Free 3D software

Jon M · 17-11-2004, 13:34

I know Incog has posted about Bryce, I thought I'd share with those that are interested in free alternatives.

http://www.blender3d.org/
^^ This is a superb bit of freeware, just one look in the image gallery will show you how powerful and versatile it is.

I don't know how easy it is to use, as I haven't yet tested it myself, but judging by the results others have achieved it can't be too bad.

I'll be posting my first ever render attempt in here.. post yours if you have a go yourself.

( make sure you get this installed too: http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Yafray.51.0.html .. read the notes on the site to see how to use the two together )

Stephen · 17-11-2004, 14:22

cool will take a look tonight when am home. play around a bit with a free copy of something I got a few years back. can't remember the name but it is good.

MetaWraith · 17-11-2004, 14:50

You might also like
Crossroads3D http://www.europa.com/~keithr/crossroads/
Wings3D http://www.wings3d.com/
sPatch http://www.geocities.com/getspatch/

Richard M · 17-11-2004, 15:10

There's also a free version of 3DSMax that they produce for game modders...

**Maggy** · 17-11-2004, 16:02

Well not only do Daz now own Bryce which is not free but they do have a beta version of their own 3D software for Poser characters called Daz/Studio which you might find useful.It is free to use you just need to help with bug reports.DAZ

It is useful for making characters to put in my Bryce scenery.

Edit: Nearly forgot Terragen which generates landscapes.It is free to non commercial users and is also excellent.No structures or people or plants.You need to add that in a graphics package of your choice such as Photoshop.it has a lot of addons and plugins(which I still can't get to work because I'm a dimbo).

Terragen

Flubflow · 17-11-2004, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard M

There's also a free version of 3DSMax that they produce for game modders...

Gmax:
http://www4.discreet.com/gmax/

Milkshape3D:
http://www.swissquake.ch/chumbalum-soft/index.html

MetaWraith · 17-11-2004, 18:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard M

There's also a free version of 3DSMax that they produce for game modders...

As used in There, a 3D VR Chat