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Rating: 4/5 :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb: (Rating based on the fact that it looks simple and easy to use, and also produces some pretty good results, subject to change (increase), after I try it :thumb:...)
The VUE series has been updated since the link in this thread was posted. Vue 10 Pioneer is now a free download as before you can add addon packs to it making it more robust. I'm getting it now but haven't tried any of the VUE series. Just from the list of movies that have used VUE I must say I'm impressed..
Daz3D is offering three of their best programs for free for a limited time! You can get Daz Studio 4, Bryce 7 Pro and Hexagon 10 for no money. If you are serious about your 3D modeling then get your copies now from Daz3D!
Thanx Ronson2k, yeah I've been using vue since version 6. Great software indeed. Between that and Terragen, I've managed to pull off some pretty good stuff. Thanx again. :thumb:
And thank you anthsco, daz is another great batch of products, appreciate it. :thumb:
Here is yet another good pile of software, from the people at Serif, at a good price.
Photo Pos Pro (was $59.90 USD). BUT NOW IT'S FREE!!! And there are a few other products available from the same people. Just look further down the page. :thumb:
(Please read all advisories, follow all instructions and observe all terms and conditions of the download site.)
Rating: 4/5 :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb: (Rating based on how simple and easy to use the product looks, subject to change after I try it.)
Bsurfaces is a modeling and retopology tool which combines the use of freehand strokes, bezier curves or loose edges to generate polygonal surfaces. It can be included in a traditional polygonal and subdivision modeling workflow, speeding it up substantially. Bsurfaces is a Blender add-on, it can be used to build both open and closed shapes, extrude selections, bridge between two selections, having full control over the shape, direction, and twisting of the final surface. The output is a clean topology composed of quadrilateral faces. Triangles are also possible when building surfaces using crossing strokes. The different options can be modified interactively, allowing to see how they affect the resulting surface in real-time. (Source: bsurfaces.info)
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Imagine a totally unique program. A program that gives you the opportunity to play with physics - using your own hands. Apply a constructionists learning paradigm, learning by doing. Use simple drawing tools to design, construct and explore with. Sounds like an interesting idea? Algodoo is that program. (Source: www.algodoo.com)
Algodoo Physics (@ - $4.00 USD)
Algodoo for Education (@ - $40.00 USD)
(Please read all advisories, follow all instructions and observe all terms and conditions of the download site.)
The G3D Innovation Engine is a commercial-grade C++ 3D engine available as Open Source (BSD License). It is used in commercial games, research papers, military simulators, and university courses. G3D supports hardware accelerated real-time rendering, off-line rendering like ray tracing, and general purpose computation on GPUs.
G3D provides a set of routines and structures so common that they are needed in almost every graphics program. It makes low-level libraries like OpenGL and sockets easier to use without limiting functionality or performance. G3D is a rock-solid, highly optimized base on which to build your 3D application. (Source: G3D Innovation Engine's Homepage)
(Please read all advisories, follow all instructions and observe all terms and conditions of the download site.)
Rating: 5/5 :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb: (Based solely on some pretty great screenshots.)
* Audacity has already been mentioned for basic audio-editing needs. If you want something more at the Aâpro audioAâ level, how about Ardour.
* Sodipodi as a drawing/design tool: Inkscape is the successor to this, which I think is getting much more active development nowadays.
* Even more image-editing/paint tools: how about Krita and MyPaint.
* Worth pointing out that Aqsis is a Free Software implementation of PixarAâs Renderman.
* The ultimate tool for media encoding/transcoding/conversion has to be FFmpeg. This is a command-line tool, with an unbelievable number of knobs and levers for you to twiddle. Of course, you have to know what youAâre doing...
* Somebody made some noise about having to AâlicenseAâ MP3 encoding. They didnAât make clear that the AâlicensingAâ in question is a patent, not a copyright, issue. And patents are not automatically valid worldwide, so the precise patent(s) involved, if any, will depend on which country youAâre in.
Oh, and freeware is not the same as Free software. And Free software can indeed be AâcommercialAâ, and often is. If you want to contrast it with the non-Free stuff, the word you are looking for is AâproprietaryAâ.
Iray"Iray Plugins allows your innovation to flow freely. We want to help you get to wherever your creative mind takes you - visualise, design and render your ideas through our advanced..." ($295.00)
Affinity - I'm pretty sure this company used to be called Serif. In any case there's a Photo, Designer, and a Publisher from them, and their each @ $49.99, and cheaper still for the iPad version.
Artweaver"Artweaver is a full-featured painting tool with a huge set of predefined realistic brushes to paint creatively or just experiment. Artweaver is suitable for..." (Around $40.00 U.S.)
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Single User License ($49.00 USD)
5 User License ($129.00 USD)
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Rating: 4.5/5 :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:thumb:: (Rating based on images, subject to change (increase), after I try it :thumb:...)
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Rating: 4/5 :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb: (Rating based on the fact that it looks simple and easy to use, and also produces some pretty good results, subject to change (increase), after I try it :thumb:...)
VUE 10 Pioneer INFO and Download page
Great thread BTW.
http://www.daz3d.com/
And thank you anthsco, daz is another great batch of products, appreciate it. :thumb:
Here is yet another good pile of software, from the people at Serif, at a good price.
Free Stuff
Serif: MoviePlus Starter Edition
$0.00 (USD)
Serif: PagePlus Starter Edition
$0.00 (USD)
Serif: PhotoPlus Starter Edition
$0.00 (USD)
Serif: DrawPlus Starter Edition
$0.00 (USD)
Serif: WebPlus Starter Edition
$0.00 (USD)
Serif: PanoramaPlus Starter Edition
$0.00 (USD)
Serif: CraftArtist Compact
$0.00 (USD)
Pro stuff.
Serif: MoviePlus X6
$79.99 (USD)
Serif: PagePlus X6
$99.99 (USD)
Serif: WebPlus X5
$99.99 (USD)
Serif: Digital Crafts
$59.99 (USD)
Serif: PhotoPlus X5
$89.99 (USD)
Serif: DrawPlus X5
$99.99 (USD)
(Please read all advisories, follow all instructions and observe all terms and conditions of the download site.)
Rating: 5/5 :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:
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Rating: 4/5 :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb: (Rating based on how simple and easy to use the product looks, subject to change after I try it.)
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Rating: 5/5 :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb: (They're AutoDesk products, enough said.)
KoolWizard ($25.00 USD)
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Rating: 5/5 :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:
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Rating: 5/5 :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:
As we all know a scene just won't look right if various elements are off scale.
(Please read all advisories, follow all instructions and observe all terms and conditions of the download site.)
Rating: 5/5 :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:
Bsurfaces is a modeling and retopology tool which combines the use of freehand strokes, bezier curves or loose edges to generate polygonal surfaces. It can be included in a traditional polygonal and subdivision modeling workflow, speeding it up substantially. Bsurfaces is a Blender add-on, it can be used to build both open and closed shapes, extrude selections, bridge between two selections, having full control over the shape, direction, and twisting of the final surface. The output is a clean topology composed of quadrilateral faces. Triangles are also possible when building surfaces using crossing strokes. The different options can be modified interactively, allowing to see how they affect the resulting surface in real-time. (Source: bsurfaces.info)
[video=vimeo;26339130]
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Rating: 5/5 :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:
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Rating: 4/5 :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb: (Missing a few features, but coming along nicely IMO)
Imagine a totally unique program. A program that gives you the opportunity to play with physics - using your own hands. Apply a constructionists learning paradigm, learning by doing. Use simple drawing tools to design, construct and explore with. Sounds like an interesting idea? Algodoo is that program. (Source: www.algodoo.com)
Algodoo Physics (@ - $4.00 USD)
Algodoo for Education (@ - $40.00 USD)
(Please read all advisories, follow all instructions and observe all terms and conditions of the download site.)
Rating: N/A (Still have to try it.)
The G3D Innovation Engine is a commercial-grade C++ 3D engine available as Open Source (BSD License). It is used in commercial games, research papers, military simulators, and university courses. G3D supports hardware accelerated real-time rendering, off-line rendering like ray tracing, and general purpose computation on GPUs.
G3D provides a set of routines and structures so common that they are needed in almost every graphics program. It makes low-level libraries like OpenGL and sockets easier to use without limiting functionality or performance. G3D is a rock-solid, highly optimized base on which to build your 3D application. (Source: G3D Innovation Engine's Homepage)
(Please read all advisories, follow all instructions and observe all terms and conditions of the download site.)
Rating: 5/5 :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb: (Based solely on some pretty great screenshots.)
Alright folks, this is a 3D clothing designing package, and from what I can see it's some pretty darn good software.
(Please read all advisories, follow all instructions and observe all terms and conditions of the download site.)
Rating: 5/5 :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb: (Based solely on some pretty great screenshots and renders.)
Caustics Generator Lite Windows executable - $35.00 (USD)
Caustics Generator Pro Windows executable (64-bit) - $156.00 (USD)
Caustics Generator Pro Linux command line executable - just over $220.00 (USD)
There is also a free, non-commercial version. :thumb:
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Rating: 5/5 :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb: (Based solely on some pretty great screenshots and renders.)
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Rating: 5/5 :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: (Based solely on some pretty great screenshots.)
MindTex ($14.95 USD)
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Rating: 5/5 :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: (Based solely on some pretty great screenshots.)
ShaderMap 2 ($39.95 USD)
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Rating: 5/5 :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: (Based solely on some pretty great screenshots.)
Bitmap2Material ($149.00 USD)
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Rating: 5/5 :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: (Based solely on some pretty great screenshots and renders.)
perhaps mention what the particular package does
In this instance, these packages are for generating normals maps.
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Rating: 4/5 :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: (Based solely on some fairly good screenshots.)
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Rating: 5/5 :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: (Based solely on some great looking screenshots.)
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Rating: 5/5 :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: (Based on personal use.)
Sketchman-Studio ($0.00 USD)
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Rating: N/A.
Webinaria ($0.00 USD)
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Rating: 3/5 :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: (Based on online reviews.)
* Audacity has already been mentioned for basic audio-editing needs. If you want something more at the Aâpro audioAâ level, how about Ardour.
* Sodipodi as a drawing/design tool: Inkscape is the successor to this, which I think is getting much more active development nowadays.
* Even more image-editing/paint tools: how about Krita and MyPaint.
* Worth pointing out that Aqsis is a Free Software implementation of PixarAâs Renderman.
* The ultimate tool for media encoding/transcoding/conversion has to be FFmpeg. This is a command-line tool, with an unbelievable number of knobs and levers for you to twiddle. Of course, you have to know what youAâre doing...
* Somebody made some noise about having to AâlicenseAâ MP3 encoding. They didnAât make clear that the AâlicensingAâ in question is a patent, not a copyright, issue. And patents are not automatically valid worldwide, so the precise patent(s) involved, if any, will depend on which country youAâre in.
Oh, and freeware is not the same as Free software. And Free software can indeed be AâcommercialAâ, and often is. If you want to contrast it with the non-Free stuff, the word you are looking for is AâproprietaryAâ.
Another set of 3d editing tool from the people at NCH.
MeshMagic "Free and Easy 3D Design Software"
Spin 3D "Free converter for STL, 3DS, 3DP, 3MF, OBJ and PLY 3D files"
Low Cost 2D Editing Software.
DrawPad Graphic Editor "Easy computer drawing and graphic editing program"
PhotoPad Photo Editing Software "Edit your photos and images easily"
Pixillion Image Converter Software "Convert JPG, PNG, GIF, NEF, ICO, RAW, PDF and..."
Guerilla Render "Guerilla is a Production-Proven Look Development, Assembly, Lighting and Rendering Sol" - One free unlimited license.
The next one is a good solid little renderer IMO.
Owlet "Owlet is a standalone, unbiased, physically-based raytracing renderer. It loads 3D models..." ($0.00 to $199.00 )
Iray "Iray Plugins allows your innovation to flow freely. We want to help you get to wherever your creative mind takes you - visualise, design and render your ideas through our advanced..." ($295.00)
PixPlant "A complete solution for repeating textures and 3D maps. Save a lot of texturing time with PixPlant!" ($49.00 - $129.00)
It can also be purchased as a Photoshop plugin, check their site for details.
Affinity - I'm pretty sure this company used to be called Serif. In any case there's a Photo, Designer, and a Publisher from them, and their each @ $49.99, and cheaper still for the iPad version.
Artweaver "Artweaver is a full-featured painting tool with a huge set of predefined realistic brushes to paint creatively or just experiment. Artweaver is suitable for..." (Around $40.00 U.S.)
ArmorPaint "ArmorPaint is a stand-alone software designed for physically-based texture painting. Drag & drop your 3D models..." (Around $18.00 U.S.)
Not exactly Substance Painter, but one hell of a tool IMO. Especially considering it's still in the alpha phase.
Nvil "Nvil is a polygon modeling application with rich tool sets. Its deep customization ability provides ways for user to create fast..." ($60.00 USD)