Bryce 7 (and missing this UI style)

 

Ok so first things first, if you don't know what Bryce is, Bryce is a 3D sandbox program - there's set objects, materials, coding that allows you to create your own image like this easy peasy if you're willing to put in the learning. That being said, Bryce has been around for YEARS, it's practically been used for every rave poster you see, those strange surreal images on school binders/folders, and even much more professional work. Bryce is legit and I have never heard about it until the past year or so.

So obviously I had to get it. (Just... didn't get it until now of course......)

This image above is my first test render in the program so I can get cozy with it and learn its insides. And I'm like... in a happy place right now. Being able to create a similar vibe to the images/animations I've seen when I was a kid just brings me IMMENSE joy. 

But it's also brought me to noticing how the UI was given such like TLC to it. Let me show you here:

(Pardon the teeny weenie UI, my monitor is huge)

But NO other 3D program in recent years LOOKS like this. No it's not business professional of course, but there's a whole lot of character to it just by looking at those little buttons on the left side! They even put time to make images of what you'll be adding into the scene!

And a little render window on the top left, that's really really cool and useful!

It's almost kind of styled as a game, and I absolutely love it. Maybe someday we can get to see more of this kind of UI, but I doubt it, companies would rather not spend the time to make a program have that kind of character to it. (this doesn't just apply to programs, but like social media, games, what have you) We've lost a sense of depth, and I mean that literally and metaphorically.

Sorry to bring out jaded Ani again, but I keep getting frustrated looking at websties, games, programs that all look the same. it's good in a way that they do sort of conform together for ease of access, but at the same time, I do crave uniqueness.

Anyways, here's so more pictures of Bryce's UI that I adore. Thanks for reading~