ^^ They don't mean a thing but we all remember or know most of them as 3d programs. I personally like program names to be a little more abstract than "3D-Your name here". It just needs to be short and catchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member maggot Posted February 22, 2008 Member Share Posted February 22, 2008 3D Artist 3D Magic 3D Master 3D Palette with or without the word 3D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member wyzarddoc Posted February 22, 2008 Member Share Posted February 22, 2008 How about --> 3D-Texture Maker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member StereoMike Posted February 23, 2008 Advanced Member Share Posted February 23, 2008 If you ask me, drop the '3D' part and just give it a remarkable name. Right know I like the sound and the vision in my head for the word 'Ivory' Things like '3D sculpter' or 'Normalpaintsoftware 3D' are way too pragmatic, it should have a nice feeling to it. It's not just a utility for 5$, this is here to stay and it needs a name, not a description of it's basic functions. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member lc8b105 Posted February 23, 2008 Advanced Member Share Posted February 23, 2008 Since 3d-brush is specialized design for Game Develop,so I Recommended the name "GameMax" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Brendan Ross Posted February 23, 2008 Member Share Posted February 23, 2008 I say drop the 3d, too. It's kind of clunky. How about Zink (as in Z-ink)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member 2BitSculptor Posted February 23, 2008 Member Share Posted February 23, 2008 I'm already using "Bit" :lol: :lol: Chuck "2Bit" in reference to the parable of the poor woman who gave all she had in worship, NOT in reference to the one on the corner who charges a "fee" for what she provides..... oh.... wait.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member 2BitSculptor Posted February 23, 2008 Member Share Posted February 23, 2008 "Digi Paint" was a paint program by NewTek (makers of Lightwave) in the early days of the Amiga computer. I think I was the first one to buy it as soon as it was introduced. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member 2BitSculptor Posted February 23, 2008 Member Share Posted February 23, 2008 Yahoo is mainly known because they spent a boatload of money on commercials in the 90's with the yodeling jingle. A "Yahoo" is what the tribe of horses called humans in Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver'sTravels (1726). Wikipedia-Gulliver's_Travels, Part_IV Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Shpagin Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 What about that: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member lc8b105 Posted February 23, 2008 Advanced Member Share Posted February 23, 2008 What about that: "3D-BI" is OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member Marc Wakefield Posted February 23, 2008 Advanced Member Share Posted February 23, 2008 "3D-BI" is OK. I am not too sure about that one. I think people may ridicule that name. Now I don't have any issues with peoples sexual orientation but "bi" usualy refers to people who "swing both ways" if you know what I mean and there are some small minded people out there. Marc Wakefield http://www.marcwakefield.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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