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Need Advice On 3D Software

March 17, 2006 9:40:52 AM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
I know that there are a few free 3D programs available, like GIMP and Daz. I have been wanting to try one but don't know what's the best for me. I'm used to working with PhotoshopCS. I want something that is as user friendly as possible. I don't understand a lot of the technical stuff and terms, so I want something that will be as easy as it can be for a 3D program to learn.
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Reply #1 March 17, 2006 9:58:22 AM
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DA has a special going on Bryce until the end of the month, $20... thats about as "3d" as you can get..LoL http://news.deviantart.com/article/20391/
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Reply #2 March 17, 2006 10:19:31 AM
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Vue 5 Easel is another low cost program, but it's mostly landscape based.

http://www.e-onsoftware.com/

 

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Reply #3 March 17, 2006 10:32:57 AM
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I was more interested in the free ones that are available. I'm still recovering and not working. But I apreciate the input.
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Reply #4 March 17, 2006 10:42:22 AM
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The GIMP is not a 3D graphics program.

I've checked out a few 3D apps, and I haven't found one I thought was simple. Sure, Bryce, and Terragen are simple enough, but not if you want to go beyond clicking buttons for default landscapes.

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Reply #5 March 17, 2006 10:55:10 AM
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but not if you want to go beyond clicking buttons for default landscapes.

I don't want that. Landscapes aren't my thing and I'm really not looking for anything pre-loaded with bushes and tree's and all that. I just want to make some simple 3D things like characters and objects.

I thought GIMP had some kind of 3D program, I must have confused it with another free program. Thanks Koasati.
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Reply #6 March 17, 2006 10:58:46 AM
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You may want to check out Blender... http://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html
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Reply #7 March 17, 2006 5:38:06 PM
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anim8orLink

FREE!
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Reply #8 March 17, 2006 7:33:52 PM
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Wings3D is a free program, and the site has some good tutorials. http://www.wings3d.com/
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Reply #9 March 17, 2006 7:57:54 PM
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The only 3D program that I've found to be close to intuative is SketchUp. But it's mostly for architechtural sketches.
You will find your self having to sit down, play around, read tutorials, helpfiles and dedicate time to learn 3D programs.
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Reply #10 March 17, 2006 7:58:26 PM
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I'm looking into both. Thanks.
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Reply #11 March 19, 2006 3:14:29 AM
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There are a few more free ones in this link to Download.com.Link
TrueSpace may be close to what you are looking for.
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