In studios like Pixar, the creation
of 3D imagery on the computer mean
3D graphics software is used widely. The
plugins that professionals use for this purpose are expensive but fortunately other online
graphics software is available. These applications have great features like
animation tools, texture mapping and even come with options for full motion videos. Depending on your
operating system, you should choose the
graphics software carfully to avoid compatibility issues. Popular
3D graphics softwares available online include
Art of Illusion and
Blender that work with Windows, Linux and MAC OS X.
POV Ray, Calimax Modeler, Genesis 3D editor and Z modeler work only on Windows.
Professional 3D computer-generated imagery created by studios like Warner Bros or Pixar are generated by 3D computer graphics softwares. However, studios make use of expensive high-end plugins compared to the available online softwares.
Some 3D graphic softwares can be used to produce different entities of the real-world. The models created can be designed and viewed through different angles and zoomed in and out. The most common features present in these softwares include tools for animation, full motion videos and texture mapping options.
Art of Illusion
Platform: Windows, Unix, Linux, Mac OS X
Download Link:
http://www.artofillusion.org/downloads
Blender
Platform: Windows. Linux, Mac OS X
Download Link:
http://www.blender.org/download/get-blender/
Pov Ray
Platform: Windows
Download Link:
http://www.povray.org/download/
Calimax Modeller
Platform: Windows 95 and NT.4.0.
Download Link:
http://www.calimax.de/software.htm
DAZ 3D
Platform: Mac OS X, Windows
Download Link:
http://www.daz3d.com/i.x/software/studio/-/?
Genesis 3D Editor
Platform: Windows
Download Link:
http://www.silicond.demon.co.uk/
GLC Player
Platform: Windows, Mac OS X
Download Link:
http://www.glc-player.net/download.php?PHPSESSID=033d74dc7841043ef5b3ffac008d36f1
ZModeler
Platform: Windows
Download Link:
http://www.zmodeler2.com/?mode=downloads
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computergroove1.
Latest update on November 8, 2012 at 04:21 PM by Jeff.