Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

Every now and then someone asks what? Programs are there to make 3D Models and Renders ETC.. mostly by reformed Lurkers who have taken the
chance to come out and ask.

Here, There are users of different 3D Programs.

Some are at cost and others are free..

Here we will list these free ones! or Shareware ..

Some I have tried and some not.

If you locate another Program's post them here in the following Post and I will add to the list for ease of use.

Not only tool for 3d will be added here but other useful Tools

Re: Free 3D Programs and you want to learn?
 

DesignWorkshop Lite
http://www.artifice.com/dw_lite.html
DesignWorkshop Lite is a simple to use 3D program.

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PovRay
http://www.povray.org/
PovRay is a free ray tracing program.

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FreeCAD
http://www.askoh.com
freeCAD is a 3D CAD program with moving simulation. It looks like a
very good way to learn the basics of this type of program.

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3D Canvas
http://www.amabilis.com/
3D Canvas is a free 3D modelling package. Tutorials available too.

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Anim8or
http://www.anim8or.com/main/index.html
Anim8or is a 3D modeling and character animation program

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Terrain Texture Generator
www.insanesoftware.de
Terrain Texture Generator is a small toy for those who like to create interesting shapes from images.

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PlantStudio
http://www.kurtz-fernhout.com/PlantStudio/index.htm
PlantStudio is freeware for creating plants, (non woody) of all types for your projects.

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Behemot Editor
http://www.behemot.com/
Behemot Editor is a graphics program which allows to model and render 3D objects and scenes.
(Note: there is not much help with this)

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ZPaint
http://www.steffengerlach.de/freeware/
ZPaint is a program for making 3D objects easily. Looks like fun.

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Caligari's TrueSpace
http://www.caligari.com
http://cart1.caligari.com/web/Truespacemainreg.aspx
This is the page for getting the free version of Caligari's TrueSpace 3D program. There are tutorials here also.

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Blender
http://www.blender3d.org/
Blender, the open source software for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, post-production, interactive creation and playback. Available for Windows, Linux, Irix, Sun Solaris, FreeBSD or Mac OS X.
Current version of is Blender 2.64a

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Terragen™

http://www.planetside.co.uk
Terragen™ is capable of photorealistic results for professional landscape visualisation, special effects, art and recreation.

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Wings 3D
http://www.wings3d.com/
Wings 3D is an open source box modeling (one of the easiest forms of 3D modeling) subdivision modeler that is quite powerful and has a lot of great features.

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Kerkythea
http://www.kerkythea.net/joomla/
Though not a modeling program, Kerkythea is a free and powerful rendering program that comes in handy if you're using a freeware program like Wings, that has a powerful modeling engine but lacks in the rendering area.

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rendersoftwarelinks
http://www.mega-tex.nl/links/rendersoftwarelinks.php
On this site you´ll also find free-textures, free-3dgraphic-programms and free-3ds-meshes.

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DAZ Studio
http://www.daz3d.com/products/daz-st...-is-daz-studio
DAZ Studio is a software application released by DAZ 3D Inc. It is compatible with most files intended for use in the Poser human animation application. It is available free of charge (registration required). Version 1.0 was released in Fall 2005. Version 2.2 is the current release as of June 2008. Until version 1.7 it was officially known as DAZ|Studio, which is still used by many users of the program.

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GMax
Introducing GameFlood, the premier destination for artists, modders, mapmakers, and gamers to create, customize, and play third-party game content. With our powerful, free project and team management tools, you can get your ideas out of your head and into gamers' hands more quickly and easily than ever before.
http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax

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doga
DoGA project started in 1985 by university students in Japan, to support the newly born culture of CG animation.
"CG animation is a efficient way to approach visual creation and is also a lot of fun.
But the technology is so complex that it needs to be simplified and be brought down to a reasonable price for everyone."
That was the belief the students had.
While they were creating CG animation of their own. Research and development of a new CG tool kit began.
http://www.doga.co.jp/english/software/index.html

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bryce5
For over a decade, artists of all mediums - print, video, multimedia or the web - have known Bryce, the affordable 3D software for achieving breathtakingly realistic imagery.
http://www.download.com/Bryce/3000-6677_4-10696716.html
http://www.bryce5.com/

Vue 7 Pioneer
Vue 7 Pioneer The download is approximately 350 MB and includes 32 and 64-bit Windows versions and Universal Mac builds. In order to be able to use the product, you will have to create a Cornucopia3D account (if you don't already have one).

Vue 7 Pioneer currently only exists in English. German, French and Japanese versions will follow.
http://www.cornucopia3d.com/products/vue/vue_7_pioneer/
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amapi-3d
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/subco...nity/amapi-3d/
Tut link : http://www.staigerland.com/amapi/tutorials.html
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sculptris
http://www.pixologic.com/sculptris/
Sculptris is an elegant, powerful and yet easy to use 3D sculpting software, allowing the artist in you to simply focus on creating amazing 3D artwork.
Note: Registration required.
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faces
http://www.relativitybook.com/CoolStuff/faces.html
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Re: Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

Good idea for a thread, Ger. It's good to have a list of these readily available for anyone who needs them. There are even a couple on your list I didn't know about. If anybody else knows any, please feel free to share. :)

http://www.wings3d.com/
Wings 3D is an open source box modeling (one of the easiest forms of 3D modeling) subdivision modeler that is quite powerful and has a lot of great features.

http://www.kerkythea.net/joomla/
Though not a modeling program, Kerkythea is a free and powerful rendering program that comes in handy if you're using a freeware program like Wings, that has a powerful modeling engine but lacks in the rendering area.

Re: Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

Very good idea for people who can´t or won´t sell for expensive render-software. Here is another link I´ve found some month ago with links of free render-software.

http://www.mega-tex.nl/links/rendersoftwarelinks.php
On this site you´ll also find free-textures, free-3dgraphic-programms and free-3ds-meshes.

Re: Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

Thanks Guys .. I thought it would be handy to have it availible for prospective newbee's to the craft :)

I have taken the liberty too add the links and infomation to the main Links I posted toi keep altogether ..

I will keep adding any new links we come across.,

Re: Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

Also, while its not not a modeling program - Daz Studio (D|S) is one of best free rendering programs I've come across. Not only does the company constantly update and upgrade this program, they also have tons of really nice free meshes to get you started.

D|S is the program I was using that got me to pony up the dough and buy Carrara.

http://www.daz3d.com/i/software/studio?_m=d

Re: Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

Nice addition .. I will add it to the main links. I must have a look at that prog sometime ..

Also If anyone finds a broken links, PM me and I will remove them

Re: Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

I also started off using Daz studio. Its a good program to learn 3d art with.

Re: Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

I have found 2 links dead.. they have been removed .. and one Wings3d that I am not been able to connect. but I have left that there....

and I have highlighted the progs for ease for use

Re: Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

This won't fit into the definition of shareware or free software (so pardon for the slightly divergent post), but Silo is a fairly inexpensive, yet powerful modeling program that someone can get started with.

http://www.nevercenter.com/

Once again, not really free. You can use all the features during a 30-day trial, then you gotta pay to play beyond then.

Re: Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

No that's ok .. It can stay .. :)

maybe I should open a new thread for the non free one that offer free trials too ... I'll look into that tomorrow.. and start look at them:)

Oh welcome aboard mcmiller :)

Re: Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

Don't forget the Lightwave free trial as well. LW 9.5:

http://www.newtek.com/lightwave/lwtrial/

Re: Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

I think this is a great idea Taranis. :)

If we're talking about apps that have free trial periods, don't forget about Rhino3D. It's a great NURBS modeller with some really funky interfacing options to CAD/CAM machines etc to flesh your designs out in the real world.

http://www.rhino3d.com/

UA

Re: Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

Free trials are a good suggestion for people starting out in 3D. That way, they can try demo versions of expensive software (or not-so-expensive, in the case of Silo) to know if they want to spend the money on the full version.

Re: Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

Great suggestions. I work on that today and start the thread..

Re: Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

Carrara Pro 6 has a 30 day demo available also. While it's not one of the programs people usually think of when talking about CG, it's one powerful app. Don't take my word for it - go have a look.

http://www.daz3d.com/i/software/carrara/default?_m=d&

Re: Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

I am creating a new thread for these programs now .. I will move the links there when ready.

Re: Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

The new thread is ready all non free programs are to be posted there ... Thanks for your help lads

http://www.3dgladiators.net/forums/s...d=1#post255993

Re: Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

Blender News
Blender 2.48 released
October 14, 2008

Blender 2.48 includes all the work done on the Blender Game Engine and the Apricot Open Game "Yo Frankie!", with much better functioning game logic editing, character animation, and Blender Material based real-time shaders. And as last minute surprise a Bullet physics update with Softbody support.

We also included a lot of new development in this release; Windows 64 bits support, Grease Pencil for sketching annotations, Sun/Sky/Atmosphere rendering, new modifiers, and an improved text editor with Python API support.

Re: Free 3D Programs "To which to learn with"
 

I downloaded Blender 2.48 last night but I haven't installed it yet. Fortunately, that's a small program to download, since they update it about once a month. ;)