free 3D rendering program
Monday, March 29, 2004 by Satans Child | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I'm not sure if this has been posted before but check it out http://www.wings3d.com/ some of you may find it useful. 
moshi
Reply #3 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 7:29 AM
Reply #3 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 7:29 AM
yep, Blender is an amazingly powerful program. but you need a book to learn how to use it, so it´s not really "free". 
Metasequoia LE 2.1 is also free. don´t be scared the app is fully translated: http://www21.ocn.ne.jp/~mizno/metaseq/download.html
Metasequoia LE 2.1 is also free. don´t be scared the app is fully translated: http://www21.ocn.ne.jp/~mizno/metaseq/download.html
NightTrainthedark
Reply #4 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 7:44 AM
Reply #4 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 7:44 AM
I just downloaded blender and opened it up. Oh man, I am guessing the learning curve is huge! Hopefully the pdf manual will help. Then the book isn't necessary. I got some learning to do.
MarkMcQ
Reply #5 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 7:51 AM
Reply #5 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 7:51 AM
I'll make this a sticky thread. If anyone has any links to other good free 3D apps, stick them in here.
joetheblow
Reply #7 Thursday, April 1, 2004 9:45 AM
Reply #7 Thursday, April 1, 2004 9:45 AM
WOW!!!!
I can't believe what I am seeing! I wonder if this stuff imports AutoCad files? I have some buildings I would like to render.
I can't believe what I am seeing! I wonder if this stuff imports AutoCad files? I have some buildings I would like to render.
moshi
Reply #9 Thursday, April 1, 2004 9:59 AM
Reply #9 Thursday, April 1, 2004 9:59 AM
Blender is by far the most fully featured. it also imports DXF files. if it´s "better" depends on much you get comfortable with the app. i have it here since ages and have never really gotten started with it.
it seems Wings3D can do pretty cool things as well. this is a wip shot of a Rainmeter skin Giraffe has started working on. it´s done with Wings3D, UVMapper, Photoshop and Bryce. http://www.adamdorman.com/dial_wip2.jpg
niceness, i think i really need to have a look into CAD and 3D as well. lot´s of things could be done better than in just Photoshop i guess.
it seems Wings3D can do pretty cool things as well. this is a wip shot of a Rainmeter skin Giraffe has started working on. it´s done with Wings3D, UVMapper, Photoshop and Bryce. http://www.adamdorman.com/dial_wip2.jpg
niceness, i think i really need to have a look into CAD and 3D as well. lot´s of things could be done better than in just Photoshop i guess.
legaught
Reply #10 Thursday, April 1, 2004 6:58 PM
Reply #10 Thursday, April 1, 2004 6:58 PM
there is a program out there called Zanoza Modeler... last time I checked, it was hosted on http://www.zmodeler.com so check it out
if not, I have the install and will upload it on my web page for u guys
if not, I have the install and will upload it on my web page for u guys
DigitalCHET
Reply #12 Monday, April 5, 2004 8:00 PM
Reply #12 Monday, April 5, 2004 8:00 PM
There's a shareware version of that here http://www.bmtmicro.com/BMTCatalog/win/zmodeler.html .
Remember, Google is your friend.
Remember, Google is your friend.
drizzit
Reply #14 Thursday, April 8, 2004 1:34 PM
Reply #14 Thursday, April 8, 2004 1:34 PM
I use Gmax wich is a free 3D modeling and animation tool based on Discreet's 3ds max you can get it @ http://www.discreet.com/products/gmax/ and discreet has some other good tools to not to meany free ones as far as lerning gmax it is farly ez cuz thar is so much info out thar for it and 3ds max is pritty much the same thing I have found stuff on how to use it with all my games
Erk.
Reply #15 Friday, April 9, 2004 3:36 AM
Reply #15 Friday, April 9, 2004 3:36 AM
"Digit" magazine #070 has an accompanying disc with a free copy of 'Realsoft 3D' vers. 4.2 on it, for those that are interested.
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RubinXXX
Reply #16 Wednesday, November 17, 2004 12:27 AM
Reply #16 Wednesday, November 17, 2004 12:27 AM
Check out http://www.povray.org/download/ you can find The Persistence of Vision Raytracer 3D program there.
Swedenskins
Reply #17 Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:56 AM
Reply #17 Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:56 AM
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Reply #1 Tuesday, March 30, 2004 2:02 AM
link www.povray.org/
http://www.povray.org/
The Persistence of Vision Raytracer is a high-quality, totally free tool for creating stunning three-dimensional graphics. It is available in official versions for Windows, Mac OS/Mac OS X and i86 Linux. The source code is available for those wanting to do their own ports.