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What file types are the 3d models in games?

what program do game developers use to make the 3d models in games like call of duty 4 and halo 3?

Public Comments

1. Often 3dsMax is used in the game industry, However, other 3d animation tools, such as Maya and (sometimes) Lightwave are used as well. Once the models are modelled, textured and animated, they are exported and imported into the game engine. Depending on the game engine, this might be a proprietary export/import tool. I believe during the development of Halo 1 and 2 3ds Max was used, for example. But really, it's all about the pipeline and work flow, rather than a specific piece of software. Game modelers may make use of whatever software they feel comfortable with and export that into the pipeline. It depends on the studio, work flow and many other related things.