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A
Simple Bowl - Making a simple bowl with C4D
XL, splines and NURBS. |
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ArtSavant
- Basics for 3D rendered illustration presented
with sound, animation, and javascript. Step by
step Photoshop 3D effects also. |
Austin
community collage
A necessary tools for the presentation of a project
for architects and architectural students. The
CAD principles of 3D architectural modeling apply
to any object from toasters to the Taj Mahal. |
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Black
Orb - This site has great resources for 3D
artists, with Maya and 3D Max tutorials, NURBS
and Polygons and other useful links, with industry
links. |
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Blender
3D - The Blender Foundation is an independent
organization (a Dutch "stitching"),
acting as a non-profit public benefit corporation. |
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Building
a Head with UberNURBS - A step-by-step tutorial
for building a human head with ElectricImage's
UberNURBS subdivision tool. The steps shown should
also work with other 3D programs that model with
NURBS subdivision. |
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CAD
Drawing - Before beginning to do 3-D drawing,
you must learn CAD fundamentals and computer aided
drafting. What type of computer and software is
needed to get started? Answers here. |
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C4D
Basic Tutorial - An introduction to Cinema4D.
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3D
Animation Workshop - 3D graphics and animation
news and tutorials, with special focus on Web
3D. |
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3D
Artist Tutorials - Modeling, animation, special
f/x tutorials for the following 3D packages: 3D
Studio MAX, Lightwave 3D, Power Animator, RayDream,
Softimage 3D. |
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3D
GFX Coding Zone - A compilation of various
3D graphics tutorials ranging from basic 3D math
to complex visualization algorithms. |
|
DigitalxAus
- Interactive Training - Six CDs of training
media for 3dsmax 5 and Maya 4.5, over 4Gb of tutorials
for 3d modelers and animators. |
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Fear
Tutorial - Making a 3D spaceship. |
Freshmeat
Excellent softwares for 3D projects. |
|
Harry
Mott's Notes - Presents notes for Digital
Artistes on the principles of animation, and a
variety of related links. |
|
How
Stuff Works - Complete tutorial on how 3-D
graphics and animations work, with additional
links. |
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i3do.com
- CG News for the Masses. - The computer graphic
artists source for 3D news, downloads, tutorials
for 3DS Max, Maya, SoftImage | XSI-3D, LightWave,
Adobe Photoshop, and links. |
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Inspire
Joy - Computer animation student Scott Tygett's
casual tutorials for Inspire 3D, the student's
Lightwave 3D, are thumbnailed and include a "tipathon."
|
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Internet
EYE 3D Magazine - Free 3D tutorials covering
many popular 3D applications, reviews and news.
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Introduction
to MEL Scripting - A basic tutorial in using
the Maya Embedded Language, MEL for creating objects.
This introduction to the Maya Embeded Language
(MEL) introduces some simple MEL commands as well
as the basic programming concepts of variables
and loops. |
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Joel's
Tutorials to Maya and XSI - Beginers introduction
to Maya. |
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Maya
Tutorials - Professional level Maya, Softimage,
Alias Studio, Sumatra, Renderman tutorials and
other resources. |
|
Maya
Wizard - A comfortable place for students
of the computer arts to ask honest questions and
get real answers. |
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NURBS
- Article about Nonuniform Rational B-Splines
- NURBS a summary by Markus Altmann. |
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Perfect
Eggs - Tutorial on making a basket full of
eggs with CorelDream 3D. |
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Presenter
3D Tutorials - Tutorial provides tips for
improving effectiveness in designing 3D objects
by showing how to straighten and curve a spline,
how to use guidelines, markers, and how to re-set
the Origin Point. |
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The
3rd Dimension - An ever growing 3D community,
with a big forum, tutorials, reviews, and lots
of helpful people. |
|
Realistic
3D Graphics - Website dedicated to the pursuit
of photorealistic 3D graphics. The site focuses
on getting photorealistic images into realtime
applications such as games. |
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Real-Time
Massive Model Rendering - Master’s Thesis
by Jean-Daniel Nahmias. "This report discussed
various techniques to speed up rendering of large
and complex virtual environments. It explores
algorithms such as Hierarchical Spatial Subdivision
as well as Occlusion Culling." |
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Rethinkfx
- The source for visual effects and animation
tips and tutorials using 3D Studio Max, Softimage
and Aftereffects. |
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RetinaJoy
- Links to tutorials plus a lightwave boxes tip.
|
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Rhino/Max
3D House - Rhino3d working with 3dsMax. Tutorials,
Workspaces, ressources and gallery. |
|
Shiitake
Mushroom Cloud Tutorial - A tutorial on making
a 3D animated mushroom clouds for Hash A:M 8.5p++
and above by Ilya Anisimoff. |
|
Smoke
in C4D - Offers examples and tutorial information
on how to use visible lights to make wispy, smoky
smoke in C4D. |
|
Stem
Ltd. - Supply a series of profession specific
training manuals for form Z RenderZone and a CD
containing 250 models and textures customized
for formZ. |
|
Strata
3D Tutorials - Direct link to Strata 3D (pro)
tutorials on the web. Basics, modeling, textures,
lighting, animation, FX, rendering and 3d information.
|
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Tony's
Lightwave Tutorials - Tutorials for Lightwave
3D, as well as for Painter, Aura, and 3DS MAX.
Sections include tutorials, 3D links, and a gallery.
|
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T-Rex
- A step-by-step tutorial on how to make a good-looking
T-Rex in REAL3D. |
|
Tutorials
in 3D Techniques - The latest design techniques,
step-by-step form the experts. Get the best results
with professional techniques and all the latest,
cutting edge technologies from 3D modeling, to
mapping. |
|
Web3D
- 3D tutorials for Truespace, Terragen and Rhinoceros.
All so a gallery, books, downloads and links.
|
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Xtreme
3D - Tutorials - Tutorials for 3D Studio Max,
Lightwave, Softimage, Bryce 3D, Alias/Wavefront,
Rhino 3D, Truspace, Infini-D, and Photoshop. |
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| 3D Software
Developers and Designers |
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1ezconsulting - Use of 3D art creates a definitive
difference in not only the image and visual content
of your site but also in the value and credibility
of the site. |
360
degree proffesional portfolio
Blast your 3D artwork to the world, get reviews
from your peers, and pick-up your dream job! 360Renders.com
allows any artist (or would-be artist) to 'show-off'
their designs to the world in full 360 degrees.
Using our web-based application and instant portfolio
templates, your site will be up in minutes. |
4download
Excellent software collection for 3D modeling |
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Advantage3D,
LLC - Web-based software tools to create 3-D
images, panoramic images, 360-degree images, and
animated images from pictures taken with digital
camera. No browser plug-in required for viewing.
|
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AEC|VIZ
- The smart 3D viewer for the AEC market (Architecture,
Engineering, Construction) DXF/DWG, fast cross-section,
fast cast shadows, very large models and real-time
manipulation, secure file packaging. [Windows/Linux/Mac]
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Alice.org
- Free scripting and prototyping environment program
for 3D object behavior. Runs on Windows 95/98/NT.
Reads many common 3D file formats. |
Amazing 3D Graphics
You may use these models (meshes) royalty-free
In your own work to create 2D images, animations,
print graphics or web graphics. You may also include
them as part of your software package in a proprietary
format with credits and written permission from
Amazing 3D Graphics, Inc., |
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Anto
Matkovic Pages - Collected works of Artist,
and free sPatch models and POV source files. Zipped
tutorial and pages with tips and tricks in HTML
format, and tutorial examples on Head modeling
in sPatch. Provides related 3d links. |
|
ARC+
Render Pro - Innovative, easy to use and powerful
3D photo-realistic rendering, animation and virtual
reality software. |
|
Architectural
3D - Gallery of architectural visualizations,
and downloads of some of their model objects in
3D-Studio format (max). |
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Armanisoft
Software Development - 'Spiralizer' generates
any kinds of 3D spiral models for all renders
that can import DXF objects. There is also the
possibility to export to MORAY/Povray. 'Elefont'
is a free tool to create 3D text objects from
TTF fonts. They are generated into DXF-files that
can be import into Bryce. |
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Autolycus
Corporation - SpinImage DV is a revolutionary
software package that enables anyone to quickly
and easily create 3-D images of objects using
a DV camcorder. |
|
Bantam3D
- Software applications for creating 3d hair,
grass, and other complex 3d objects. |
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b3d
Studio - Real time engine providing a WYSIWYG
editing environment. Edit video clips, import
scripts that have been written in screenplay format.
|
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The
Big 3D, Experimental 3D Web Contest - Largest
annual experimental 3D web contest founded by
Electric Rain, SOFTIMAGE, 3D World Magazine, UltraShock,
FlashForward, and FlashKit. Submit projects and
tech notes. |
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Blackbox
- OpenGL-based software that adds behaviour to
3D models and lets them exist outside of the 2D
window. |
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CADMAX
Solid Master - A CAD application that provides
features based and Boolean solid modeling, as
well as 2D drafting and free form surface modeling.
Features complete drawing compatibility with the
ability to import and export DWG, DXF, IGES, Parasolid,
and STL (export only) files. |
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Carrara
Studio - 3D graphics applications for Macintosh
and Windows, a complete, extensible solution for
modeling, animation, rendering, and special effects.
|
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Character
Studio - Character animation system for 3D
Studio MAX, it combines breakthrough motion capture,
editing, and blending technology with traditional
key frame animation, and comprehensive new skin
deformation tools. |
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chUmbaLum sOft
- ShaderWorks for MilkShape
3D is a replacement graphics driver for the 3D
modelingapp "MilkShape 3D" allowing
the 3D viewports in MilkShape to use DirectX.
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The
Cloth Simulator - Syflex is an extremly fast,
stable and accurate cloth simulator plugin for
Maya. |
|
ClothSim
- The real-time Cloth Simulator - Software
simulates whatever mass-spring system, cloths
of any form, and even volumetric structures. Watch
various cloth models (tablecloths, flags, garments)
blowing in the wind . |
|
Computer
Graphics World - Graphics, 3d modeling, cad
and visual.Magazine explores 3D modeling, animation,
visualization, rendering, simulation,cad, Maya,
and other techniques for those who create digital
content for film. |
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Crossroads
3D - Windows freeware application that can
translate between several 3D file formats, including
3D Studio, VRML 1, POVRay v2.2, and Wavefront.
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Cybelius
We offer complete 3D modeling support to customers
who need help in creating 3D content. |
|
3D
ARK - 3D ARK is a free on-line archive of
quality 3D related content and resources for 3D
enthusiasts. |
|
3-D
and SIRDS Images - This archive contains single
image random dot stereo (SIRDS) and other 3-D
images, together with related information and
software. Available directly using anonymous FTP.
|
3D
CAD Services Streamline Design Process Strategic
Partners
Neco Inc., of Denver, Colorado, provides 3D Computer
Aided Design and support services primarily allied
to the manufacturing and consumer goods industry. |
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3D
Exploration - Viewer for Windows which allows
browsing of many popular 3D file formats plus
common 2D file. Also a slide show presentation
features. |
|
3D
Graphics Editor and Viewer - Create amazing
3D scenarios with a small Windows self-sufficient
program. Draw 3D figures, define color, light
position, view angle, paste textures or texts
on the shapes, replicate and manage 3D bodies.
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3d
Lenticular and Holograms Printing Software
- 3DZ offers professionals and amateurs alike
to quickly and easily produce every type of 2D
and 3D lenticular image, from 3D to. Providing
an easy to use interface, 2D/3D Layering module,
Barrier screen generation with many added features
package from the UK. |
|
3D
Max - Introducing 3ds max 6 software - the
latest version of Discreet's modeling, animation,
and rendering solution used by the world's top
3D professional artists and designers to create
eye-catching visual effects, cutting-edge games,
and unique design visualizations. |
3D
model Shop
3D models for sale Actor Character Figures Tanks
Architecture. |
|
3-D Cave Modeling - 3-D Modeling of Phreatic
Karst Caves. Todd R. Kincaid. This site was designed
forframes. Site with Frames. |
3d Modeling software programs
US or Worldwide or references to the subject of
3d modeling ... |
|
3D
Spot - Resource for 3D and 2D animators and
artists offering many objects, textures, images
and utilities. |
|
3D
Stereography Software - Shareware products
include 3DMiracle a program for creating single
image Stereograms and movies from depth masks
and 3DMonster a tool for creating depth masks
from 3d objects, importing from 3DS format. Useful
information about 3d, several stereograms and
3d depth masks. |
|
3D
Visualization Graphics and Animation for Engineering
and Science - Products from CEI, Inc. EnSight
post-processor for scientific/engineering data,
EnVideo animation viewer, EnLiten 3D animation
viewer. Support stereo and VR environments. |
|
3D
Valley - We have one of the largest and most
complete link directories with the best FREE models,
textures, tutorials, and plug-ins, 3D modeling
and rendering software and much more. Everything
a 3D artist needs to make a fantasy reality. |
|
Eos
Systems - developers of software that uses
photographs to produce 3D models and measurements
of real-world objects and scenes. |
|
Daz
3D - DAZ's products are getting some great
use within a Siegelet (or MOD) of 'Gas Powered
Games' "Dungeon Siege" game. Used primarily
for Full-Motion Video (FMV) cutscenes, DAZ models
will portray the various cast members of the game
through an animated narrative. |
|
The
DgeeMe Project - Models digitized video in
3D by locating human reference points on captured
video it is possible to transfer human motion
into a 3D space where motion properties can be
studied. |
|
DreamText
3D Type - Create custom 3D graphics and image
fonts with hi-resolution, high quality photo-realism,
for print, film, television, video and the web.
|
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3DWin
- An interactive shareware 3D converter for the
PC platform. Available for Windows NT and Win95.
|
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3DZ
Company - Lenticular hologram 3D software
for printing and displaying true 3D images on
printed matter and 3D LCD TV monitors. |
|
Easy
Stereo - Professional utility for creation
of high-quality stereograms. Supports the following
formats: 3D Studio 3DS, ASC; Quake MDL, MD2; BMP,
PNG, JPEG; and AVI. |
|
Eroiica
Profi - Software is for users that need to
work with various types of raster, vector, text,
and hybrid document formats. Edit technical documents,
process and enhance digital images, examine graphics,
CAD and engineering drawings. Includes 169 import
and export filters. |
|
Etdips
- Clinical Image and Processing software. National
Institute of Health Supported Visualization software
for radiological 3D imaging. Free downloadable
Windows 2000/NT/9x software for volume rendering,
image processing and surface rendering. |
Flash
Fire Designs
High Quality Royalty Free Time-Saving 3D Models
& 3D Meshes
Available for most PC/MAC 3D software starting
at just $5.00! |
GingerMarie
Rich color landscaps and 3D fun. |
|
Genesis
3D editor - Realtime 3D editor for windows.
Objects can be loaded, edited, viewed and saved
to disk while enjoying the luxury of realtime
rendering. |
Help3D
our graphics Forums are best place to ask questions
and Find answers about 3d and 2d graphics tips
and tricks , you can visit our lightwave , 3d
max ,Maya , bryce & poser , adobe photoshop
, paint shop pro , flash Forums. |
The
House of 3D Modeling
We've scoured the Web to provide the best and
most up-to-date information and resources. Here
you'll find news, job listings, tutorials, books,
software, hardware, auctions, free stuff, and
much more. We invite you to make yourself at home
and become a part of our vibrant community. |
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Illusion
- A particle effects system and compositing tool
that adds countless particle effects to 3D animation
or digitized video. Supports multiple layers and
other functions to integrate its effects into
a 3D environment. |
|
Informative
Graphics Corp - Free ModelPress software is
a 3D model publishing and viewing system that
solves the problems associated with distributing
native format 3D CAD models over web technologies
or networks to personnel that do not have access
to the original files. |
|
Insta3D
- A 3D scene authoring and animation tool for
creating 3D text and true 3D charts. Scenes can
be saved into an image or a video file for web
graphics and business presentations. |
InterScape
InterScape's products and services are made to
do
one thing: make your business better. InterScape
offers the latest in website and application development. |
Jason Nelson
Here is a place where you can showcase your 3D
Modeling skills. Simply send a picture, your name,
and any other information you'd like to me. |
|
Kajima
Corporation - 3d computer graphics rendering
software developed for architectural animations,
renderings and illustrations by architects. Free
downloads. |
|
K-3D
- A GPL'd 3D modelling and animation system with
professional features including RenderMan support,
unlimited undo/redo, scripting, and recordable
interactive tutorials. |
|
Kitware
Inc. Visualization Toolkit - VTK is an open
source, freely available software system for 3D
computer graphics, image processing, and visualization.
Supports a wide variety of visualization algorithms
including scalar, vector, tensor, texture, and
volumetric methods. |
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The
Lava Lamp - Program is a graphical simulation
of a lava lamp, open source C application using
OpenGL and GLUT. Download, FAQs, forum, history,
and screenshots. |
Lundstrom Design
Touch-3D for Macintosh. Unfolds/unwraps 3D models
into flat 2D patterns. Works with CAD- (Mac &
PC), 3D-, and illustration programs. |
|
MagicLight
- Free (GPL) portable 3D-modeling and raytracer
package for Linux and Windows, supports both analytic
objects, mesh objects and nurb surfaces. By, Mikaels
Aronssons. |
|
Meshbox
- Manage and convert 3D objects. Supports batch
conversion, search and storage in databases and
with special export functionality for Macromedia
Shockwave 3D and Viewpoint Corporation's VET file
formats. |
|
Multi-Tech
Media Ltd - Suppliers of 3D visuals, animation,
and interactive media solutions to aid design
proposals, planning applications and marketing
strategies. |
My3D
My3D offers custom models ranging from single
vehicles to full scale urban settings including
Road and bridge modeling,Vehicle and building
modeling, Instrumentation and Heads-Up Displays,Terrain
modeling using GIS and imagery data. |
ONLINE DESIGN COURSES - Are you an architect,
interior designer or planner looking for a way
to digitize your designs? Whichever the case,
this is the course for you. This fun course will
have you making your own 3D images by the second
class, and producing your own 3D environments
by the fifth.
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Open
cascade - Expert services and support for
industrial users, software editors and research
workers for their applications based on Open CASCADE
3D modeling components. |
|
Openfx
3d Studio - An Open-Source 3D modeling, animation
and rendering suite. Set includes a full renderer
and raytrace engine, NURBS support, kinematics-based
animation, morphing, and an extensive plugin API. |
|
PatchDance
- 3D graphics software for modeling, vertex-oriented
and spline based. Shareware for PowerMac. |
|
PeakWork
Software - Peak3D is a interactive 2D and
3D modeler, which contains a boolean3D algorithm
for polygonal meshes, an integrated 2D editor
including 3d view and a binary filter which provides
simple editing. |
Pisem
Curve modeling, logo design, firm stationery design
Image processing, layered image design, WEB template
design Publishing, page developing, page per page
design, 3D Modeling, rendering, GI emulation,
animation, video 3D Layered modeling, rendering,
radiosity, IES lighting, animation, video Rhino
3D NURBS modeling, WEB Macromedia , FLASH (intro,
animation, navigation, complete FLASH sites) |
|
Pixels
3D - A 3D graphic and animation software package.
Web site provides users and people looking to
buy the software some excellent resources. |
|
PolyGone
- Has several Retracing and 3D tutorials, programs
developed for download, links to 3D programming
pages and resources. |
|
Psyc3D
Online - 3d animation, videos, tutorials for
Maya and 3d Studio Max, images, wallpapers and
information for the 3d Artist. |
|
QuadriSpace
- Develops, an easy to use authoring environment
with a proprietary 3D rendering engine. The product
provides the ability to deliver engaging presentations
using existing 3D models and 2D drawings. |
|
QX3D/Mechanical
System Animator - Concurrent Dynamics specializes
in multibody dynamics simulation tools. Its QX3D
program interacts to define the mechanical system,
and generates VRML files to visualize and animate
models. |
Realviz
Photographers and digital artists, turn your photos
into high-quality panoramic prints and Web-virtual
tours. |
|
RansomActive
- Offers seamless textures containing all relevant
shader maps, several packages are available or
purchase textures individually. Free samples available.
Also models, and digital products. |
|
RapidForm2001
- Software for 3d reverse modeling and 3dphotography,
supports mass customization, inspection of industrials,
medical operation simulation and cg works. |
|
Rational
Reducer - A 3D-image file compression tool
designed to help speed 3D rendering by reducing
polygon count. Supports VRML, AutoCAD's DXF, and
3D Studios 3DS formats. |
|
Shapescape
- Easy to use Windows program that automates the
process of designing and constructing polyhedral
models. It can also produce animated GIF files
of rotating polyhedral. |
|
SIAMS
Company - SIAMS S3D is 3D-structure design
and visualization software useful for the researches
and practicians, mathematicians and physicists,
tutors and students and even artists and designers.
Works on Windows 9x/2000/NT4.0 and does not require
additional libraries. |
|
Simple
3D - Simple 3D is a site about technologies
used to create 3D models, measure 3D dimensions,
and track objects in 3D spaces. |
|
Solid123D
- Windows-based 3D modeling and graphics software
package. Program developed to exploit a unique
mathematical method to describe the visible edges
on an arbitrary shape in 3D space. |
|
solidThinking
LT - Easy to use 3D surface modeler targeted
to designers, illustrators, multimedia and Internet
content creators. It uses NURBS (Non Uniform Rational
B-Splines) as its geometry type. features an advanced
polygonal modeler with support of n-side polygons. |
|
Steamroller
- Program that reads a description of a 3D figure
and generates a printable diagram, that can be
cutout and glued to resemble the 3D figure. Offers
tutorials and download. |
|
Steve
Abbott's Computer Drawn Celtic Knotwork -
Create custom shapes Celtic knots in 2D then make
them into 3D knots then rotate in 3D space. Knots
can be exported in various 3D formats including
VRML for viewing in browsers. Knots3D is written
in Visual Basic 6. |
Strafe
Looking for good reference photos? Start with
Starship Modeler's 2001 Studio Model Reference
Page |
|
Strata
3d - Software for 3D multimedia and animation.
Products include MediaPaint a video painting and
special effects program. VideoShop a digital video,
audio, animating, compositing, and editing application.
|
|
SurRender
3D - Real time 3D graphics technology, visibility
and occlusion determination, software rasterization.
|
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Terrestris
- Generates terrain based on the musical output
of an MP3 player. It translates the song into
a 3D surface of a planet, cruise this terrain
as the music plays. Written in OpenGL, so it renders
smoothly and easily ported to any platform. |
|
Texturetools
- Computer graphics plugins designed to improve
the creativity and productivity of 3D animators
and game developers. |
|
Tom Longtin - Bennington, Vermont Visit my
Web site. Bennington, Vermont. Moebius-Helix.First
Place: INTERSCULPT 2001 2nd International Digital
Sculpture Competition. |
Turbosquid
Turbo Squid is now selling the De Espona 3D Model
Encyclopedia of over 1,200 top quality textured
3ds max models each done in 4 resolutions for
a total of more than 5,000 models. |
Ulead
Ulead COOL 3D™ Production Studio is a new breed
of 3D animation software for video production.
Streamline your 3D text and graphics work with
advanced tools to produce professional-looking
animation that will give any video production
the broadcast quality it needs. |
|
VBvisual.com
- Software plugins VB Exteriors 3D plants and
textures optimized for a low data workload. Models
and textures for various 3D platforms like 3D-STUDIO
MAX/VIZ, AutoCAD, MicroStation can be previewed
and purchased. Demo downloads available. |
|
Viaden - Viaden Inc possesses a tremendous
ever-expanding potential of services that can
be customized and performed individually for every
customer. |
|
Viewport
- 3D models graphics. We offer complete 3D modeling
support to customers who need help in creating
3D content. |
|
Vizup - Our polygon reducer VizUp is an powerful
polygon reduction system for reducing and optimizing
3D models. With the help of the polygon reducer,
you can reach the optimal balance between the
necessary details level and the size of 3D models. |
|
Virtual
Decor - Interactive 3D software for creating
online catalogs for business. |
|
Waves
World - A program for simulating waves. Give
it a height map of the terrain, specify where
sea level should be, create some wave fronts,
then let it work. |
|
ZBrush
- A combination of a 3D modeling and 2D paint
program. Create 3D objects, manipulate, scale,
rotate and move as well as performing Boolean
add, subtract and cut operations on them. Features
include a real time rendering engine with a customizable
interface. |
|
Zpaint
- Free tool for creating 3D-looking elements for
websites and software interfaces. Easily paint
raised or lowered shapes such as buttons, rings,
and boxes. |
